Scottish referendum: Alex Salmond says Scotland can afford independence

The Scottish Government issued on the 21 May 2013 a paper which argued that Scotland could more than afford to be a successful independent country. The paper outlined the nation’s key economic strengths.

The document called 'Scotland's Economy: the case for independence' offered a consolidated picture of the country’s strong financial foundations, diverse economy, ingenuity and natural resources – all of which would help ensure a prosperous nation with independence.

But the paper also claimed that rising inequality under Westminster and consistent economic mismanagement by successive UK governments was costing jobs and depressing growth.

United Kingdom, Scotland: The Scottish Government: News Release, 21.05.13: Scotland can more than afford to be independent http://www.scotland.gov.uk/News/Releases/2013/05/scotland-can-more-than-afford-to-be-independent210

ESO: Background information: Scottish Independence: Treasury claims savers would not be protected http://www.europeansources.info/record/scottish-independence-treasury-claims-savers-would-not-be-protected/

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