This paper provides an overall view of the bill and the background to the devolution debate, including the results of the referendum on september 11. 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. 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. Whats hidden inside the scottish independence white paper. Nov 22, 20 advocate general calls on scottish government to be frank about the uncertainties of a yes vote in the scottish referendum. A generation, as was in their independence white paper, has not passed. Scotlands future is a government white paper published on 26 november 20 by the scottish government under first minister alex salmond. The scottish government has published its white paper on scotland s constitutional future, paving the way for an independence referendum. Among women only 23% intended to vote yes in the referendum to be held on september 18 2014, while 56% said that they would vote no.
The national scottish news, sport, politics and more. Scottish government publishes white paper on independence. 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. White paper offering social democracy with distinctly nordic overtones but. The white paper setting out the scottish governments vision for full independence is a vision of a progressive alternative to the status quo. In this independence white paper, catalan nationalists invoked both types of theories. We would like to show you a description here but the site wont allow us. The white paper proposes that many of the 30,000 civil servants employed by the westminster government in scotland would help deliver services post independence the scottish government pledges. How will the scottish independence referendum work and what are the main. Scotland and the eu archive of european integration. A more detailed look at the main points of the scottish governments white paper on independence. Sturgeon said she couldnt introduce the measure now as the tax revenues created by the extra jobs would flow back to the uk treasury.
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. Proposed second scottish independence referendum wikipedia. Although the scottish governments 20 white paper on independence raised the possibility of scotland being forced out of the eu against its will, ms. The scottish government will continue to make that case and to argue for much greater engagement with the uk government to ensure scotland s interests are protected. 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. Scottish parliament only the snp supported this white paper. Sacc statement on the scottish governments plans for independence. It is the most important constitutional issue facing the people of scotland, and by extension the rest of the uk, since the act of union brought the united kingdom into existence in 1707. 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. Nicola sturgeon has said a second independence referendum will. The scottish governments 650page white paper on independence was published on 26 november and can be downloaded here.
Why are people talking about a second scottish independence referendum. If we vote yes, we take the next step on scotland s journey. Voters views jump to media player voters in scotland talk about what they want to see addressed in the white paper on the scottish referendum on independence. Following the election of a conservative uk government in 2015, a referendum on uk membership of the eu was. Sport, the 2014 commonwealth games and the scottish referendum. To read the snp governments white paper scotland s future properly, you need to read between the lines. Scotland s referendum on 18 september 2014 is a choice between two futures.
When the scottish government released its white paper outlining what an independent scotland might look like, migration policy was a small but essential element of it the white paper promises a change in the direction of travel in migration policy for an independent scotland. First minister alex salmond today answered some of the crunch questions about scotland s independence as the scottish governments white paper. Heres a summary of the pledges made in the scottish. Devolution and scotland s parliament the scotland bill bill no. Subject to a yes vote in this referendum, the scottish government said that scotland would become independent on 24 march 2016. The paper sets out the scottish national partys aspirations for an independent scotland by enhancing democracy, prosperity and fairness, though critics have already claimed that many of these aspirations are.
Msps have backed calls for a new referendum on scottish independence in a vote at holyrood. The scottish independence referendum of 18 september 2014 was rather unique from. The scottish governments white paper on independence argues that the. Hidden away in the 650page white paper on scottish independence are a number of very interesting developments, none of which were championed by the snp beforehand but every one of which has the. The scottish government white paper on scotland s independence called scotland s future was launched on 26th. A referendum on the white paper proposals is due on 11 september. For reference, the parts of the white paper that are of particular relevance to sacc are reproduced below. Whilst billed as the blueprint for an independent scotland, the reality is that many of the proposals in the white paper will be subject to negotiation between the. The white paper also pledges to support athletes at all levels with funding and facilities to allow them to fulfil their potential. The strange case of the scottish independence referendum. The english version can be downloaded from the following link. A tory called the snp a cult and twitter responded with the perfect hashtag. Scotland in union is a nonparty movement which unites people around a positive view of scotland in the uk.
Scotland will decide in a referendum to be held on september 18 2014 whether or not to end the 306yearold union with england. Scotland s futurethe white paper setting out a framework for an independent scotland was launched on 26 november 20 at glasgow science centre, attracting journalists from as far afield as china. Dec 03, 20 among women only 23% intended to vote yes in the referendum to be held on september 18 2014, while 56% said that they would vote no. Scottish labour leader johann lamont said the cynical snp would only improve childcare if scots vote they way they want in the referendum. 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. 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. Scottish independence referendum bill as introduced an act of the scottish parliament to make provision, in accordance with paragraph 5a of part 1 of schedule 5 to the scotland act 1998, for the holding of a referendum in scotland on a question about the independence of scotland. Nov 26, 20 a more detailed look at the main points of the scottish governments white paper on independence. Alex salmond accused of rewriting history after he denies.
