Scottish Independence - Why we need normal national powers for Scots in Scotland.
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The Scottish Independence Guide (SIG) www.scottishindependence.com is a complete and comprehensive guide to Scots politics and the ongoing campaign for self determination (independence) for Scotland (Alba in Scots Gaelic). It also includes general information about Scotland, Scots culture and Scottish Politics.
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Most countries around the world are independent. They have their own elected Government which controls all the important policies in their geographical area. Some very large countries also have a federal setup where some powers are shared with a central Government but local areas have more autonomy.
Today independence for Scotland would mean the restoration of the complete powers that the UK Government currently holds over the Scottish people. These include defence, taxation, broadcasting, foreign affairs, immigration and asylum, social security and benefits, pensions, and many others. Some powers (over health, education and local government amongst others) have already been devolved to the Scottish Parliament however many crucial powers are still held by Westminster and the parliament has to exist within a financial settlement dictated by the British Labour Government.
Most importantly independence would mean freedom for the Scottish people to choose our own destiny as a fully independent state with independent representation in Europe and the United Nations.
The SNP Government (elected in 2007) is demanding a referendum on independence in 2010 and is holding a national conversation with the people of Scotland prior to that date. You can join that conversation on this website: Scotland's Future - A National Conversation
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Other information on the Scottish Independence Guide:
* A complete guide to Scottish politics and Scottish political parties (including the unionist parties)
* An in depth guide to Scottish history with individual pages on various historical figures
* An overview of Scottish culture, specifically poetry, music, books, films and comics
* Full listings of Scottish Bloggers and pro independence forums (our own forum is here)
* Details of other local independence movements
* A full listing of Scottish newspapers and an overview of the 'Scottish' (unionist controlled) media
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Major new book about Scots, Welsh and English independence. Read sample chapters here including a brilliant round up of the cultural arguments for Scots independence by Kevin Williamson.
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