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Discuss your views of the Scottish Referendum with the UK government NOW CLOSED

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MichelleMumsnet · 26/03/2014 14:50

With fewer than 200 days to go until the Scottish referendum, UK Government has produced the latest edition, in a series of information packs, focussing on money and the economy in the context of the independence debate.

Read more: Scottish independence referendum: Money and the economy.

UK Government wants to find out what Mumsnetters' views are of the Scottish referendum coming up in September. When it comes to the prospect of Scotland going it alone and possible impacts on the economy, like changes in currency and taxes, what are your views? Whether you're Scottish or not we'd love to hear your thoughts.

Danny Alexander, Chief Secretary to the Treasury says, "As part of the UK the Scottish economy is growing, inflation is down and more people are in work. By remaining part of the UK, Scottish industry and jobs will be protected by the generous freeze on duties on spirits and the £3bn tax break for oil and gas industries we announced at the Budget, as well as the big cuts in income tax helping 2 million Scottish workers.

This new pack sets out some key facts people in Scotland need to know before the referendum in September. I urge everyone to read up on the facts and understand the true benefits being part of the United Kingdom brings to Scotland."

Mumsnet will be hosting various content and activity in the run up to the referendum from all sides of the debate, so do keep a look out for these in the coming months.

Thanks,

MNHQ

MichelleMumsnet · 03/04/2014 11:35

ItsAllGoingToBeFine and RandomPants, UK Government will not be posting on this thread. Sponsored discussions are usually just a space for an external organisation to start a discussion but then let MNers discuss the topic amongst themselves.

MichelleMumsnet · 04/04/2014 10:36

Hi everyone, thanks for all your posts so far, it's been really interesting to read your different opinions. I'd just like to reiterate that Mumsnet do not have a political stance on the Scottish referendum and will be hosting various content from both sides of the debate in the run up to the referendum in September.

This thread, like other sponsored discussions, is a space for an external party, in this case the UK government, to start a discussion and for MNers to post their views and discuss the issues presented with each other.

MichelleMumsnet · 13/05/2014 17:15

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MichelleMumsnet · 15/05/2014 13:15

Thanks everyone for your thoughts and comments. This thread has now closed. UK Government would also like to say,
"Thank you for all your comments, some really interesting points made which we will take on board. This is an important debate about our shared future and it’s crucial to present all the facts and hear everyone’s views.
Clearly there is a lot of strong opinion on the referendum, UK Government strongly believes we have a great future together - A United Kingdom with a united future.
More discussion on the Scottish Referendum will follow on Mumsnet in the coming months.
In the meantime find out more about the Scottish Referendum at www.gov.uk/scottishreferendum on Twitter @youdecide2014 and on Facebook."

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