Salmond unveils Alba Party’s plans for referendum Bill at Holyrood

The transcript discusses the speaker's legal actions against the Scottish Government, emphasizing political cooperation despite personal differences. It highlights the need for new initiatives in the Scottish independence movement, criticizing past approaches and proposing a bill to empower the Scottish Parliament. The speaker calls for a referendum in 2024 to decide on the Parliament's power to negotiate independence. A pre-submission consultation is planned to gather public support, aiming to unite the independence movement and shift decision-making back to Scotland.

What is the broader point the speaker makes about political cooperation?

• It is only possible within the same party.

• It can occur despite personal differences.

• It requires personal friendship.

• It is unnecessary for political success.

What is the main goal of the bill introduced by the speaker?

• To reduce the powers of the Scottish Parliament.

• To empower the Scottish Parliament for independence.

• To form a new political party.

• To increase taxes in Scotland.

What is the speaker's prediction about the national movement's response to the bill?

• It will be enthusiastically supported.

• It will be ignored by political parties.

• It will face strong opposition.

• It will be met with indifference.

What does the speaker hope to achieve with the pre-submission consultation?

• To negotiate directly with Westminster.

• To create a new political party.

• To gather support for the bill from various political groups.

• To delay the referendum on independence.

When is the proposed referendum on Scottish independence scheduled?

• March 15, 2024

• September 19, 2024

• December 31, 2023

• January 1, 2025