Scottish independence would raise living standards, Humza Yousaf to say in first economy speech
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First Minister Humza Yousaf said Scottish independence would raise living standards and productivity. i.stv.tv/48sE3AS
Ex-UK Treasury chief Alistair Darling, who steered nation through credit crunch, dies
abcnews.go.com/International/wireStory/former-uk-treasury-chief-alistair-darling-steered-nation-105271278
SNP is now known by the public as the party of incompetence: If the recent past is indeed any guide to what comes next then the SNP’s prospects are surely bleak.
heraldscotland.com/opinion/24026304.snp-now-known-public-party-incompetence/
Scotland could rejoin EU 'smoothly' - independence paper: The Scottish government has set out its plans for EU membership in an independent Scotland.
bbc.com/news/uk-scotland-scotland-politics-67449669
Nicola Sturgeon: Scotland getting 'worst of both worlds' within UK: The UK Government’s decision to block gender reform legislation in Scotland has demonstrated ...
thenational.scot/news/23263650.nicola-sturgeon-scotland-getting-worst-worlds-within-uk/
Scotland's leader says dream of independence alive despite his party's troubles: Scotland's leader Humza Yousaf is confident his dream of independence will come ...
reuters.com/world/uk/scotlands-leader-says-dream-independence-alive-despite-his-partys-troubles-2023-10-17/
Claims Scottish Government bonds plan will not be success ‘nonsense’: CLAIMS that Scotland would not be able to successfully issue bonds are “nonsense” and ...
thenational.scot/news/23964020.claims-scottish-government-bonds-plan-will-not-success-nonsense/
CalMac 'on assumption' delayed ferries won't be ready in winter 2025: Scottish Government-owned CalMac is planning for the future on an assumption neither ...
heraldscotland.com/news/23933679.calmac-on-assumption-delayed-ferries-wont-ready-winter-2025/
Scottish currency approach is a gift to UK Government and No vote: IN this series of articles, members of the Scottish Currency Group outline the case for a ...
thenational.scot/politics/23933724.scottish-currency-approach-gift-uk-government-no-vote/
Scottish independence 'only realistic route for country to rejoin EU': SCOTTISH independence is the "only realistic route" for the country to rejoin ...
thenational.scot/news/23927232.scottish-independence-only-realistic-route-country-rejoin-eu/
Sturgeon promises 'Scottish pound' and no passports to visit England - but admits 'border arrangements' needed for trade if Scotland ...
news.sky.com/story/sturgeon-promises-scottish-pound-no-passports-to-visit-england-but-admits-border-arrangements-needed-for-trade-if-scotland-becomes-independent-12722990
Mini budget crisis spurs belief in Scotland better off outside UK: THE turmoil that sprang from Liz Truss’s mini-budget boosted faith in the economic case for ...
heraldscotland.com/politics/23129194.mini-budget-crisis-spurs-belief-scotland-better-off-outside-uk/
Review: Union with David Olusoga is history as it should be: DRUMMONDS Bank sits on one corner of Trafalgar Square. Down one street is Buckingham Palace ...
thenational.scot/politics/23885288.review-union-david-olusoga-history/
Sturgeon accused of using ‘dangerous language’ about Tories : Scottish first minister said she ‘detested’ Conservatives and wanted a Labour government in London
theguardian.com/politics/2022/oct/09/nicola-sturgeon-labour-tories-keir-starmer
First Minister hails wellbeing economy ahead of Jimmy Reid lecture: THE First Minister has hailed the importance of the wellbeing economy to the ...
thenational.scot/news/23879496.first-minister-hails-wellbeing-economy-ahead-jimmy-reid-lecture/
Nicola Sturgeon has declared Scotland would win major shipbuilding contracts even if it became an independent country, as she was told the independence ... Show more
All who support Yes would ideally like to see a ‘double majority’: THE BBC’s Reporting Scotland has apparently adopted the tactic of denigrating NHS Scotland ...
