The scottish government has published its white paper on scotlands constitutional future, paving the way for an independence referendum. The general aspirations for the tax system of an outlined independent scotland such as simplicity, transparency and equity are admirable but also uncontroversial. The scottish governments long awaited white paper is a piece of fantasy economics. Scottish governments white paper on an independent. Being independent means we will have a government that we choose a government that always puts the people of scotland first. Implications for health to raise some key questions on practical issues that are of direct relevance to doctors in their working lives and which, should there be a yes vote in the referendum, would need to. Get up to date with the latest news and headlines from ireland today. 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. The united kingdoms exit from and new partnership with the. The national scottish news, sport, politics and more. Nov 26, 20 the referendum will be held on september 18, 2014. 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. The white paper project is an attempt by common weal to explore the methodology, content and structure of a revised white paper for scottish independence.
The white paper rightly identifies the uk tax system as overly complex and inefficient. Chancellor set to offer bespoke bailouts to major firms hit by virus. Dec 18, 2019 ucl professor of government and the constitution robert hazell told express. It is against this fiscal backdrop that the policy proposals in the scottish governments white paper should be considered. Scotlands future is a government white paper published on 26 november 20 by the scottish government under first minister alex salmond. As the scottish government unveil an historic white paper setting out their plans for an independent scotland following a yes vote in next years referendum, dci examines the scottish governments proposals for the future of defence in scotland.
Assets and liabilities and scottish independence oxford. Jan 30, 2014 last november saw the publication of the scottish governments white paper on independence, scotland s future, which included the nationalists plans for the national health service nhs and other proposals for health in an independent scotland. The snps white paper on independence commits the snp to restoring the poststudy work visa abolished by the westminster government in 2012. This chapter examines the scrutiny by the press in scotland and the wider uk, before, during and after the publication of issues related to the proposals presented in the scottish governments independence white paper scotlands future in november 20. I f size mattered, next years independence vote would already be a slam dunk. It is certainly more likely to attract attention than arguments about the intricacies of a currency union. This is what being independent can deliver for scotland and it is why the scottish government believes the people of scotland, individually and. Humza yousaf has made clear that an independent scotland would pursue a more liberal asylum policy than the uk does. The changes set out in the white paper are projected to reduce net migration to scotland by between 30% and 50% over the coming two decades. First minister alex salmond said scotland must be independent to meet its full economic potential. Common weals white paper project to produce a series of papers on structures and systems of an independent scotland brought together in one white paper in early 2017 the case for scottish independence was never and cannot ever be a tablet of stone it must be made and remade constantly as circumstances change.
Health in an independent scotland, we will continue to provide high quality, worldleading health and. Theresa mays government has today released its brexit white paper on the future of britains relationship with the european union. First minister alex salmond today answered some of the crunch questions about scotlands independence as the scottish governments white. The scottish government has announced in its white paper that it aims for scotland to gain eu membership simultaneously with independence, but some european officials have argued that scotland would have to leave the eu and apply for membership from outside. Women welcomed on construction scotland innovation centre board. May 15, 2017 the united kingdoms exit from, and new partnership with, the european union white paper web ref. Scotland and the public health politics of independence. Jul, 2018 theresa mays government has today released its brexit white paper on the future of britains relationship with the european union. It lays out the case for scottish independence and the means through which. An independent scotland, contributing directly to the overall research council budget, will be ina strong position to influence research priority setting at a uk level. Nov 30, 2009 the scottish government has published its white paper on scotland s constitutional future, paving the way for an independence referendum. We would like to show you a description here but the site wont allow us. An independent scotland will continue as a member of the eu scotland cannot be forced to join the euro. A short note on the white paper on scottish independence.
An emphasis on tackling longstanding health problems through legislation for smokefree public places and minimum unit pricing for alcohol was unsurprising given the status of. Eu membership the scottish government assert that an independent scotland would not have to apply to join the eu. Our vision is of an independent scotland regaining its place as an equal member of the family of nations. Snp reveals vision for independence referendum the. The scottish governments white paper on independence background in september 20, bma scotland published a discussion paper. The analysis and the white papers failure to address the sustainability of an independent scotlands public finances also comes against the backdrop of the independent office for. On 15 november 20, the scottish government published scotland s future, a 670page white paper laying out the case for independence and the means through which scotland might become an independent country. May 09, 2014 the glenurquhart and fort augustus minister said. Dec 20, 20 understanding how devolution has shaped tobacco and alcohol policies should inform debates ahead of the referendum when the scottish government published its white paper setting out the case for independence, scotlands future,1 public health policy was central to its account of the scottish parliaments achievements. As well as making the case for independence, the white paper also set out a series of policy pledges which the snp said it would pursue if elected as the government of an independent scotland. Snp reveals vision for independence referendum the independent. An emphasis on tackling longstanding health problems through. Scotland s future is a government white paper published on 26 november 20 by the scottish government under first minister alex salmond. Jul 23, 2018 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.
Including politics, business, education, sport and lifestyle and entertainment. This guide lays out how we can complete scotlands journey to home rule and become a fully independent country. In an independent scotland, an snp government would. Nov 27, 20 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. For effective democratic oversight of intelligence and security, an independent scotland would need more politicians. White paper reflections security scotlands defence at the festival of politics. It also explains the process by which scotland will become independent following a yes vote and how our newly independent scotland will work. On 15 november 20, the scottish government published scotlands future, a 670page white paper laying out the case for independence and the means through which scotland might become an independent country. In its second white paper on the constitutional future of scotland, your. If we vote yes, we take the next step on scotlands journey. He also outlined a series of other options, including substantial new powers for the scottish parliament.
