Scottish independence white paper defence issues think. Salmond seen on big screen at press launch close shot salmond gvs press conference and press holding copies of white paper entitled scotland s future alex salmond msp press conference sot on currency union between england and independent scotland not george osbornes assets. More than half of those questioned said that they wanted scotland to remain within the united kingdom, while another 17% said they did not know. Scotland emerged as an independent polity during the early middle ages, with some historians dating its foundation from the reign of kenneth macalpin in 843. 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. Scotland s future is a government white paper published on 26 november 20 by the scottish government under first minister alex salmond. A tardis of a white paper a rainbow straddled the river clyde as alex salmond and nicola sturgeon prepared to launch their most detailed ever vision of. Dr john robertson from university of west scotland has just published research on bias and fairness in news reporting on the issue of the scottish referendum, covering both itv stv and bbc. Pro scottish independence march, organised in the all under one banner name, through the streets and to the battlefield in bannockburn on the 704th anniverary of the battle of bannockburn. This will be a priority for this government on independence. Your guide to an independent scotland scottish government white paper on independence 26 november 20. Explained in 60 seconds 26 november 20 as the scottish government prepares to publish a white paper which has been described as a blueprint for independence, laura bicker explains how the referendum is going to work in just 60. In may 2014 james mackie was invited to give his views to the scottish parliaments european and external relations committee. Nov 30, 2009 the scottish government has published its white paper on scotlands constitutional future, paving the way for an independence referendum.
First minister alex salmond today answered some of the crunch questions about scotland s independence as the scottish governments white paper. Pdf scotland, nuclear energy policy and independence. Regulation of telecommunications was considered in the scottish governments paper economic and competition regulation in an independent scotland 365. Alex salmond sets out plan for scottish independence youtube. I directed him to the scottish governments white paper on independence, which addressed all of his concerns, which he then dismissed as having not taken up. Health on the agenda in scottish independence referendum. We would like to show you a description here but the site wont allow us. The scottish government white paper scotlands future will answer most of your questions. Salmond seen on big screen at press launch close shot salmond gvs press conference and press holding copies of white paper entitled scotlands future alex salmond msp press conference sot on currency union between england and independent scotland not george osbornes assets. 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. 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. 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. Time and again the document asserts as inevitable outcomes that are just a possibility dismissing alternatives that do not fit the snp agenda.
Snp referendum oil figures times higher than reality. Scottish parliament only the snp supported this white paper. Apr 17, 2014 the white paper talks extensively about scottish eu membership and scotlands future role in the eu. White paper must own up to the uncertainties of independence. Scotland has launched its first extensive blueprint for independence in a new 670 page white paper, described by scottish first minister alex salmond as a mission statement for scotlands future.
This is the snp setting out its stall on its vision of the future for scotland if the people say yes in the referendum. To save you reading in general, all uk law that currently applies to scotland will continue to apply after independence. Jul 25, 2014 the white paper states independence would allow an independent scottish government to use the full range of levers to promote good health. I f size mattered, next years independence vote would already be a slam dunk. On issues such as the economy, wealth redistribution, social justice, the environment and nuclear weapons, the argument in favour of independence would appear to be a no brainer. It also explains the process by which scotland will become independent following a yes vote and how our newly independent scotland will work. In an independent scotland, an snp government would. Nov 26, 20 read launch of scottish independence white paper live latest on itv news. Alex salmonds arrest has exposed the war raging within the snp. Scottish governments white paper on independence is.
Alex salmonds arrest has exposed the war raging within. The english version can be downloaded from the following link. Andrew sparrow and paul owens rolling coverage of the publication of the scottish governments white paper on independence. Effect of scottish independence on wales and northern ireland. Scotlands proposed independence is without independence. Scottish governments independence white paper which noted, inter. First minister alex salmond launches the scottish governments independence blueprint, calling it a mission statement for scotlands future. Scotland s first minister alex salmond and deputy first minister nicola sturgeon pose for picture during a press conference to launch their regional governments longawaited white paper ahead of next years historic independence referendum, at glasgow science centre in glasgow, scotland, on november 26, 20. This transitional period would allow for appropriate planning, including for the continuation of shared basing into the longer term where that was. Will the white paper on scottish independence make any. This morning the snp is launching the scottish governments white paper on scottish independence. Scottish first minister alex salmond presents the white paper for scottish.
In august 2014, the scottish government released a booklet scotlands future what independence. The report proposes various policies as a path to scottish independence, and suggests how a separate scotland could manage its fiscal position. Jan 24, 2019 alex salmonds arrest has exposed the war raging within the snp. 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. In this independence white paper, catalan nationalists invoked both types of theories. Response most of the information you have requested is available from. It has been difficult getting hold of a copy of the white paper because they obviously failed to properly plan for the internet traffic but hey ho, after a bit of perseverance, see it below, the defence bits chapter 6 international relations and defence for the first time, scotland s national interests will be directly represented. Childcare policies proposed in white paper on scottish. Nov 26, 20 following comment taken from the bbc live coverage of the white paper launch. Nov 30, 2009 the snp set out its vision for a referendum on scottish independence today. Snp reveals vision for independence referendum the independent. None of our authors concluded that independence would put scotland in a position of existential threat, but all concluded that many issues had been little considered in public debate, in the scottish governments 20 independence white paper, or even behind closed political doors.
Scottish secretary alistair carmichael gives his views on scottish governments blueprint for independence and regrets that opportunities to. It outlines the various categories of media coverage in common usage and examines a. The link to the page where you can download a pdf version of chosing scotlands future is here. Lord wallace also pointed to fundamental differences between the 1997 devolution white paper and the scottish governments independence white paper.
