SNP plans to remove nuclear weapons after independence revealed
S np ministers are to set out proposalsfor the armed forces in an independent Scotland, including removing nuclear weapons.
External affairs secretary Angus Robertson will launch a policy paper today focused on a solo Scotland’s “place in the world ”. It will cover Governmentproposals for defence and security“as a full na to member” and argue Scotland would gain “a seat at the table at the UN, the EU and other important global and regional forums”.
Mr Robertson said: “Independence would mean that Scotland gets to determine the type of nation it wants to be on the world stage.
A nation that acts based on its values and principles, promotes human rights and development, and builds partnerships with other countries and international organisations to address global challenges. As an independentcountry we could renew and strengthen our existing relationships on these islands and around the world – promoting peace, prosperity and climate action, as a good global citizen committed to safeguarding human rights and upholding international law and the rules based order ."
The SNP has long backed the removal of nuclear weapons from Faslane. However, there have been questions as to what this would mean for possible Na to membership. the scottish Greens, who have a power-sharingrelationship with th es np, do not support joining Nato.
Scottish Conservative chairman Craig Hoy said: “The SNP wants to dismantle Faslane and has never disowned Nicola Sturgeon’s statement that the party was a keen supporter of the Treaty on the Prohibition of Nuclear Weapons, which Nato said was‘ in compatible’ with membership. The SNP aren’t just offering cloud-cuckoo land – they’re living in it.”
Pamela Nash, chief executive of pro-ukcampaigners Scotland in union, said: “As part of the UK, right now Scotland has a permanent seat on theun security council, is a member of the G7, and has a far greater global influence in tack ling the climate emergency and promoting peace.”
A UK Government spokesman said: “People in Scotland want both their governments to be concentrating on the issues that matter most to them, like growing our economy, continuing to cut inflation and improving public services .”