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A lot has changed in the world since 2014, but the need for independence has never been stronger.

That's why we published the #WeeALBAbook, the new case for Independence. Read it here below;

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You might not want to read this book right now.

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#WeeALBAbook | #ScottishIndependence

Keep ahold of it by:

🔖 Bookmarking this tweet
⬇️ Downloading the book here: albaparty.org/wee-alba-book

...and it'll be there for you when you're ready.

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We support Independence and we know we have many questions to answer.

So here are our answers...

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What is it all about❓👀

It's not just about what WE want, it is about explaining why we think independence offers the best future for Scotland.

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In the #WeeALBAbook we take on all the arguments and answer as many questions as we can:

Borders ✅
Currency ✅
Europe ✅
Health ✅
Wealth ✅
Climate change ✅
Defence ✅
Energy ✅
Pensions ✅

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National Debt ✅
Borrowing ✅
Mortgages ✅
Wellbeing ✅
Communities ✅
Scotland on the international stage ✅
Can we afford it? ✅

... and more! #AlbaStandsForScotland 󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿

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So by the end of the thread, you will hopefully have most of the answers you need 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿

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How to use the #WeeALBAbook ⤵️

📺 VIDEO: ALBA Party Chair, @TasminaSheikh explains why this book is needed to explain the new case for #ScottishIndependence ➡️ albaparty.org/wee_alba_book

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So why should Scotland regain its independence? 📖

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PEOPLE POWER: Independence gives us power 💪

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WEALTH 🪙: Scotland is a wealthy country but it is not as wealthy as it should be.

📺 VIDEO: Find out why an independent Scotland will have a strong economy, and be an excellent place to do business ➡️ albaparty.org/wealth

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WELLBEING 💙: We believe an independent Scotland can create a better society for the people who live here.

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CLIMATE CHANGE: There are very few countries in the world that are in a better position than Scotland to help fight climate change 👇

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REPUTATION & RESILIENCE:

📺 VIDEO: Why an independent Scotland will be respected throughout the world: albaparty.org/reputation

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TOGETHERNESS 💙 Scotland is a strong, collective community 👇

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But can we afford it? Of course we can. Read on to find out more...

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BEING A REGION: It's important to understand what Scotland is ⤵️

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BEING A NATION: It's important to understand what Scotland can be ⤵️

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BEING CONNECTED: A national border between Scotland and England need not disrupt trade or travel ⤵️

📺 VIDEO: Why Scotland could join EFTA and what Independence means for a border with England: albaparty.org/being_connected

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🔎 Find out more about #Scotland joining the European Free Trade Association (EFTA) here: albaparty.org/being_connected

#AlbaStandsForScotland | #ScottishIndependence2023

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BEING EQUIPPED: A modern nation must have control over the money in its economy and how it's managed ⤵️

📺 VIDEO: An expert view on Scotland's finances and why we need our own currency: albaparty.org/scotlands_curr…

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BEING SERIOUS: Scotland is an advanced economy with strong legal and financial safeguards, not a dictatorship which might seize people's assets ⤵️

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BEING PREPARED: There is absolutely no reason for Scotland to be afraid of independence and no reason to fear it won't be a success ⤵️

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But what if I like things about Britain?

We will remain different nations on an island and will have close and enduring links with each other 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿🏴󠁧󠁢󠁷󠁬󠁳󠁿

📺 VIDEO: Find out why an independent Scotland will be more democratic and safe and secure: albaparty.org/democratic

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How safe will the welfare system be in an independent Scotland ⤵️

📺 VIDEO: Find out why your pension will be guaranteed in an independent Scotland: albaparty.org/welfare_state

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➡️ Scottish citizens will be as free as the citizens of Ireland to travel to, live and work in the rest of the UK

➡️ Nonsense to say that Scotland will be 'cut off' from BBC programming. It simply won't.

➡️ The Scottish people should have their say in energy provision

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🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿 Scotland will be more secure, not less.

VIDEO: Find out why an independent Scotland will be safer without nuclear weapons: albaparty.org/nuclear_free

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Here are some answers to frequently asked questions about Scottish independence ⤵️

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More answers to frequently asked questions about Scottish independence ⤵️

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We hope this has been helpful to you in making up your mind or thinking more about the question of Scottish Independence.

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Our references ⤵️

Special thanks goes to @Common_Weal, @WingsScotland, Craig Mackenzie, @TasminaSheikh, Ailsa Gray, @CraigMurrayOrg, @NaeFear. @RichardJMurphy, Isobel Lindsay, Marjorie Thompson, @Documark, @AlexWTorrance, @Calum_Ansell 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿💙

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📘 The #WeeALBAbook back page 👇

💬 "Please consult, discuss and question the contents of this book - as it is information which holds the key to our future"

ALBA Party Leader, @AlexSalmond 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿

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Read the Wee ALBA Book on our website or download a PDF copy to keep and share with your family, friends and colleagues ⤵️

#AlbaStandsForScotland | #ALBAforIndependence

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albaparty.org/wee-alba-book

Join the ALBA Party today 👇

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albaparty.org/join