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If Nicola Sturgeon’s Scottish National Party (SNP) wins a decisive victory at Holyrood this week, she is expected to use the result as a mandate for a fresh referendum on independence.
Breaking away from Westminster would give Scotland the chance to rejoin the European Union after being forced out against its will, but the new foreign policy possibilities do not end with the well-worn debate over Brussels.
Just as important for many Scottish voters is the issue of nuclear disarmament, which could affect Scotland’s position in the North Atlantic Treaty Organisation (Nato) and the UK’s permanent seat on the United Nations Security Council.
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Labour and LibDem politicians are amongst more than 20 initial signatories to a new non-cooperation pledge. The Right to Stay campaign is warning settled status rules established by Westminster could see thousands of EU migrants in Scotland being criminalised or deported. Serving and former cabinet ministers have joined the drive, including Ben Macpherson and Shona Robison. More Holyrood election candidates are now expected to add their names to a declaration which aims to ensure Scottish institutions are not used as Home Office border guards. It s feared trusted public bodies could be used to gather data and report on individuals, going beyond their remit in health, housing or other matters.