Referendum

Scotland’s new choice; Independence after Brexit

Stephen Richard — Sun, 26 Sep 2021 11:24:54 +0000

Scotland’s new choice; Independence after Brexit

Primary Author or Creator

Eve Hepburn

Stephen Richard Sun, 09/26/2021 - 12:24

Additional Author(s) / Creators

Michael Keating, Nicola McEwen, Centre on Constitutional Change

Alternative Published Date

2021

Category

Independence

Type of Resource

Book

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

230pp

Fast Facts

, we have drawn together leading experts to examine the key issues, opportunities and challenges surrounding the prospect of independence. Much has changed since the 2014 referendum – most notably, the UK’s decision to leave the European Union. By providing factual information and impartial analysis, we hope that the book can support citizens to engage in debates and make up their own minds about Scotland’s future.

More details

ISBN 978-1-8384433-1-3

Resource Address (URL)

https://www.centreonconstitutionalchange.ac.uk/sites/default/files/2021-03/Scot…

Keywords

Constitution

Referendum

Sovereignty of the people

Political participation

International relations

Brexit

Language English

Scotland's right to choose: putting Scotland's future in Scotland's hands

Stephen Richard — Sat, 25 Sep 2021 12:03:50 +0000

Scotland's right to choose: putting Scotland's future in Scotland's hands

Primary Author or Creator

Scottish Government

Stephen Richard Sat, 09/25/2021 - 13:03

Additional Author(s) / Creators

Add additional Authors and/or Publisher

Date Published

Thu, 12/19/2019 - 12:00

Category

Independence

Type of Resource

government report

Fast Facts

The right of the people of Scotland to determine the form of government best suited to their needs has been consistently accepted for decades across the political spectrum, and is powerfully demonstrated by Scotland's recent history.

Resource Address (URL)

https://www.gov.scot/publications/scotlands-right-choose-putting-scotlands-futu…

Keywords

independence

Referendum

Language English

Scottish Independence: A Practical Guide

Stephen Richard — Fri, 24 Sep 2021 17:02:58 +0000

Scottish Independence: A Practical Guide

Primary Author or Creator

Jo E. Murkens

Stephen Richard Fri, 09/24/2021 - 18:02

Additional Author(s) / Creators

Peter Jones and Michael Keating, University College London, Edinburgh University Press

Publisher

Edinburgh University Press

Alternative Published Date

2002

Category

Independence

Type of Resource

Book

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

137pp

Fast Facts

This book is the first serious study of the likely road to independence, and the consequences for the Scottish people and the Scottish economy. Scottish Independence starts with a detailed guide to the stages along the route to independence and goes on to analyse the legal, political and economic consequences.It asks key question

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How might Scotland achieve independence? And what would be the consequences, for Scotland and the rest of the UK? Independence is ever-present on the Scottish political agenda. This book is the first serious study of the likely road to independence, and the consequences for the Scottish people and the Scottish economy.

Scottish Independence starts with a detailed guide to the stages along the route to independence and goes on to analyse the legal, political and economic consequences. It asks key questions:

*If Scots vote for an SNP government in Edinburgh, how will that government deliver its manifesto promise of achieving independence in Scotland?
*If the Scots attain independence, what will change? What will Scotland's place be in the world? Can Scotland remain in the EU?
*What are the economics of independence? Would there be a flight of capital and a stock-market fall? How much economic freedom would an independent Scotland have?
*How much would change in the daily lives of Scots as a result of independence? How much autonomy would Scotland have as a small independent state in Europe?

Scottish Independence will have an impact on public policy and on academic thinking, and is of key interest to politicians, civil servants, academics, journalists and anyone interested in Scotland's future.

Keywords

Referendum

European Union

International relations

Economy

Independence from UK

Language English

Scottish independence referendum: why the economic issues are quite different to 2014

Stephen Richard — Mon, 13 Sep 2021 16:16:20 +0000

Scottish independence referendum: why the economic issues are quite different to 2014

Primary Author or Creator

Graeme Roy

Stephen Richard Mon, 09/13/2021 - 17:16

Additional Author(s) / Creators

The Conversation

Date Published

Thu, 01/28/2021 - 12:00

Category

Economy

Independence

Type of Resource

Review

Fast Facts

A review of the economic and political circumstances around a second independence referendum.

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Scotland has a successful economy, with strengths such as energy, financial services and tourism. It has a world-class university sector, is rich in natural resources, and can count on trusted institutions.

It has challenges as well, including longstanding inequalities, an ageing population and a business base that is often less dynamic than its competitors. Public spending is higher compared to the UK – by around 17% in the latest figures. This reflects greater needs in areas such as social security, and higher costs of delivering services, but also historical political choices on UK regional funding

One certainty is that voters are all too aware of how quickly promises made – by all sides – during a referendum can evaporate when the campaign ends. Scotland has an engaged electorate who will demand facts and evidence, just as much as political persuasion.

Resource Address (URL)

https://theconversation.com/scottish-independence-referendum-why-the-economic-i…

Keywords

Referendum

Economy

Brexit

Language English

Could Scotland stage an independence referendum without UK approval? What the law says

Stephen Richard — Sun, 12 Sep 2021 05:44:37 +0000

Could Scotland stage an independence referendum without UK approval? What the law says

Primary Author or Creator

Marc Weller

Stephen Richard Sun, 09/12/2021 - 06:44

Additional Author(s) / Creators

The Scotsman

Date Published

Tue, 01/26/2021 - 12:00

Category

Independence

Type of Resource

Columnist Opinion

Fast Facts

An Opinion piece in The Scotsman newspaper by columnist Marc Weller indicating methods of gaining independence including self-determination, a referendum without UK approval, legal proceedings, consultation, and other forms of negotiation.

Resource Address (URL)

https://www.scotsman.com/news/opinion/columnists/could-scotland-stage-independe…

Keywords

independence

Referendum

Illegal referendum

Independence without approval

Language English