
Scotland’s Right to Decide Independence Path
The Scottish Government released a key paper on September 4, 2025, titled Your Right to Decide, which argues that people in Scotland hold the power to shape their constitutional future. This move comes as First Minister John Swinney pushes for a fresh mandate on independence through the upcoming Holyrood election in May 2026, highlighting tensions in the UK union. Scotland's push for self-determination has long shaped its politics, but this latest document reignites the debate by challenging the balance between voluntary partnership and parliamentary control from Westminster. The Heart of the Argument The paper lays out a clear case that…