With the next Scottish parliamentary elections due on May 6th 2021 and the severe economic impact from the pandemic and economic lock down only exacerbating the poverty levels in Scotland, the risks of an SNP victory hang over the UK like the sword of Damocles. If there ever was a time to examine how the bond between the two nations can be strengthened, it is now with the risk of Scottish succession and independence looming.
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15 February 2023 Independence support could ‘erode’ under Nicola Sturgeon’s successor, SNP sources fear Support for both Ms Sturgeon and independence has fallen rapidly over recent weeks, following intense controversy over her gender reforms and mounting criticism of her domestic record.
15 February 2023 How Nicola Sturgeon has left Scotland with a disastrous legacy As she announced her decision to step down as SNP leader, Nicola Sturgeon acknowledged that her legacy will prove to be a divisive one. Her decision to quit after eight years stunned onlookers, even though it came with the Scottish Government mired in controversy and scandal. Here are six key areas on which her tenure will be judged.
- Drugs deaths
- Crumbling NHS
- Education gap
- Nanny state
- Life chances
- The Economy
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