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Summary The Scottish Democratic Alliance (SDA) stands for a sovereign Scotland, with a seat at the United Nations and at the top tables in Europe (Council of Europe, OSCE and the UNECE).
Scotland is a rich nation, both in human talent and natural resources. Hence the desire of the UK government to hang on to us as long as possible. But now the Scots are awakening to a renewed sense of their own worth and strengths. For centuries Scotland has been bled of our most talented people to service the needs of the goverment and industries of the South of England, and in return we have been fed a line of propaganda that we cannot stand on our own.
Too poor, too small? Tell a lie big enough often enough and many people will believe there is truth in it. However, after decades of brain-washing many Scots are awakening to the reality behind the untruths: the reality that it is England who is the neighbour that Scotland is subsidising.
In 2007 the SNP government showed the truth behind the lie, achieving more for Scotland than all the previous London-controlled Labour, Lib-Dem or Conservative unionist parties ever had. This achievement was rewarded by a landslide SNP victory in the 2011 election.
A Scotland governed by Scots for the Scots!
Scotland in Europe We don't need to be in the European Union to trade with Europe. We can trade with Europe through the EFTA side of the European Economic Area instead of the EU. As a member of the 30-member EFTA/EEA there would be nothing to stop Scotland trading with all 50 European states.
Referendum The SDA support the proposals of the Scottish government and will vote for Independence. The current posturing by the UK government is a flagrant violation of international law as can be read on our website under Constitution/Independence/Self-Determination. Under international law the people of Scotland have the legal right to hold a referendum without interference from the Westminster government.
Focus on the Economy Scotland needs a lean, business-aware government and a lot less red tape.
Taxation The current tax collection system is complicated, expensive to collect, out-dated and wasteful. With independence Scotland should follow the example of other successful small nations and switch to more efficient systems of revenue raising such as Flat Tax and or Land Value Rent.
Future Banking Services The current monetary system is based on the government borrowing the funds it requires from banks. The banks charge a fees for this service and the current sovereign debt of the UK government is some £1.4 trillion. The SDA advocates that independent Scotland should have a monetary system based on national credit. Under such a system only the state can create money, not the banks. The intent being to return money to being a means of exchange and not a commodity in itself.
Constitution of Scotland The SDA are proposing a modern, written, codified Constitution document based on the principles of the 1320 Declaration of Arbroath, which will affirm the sovereignty of the people, outline the structure of our society and define our human rights.
Security and Defence At present Scotland contributes some 9.4 per cent of the UK tax revenues, yet Scotland's share of the UK defence expenditure is less than 2.4 per cent. Scotland is well able to afford a balanced Scottish Defence Force, both to defend our own territory and to meet our international humanitarian responsibilities as a member of the United Nations and NATO.
Exit Strategy As Scotland moves inevitably towards regaining its sovereignty, there will be a need for an exit strategy that will include a negotiated division of UK assets. With some 8.6 per cent of the population of the UK population, the Scots contribute some 9.4 per cent of the UK revenues. Hence the Scots nominally own some 9 per cent of the collective fixed and movable assets (including financial reserves) of the UK. We will require our paid up share.
Care to learn more? Then read the revised attached PDF. file :
The Future Governance of Scotland - an SDA Perspective
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