Independence from the UK
Scotland is seeking independence from the UK. The Scottish Parliament does not have the power to conduct a legally recognised referendum.
200 No to Yes voters tell us why they now believe in Scotland
A survey of 200 people who changed from "no" to "yes" showed multiple reasons. The main ones were:
- The effect of Brexit
- UK government incompetence
- Better Together lied
- Had come to have more belief in Scotland
- Felt NHS was not safe as part of the Union
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Opinion poll
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A Holyrood you trust or Westminster you do not? Open Minds on Independence #23
How does the Scottish Government score in the Worldwide Governance Indicators?
1: Voice and Accountability - good
2: Political Stability - good. Better than England
3:Government Effectiveness - good and more trusted than England
4: Regulatory Quality - good although an independent Scotland would need some new regulatory bodies
5: Rule of Law - good. It has a well-regarded legal sysem
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News Media
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