thenational.scot/politics/23867535.support-yes-ideally-like-see-double-majority/
Voters split on SNP independence strategies but reaching 60 per cent Yes support is most popular, poll shows
scotsman.com/news/politics/voters-split-on-snp-independence-strategies-but-reaching-60-per-cent-yes-support-is-most-popular-route-to-referendum-poll-shows-4371871
We need a majority of SNP MPs so they can stage a walkout: IN response to Brian Lawson (Letters, Sep 26), yes, I feel that there is a misconception and as most ...
thenational.scot/politics/23821583.need-majority-snp-mps-can-stage-walkout/
Donations to Yes Crowdfunder to be doubled by Business for Scotland: A major fundraising effort by the engine of the grassroots Scottish independence campaign ...
thenational.scot/news/23119955.donations-yes-crowdfunder-doubled-business-scotland/
Scottish independence: Indy will not rely on 'back-of-fag-packet' planning like Brexit, says key minister
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How a £25 payment is turning Scotland into a European pioneer in reducing child deprivation
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'Certainty' independent Scotland's deficit lower than GERS suggests: IT is an “absolute certainty” the deficit of a newly independent Scotland would be “much ...
thenational.scot/news/23396440.certainty-independent-scotlands-deficit-lower-gers-suggests/
Commentators give their verdicts on the latest Scottish independence paper: We asked commentators and experts to offer their views on the First Minister's launch ...
thenational.scot/politics/23056279.commentators-give-verdicts-latest-scottish-independence-paper/
SNP would take Alister Jack and Douglas Ross's seats in General Election, poll says
thenational.scot/news/22972739.snp-take-alister-jack-douglas-rosss-seats-general-election-poll-says/
Queen’s death 'unlikely to change support for Scottish independence': Professor Sir John Curtice said the past week's events are unlikely to have ...
news.stv.tv/scotland/queens-death-unlikely-to-change-support-for-scottish-independence-says-professor-sir-john-curtice
What broken ferries reveal about Scotland’s government: A sorry tale of mismanagement and waste
economist.com/britain/2023/08/05/what-broken-ferries-reveal-about-scotlands-government
People with Scottish parents could apply for citizenship if Scotland votes for independence
inews.co.uk/news/scotland/people-with-scottish-parents-apply-citizenship-country-votes-independence-2507178
Quick Glance: Scottish Independence Allows Citizenship for People with Scottish Parents
- An independent Scotland would automatically grant citizenship to people born overseas if one of their parents is Scottish.
- British citizens also have the right to apply for dual nationality at the point of independence.
- The paper will also propose easier application for Scottish citizenship for foreigners without family ties.
- In Ireland, people born abroad are entitled to citizenship if one of their parents was born there.
John Curtice: Queen’s death unlikely to change support for Scottish independence: The death of the Queen and subsequent commemorations are unlikely to move the ...
thenational.scot/news/21473903.john-curtice-queens-death-unlikely-change-support-scottish-independence/
The SNP is heading for a civil war - can it be stopped?: Leadership election to replace Nicola Sturgeon has plunged party into full-blown crisis.
news.stv.tv/politics/bernard-ponsonby-is-snp-heading-for-civil-war-after-forbes-yousaf-or-regan-replace-sturgeon
American actor John Cena has taken dozens of Yessers by surprise after going on a pro-independence following spree.
The WWE wrestler ... Show more
Scottish independence project analysis warns of UK economic decline: SCOTLAND is “paying the economic price” for staying in the union according to a new analysis ...
thenational.scot/news/20662441.independence-project-analysis-warns-uk-economic-decline/
Why is shipbuilding invisible to some in Scotland?: As you read this, Scottish shipyards have orders for 13 frigates. There are some on social media, however ...
ukdefencejournal.org.uk/why-is-shipbuilding-invisible-to-some-in-scotland/
Wellbeing case puts Scottish independence vote at 61 per cent, bombshell poll finds
thenational.scot/news/23052240.wellbeing-case-puts-scottish-independence-vote-61-bombshell-poll-finds/
Call for Octopus Energy to end funding for 'polluting' incinerator: OCTOPUS Energy is facing criticism for funding a new incinerator in Scotland.
