Scotland, the UK and Brexit: A guide to the future

This research report examines the impact of Brexit on Scotland, the SNP's stance on independence, and the potential consequences for the Scottish economy and political landscape. It explores various scenarios and proposals for Scotland's future relationship with the UK and the EU.

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The research method involved analyzing the SNP's 2016 election manifesto, the Scottish government's publication 'Scotland's Place in Europe,' the UK government's Brexit negotiation objectives, and economic data related to Scotland's trade with the EU and the rest of the UK. It also reviewed proposals for a new British constitutional settlement and the potential for Scotland to secure specific arrangements within the UK to address the impact of Brexit.

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The report delves into the SNP's manifesto commitment to hold a new independence referendum in the event of Brexit, the Scottish government's response to the Brexit vote, and the UK government's negotiation objectives for exiting the EU. It discusses the economic implications of leaving the EU single market, the potential for Scotland to remain within the EEA and EU Customs Union, and the challenges of an independent Scotland seeking EU membership. The research also considers internal UK constitutional arrangements post-Brexit and suggests policy proposals to maintain Scottish relations with both Britain and Europe.

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Categories: 2017 publication year English publication language | European Union geographic scope | Scotland geographic scope | United Kingdom geographic scope | brexit | constitutional settlement | customs union | economy | eea | eu membership | european future | governance | independence | independence movement in scotland | integration | policy proposals | politics | post-brexit | scotland | snp | trade | united kingdom