Alyn Smith: “Scotland’s best hope for the future is as an independent nation firmly back in the heart of Europe.”

an independent Scotland would seek to rejoin the EU, allowing the country to rebuild ties with our neighbours and build a wealthier Scotland, back at the heart of Europe where we belong.

That’s not to mention the opportunities to study and work abroad enjoyed by my generation which have been robbed from our young people.

Scotland is on a path to independence – and this is a key reminder of the prize once we get there: higher living standards, and a healthier, more educated population.

Equally, as the interim report published by the CMA on 1st May notes, “Fuel margins remain at historically high levels reflecting ongoing concern about a lack of competitive pressure in the fuel retail market.”