The Scottish government has published its plans for European Union membership in an independent Scotland.
Scotland
Scotland could rejoin EU ‘smoothly’ – independence paper
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Scotland
SNP ministers publish immigration section of Independence prospectus
An independent Scotland would “comprehensively reject” Westminster’s hostile approach to immigration and welcome more migrants in order to boost the economy, ministers have said.
Scotland
Scotland’s Yes movement: Inspired or disillusioned?
Last Sunday, the SNP party agreed an independence strategy based on winning the majority of seats – at least 29 – in Scotland at the next general election.
Scotland
SNP backs Humza Yousaf’s Scottish independence plan
SNP delegates have backed Humza Yousaf’s plan to use the next general election result to push for a second independence referendum. An amended version of the strategy was voted through overwhelmingly at the party’s annual conference in Aberdeen.
Scotland
UK’s Future: Report on constitutional shake-up is conservative about Scotland’s place
There was a widespread assumption that the report by Gordon Brown’s Commission on the UK’s Future would aim to relieve pressure for a further referendum by offering Scotland a more attractive alternative to independence. However, the report is not really focused on Scotland.
Publications
Scotland: going solo?
Holyrood & Westminster: a consensual divorce? With talk of Scottish independence back on the table, Marc Weller examines the legality of the routes available
Publications
How federalism for Scotland could satisfy both nationalists and unionists
If a federal solution for Scotland is possible, its adoption faces a two-fold challenge.
Publications
A federal Scotland: Proposal for a Memorandum of Offer on governing Scotland by federal principles
This Memorandum represents an offer of a constitutional settlement according to federal principles for Scotland should its people decide to remain within the United Kingdom.