The United Kingdom has exercised jurisdiction over Scotland since the agreement in 1707. The recent wave of devolution has seen some of the services and sectors being put under local administration. North Ireland and Wales have formed part of UK alongside Scotland. There is an impending referendum on the independence of Scotland that is bound to reorient Scottish politics.
Scotland is represented at Westminster by 59 members of parliament. Another parliament with 129 members is established Edinburgh. Westminster has jurisdiction over pension, social security, defense, foreign affairs, fiscal economy, medical ethics and monetary policy. Edinburgh presides over agriculture, health, justice, education, local government and the environment. The referendum seeks to give full control to the Scottish parliament that is currently under the First Minister.
Pro-independent campaigners want Edinburgh to have full control over all its issues. The vote will be taken on September 18. The issues that will shape the debate including health care, natural resources, national UK debt and the currency of an independent Scotland. BBC has featured prominently in debates because of its symbolism as a national asset and its reliability as an employer. There are fears that Scots will not enjoy the preference they currently do if they leave the union.
A common currency is considered a stopgap measure since Scotland will not have control. Groups advocating for independence want a separate currency and fiscal policy. Adopting the pound would only be for the short term until Scotland settles as an independent state.
Reports from the gas industry indicate that Scottish reserves are dwindling. This will force Edinburgh to buy natural gas from London at a commercial price. The spiral effect is likely to bring down the economy in Edinburgh. The reserves are estimated to run out in 15 years which raises concerns over the future of natural gas supply and prices.
Fiscal independence is an emotive issue among voters and is resurfacing in almost every debate. However, an offshoot of the debate involves sharing of debts. The issue is how much debt independent Scotland will have to pay. This has a huge impact on the ability of an independent Scotland to survive. Scots are fearful that independence will slow down growth rather than be an advantage to them.
There are measures being implemented in the UK to transform the health care system. These measures are likely to include privatization. The contention between pro-independent and anti-separation campaigners is on how the new system affects pricing and availability of certain health services. Despite health being a devolved function, over one billion pounds is spent on Scotland every year.
While BBC is considered a national asset, Scots will have to pay more to access their services. The independence vote has more to separation that it appears. This is likely to result in loss of jobs as preference is given to UK citizens. Some shows will be available on the free channels while others will only be accessible through pay channels.
Full details on the impact of separation were expected from London but are yet to be released. The voting masses are left to rely on politicians for information. A clear picture will only be revealed after figures for the September 18th referendum have been released.
Scotland is represented at Westminster by 59 members of parliament. Another parliament with 129 members is established Edinburgh. Westminster has jurisdiction over pension, social security, defense, foreign affairs, fiscal economy, medical ethics and monetary policy. Edinburgh presides over agriculture, health, justice, education, local government and the environment. The referendum seeks to give full control to the Scottish parliament that is currently under the First Minister.
Pro-independent campaigners want Edinburgh to have full control over all its issues. The vote will be taken on September 18. The issues that will shape the debate including health care, natural resources, national UK debt and the currency of an independent Scotland. BBC has featured prominently in debates because of its symbolism as a national asset and its reliability as an employer. There are fears that Scots will not enjoy the preference they currently do if they leave the union.
A common currency is considered a stopgap measure since Scotland will not have control. Groups advocating for independence want a separate currency and fiscal policy. Adopting the pound would only be for the short term until Scotland settles as an independent state.
Reports from the gas industry indicate that Scottish reserves are dwindling. This will force Edinburgh to buy natural gas from London at a commercial price. The spiral effect is likely to bring down the economy in Edinburgh. The reserves are estimated to run out in 15 years which raises concerns over the future of natural gas supply and prices.
Fiscal independence is an emotive issue among voters and is resurfacing in almost every debate. However, an offshoot of the debate involves sharing of debts. The issue is how much debt independent Scotland will have to pay. This has a huge impact on the ability of an independent Scotland to survive. Scots are fearful that independence will slow down growth rather than be an advantage to them.
There are measures being implemented in the UK to transform the health care system. These measures are likely to include privatization. The contention between pro-independent and anti-separation campaigners is on how the new system affects pricing and availability of certain health services. Despite health being a devolved function, over one billion pounds is spent on Scotland every year.
While BBC is considered a national asset, Scots will have to pay more to access their services. The independence vote has more to separation that it appears. This is likely to result in loss of jobs as preference is given to UK citizens. Some shows will be available on the free channels while others will only be accessible through pay channels.
Full details on the impact of separation were expected from London but are yet to be released. The voting masses are left to rely on politicians for information. A clear picture will only be revealed after figures for the September 18th referendum have been released.
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