Scotland and the Euro. Enough already
Can we please put this one to bed? Scotland will never join the Euro. End of. The choice is clear: keep the pound or use our own currency. In this short post, I will explain why the Euro is not a currency option for an independent Scotland. Please send your pro-Euro Indy mates here! In 2022, the Scottish government announced that the plan for a currency union with England, ‘Sterlingisation’, was no longer the preferred currency option for Scotland. The medium to long-term plan was to adopt our own currency, "This would take place as soon as practicable through a careful [...]
How to critically analyse pro union biased reports
How to critically analyse pro union biased reports is an essential skill for the independence movement; in fact, it is crucial for everyone to learn. Earlier this week, I had one of my irregular Twitter conversations with @JohnFerry, a regular contributor to the Spectator and the Press and Journal, and the Scottish Liberal Democrats Finance Spokesman. I know that everyone thinks their Twitter exchanges are "riveting", but I think this short exchange was important. Before we go any further, it's important to say that we have offered John his own live episode on SCOTONOMICS to put forward his view of [...]