This morning the snp is launching the scottish governments white paper on scottish independence. Future policies the paper also details a range of policies that would be introduced if the current scottish government is elected to be the. This is what being independent can deliver for scotland and it is why the scottish government believes the people of scotland, individually and collectively, will be better off with independence. The independent news uk news breaking news stories. In its recent white paper on independence, the current scottish government indicated that an independent scottish state would seek to manage its migration and borders policies to meet its own economic, social and demographic priorities and. Introduction the scottish government sg has set out its prospectus for an independent scotland, containing scant information on the future regulation of radio and television. Nov 26, 20 titled scotlands future, the muchanticipated white paper on independence runs to 650 pages and details what will happen if voters back scotland breaking away from the rest of the united. Salmond described it as the most comprehensive blueprint for an independent country ever. Launch of scottish governments white paper on scottish.
The white paper says in an independent scotland pensioners would be better off. Alex salmonds argument today is that scottish voters can have it all. Most of scotlands cultural policy has been fully devolved since 1999. Aspects of an independent scotland would be familiar. Will artificial intelligence set the standard for falls detection. Scotland and the public health politics of independence the bmj. Scotlands once in a generation opportunity channel 4 news. Nov 26, 20 as well as making the case for independence, the white paper also set out a series of policy pledges which the snp said it would pursue if elected as the government of an independent scotland. Ucl professor of government and the constitution robert hazell told express. Health on the agenda in scottish independence referendum. Snp criticised over independence lite plans for scotland.
The nationalist white paper states that in an independent scotland no change will be made to the legal status of any religion or of scotlands churches. Tomorrows white paper, the blueprint for scottish independence, has 10 chapters and an faq section. Nov 29, 2009 but while the white paper will make the case for independence, it will also lay out the possibility of scotland gaining more powers from westminster and remaining part of the uk. This white paper makes a number of really ridiculous assumptions about the division of debt, assets and liabilities. Follow the latest coronavirus news in ireland and across the world on the independent. After a protracted period of negotiation, a public debate between salmond and better together leader alistair darling was arranged. Protection for catholic schools in independent scotland sco. London prepares for coronavirus lockdown after rise in new cases. Apr 08, 2019 the online harms white paper sets out the governments plans for a worldleading package of measures to keep uk users safe online. Read and search the full text of the scottish white paper on independence launched by alex salmond, first minister and leader of the scottish national party, on tuesday scotland will decide in a referendum to be held on september 18 2014 whether or not to end the 306yearold union with england. Under this reduced migration scenario, scotland would continue to grow its population, but at a lower rate compared to current levels of migration. Between the launching of the white paper and the september vote, scotland will be pursuing a diplomatic charm offensive to secure independent scotlands membership from both the eu and nato. Read all the latest irish news and updates from around ireland. Alex salmond vows to win independence for scotland as.
Scottish first minister alex salmond has launched his governments independence blueprint, calling it a mission statement for the future. Five reasons why we dont have a free and independent press. But while the white paper will make the case for independence, it will also lay out the possibility of scotland gaining more powers from westminster and. Innovation and safety online are not mutually exclusive.
Bbc news snp sets out scottish independence white paper. Scottish governments white paper on independence is. It outlines the various categories of media coverage in common usage and examines a. May 20, 2017 new policy submission for an independent scotland. Be informed by our award winning irish journalists at independent. Scotlands staterun catholic schools would be given constitutional protection in the event of independence, an snp government minister has suggested. Scotland shall then accept and endorse ruks claim of ownership over all of the uks mobile assets and liabilities as a starting point for allocation negotiations. Scotlands referendum on 18 september 2014 is a choice between two futures. In their 2014 independence white paper, the snp declared that an independent scotland would continue to be a. Will the white paper on scottish independence make any.
Scottish government publishes white paper on independence. Scottish governments independence white paper which noted, inter. 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. The uk pound is one area where the white paper has been found to be inaccurate.
As well as making the case for independence, the white paper also set out a series of policy pledges which the snp said it would pursue if elected as the government of. Posted on may 20, 2017 july 1, 2017 by yesdayscotland we call upon scotlands government to provide the people of scotland with an online register, to allow everyone to either confirm their desire for independence, or not. Apr 18, 2019 five reasons why we dont have a free and independent press in the uk and what we can do about it. Scottish first minister alex salmond has launched his governments. The scottish independence white paper is a piece of. We will move forward with confidence, ready to make the most of the many opportunities that lie ahead. Nowhere is this truer than on welfare where there is a long list of commitments to repeal unpopular policies and offer new goodies. However, if an independent scotland wanted to achieve a sustainable medium and longterm fiscal position, further tax increases andor spending cuts would likely be needed after independence. In its white paper, the scottish government sets out a number of tax and spending changes that it argues would lead to a fairer and more economically successful scotland.
Church releases independence papers free church of scotland. Your guide to an independent scotland, was launched in glasgow on tuesday, and outlined scottish plans to cut corporation tax, extend free childcare, and up the minimum wage as well as ensuring public services remain intact salmond urged scotlands four million voters to seize the onceinageneration chance to lend their support to the creation. Head of state on independence in 2016, her majesty the queen will be head of state. In this briefing note we discuss a number of the most significant policy changes suggested, and place them in the context of the fiscal backdrop that an independent scotland. Scotland adviser sacked by dominic cummings to refresh union unit. In their 2014 independence white paper, the snp declared that. Protection for catholic schools in independent scotland snp minister roseanna cunninghams pledge welcomed by catholic spokesmen but questions remain on its implementation. When the scottish government published its white paper setting out the case for independence, scotlands future,1 public health policy was central to its account of the scottish parliaments achievements. Sep 08, 2014 in its white paper, published at the end of 20, the scottish government proposed that funding for the sbs would come from scotlands share of licence fee income.
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