Independence
Best start for independent Scotland
Author / Creator: Common Weal
Media type: Video
Date published: 2020
The fastest way to get up to speed with How To Start A New Country is to watch this seven-minute video because the volume of work behind it is enormous.
Scottish independence referendum: why the economic issues are quite different to 2014
Author / Creator: Graeme Roy
Media type: Review
Date published:
Scotland has a successful economy. It has challenges - inequalities, ageing population, and less dynamic businesses than competitors. The engaged population will demand facts and figures rather than political persuasion.
Scottish independence
Author / Creator: Institute for Government
Date published: 2021
This is a largely factual explainer by the Institute for Government of the issues around a referendum and the results of its success.
Scotland's Future
Author / Creator: Scottish Government
Media type: Policy Paper
Date published:
This is the white paper subtitled: Scotland’s referendum on 18 September 2014 is a choice between two futures.
The Yes Volunteers: Capturing the biggest grassroots campaign in Scotland’s history
Author / Creator: Iain Black
Media type: Assessment report
Date published: March 2016
This report examines who the volunteers of the 2014 Yes campaign were, what they did, what they thought of the campaign and their experience of it and the results from it provide evidence to support, refine or debunk ideas held about the campaign.
Claiming Scotland’s Assets: A discussion paper on the division of assets and debts to an independent Scotland
Author / Creator: Craig Dalzell
Media type: Policy Paper
Date published: September 2016
The “zero option” approach to UK debt whereby the rUK is allowed to maintain its claim as the continuing state to the former UK and to adopt all mobile assets and liabilities is the appropriate stance.
The White Paper Project: Version 1.0
Author / Creator: Common Weal
Media type: Policy Paper
Date published: 2018
The White Paper Project is an attempt by Common Weal to explore the methodology, content and structure of a revised White Paper for Scottish independence.
Within Our Grasp
Author / Creator: Robin McAlpine
Media type: Policy Paper
Date published:
A campaign strategy that will apply maximum pressure on the Westminster Government and achieve independence within three years of its commencement.
Could Scotland stage an independence referendum without UK approval? What the law says
Author / Creator: Marc Weller
Media type: Columnist Opinion
Date published:
Methods of gaining independence include self-determination, a referendum without UK approval, legal proceedings, consultation, and other forms of negotiation.
The Demographics of Independence – 2021 Edition
Author / Creator: Craig Dalzell
Media type: Assessment report
Date published:
Country of Birth is a substantial driver of support for independence. Support for independence is particularly volatile amongst males aged 34-55 but remains relatively stable for other age groups. Support for independence amongst females is generally rising in all age groups.
Remain voters are far more likely to say they will vote for independence and Leave voters now far more likely to vote against.