Document says it will be easy to cross Border – and watch X Factor

Your Scotland, Your Future, the 40-page document that will be used on the campaign trail, outlines the SNP vision for independence.

Border, claiming that “crossing the Border will be just as quick and easy as it is now”, because of existing arrangements that exist in the British Isles.

Scotland would be a member of the European Union. Immigration to Scotland would be encouraged and a “certain number” of migrants are needed to address skills shortages in the labour market.

On finance, the document said Scotland would still use sterling after independence. Remaining in the pound would provide “continuity”.

It added that “any decision to join the euro would be taken by the people in a referendum and only when the economic conditions are right”.

Lowering corporation tax by 3 per cent would result in 27,000 new jobs.

On defence, Scotland would be able to shape its own armed forces, the amalgamated Scottish regiments would be restored and the country would become a nuclear weapon-free zone.

The SNP would aspire to generate the equivalent of 100 per cent of electricity needs from renewable energy by 2020 and to have a low-carbon economy that supports over 130,000 jobs.

Scotland would benefit from being a world centre of excellent in off-shore techniques.

Under the heading “Building Prosperity”, it says independence would give Scotland full responsibility for economic growth and international competitiveness and would be able to choose a different economic path from the Tories in London.

On “Lifelong Healthcare”, the booklet underlines the SNP’s commitment to the NHS and emphasises its objection to competition or internal markets in the system.

On Justice, it repeats the SNP’s criticisms of the UK Supreme Court, claiming its existence means “there is not a level legal playing field for certain criminal cases”.

It also proposes a “new constitution” that “could embed the rights of our citizens… [and] act as a beacon for fairness and human rights”.

On transport, it makes a commitment to reduce train journeys between Edinburgh and Glasgow to 35 minutes and reaffirms the SNP’s aspiration to build a second Forth crossing.

The transfer of social security powers from Westminster would see the SNP “plan to forge a less cumbersome and bureaucratic welfare system”.

Those living north of the Border would still be able to watch BBC and ITV, with the document reassuring readers that “Scottish viewers will continue to receive popular programmes such as EastEnders, The X Factor and Strictly Come Dancing.

But BBC Scotland would have a management that would be charged with responsibility for reflecting Scottish life, culture and interests.