Monday October 13th 2025
Christine Graham MSP
Written by Midlothian View Reporter, Liam Eunson
SNP MSP Christine Grahame has said Scotland “needs a fresh start with independence,” arguing it should be up to the people of Midlothian South, Tweeddale and Lauderdale to determine that future, following the publication of a new Scottish Government paper.
‘A Fresh Start with Independence’ looks into how an independent Scotland could improve the economy, public services and living standards while tackling issues like migration, energy and defence.
SNP Christine Grahame MSP said:
“The people who live in Midlothian and across Scotland, are best placed to make decisions about Scotland.
“Too many people here are suffering because standards of living in the UK have remained stagnant in the last decade under Westminster’s failed economics, austerity and the disaster that continues to be Brexit.
“Governments in London treat Scotland as an afterthought, but in government the SNP has worked within the constraints of devolution to deliver the very best for Midlothian- whether it’s the expansion of early learning and childcare or the creation of the Scottish Child Payment.
“However, we could do so much more with the fresh start of independence.
“When Scots have the power to decide for ourselves, Scotland is better off. We can and we will be a successful independent country in the EU, and that’s the vision that this paper sets out.”
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