Launch of scottish independence white paper live itv news. Scotlands future is a government white paper published on 26 november 20 by the scottish government under first minister alex salmond. It lays out the case for scottish independence and the means through which. Scotland and the eu archive of european integration. The pro independence camp thinks that scotland, like ireland, would fare better alone. He also outlined a series of other options, including substantial new powers for the scottish parliament. The scottish governments white paper on independence argues that the treaties could be amended to allow eu membership at the point of independence, while the no campaign has argued that scotland would have to reapply to join, a view shared by the president. Women welcomed on construction scotland innovation centre board. The scottish government has published its white paper on independence, outlining how it believes a yes vote in next years referendum. The paper, described by the scottish government as the most detailed independence blueprint ever published, says a yes vote would mean the most important decisions about our economy and society. In its white paper, the scottish government sets out a number of tax and spending changes that it. The national scottish news, sport, politics and more. During the past 6 months i have read a fair amount in the media and another book on the topic of the referendum on scottish independence arguing for independence by stephen maxwell. Scottish independence and defence a look at the numbers.
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. Launch of scottish governments white paper on scottish. First minister alex salmond launched a white paper for a vote on constitutional reform, and declared. The level of independence of the scottish kingdom was fought over by the scottish kings and by the norman and angevin rulers of england who petitioned the pope and other foreign rulers.
Home analysis scottish independence and defence a look at the numbers. The two kingdoms were joined in personal union in 1603 when the scottish. Implications for health to raise some key questions on practical. However, in terms of understanding scotlands economic performance, the situation is complicated by the high degree of overseas ownership, especially with regards to north sea activity, and the importance. The scottish governments 650page white paper on independence was published on 26 november and can be downloaded here. Scotlands once in a generation opportunity channel 4 news.
Scottish government publishes white paper on independence. Just 27% of scots said that they supported independence in the days after the publication of the scottish governments flagship white paper, according to a new poll. The white paper represents a shameful use of public funds and resources for a slanted and biased nationalist view of independence and its implications. Increase state pensions by inflation, earnings or 2. The potential consequences of independence for taxation, public services and the welfare system in scotland are a key battleground in the ongoing campaigning ahead of the independence referendum this september. My family has lived in scotland for years and the greatest victory england could ever have over scotland is a yes vote for independence in 2014. The strange case of the scottish independence referendum. Nov 24, 20 the date is included in the scottish governments white paper, described as a blueprint for independence, which will be published on tuesday. What would scottish independence mean for development. 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.
Alistair carmichael responds to independence white paper. The white paper, titled scotland s future your guide to an independent scotland, was. As its obvious the deal needs to be sweetened a little further. The scottish government has published its white paper on scotland s constitutional future, paving the way for an independence referendum. Scotlands economic performance and fiscal makeup are key elements in the debate leading up to the forthcoming referendum on independence. On november 26th 20, the scottish government released its white paper scotlands future your guide to an independent scotland, their plan for scotland if we vote for independence. 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. Bbc news snp sets out scottish independence white paper. A better together spokesman said all questions should already have been answered by the white paper. Sacc statement on the scottish governments plans for independence for reference, the parts of the white paper that are of particular relevance to sacc are reproduced below.
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. However, with independence, the scottish budget will no longer be constrained by decisions made at westminster, and will therefore reflect scottish. Neoeisimeileachd na halba is the political movement for scotland to become a sovereign state, independent from the united kingdom scotland was an independent kingdom through the middle ages, having won wars of independence against england. Snp reveals vision for independence referendum the. First minister alex salmond named the date at the snp conference in perth at the weekend, following nicola sturgeons earlier confirmation that it would be published in november. Alex salmonds arrest has exposed the war raging within the. The st andrews day announcement was aimed at paving the way for the referendum which the scottish national party hopes to see next year. The scottish independence referendum of 18 september 2014 was rather unique from. Salmond described it as the most comprehensive blueprint for an.
Jan 30, 2014 the white paper highlights these policies as important achievements of devolution, but argues that independence will bring greater scope and clearer powers to regulate alcohol and tobacco, including through taxation, as well as allowing a coherent and concerted approach to issues of obesity and poor diet. The scottish government will protect the bases inherited at the point of independence and we expect that, over time, the main military facilities in scotland will be used by scottish defence forces. The paper recognises that it is vital that the design and delivery of regulation is effective and efficient, and meets the. The aim of this evidence session was to consider the scottish governments proposals for an independent scotlands international development policy, as detailed in the scottish governments white paper. Scottish first minister alex salmond has launched his governments. The scottish governments white paper on independence background in september 20, bma scotland published a discussion paper. The white paper setting out the scottish governments vision for full independence is a vision of a progressive alternative to the status quo.
The scottish governments november 20 white paper scotland s future sets out their proposed timetable for independence to be granted on 24 march 2016, if there is a yes vote in the referendum, as well as the current. Bbc bias and the scots referendum new report opendemocracy. On 291012 in reporting scotland, an extensive piece on trident and on scotland s defence forces after independence offers some space for snp response but is driven by a weight of onesided. The white paper says in an independent scotland pensioners would be better off. The 670page white paper promised a revolution in social policy, with childcare at its heart. Instead the snp brought out their white paper which was so fucking full of deplorable flat out full on wish fulfilment, it read more like a fucking letter to santa. Childcare plans it has been widely accepted that the centrepiece childcare proposals from the scottish governments white paper are already a devolved responsibility of the scottish. Scottish independence special edition by leviathan. Nov 26, 20 scottish first minister alex salmond has launched his governments independence blueprint, calling it a mission statement for the future. First minister alex salmond said scotland must be independent to meet its full economic potential. Agreenerscotland 71 overview 71 environment,agricultureand.