April 30, 20214 yr That is a good point, but I actually know a couple who were just away from Scotland for a few years before goin back, and they're back now, and they couldn't vote. If you live in Scotland, then you can vote (except in Westminster and UK-wide referenda which are rather restrictive). Holyrood famously has one of the widest franchises in the world, with all kinds of migrants eligible to vote, I think that's something to be immensely proud of. Did they explain why they're weren't able to vote? The question of voting eligibility isn't simple. In an ideal world, I think you should be able to vote where you live, but since I can't vote in France yet, I'm going to continue voting in Britain. While Scots law has always been separate, it's further complicated by devolution being new - the need to distinguish between English and Scottish people honestly wasn't too important a few generations ago - and by a legal definition of Scottish not really being established. The French assembly has constituencies specifically for people who live abroad - and I even remember Macron and other candidates going to London to campaign to migrants living there - which slightly resolves the complications of someone voting over local issues in the town where they grew up when they live in Moscow or something.
May 1, 20214 yr Bring it on. The man has already shown a fundamental lack of understanding of Scots Law regarding constitutional matters
May 2, 20214 yr Interesting that the Scottish Tory leader has said that Johnson should resign if he is found to have broken the ministerial code. He seems to be trying to maintain as much distance from the lying blob of flesh as possible.
May 2, 20214 yr When he is found to have broken it, Ross will mysteriously vanish for like a week to 10 days and then never actually call for Boris to go. He called for Sturgeons head before the independent report was back, but hasn’t ever said a word about Pritti the bully Patel. The mans a spineless rat who lacks the Moral character for election to Holyrood. And that’s before we even look at his record on minority rights. A homophobic bigot who should shown the red card from politics and football and the rest of his 528372929152910 jobs
May 5, 20214 yr Looks like the SNP will fall short of a majority given recent polls, probably because the tories have focused on the threat of another referendum.
May 5, 20214 yr Depends what polls you look at. They’re all over the joint at the Moment. SNP on 62-70 seats in the past 7 days depending on the pollster.
May 5, 20214 yr Are you adding the Green and Alba to SNP because that would mean an overall Independence majority in all polls. In fact just SNP and Green meaning the nutters arent needed hopefully.
May 5, 20214 yr Need 65 to win! They need, like, 45 seats to win. I think somewhere along the way, expectations management have been wildly distorted where getting 55-65 seats - an extremely solid first place with a pro-independence majority - will be seen as a disappointment and not a mandate for a referendum. This is partly because unionist parties aren't even pretending to be capable of winning and are simply jostling for second place, with messaging revolving around 'denying an SNP majority'. Edited May 5, 20214 yr by Harve
May 5, 20214 yr Surely even if there is a pro-independence majority, the big question then comes is does Nicola start her economic strategy? As not convinced the SNP actually know what they want to do with the currency dilemma.
May 5, 20214 yr You would think these things have been discussed at party level for years in terms of learning the lessons of the last referendum. They will of course have all the establishment and media against them again. Let’s hope the Queen isn’t purring at the result this time.
May 5, 20214 yr You would think these things have been discussed at party level for years in terms of learning the lessons of the last referendum. They will of course have all the establishment and media against them again. Let’s hope the Queen isn’t purring at the result this time. There are lots of options, but I am not sure they have a plan. They don't ever answer the question. Or if they did have a concrete plan, it is different to some of the other Pro-Indy parties. Anyway, my point is this is less appealing in the aftermath of Covid as it's not going to be cheap to recover and create a Central Bank in the interim before being accepted for the Euro.
May 5, 20214 yr Currency question has been settled. Scotland will transition to its own currency but continue to use GBP in the immediate aftermath of independence for continuity and stability. Personally I’d argue for a Pound Scots to be set up for Indy day, using our current bank notes and coins (gradually updated to ones that are distinct from rUK) and pegged at 1:1 with GBP for the first 3-5 years of independence before being allowed to free float.
May 5, 20214 yr Currency question has been settled. Scotland will transition to its own currency but continue to use GBP in the immediate aftermath of independence for continuity and stability. Personally I’d argue for a Pound Scots to be set up for Indy day, using our current bank notes and coins (gradually updated to ones that are distinct from rUK) and pegged at 1:1 with GBP for the first 3-5 years of independence before being allowed to free float. That would involve setting up a Central Bank though would it not? Problem with using sterling as currency surely means there is no local lender and any borrowing is going to create a massive defecit (of which I can imagine there would be a lot). You don't have the backup of any form of central bank to help and lend either. I agree setting up a new local currency is probably the only option but that in itself poses loads of questions on borrowing and interest rates. Btw I am not using this as a massive go at Scottish Indepence btw, just that I suspect you will find yourself in a very similar situation to Brexit when people are confused why their interest rates go through the roof. I just find it interesting that the SNP don't have a clear answer that is formulated out with steps.
May 6, 20214 yr i've already registered in the past but not had anything through door for this vote As long as you are registered, you can vote - even if you haven’t got a polling card.
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