SNP must give costed figures to back up claims of economically viable nation
Nicola Sturgeon states that the answer to all that she perceives are the ills of Scotland is to vote for independence.
When will she, Derek Mackay and the latest SNP finance “spokesman” David Linden produce specific, costed figures to back up the belief that an independent Scotland will be able to survive economically?
David Linden stated on the
Andrew Neill programme that it was all “very, very clear”.
Before the people of Scotland are possibly “dragged” out of the UK against the will of the majority (2014), they are entitled to know precisely what the financial implications of separation will be.
What are the implications for education, economy, defence, health services, care services, poverty, housing,
Police Scotland, a new Scottish bank, a new investment bank, a new currency which some of her parliamentarians want on Day One of independence?
There is also the effect of a new currency on investments, pensions and mortgages, of setting up a diplomatic service around the world and the massive economic implications of trying to join the EU and, if successful, the dramatic, backward economic implications of a hard border between Scotland and England, our biggest market, which will be insisted upon by the EU.
To any thinking Scot, the implications of all of this will run into hundreds of billions of pounds and unsustainable for a population of five million and about 2.5m taxpayers.
We know, of course, that diehard SNP supporters are not concerned about these financial matters, and if they get their way, should be held culpable for the demise of our great country.
Mr Linden, it is obvious and “very, very clear” that the SNP have no desire to understand the economics of the massive consequences of “dragging” Scotland out of the UK, all to make an emotional point and to achieve some sort of “freedom”.
If we think Brexit is tough, it will be like a picnic compared to perceived separation from the UK.
It is time for Ms Sturgeon to publish these figures so that waverers, who have not yet had the wool pulled over their eyes, can make informed decisions.
DOUGLAS COWE Alexander Avenue, Kingseat,
Aberdeenshire