Remove powers to vary income tax rates from the Scottish Parliament
- 8,443 Signatures
(Estimated Final Signatures: 9,578 - 15 added in the past 24hrs)
Repeal the powers on income tax given to the Scottish Parliament as part of the Scotland Act 2012, so that Scottish rates of income tax can be aligned back to those set by the UK Government.
Hold an immediate independence referendum for Scotland (Indy Ref 2)
- Final Signatures: 11,615
In light of recent events we would like an immediate second vote to decide whether Scotland leaves the UK
A Scottish Independence referendum determines the relationship between two potentially separate states. The official body for monitoring democratic procedures within the OSCE is its Office of Democratic Institutions and Human Rights. Monitoring includes media balance and ballot conduct
The Government responsed to this petition on 16th October 2019 (View Full Response)In view of the recent changes that will affect the future of Scotland and its ability to make decisions on what direction that future should take, the people of Scotland ask that Westminster grants an order under section 30 of the Scotland Act to hold a second referendum for Scottish Independence.
The Government responsed to this petition on 15th July 2019 (View Full Response)If there's a Scottish independence referendum, Scots-born citizens in any other part of the UK should be allowed a vote.
Repeal section 35 of the Scotland Act 1998
- Final Signatures: 135
Revoke the power of the Secretary of State for Scotland to deny assent to legislation of the Scottish parliament in devolved matters, by repealing that provision of the Scotland Act 1998.
Allow the Shetland Islands the opportunity to hold a referendum on staying as part of Scotland or becoming a crown dependency of the UK.
Devolve broadcasting to the Scottish Parliament
- Final Signatures: 4,872
Work with Scottish Government to devolve broadcasting.
Devolve immigration policy to the Scottish Parliament
- Final Signatures: 34
Scotland welcomes immigrants and refugees as a tolerant and open society. Scotland needs immigration to mitigate the disastrous effects of Brexit on its economy.
Grant a Section 30 Order to enable a Scottish Independence Referendum
- Final Signatures: 15,207
The UK Government should grant without delay a Section 30 Order under the Scotland Act to enable an independence referendum to take place in Scotland, to allow the Scottish people, who elected a Scottish Parliament with a clear majority on holding such, to express their democratic will.
The Government responsed to this petition on 18th April 2023 (View Full Response)