The Independence Debate
How long would the transition take? The core question is practical and consequential: how long would it take to move from a clear Yes vote in a legally held referendum to Independence Day? The short answer is a realistic working target of 18 to 24 months. The 2013 White Paper
The Independence Debate
On what basis would negotiations with the UK Government be conducted, and what are the non-negotiable red lines? The core question is practical and consequential: on what basis would negotiations with the UK Government be conducted after a clear Yes vote, and what outcomes would be treated as non-
The Independence Debate
The core question is precise: what counts as a clear democratic mandate for independence? The short answer is equally precise.
The Independence Debate
The core question is straightforward and foundational: how can Scotland hold a legal independence referendum?
The Independence Debate
Independence is a constitutional change of the first order. It cannot rest on assertion, improvisation, or contested authority.