7/

If you had asked me this exact question 2 or 3 years ago, I would have said that I'd see independence happening and I'd be all for it.

Nowadays, I'd actually say that devo-max would be the best way forward for both Scotland and the UK. I could see it ahead this way, and I'd support it over independence.

I think devo-max needs party attention, not independence because that would make us vulnerable.

6/

This would allow us to regain all reserved powers England held over us while still being a part of the UK. We have all benefits of being in the UK without really feeling like we're still in it because we'd have all control over what we do without having to check with or be under control of Westminster.

5/

For one, there's independence. Everyone knows about this one. We hold a referendum, votes pass, we leave the UK entirely and get all laws and controls back. Problem is, borders wouldn't be open, it takes a long time to come back to the EU, our defence would be non-existent, we wouldn't really have a say in the pound either because AFAIK that's England's job, same with funding.

4/

If it were up to me, I would've submitted that bill relentlessly until acceptance. Trans rights!

3/

Since then, most of us consider that the conditions changed for that referendum because of Brexit but Westminster have denied us a referendum for years.

2/

Scotland is usually impacted by UK politics and decision. Mostly because of our devolution. If Westminster rules that a act has been passed into law (e.g. Online Safety Act) we'd have to follow that because it's a UK wide thing. There's no part in most cases to say Scotland or Wales can not follow it if they want to.

1/

It seems like Green targeted councils in England are only just counting now, Reform only won one council so far it looks like. Others are NOC or either Lib Dem or Labour so far.

I pray shit doesn't get worse.