Jobs are being lost, growth is being slowed, communities are struggling - whilst England gets a better deal.
Scotland voted as a nation to remain in the EU. It was able to attract funding, both for research and innovation, and to support areas most in need of help. This money was invested in partnership with the Scottish government and local authorities and it was awarded on seven-year cycles, allowing strategic planning and continuity.
Since being dragged out of the EU against our will, we have seen a net loss of funding support. The Conservatives never met their manifesto promise to replicate EU funding.
But even the money they handed out has not been replicated by the UK Labour Government. They have taken a high-handed approach without consultation with the Scottish Government and they have chosen to exclude the Highlands and Islands, and other rural areas from the funding. As well, they have structured the funding differently and unfairly in Scotland compared to England.
An independent Scotland could do better. It could be back in the EU, treated as an equal partner and able to access funding on stable, long-term cycles.