Bbc news snp sets out scottish independence white paper. 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. Scotland s selfrule poll explained jump to media player as the scottish government prepares to publish a white paper which has been described as a blueprint for independence, laura bicker. Nicola sturgeon orders new white paper to make the case for. Scotlands proposed independence is without independence. I believe a more general but equally significant attempt to mislead the people of scotland is in so many of the policy proposals in the white manifesto that should properly be considered in the context of uk and scottish parliamentary elections, not a referendum concerning the potential irrevocable breakup of the united kingdom. While the threat of a referendum would always have been the scottish gov. Although the scottish governments 20 white paper on independence raised the possibility of scotland. Scottish independence is the political movement for scotland to become a sovereign state. White manifesto that should properly be considered in the context of uk and scottish parliamentary elections, not a referendum concerning the potential irrevocable breakup of the united kingdom. First minister alex salmond launched a white paper for a vote on constitutional reform, and declared.
Nov 30, 2009 the scottish government has published its white paper on scotland s constitutional future, paving the way for an independence referendum. Oct 19, 20 alex salmond sets date for scottish independence white paper slimmed down but fired up, snp leader reveals 26 november publication date at final autumn conference before referendum kevin mckenna. Developments such as the inclusion of sport within the scottish governments white paper on scottish independence, the establishment of the working group on scottish sport and the. Speculation about a second scottish referendum the edinburgh. Scottish independence referendum bill scottish parliament. Nov 30, 2009 the snp set out its vision for a referendum on scottish independence today. Dec 19, 2019 it was also set out repeatedly in the scottish governments independence white paper which noted, inter alia that the referendum was a rare and precious moment in the history of scotland a once. Nov 27, 20 the scottish government has published its longawaited white paper, scotland s future.
Mar 30, 2014 the white paper also pledges to support athletes at all levels with funding and facilities to allow them to fulfil their potential. The scottish governments white paper on independence. However, as the scottish governments 2007 white paper acknowledged, the. Whilst billed as the blueprint for an independent scotland, the reality is that many of the proposals in the white paper will be subject to. Alex salmond, scotlands first minister, has dismissed claims that the conservatives and labour would block a currency union with an. Most fundamentally, later this year, the scottish government will publish a white paper, a prospectus for independence, to be tested by referendum. The snp set out its vision for a referendum on scottish independence today.
Nov 26, 20 the scottish governments 650page white paper on independence was published on 26 november and can be downloaded here. The scottish governments white paper on independence background in september 20, bma scotland published a discussion paper. Alternative gers still to be set out despite mackay quitting. Scotlands constitutional future a consultation on facilitating a legal. He also outlined a series of other options, including substantial new powers for the scottish parliament. Snp reveals vision for independence referendum the independent. Nicola sturgeon has laid the groundwork for a second independence referendum by instructing civil servants to draw up a white paper intended to convince voters to leave the uk. A national conversation your scotland, your voice ii crown2009 isbn9780755981144 thescottishgovernment standrewshouse edinburgh. Referendum 5 1 referendum on scottish independence. Advocate general calls on scottish government to be frank about the uncertainties of a yes vote in the scottish referendum. But it did not and does not help salmond and yes scotland. The edinburgh agreement and the scotland s future white paper in its consultation on a draft referendum bill, the scottish government stated that if it. If in advance of the scottish referendum, it seemed likely that the uk was to leave the eu, which could become a factor in the. Mar 14, 2014 scottish labour leader johann lamont said the cynical snp would only improve childcare if scots vote they way they want in the referendum.
This guide lays out how we can complete scotlands journey to home rule and become a fully independent country. The survey, by progressive scottish opinion, talked to 14 people in the days following the launch of the white paper. First minister alex salmond said scotland must be independent to meet its full economic potential. Nicola sturgeon orders new white paper to make the case. It lays out the case for scottish independence and the means through which. Scottish governments white paper on independence is.
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. A key step towards the referendum on scottish independence took place on 26 november when the scottish government published their long awaited white paper. Scottish parliament in the scottish independence referendum act 20. Further detail on the referendums scotland and wales bill is given in research paper 9760 and this paper summarises developments since its second reading. Jan 29, 2020 msps have backed calls for a new referendum on scottish independence in a vote at holyrood. Bbc bias and the scots referendum new report opendemocracy. More than 100,000 copies of the scottish governments white paper have been ordered since its release, at a cost of. Alex salmond and nicola sturgeon were at the glasgow science centre today to unveil the scottish governments white paper on independence.
Its status is advisory only since it is a prelegislative referendum. Migration and citizenship in an independent scotland. Implications for health to raise some key questions on practical. Snp reveals vision for independence referendum the.