International trade

https://www.thenational.scot/news/19263234.scottish-independence-truth-borders-…

Scottish independence: Here's the truth about borders after a Yes vote. Open minds on independence #22

Stephen Richard — Sun, 10 Oct 2021 17:11:46 +0000

Scottish independence: Here's the truth about borders after a Yes vote. Open minds on independence #22

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The National

Stephen Richard Sun, 10/10/2021 - 18:11

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Believe in Scotland

Date Published

Wed, 04/28/2021 - 12:00

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National Borders

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News Media

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Trading in sterling for a transitional period would mean goods from Scotland will avoid currency exchange issues. If the UK doesn’t sort its borders with the EU, the resulting fall in the value of sterling will mean that trade with the rest of the UK increases, not decreases. Scotland will be the only nation from which rUK can afford to import. Where else would the rUK get the oil, electricity and food it needs from? It will be cheaper and just as easy to import from Scotland.

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https://www.thenational.scot/news/19174983.open-minds-independence-11-uks-brexi…

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The UK’s Brexit mismanagement, Open Minds on Independence #11

Stephen Richard — Sun, 10 Oct 2021 07:06:16 +0000

The UK’s Brexit mismanagement, Open Minds on Independence #11

Primary Author or Creator

The National

Stephen Richard Sun, 10/10/2021 - 08:06

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Believe in Scotland

Alternative Published Date

2021

Category

Economy

Type of Resource

News Media

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There were a number of mistakes made in negotiating a Brexit arrangement.
This was imposed on Scotland against its will. It has turned out to be a disaster for key industries.

1. Ignoring the wishes of Scotland and the other devolved nations

2. Sticking so rigidly to “getting Brexit done” that it made an acceptable trade deal impossible. It was immediately apparent there were serious problems.

3. Underestimating just how big a problem taking Northern Ireland out of the EU would be.

4. Using Brexit as an attack on devolution and to reduce the powers of the Scottish Parliament

5. Breaking promises to keep Scotland involved and informed in negotiations

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Brexit has reinvigorated Scottish nationalism

Stephen Richard — Tue, 05 Oct 2021 11:47:12 +0000

Brexit has reinvigorated Scottish nationalism

Primary Author or Creator

The Economist

Stephen Richard Tue, 10/05/2021 - 12:47

Date Published

Sat, 04/17/2021 - 12:00

Category

Independence

Type of Resource

News Media

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Scottish independence is a constitutional project, not an economic one. Fixing who governs you takes precedence over an easy life for supermarkets or civil servants. Brexit has shown that a committed government, with the mandate of a referendum and an appetite for dislocation, can go a long way.

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https://www.economist.com/briefing/2021/04/15/brexit-has-reinvigorated-scottish…

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Brexit

Independence referendum

Public finance

https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-scotland-55921961

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Scottish independence trading costs calculated

Stephen Richard — Tue, 05 Oct 2021 11:32:47 +0000

Scottish independence trading costs calculated

Primary Author or Creator

Douglas Fraser

Stephen Richard Tue, 10/05/2021 - 12:32

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BBC

Date Published

Wed, 02/03/2021 - 12:00

Category

Economy

Type of Resource

web page

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There may be significant economic costs resulting from independence. However, there is no reason Scotland cannot prosper as other small nations have. This report looks at the cumulative effect over 15 years.

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Brexit

https://www.centreonconstitutionalchange.ac.uk/news-and-opinion/economics-scotl…

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The Economics of Scotland-rUK Border

Stephen Richard — Sun, 03 Oct 2021 20:08:03 +0000

The Economics of Scotland-rUK Border

Primary Author or Creator

David Bell

Stephen Richard Sun, 10/03/2021 - 21:08

Additional Author(s) / Creators

Centre on Constitutional Change

Date Published

Mon, 04/06/2020 - 12:00

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Sovereignty

Type of Resource

Assessment report

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An independent Scotland within the EU would be part of the EU’s single market: England and Wales would be outside. The border checks may be quite significant. Ireland's experience shows it is clearly possible for a small country to succeed economically in a similar situation to that which would confront an independent Scotland within the EU and establishing a new border.

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Scottish independence: EU membership and the Anglo–Scottish border

Stephen Richard — Sun, 03 Oct 2021 19:53:36 +0000

Scottish independence: EU membership and the Anglo–Scottish border

Primary Author or Creator

Institute for Government

Stephen Richard Sun, 10/03/2021 - 20:53

Date Published

Mon, 03/29/2021 - 12:00

Category

International relations

Sovereignty

https://www.instituteforgovernment.org.uk/sites/default/files/publications/scot…

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Assessment report

Length (Pages, words, minutes etc...)

40pp

Fast Facts

There are indications that the EU would welcome an application from an independent Scotland. Full membership of the EU may take up to a decade to complete. As a new member state, Scotland would probably have to take on the normal obligations, which may include the use of the Euro. A hard border with England would be the consequence of EU membership. Even a looser relationship, similar to Norway, with the EU would require a customs border with England.

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Scotland’s borders and independence

Stephen Richard — Sun, 03 Oct 2021 12:49:35 +0000

Scotland’s borders and independence

Primary Author or Creator

Kirsty Hughes

Stephen Richard Sun, 10/03/2021 - 13:49

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Sceptical Scot

Date Published

Sat, 08/15/2020 - 12:00

Category

Defence and Security

Type of Resource

Assessment report

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How a border will be handled and its potential economic impacts need some serious analysis from the Scottish Government. The fact that Scotland’s trade with rUK is three times that with the EU means it looks like the short- term economic impact of a harder border would be negative.

But some of those negative impacts might be at least partially offset by benefits from migration and free movement of people, and by foreign investment.

The potential shorter and longer-term economic transition and structural change Scotland faces as an independent state within the EU, while rUK is outside, needs careful economic analysis and an understanding of likely costs and benefits.

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https://sceptical.scot/2020/08/scotlands-borders-and-independence/

Keywords

https://theferret.scot/ffs-explains-scottish-independence-border-issue/

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Scottish independence, the EU and a ‘hard border’

Stephen Richard — Sun, 03 Oct 2021 12:36:21 +0000

Scottish independence, the EU and a ‘hard border’

Primary Author or Creator

The Ferret

Stephen Richard Sun, 10/03/2021 - 13:36

Alternative Published Date

2021

Category

National Borders

Type of Resource

Fact check

Fast Facts

In the early stages of independence an interim agreement will be needed. With full independence achieved, a border of some sort between rUK and Scotland will be needed. If Scotland were to join the EU an hard border will be required. Upon joining the EU, trade would be more difficult with rUK, but easier with the rest of Europe.

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