thenational.scot/news/23742278.call-octopus-energy-end-funding-polluting-incinerator/
Help chart future of SNP at key meeting, parliamentarians urge members: JOANNA Cherry, Philippa Whitford and Ivan McKee are among the SNP parliamentarians to ...
thenational.scot/news/23733647.help-chart-future-snp-key-meeting-parliamentarians-urge-members/
Launching a currency will be straightforward, but we need to plan: IN this series of articles members of the Scottish Currency Group outline the case for a ...
thenational.scot/news/23316386.launching-currency-will-straightforward-need-plan/
The Queen’s Coffin Arrives in Edinburgh, as Scotland Mourns: The royal family will gather for ceremonies there before the coffin is flown to London on Tuesday ...
nytimes.com/live/2022/09/11/world/queen-elizabeth-king-charles
Quick Glance: The Queen's casket arrives at Edinburgh's Palace of Holyroodhouse.
- Her daughter, Princess Anne, curtsied as her mother's coffin was carried into the palace in Edinburgh where she had spent only a few weeks before.
- The cortege carrying the late Queen Elizabeth II's coffin passes St Giles' Cathedral on its route to the Palace of Holyroodhouse in Edinburgh, Scotland.
- On Monday, William will fly to Scotland with members of the Royal family to accompany his mother's coffin to the church in the Scottish capital.
- Vice Admiral Timothy Laurence, Sophie, Countess of Wessex, and Prince Andrew, Duke of York watch as Britain's Princess Anne, Princess Royal bows.
GERS Day isn’t great for the Union: For a decade or so, GERS Day has been something of an annual gloatfest for opponents of Scottish independence ...
spectator.co.uk/article/gers-day-isnt-great-for-the-union/
Sturgeon: 'Ferguson ferries contract award not jobs for the boys': MSPs put questions to the First Minister about the ferries contract at a Holyrood ...
news.stv.tv/scotland/nicola-sturgeon-rejects-suggestion-fergusons-ferries-contract-award-was-jobs-for-the-boys
What difference will outcome of the next election really make?: OH how I wish a majority of MPs from parties wanting a referendum on Scottish independence will ...
thenational.scot/politics/23715377.difference-will-outcome-next-election-really-make/
NHS Scotland crisis: Public believe SNP are running public services poorly, poll suggests
scotsman.com/news/politics/nhs-scotland-crisis-public-believe-snp-are-running-public-services-poorly-poll-suggests-3978594
UK top court rules against Scottish independence vote plan: LONDON (AP) — The U.K. Supreme Court has ruled that Scotland does not have the power to hold a new ...
apnews.com/article/europe-london-united-kingdom-referendums-scotland-fcc2858c12e307610391c75194c5ab4a
Quick Glance: Indyref2: What will happen if the Supreme Court rules on a Scottish independence referendum?
- The Supreme Court will decide whether a second Scottish independence referendum can take place without the assent of Westminster.
- Following a two-day hearing in October, the Supreme Court will issue its decision on Wednesday morning.
- The Scottish National Party and the Scottish Greens, both of whom favour independence, won a majority, and Ms Sturgeon issued a draft referendum law in 2022, which the Scottish government stated would fund the referendum if it was enacted by the Scottish Parliament.
- He contended that this was outside the devolved jurisdiction of the Scottish Parliament and that the Supreme Court should not rule on the issue at all.
Using pound sterling after Scottish independence 'the worst possible option': PLANS to keep using sterling in an independent Scotland are the worst possible ...
thenational.scot/politics/23070959.using-sterling-independence-worst-possible-option-expert-says/
Tories rage over release of Scottish independence paper on citizenship: UNIONISTS have hit out at the planned launch of a new independence paper this week ...
thenational.scot/news/23675897.tories-rage-release-scottish-independence-paper-citizenship/
Scottish independence activist reflects on Yes movement: IN an old crofthouse on Skye, amongst aged copies of Gàidhlig texts, fiddle music, and pipe smoke ...
thenational.scot/news/23674507.scottish-independence-activist-reflects-yes-movement/
Scottish independence: Humza Yousaf seems unconvinced by his own indy prospectus: The First Minister was in Glasgow to reveal the latest Scottish Government ...
