The white paper, which contains the arguments in favour of independence and is intended as a guide to what might happen if it is achieved, was launched by mr salmond at glasgows science centre on. The scottish governments november 20 white paper scotlands future. Will the white paper on scottish independence make any. This is the snp setting out its stall on its vision of the future for scotland if the people say yes in the referendum. White paper must own up to the uncertainties of independence. The scottish governments 650page white paper on independence was published on 26 november and can be downloaded here. A more detailed look at the main points of the scottish governments white paper on independence.
Does a 670page plan for independent scotland have enough. The scottish national partys white paper answers 650 questions about independence, but critics say it. The release of the scottish governments white paper on independence is a major step on the road that leads our nation to september 18 next year. It lays out the case for scottish independence and the means through which. It lays out the case for scottish independence and the means through which scotland would become an independent country in personal union with the united kingdom. Darling says half the white paper is an snp manifesto. A private scottish government cabinet briefing paper pdf, written in. Issuu is a digital publishing platform that makes it simple to publish magazines, catalogs, newspapers, books, and more online.
First minister alex salmond launches the scottish governments. The scottish independence referendum franchise bill was introduced in the scottish. Scottish governments white paper on an independent. Publications20119348 printerfriendly version pdf version. Scottish government publishes white paper on independence. A private scottish government cabinet briefing paper pdf, written in 2012 and leaked this year, admitted that if scotland were in a formal monetary union with ruk, scotland would decide on. Twelve of the faults in the scottish governments independence white paper. Implications for international business of separatist movements. As well as making the case for independence, the white paper also. Scotland s future is a government white paper published on 26 november 20 by the scottish government under first minister alex salmond. Scottish independence referendum scottish parliament. White paper on independence the scottish government. In 20 the scottish governments independence white paper assumed an independent scotland would be able to retain sterling as part of a formal currency union and could rely on future oil revenues to deliver fiscal sustainability. Scottish independence special edition by leviathan journal.
Does a 670page plan for independent scotland have enough answers. Scotlands future is a government white paper published on 26 november 20 by the scottish government under first minister alex salmond. The answers, along with downloadable copies, are available here. It also explains the process by which scotland will become independent following a yes vote and how our newly independent scotland will work. This guide sets out the gains of independence for scotland whichever party is in government and this governments vision and priorities for action if we are the first government of an independent scotland. Is alex massie right to argue that scottish independence is a little more. The scottish governments white paper that runs to 670 pages is an insight into what an independent scotland will look like. The white paper containing the case for independence scottish government, 20 clearly. Next weeks white paper will be speculative in nature because the detail of independence would depend on the outcome of negotiations with the rest. Salmond described it as the most comprehensive blueprint for an independent country ever. Hours before the launch of the scottish governments 670page white paper on independence, nicola sturgeon said a shared currency would be. Easily share your publications and get them in front of issuus. We use cookies to offer you a better experience, personalize content, tailor advertising, provide social media features, and better understand the use of our services.
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