contribute to, and benefit from, the higher productivity, higher investment economy achieved by comparable independent countries After a vote for independence, new institutions would be set up to make sure that an independent Scotland has sustainable public finances. After the introduction of the Scottish pound, the Scottish Central Bank’s role would expand to take on its management. The Bank’s role would be like that of the Bank of England. The Bank would be independent of government, and would have a clear mandate, focusing on ensuring financial stability. An independent Scotland’s finances would be managed responsibly

A new, independent Scottish Central Bank would report on economic criteria and conditions for considering when the Scottish pound should be introduced. It would be for the Scottish Parliament to make the final decision on when to introduce the new currency.The vision that we are outlining today, contrasts quite starkly with a Westminster Government which is taking Scotland in a very different approach, a different direction, one where I’m afraid rights are not protected, one where rights are being systematically eroded.

It is about the issues that matter the most, not least protecting the NHS in a written constitution. The UK has lower productivity, consistently lower business investment, significantly higher inequality, and higher poverty than European countries comparable to Scotland. get the workers you need by reversing Scotland’s long-term population trends and regaining access to talented and committed people from across Europe and the world This has made the UK less prepared for the cost of living crisis than some of our neighbours in Europe. To date, the impacts on low income households here are greater than in many other countries.The pro-independence Scottish National Party first became the governing party of the devolved parliament in 2007, and it won an outright majority of seats at the 2011 Scottish Parliament election. This led to an agreement between the Scottish and UK governments to hold the 2014 Scottish independence referendum. Voters were asked: "Should Scotland be an independent country?" [7] 44.7 percent of voters answered "Yes" and 55.3 percent answered "No", with a record voter turnout of 85 percent. This resulted in Scotland remaining in the United Kingdom. [8] [9]

Please be respectful of those who are unable to wear a face covering and of other people’s choices, whether they choose to wear a face covering or not.But what characterises the success of many of the countries we have looked at, is that over and above the essential cut and thrust of daily democratic engagement, there is often a general consensus on what kind of nation they are, or indeed what kind of nation they aspire to be. Get advice about COVID-19 symptoms and staying at home (previously self-isolating)from the NHS. Tests On 7 September 2021, Nicola Sturgeon stated that she would resume the case for independence and restart work on a prospects for independence. [3] That approach is particularly damaging in Scotland, where our share of the UK population is predicted to fall from 8.1% in mid-2020 to 7.6% by mid-2045. Get information about COVID-19 vaccines and boostersand how to get proof of vaccinationfrom the NHS. People at higher risk

That would not be possible in a country with a codified, written constitution that sets what the rules are, and importantly, and crucially sets out what people can do to ensure governments and politicians adhere to them. live in a country where decisions about how we use our assets, talents and resources reflect our values and democratic choices, allowing Scotland to develop the kind of inclusive, consensus-driven economic policies that serve other European countries so well. And Scotland would seek to learn from international examples. After all, a new constitution will protect and enhance the rights of every person in Scotland – it should be designed, it should be considered and it should be approved by as many people in Scotland as possible. In the early years of independence, for continuity and practicality, the pound sterling would remain Scotland’s currency.

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An independent Scotland in the EU would expand international trade and attract entrepreneurs and investment from across the world to help contribute to a more dynamic and productive economy. Supporters of Scottish independence continued to hold mixed views on the Home Rule movement, which included many supporters of union who wanted devolution within the framework of the United Kingdom. Some saw it as a stepping stone to independence, while others wanted to go straight for independence. [30]