scotsman.com/news/politics/scottish-independence-humza-yousaf-seems-unconvinced-by-his-own-indy-prospectus-4188483
Nicola Sturgeon outlines pledges to Scotland in Hogmanay message: FIRST Minister Nicola Sturgeon has pledged to strengthen Scotland’s international connections ...
thenational.scot/news/23220660.nicola-sturgeon-outlines-pledges-scotland-hogmanay-message/
Sir Keir Starmer says indyref2 should be postponed regardless of Supreme Court ruling
inews.co.uk/news/scotland/scottish-independence-sir-keir-starmer-indyref2-postponed-supreme-court-1955985
Will the SNP ever be able to regain the trust of islanders?: FED-UP islanders are to form a new political party, the Sunday National can reveal.
thenational.scot/news/23581244.will-snp-ever-able-regain-trust-islanders/
Scots university welcomes 'forward-thinking' report on economic growth: A UNIVERSITY has welcomed a “forward-thinking” report on developing Scotland’s green ...
thenational.scot/news/23656451.scots-university-welcomes-forward-thinking-report-economic-growth/
Scottish firm awarded historic quantum technology investment: A SCOTTISH firm has been awarded a historic £2.34 million in investment to help develop the next ...
thenational.scot/news/23656571.scottish-firm-awarded-historic-quantum-technology-investment/
BBC Question Time: Scot hits back at Spectator editor Fraser Nelson on indyref2: A QUESTION Time audience member has hit back at the editor of the Spectator ...
thenational.scot/news/20248980.bbc-question-time-scot-hits-back-spectator-editor-fraser-nelson-indyref2/
Second coronation: King Charles honored with Scottish crown jewels.: Protests overshadow solemn ceremony at St. Giles Cathedral in Edinburgh: parts of the ...
faz.net/aktuell/gesellschaft/menschen/zweite-kroenung-charles-erhaelt-schottische-kronjuwelen-19013717.html
Mid Scotland: Summer campaign can win others over with show of unity: OUR region, Mid Scotland and Fife, has a divergent economy. We have wealthy land owners and ...
thenational.scot/politics/23627019.mid-scotland-summer-campaign-can-win-others-show-unity/
Would UK naval shipbuilding continue in Scotland if it left the UK?: Naval shipbuilding in Scotland has become controversial once again.
ukdefencejournal.org.uk/would-uk-naval-shipbuilding-continue-in-scotland-if-it-left-the-uk/
MSP David Torrance's 'best friend' crowned Holyrood Dog of the Year: SNP MSP David Torrance’s “best friend” has been crowned Holyrood’s dog of the year in the ...
thenational.scot/news/23614353.msp-david-torrances-best-friend-crowned-holyrood-dog-year/
Preparations underway for Chain of Freedom independence event: Preparations are underway for an independence demonstration with a difference aiming to create a ...
thenational.scot/news/23611114.preparations-underway-chain-freedom-independence-event/
Gordon MacIntyre-Kemp: Trying to debunk independence made me Yes: A FORMER right half for Northumberland's under-21 hockey team whose interest in Scottish ...
thenational.scot/news/23605853.gordon-macintyre-kemp-trying-debunk-independence-made-yes/
De facto Scottish independence referendum may be only way to democracy: THE Supreme Court judgment may have settled the legal question of whether Scotland has ...
thenational.scot/politics/23148589.de-facto-scottish-independence-referendum-may-way-democracy/
Alex Salmond bids to disrupt Labour with pro-independence electoral pact: There is a plot afoot in Scotland which, if successful, would dent Keir Starmer’s bid ...
newstatesman.com/politics/scotland/2023/06/alex-salmond-bids-to-disrupt-labour-with-pro-independence-electoral-pact
GlasgowGPT: New AI chatbot is Scotland's answer to ChatGPT: SCOTLAND’S answer to ChatGPT – GlasgowGPT – is a 28-year-old opinionated Glaswegian from Govanhill ...
thenational.scot/news/23559698.glasgowgpt-new-ai-chatbot-scotlands-answer-chatgpt/
Vivienne Westwood backed independent Scotland to 'lead by example': VIVIENNE Westwood, who has died at the age of 81, was the woman who created the punk look as ...
thenational.scot/news/23220497.vivienne-westwood-backed-independent-scotland-lead-example/
MPs jeer as Jeremy Hunt delivers perfect Scottish independence slogan: CHANCELLOR Jeremy Hunt was forced into a rapid U-turn after he accidentally delivered a ...
thenational.scot/news/23389019.mps-jeer-jeremy-hunt-delivers-perfect-scottish-independence-slogan/
Quick Glance: Economic Newsletter
- School leavers may be trained as doctors without a traditional medical degree.
