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Only independence can fix damage of Brexit, Open Minds #13

Stephen Richard — Sun, 10 Oct 2021 07:23:56 +0000

Only independence can fix damage of Brexit, Open Minds #13

Primary Author or Creator

The National

Stephen Richard Sun, 10/10/2021 - 08:23

Additional Author(s) / Creators

Believe in Scotland

Date Published

Fri, 08/20/2021 - 12:00

Category

Economy

Type of Resource

News Media

Fast Facts

Scotland's economy benefits from a range of advantages that few other countries of similar size can match. Our natural wealth is a key foundation stone for a prosperous future as an independent country. It is reasonable to believe that a country as naturally wealthy as Scotland would thrive if it were to gain the power to manage for its benefit.

Resource Address (URL)

https://www.thenational.scot/news/19191851.open-minds-13-independence-can-fix-d…

Keywords

Brexit

Exports

Language English

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

European Union

Type of Resource

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.

Resource Address (URL)

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

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Scottish independence: Here's the truth about borders after a Yes vote

Stephen Richard — Sun, 03 Oct 2021 12:26:04 +0000

Scottish independence: Here's the truth about borders after a Yes vote

Primary Author or Creator

The National

Stephen Richard Sun, 10/03/2021 - 13:26

Date Published

Wed, 04/28/2021 - 12:00

Category

National Borders

Type of Resource

News Item

Fast Facts

Failure to sort out the current border chaos would mean the UK economy would be in free-fall and, given that Scotland exports more than twice the amount of goods per head than rUK, our economy would be hardest hit.

An independent Scotland in the EU would have the same border checks as the UK has. With the right agreement border checks can be electronic, pretty seamless and not physical whether in or out of the EU.

Resource Address (URL)

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

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State of the economy

Stephen Richard — Sat, 02 Oct 2021 18:51:10 +0000

State of the economy

Primary Author or Creator

Chief Economic Advisor

Stephen Richard Sat, 10/02/2021 - 19:51

Additional Author(s) / Creators

Scottish Government

Alternative Published Date

2020 -

Category

Economy

Type of Resource

government report

Fast Facts

This is the three times a year report on the Scottish economy in an international context.

Resource Address (URL)

https://www.gov.scot/collections/state-of-the-economy/

Keywords

Language English

Scottish economic statistics

Stephen Richard — Sat, 02 Oct 2021 18:26:51 +0000

Scottish economic statistics

Primary Author or Creator

Scottish Enterprise

Stephen Richard Sat, 10/02/2021 - 19:26

Alternative Published Date

2021

Category

Economy

Type of Resource

government report

Fast Facts

This paper gives key statistics in graphic form showing such things as: Population 5.4 million, GDP as £166.8 billion or £30,530 per person, employment as 74.8%, unemployment as 4.2%, average weekly full time wage as £595, and many more.

Resource Address (URL)

https://www.scottish-enterprise.com/learning-zone/research-and-publications/com…

Keywords

Language English

Can Scotland afford to go it alone?

Stephen Richard — Wed, 29 Sep 2021 10:54:59 +0000

Can Scotland afford to go it alone?

Primary Author or Creator

Ruth Strachan

Stephen Richard Wed, 09/29/2021 - 11:54

Additional Author(s) / Creators

Investment Monitor

Date Published

Thu, 05/06/2021 - 12:00

Category

Economy

Type of Resource

Article

Fast Facts

With every passing election, Scotland seems to move closer to independence. Investment Monitor explores the obstacles the country would face should it leave the UK.

Resource Address (URL)

https://investmentmonitor.ai/analysis/who-would-pay-the-bills-in-an-independent…

Keywords

Language English

Scotland has got what it takes to be an independent country

Stephen Richard — Wed, 29 Sep 2021 10:25:07 +0000

Scotland has got what it takes to be an independent country

Primary Author or Creator

Olaf Stando

Stephen Richard Wed, 09/29/2021 - 11:25

Additional Author(s) / Creators

Scottish National Party

Date Published

Sat, 11/28/2020 - 12:00

Alternative Published Date

2020

Category

Independence

Type of Resource

Political Party Paper

Fast Facts

Independence is about the right of people in Scotland to decide their own future

We’re the ideal size

Scotland is a wealthy nation with a big economy

We’re educated and talented

We have extraordinary energy resources

We export high quality produce and goods

We are at the cutting edge of the industries of the future

We’re big enough, rich enough and smart enough – even opponents of independence believe so

Resource Address (URL)

https://www.snp.org/scotland-has-got-what-it-takes/

Keywords

Language English

Business for Scotland

Stephen Richard — Thu, 16 Sep 2021 12:25:30 +0000

Business for Scotland

Primary Author or Creator

Richard Walker

Stephen Richard Thu, 09/16/2021 - 13:25

Category

Businesses

Independence

Type of Resource

Web site

Fast Facts

"We make the case for maximum devolution of power and responsibility possible at any time, particularly in areas such as the economic levers and business policies. In turn, this will allow a Scottish Government to boost economic growth."

Resource Address (URL)

https://www.businessforscotland.com/

Keywords

Language English