Scotland is one of the wealthiest countries in the world. Being independent means that decisions about how we use our vast wealth are taken here in scotland, not by politicians hundreds of miles away. It means that we can choose to invest in better child care rather than waste money or nuclear weapons. We can have an economic policy designed to create opportunities for our young people and a social security system that protects the vulnerable. Independence is about building a better country, not overnight, but over time,. making sure that we are the best we can be for everybody who lives in Scotland.
On 18th September the people of Scotland will vote in a referendum to decide if Scotland should remain a part of the UK or become independent. If they vote "yes" and Scotland does become independent from the UK it would cause massive changes to the way the UK is organised. It would be the biggest change in UK history for hundreds of years. It could change everything - not only the lives of the Scottish people, but also the lives of the English, the Welsh and the people of Northern Ireland. In short - this is a massive story for the UK. Let's look at the background, the arguments for & against, and the possible outcomes of independence. Click here for notes and transcriptions:
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