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Why is Scotland organising a referendum for independence? - Coggle Diagram
Why is Scotland organising a referendum for independence?
UK economy is not suitable for Scotland
stagnating wages
severe inequalities
low productivity
high rate of poverty
UK's economic activity is concentrated in London
negative impact of the loss of the single market
disagreement with the political choices of Westminster
Scotland voted "remain" by a large majority (62%)
Numerous economic assets of Scotland
qualified population
dynamic businesses
highest wages per habitant in the UK
many natural ressources
high level of education: world-class universities
successful foodstuff and beverages industries (whiskey and salmon)
gas and oil deposits in the North Sea
Scottish Government has a program to strengthen the economy due to independence
Scotland would have its own money
establishment of new institutions
come back to the EU to strengthen the economy
creation of a new investment fund to invest 20 billion pounds in the first ten years of independence
A fairer and greener Scotland
low-cost power generation from renewables
a new migration system that would repopulate certain areas and benefit businesses
new approach to work: single rate of national minimum wage, abolition of lower wage rates, reinforced labor law...