- The Tories should never have taken their Ulez challenge to court.
- Expanding London's Ultra Low Emission Zone (Ulez) may be a regressive tax that disproportionately affects people of modest means.
Free tuition in Scotland extended to asylum seeker children: Changes to rules mean unaccompanied children who are asylum seekers, as well as the children of ...
thenational.scot/news/23518305.free-tuition-fees-scotland-extended-asylum-seeker-children/
Cornell University professor gives currency advice on SNP policy: A LEADING law professor has said that an independent Scotland would need its own currency and ...
thenational.scot/news/23547059.cornell-university-professor-gives-currency-advice-snp-policy/
Scottish independence: SNP showing signs of realism about second referendum and the prospect of a hard border with England – John McLellan
scotsman.com/news/opinion/columnists/scottish-independence-snp-showing-signs-of-realism-about-second-referendum-and-the-prospect-of-a-hard-border-with-england-john-mclellan-4152820
Man who 'liberated' Stone of Destiny from Westminster Abbey dies aged 97
news.stv.tv/west-central/tributes-paid-following-death-of-stone-of-destiny-liberator-and-giant-of-indy-movement-ian-hamilton
'Campaigners for Yes movement have their own kind of majesty': On Saturday, as the massed ranks of the British establishment gathered in London to celebrate 1 ...
heraldscotland.com/politics/viewpoint/23506571.campaigners-yes-movement-kind-majesty/
Why the SNP could ditch support for the monarchy under Humza Yousaf: Party members could decide it is time for an 'updated view' on the issue in the ...
inews.co.uk/news/scotland/snp-embrace-republicanism-humza-yousaf-coronation-disinterest-2291012
Sturgeon plans to hold second Scottish independence referendum in October 2023: Scotland’s constitution secretary says date provides ample time to pass necessary ...
theguardian.com/politics/2022/jun/15/nicola-sturgeon-second-scottish-independence-referendum-october-2023
Double standards on show over SNP membership and HMS Prince of Wales: THE anti-independence parties have all refused to release their own membership figures.
thenational.scot/politics/23480592.double-standards-show-snp-membership-hms-prince-wales/
Richard Murphy: Scottish independence now feels further away: THE idea that Scotland might become an independent country does seem to me a little more remote ...
thenational.scot/politics/23421709.richard-murphy-scottish-independence-now-feels-away/
Nicola Sturgeon could be independence Obi Wan Kenobi, say Angus activists: Following on from her resignation as first minister, activists in Angus hope Nicola ...
thecourier.co.uk/fp/politics/scottish-politics/4151995/nicola-sturgeon-obi-wan-kenobi/
Scottish leader calls for new independence referendum next year: Scottish First Minister Nicola Sturgeon has told lawmakers in Edinburgh that she plans to hold a ...
pbs.org/newshour/world/scottish-leader-calls-for-new-independence-referendum-next-year
Quick Glance: Nicola Sturgeon wants a referendum on Scottish independence in October 2023.
- Scotland's First Minister has stated her desire for another referendum on Scottish independence on October 19, 2019.
- Ms Sturgeon, in describing her bid for a "indisputably legal referendum," noted that the ballot would be a consultative referendum, similar to the Brexit vote in 2016.
- Ms Sturgeon also stated that Lord Advocate Dorothy Bain, the Scottish Government's most senior legal officer, had consented to submit the case to the UK Supreme Court, potentially setting up a legal battle with Westminster.
- Downing Street stated that Mr Johnson believes it is "not the time to be talking about" a second referendum on Scottish independence.
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