THE SNP have set out their key independence motion ahead of the forthcoming annual party conference.
Signed by First Minister Humza Yousaf and seconded by SNP
The document would also include draft legal text on the transfer of powers from Westminster to the Scottish Parliament necessary to prepare for independence. The full motion was drafter following a series of eight regional assemblies over the summer, and is to be considered by members in advance of the annual conference in October.
“Conference therefore supports using the next UK General Election as a means to offer that opportunity, and advance the cause of Scotland’s independence; and further notes that this approach has been debated at Regional Assemblies across Scotland, with widespread support as a means to move Scotland forward to achieving independence.
“Conference believes that if the SNP subsequently wins the most seats at the General Election in Scotland, the Scottish Government is empowered to begin immediate negotiations with the UK Government to give democratic effect to Scotland becoming an independent country; and to take the following actions as part of preparations for Scotland’s independence:“Publish ‘Withdrawal from Westminster – a New Partnership Agreement’, which would set out the detailed terms we would seek in discussions with...
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