Alyn Smith: “What we're looking for is a normal accession process.”

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.

As the MSP of a Scottish rural constituency, households in my area and others across Scotland are far more likely to rely on domestic fuel oil for which I note there is no price cap.

Our NHS and care sector have been hit with staff shortages, and Brexit has driven up the cost of living for all of us.

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.