Humza Yousaf has outlined 'radical' plans for an independent Scotland to have a written constitution which could protect workers' rights to strike and guarantee healthcare that is 'free at the point of need'.
He went on to state:"In the Scottish Government's view, it should also include provisions stating very clearly and explicitly that Scotland will not host nuclear weapons.Please use Chrome browser for a more accessible video playerMr Yousaf spoke as he launched a new paper on plans for the written constitution, which is part of a series of essays from the Scottish Government as it seeks to make a fresh case for independence.
After independence, a constitutional convention would be established to develop a permanent constitution, with this to be considered by Holyrood and also put to the people in a referendum.
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