The result, with 45 per cent for independence and 55 per cent against, might seem to have settled the question decisively. The scottish governments preference is for a short, direct question about independence. In the scottish independence referendum held on the 18th september 2014, the proposition should scotland be an independent country. Alex salmond sets date for scottish independence white paper. Personal theories and opinions id love to bat around with folk. However, the outcome of the 2016 brexit referendum. Scotlands nationalist first minister, had hoped to announce the date for a referendum on independence on september. On it the snp says, the smith ommissions recommendations were already underwhelming 4 scottish independence referendum. If we vote yes, we take the next step on scotlands journey. The edinburgh agreement and the scotlands future white paper in its consultation on a draft referendum bill, the scottish government stated that if it decides to formally introduce the bill to the scottish parliament, it would be expected that a section 30 order under the scotland act 1998 would be sought from the uk parliament.
The scottish government has consistently made it clear. Jun 19, 2019 the most recent referendum held only in scotland, the referendum on scottish independence, which took place on 18 september 2014, was provided for by the scottish independence referendum act 20 and the scottish independence referendum franchise scotland act 20. News politics scottish independence white paper pensions pledge the scottish governments white paper pledges to protect state, private and public sector pensions after independence. Referendum 5 1 referendum on scottish independence. Speculation about a second scottish referendum the edinburgh. Alex salmond promises the pound in white paper on scottish. The scottish governments white paper on independence. Visit the scottish independence referendum page for more information.
Unsurprisingly, both sides of the referendum have expressed very different views. As has been obvious ever since the referendum process was launched, nobody can know, this side of the referendum, what the consequences of a yes vote will be. After the 2011 scottish parliamentary elections, where the snp had. Scottish independence referendum white paper revealed. Tuesday scotlands first minister, alex salmond, released a white paper in glasgow. 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. The scottish government has published its white paper on scotlands constitutional future, paving the way for an independence 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. Scotlands future is a government white paper published on 26 november 20 by the scottish government under first minister alex salmond. Nov 26, 20 scottish first minister alex salmond has launched his governments independence blueprint, calling it a mission statement for the future. The scottish governments november 20 white paper scotlands future sets out their proposed timetable for independence to be granted on 24 march 2016, if there is a yes vote in the referendum. The launch came ahead of next septembers independence referendum. Advocate general calls on scottish government to be frank about the uncertainties of a yes vote in the scottish referendum.
The bill set the franchise for the referendum in line with the. It is the countrys blueprint for independence from the united kingdom. These acts covered all aspects of the campaign, franchise, poll and count. Leading figures supportive of scottish independence have suggested that following the uk vote to leave the eu while scotland voted to remain in the eu, a second scottish independence referendum should be precipitated. A second independence referendum the institute for government. Scottish independence white paper pensions pledge 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. 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. Scotland and the public health politics of independence. The scottish governments november 20 white paper scotlands future sets out their proposed timetable for independence to be granted on 24 march 2016, if there is a yes vote in the referendum, as well as the current. The rhetoric of alex salmond and the 2014 scottish independence referendum abstract this is the first article to examine the rhetoric of alex salmond using the aristotelian modes of persuasion ethos, pathos, logos during the 2014 independence referendum. Scottish parliament in the scottish independence referendum act 20. The scottish government has proposed an 18month period between the referendum and independence, which we believe is realistic for the terms of scotlands independent membership of the eu to be agreed and all the necessary processes completed. Following an agreement between the scottish government and the united kingdom government, the scottish independence referendum bill, setting out the arrangements for this referendum, was put forward on 21 march 20, passed by the scottish.
Twelve of the faults in the scottish governments independence white paper. The paper also, however, sought views on the possible inclusion of a second question on the ballot paper, adding that. Scottish independence referendum act was passed nearly nine months. The white paper represents a shameful use of public funds and resources for a slanted and biased nationalist view of independence and its implications. Nicola sturgeons civil servants continuing to draw up independence white paper two despite referendum refusal premium. Scottish independence referendum, 2014 a referendum on whether scotland should be an independent country will take place on thursday 18 september 2014. The scottish governments november 20 white paper scotlands future. The ballot paper to be used for the purpose of the referendum is to be printed a in the form set out in schedule 1, and. Scottish parliament only the snp supported this white paper. Scotlands referendum on 18 september 2014 is a choice between two futures.
The failed referendum for scottish independence in 2014 seemed to be evidence against the presumed popular support for secession from the united kingdom. First minister alex salmond says scotlands future is in scotlands hands as he outlines the scottish governments case for independence. The scottish governments 650page white paper on independence was published on 26 november and can be downloaded here. Coping with the issues scottish independence and workplace pensions. Nicola sturgeon orders new white paper to make the case. This paper will then turn to the eu law aspects of scottish independence. Scottish government white paper on independence university.
Scotlands referendum on 18 september 2014 is a choice. Nov 26, 20 home library scottish government white paper on independence. The article examines salmonds persuasive style, his political. The scottish governments paper scotlands futurevii is the largest in a series it has produced, all seeking to offer guidance on what independence would mean in practice. Scottish first minister alex salmond has launched his governments independence blueprint, calling it a mission statement for the future. 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. He also outlined a series of other options, including substantial new powers for the scottish parliament.
Circumstances were conceivable where those troops could have been quietly marched down again. Scotland and the eu archive of european integration. On 15 november 20, the scottish government published scotlands future, a 670page white paper laying out the case for independence and the means through which scotland might become an. 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.
