Scotland’s government yesterday unveiled its vision of a future independent from the UK, with promises of economic growth, transformed childcare, easier immigration and lower corporate taxes.
Edinburgh released a paper setting out how Scotland would negotiate an end to its 300-year union with England and Wales, if people vote for independence in a referendum in September, and policies for a future Scottish National party government.
“With independence we would have the powers and responsibilities to be able to seize the opportunities to build a wealthier and fairer nation – but also to face our challenges,” Alex Salmond, Scotland’s first minister and SNP leader said.