Scottish independence in the age of brexit ramapo college. Alex salmond promises the pound in white paper on scottish independence. Scottish independence referendum bill scottish parliament. In that ballot in september 2014, scotland voted to remain part of the uk by 55% to 45%. It also explains the process by which scotland will become independent following a yes vote and how our newly independent scotland will work. 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. 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. If support for independence or willingness to enter. The 670page white paper promised a revolution in social policy, with childcare at its heart. Implications for health to raise some key questions on practical. Understanding how devolution has shaped tobacco and alcohol policies should inform debates ahead of the referendum when the scottish government published its white paper setting out the case for independence, scotlands future,1 public health policy was central to its account of the scottish parliaments achievements. Constitutional implications of the referendum hl paper 188 introduction the government is grateful to the committee for its report which provides a valuable contribution to the consideration of the scottish independence referendum and its implications, undertaken by this committee and others within the uk parliament. Scottish government white paper on independence december 20 2 happens in scotland should be taken by people in scotland, and not, as at present, by the uk parliament in london. Key extracts and analysis of the scottish governments 670page white paper on scotlands.
Scottish independence referendum report v1 electoral commission. White paper must own up to the uncertainties of independence. A myriad of issues plagued the debates in the 2014 scottish referendum. The white paper included draft legislation to create standing statutory arrangements for the conduct of referendums. The white paper argues the full powers of independence could make a big difference to the overall education system especially the role of the education system in lifting people out of poverty. In its manifesto for the 2007 scottish parliament election, the scottish national party snp pledged to hold an independence referendum by 2010. The scottish independence referendum franchise bill was introduced on 11 march 20. The scottish dilemma the scottish independence referendum on 18 september 2014 was a highly unusual event, an agreed popular vote on secession in an advanced industrial democracy. Explaining scottish independence to english people when. Developments such as the inclusion of sport within the scottish governments white paper on scottish independence. A key step towards the referendum on scottish independence took place on 26 november when the scottish government published their long awaited white paper.
After winning the election, the snpcontrolled scottish government published a white paper entitled choosing scotlands future, which outlined options for the future of scotland, including independence. May 07, 2014 policy paper scottish independence referendum. Scottish government publishes white paper on independence. 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 summary of the key points as government unveils plans for what would follow yes vote the scottish government have released their blueprint for independence if. Snp growth commission even less realistic than alex. Nov 30, 2009 the scottish government has published its white paper on scotlands constitutional future, paving the way for an independence referendum. Bbc news snp sets out scottish independence white paper. Time and again the document asserts as inevitable outcomes that are just a possibility dismissing alternatives that do not fit the snp agenda. We will move forward with confidence, ready to make the most of the many opportunities that lie ahead. But one of the central arguments during that referendum campaign concerned the implications of scottish independence for the countrys relationship with the eu. Scotlands constitutional future a consultation on facilitating a legal. Poll on scottish independence published 2nd february 2014 as the leading supplier of opinion polls within scotland for over 30 years, tns was commissioned to conduct a poll on behalf of scottish independence open democracy into the issues facing voters ahead of the independence referendum. Nov 26, 20 the 670page white paper promised a revolution in social policy, with childcare at its heart.
In the brexit vote of 23 june 2016, 62% of scottish voters voted to remain 38% of voters voted to leave the eu. Scottish government white paper on independence by sonny maley on november 26, 20 0. Referendum 1 referendum on scottish independence franchise 2 those who are entitled to vote voting etc. The scottish governments white paper on independence background in september 20, bma scotland published a discussion paper. Poll on issues related to scottish independence as the leading supplier of opinion polls within scotland for over 30 years, tns will be publishing regular polling in the runup to the scottish independence referendum on 18th september 2014, using theexact wording which will feature on the ballot paper for the referendum vote. This guide sets out the gains of independence for scotland whichever party is in government and this governments vision and priorities for action if we are the first government of an independent scotland. In december, it published a white paper in which it laid out a vision of the softest of brexits scotland, at. The scottish independence referendum franchise act 20 was passed by the scottish parliament on 27 june 20 and received royal assent on 7 august 20. The scottish government has today released a white paper detailing its vision for scotland in the event of a yes vote in the upcoming referendum on scottish independence.
Nov 27, 20 key extracts and analysis of the scottish governments 670page white paper on scotlands independence. Keywords scottish referendum eu membership independence scotland. A tory called the snp a cult and twitter responded with the perfect hashtag. Alternative gers still to be set out despite mackay quitting. Scottish independence referendum 2014 house of commons. However, as the scottish governments 2007 white paper. White paper on independence the scottish government. The scottish governments white paper proposed that scot land would have military forces based on existing uk assets. Referendum white paper runs to 670 pages daily mail, tuesday 26th november 20 the scottish national party leader has unveiled a 670page blueprint setting out the case for independence. First minister alex salmond said scotland must be independent to meet its full economic potential. In 2007, the party published a white paper titled choosing scotlands future. Poll on scottish independence published 11th june 2014 as the leading supplier of opinion polls within scotland for over 30 years, tns will be publishing regular polling in the runup to the scottish independence referendum on 18th september 2014, using theexact wording which will feature on the ballot paper for the. During the scottish independence referendum we, the scottish public, were repeatedly told that if we left the uk following the plan that had been written and published as a book by the snp then wed face chaos, the unknown, huge economic disaster, the whole lot.
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