5 things you need to know about the scottish visa plan — scottish national party

THE TORIES’ DISASTROUS, DRACONIAN APPROACH TO MIGRATION IS FAILING SCOTLAND. Instead of recognising Scotland’s unique demographic needs and doing what’s right for our economy and

communities, Boris Johnson is ploughing ahead with his xenophobic agenda of slamming the door shut. The Scottish Government has released its plans for a Scottish Visa – a tailored migration

system for Scotland. Here’s what you need to know. 1) HOSTILE TORY MIGRATION POLICIES ARE NOT WORKING FOR SCOTLAND Boris Johnson’s proposals to cut migration are stifling economic growth,

harming public services, and depriving Scotland of talented hard-working individuals who make an immense contribution to our society. Scotland relies on migration to grow our population and

fuel our economy – more so than anywhere else in the UK. What’s more, Scottish Government’s analysis recently revealed that each EU citizen working in Scotland generates an additional

£10,000 in government revenue and adds £34,000 to GDP each year. Our economy and communities are strengthened by people who choose to make Scotland their home, and we’re clear that Boris

Johnson’s dogwhistle politics has no place in our society. > 🔴 BREAKING: SNP MPs have tabled amendments to Boris Johnson's > Brexit Bill to secure automatic EU citizens' 

rights residing in the > UK, instead of having to apply. >  > ❌ We cannot allow this reckless, right-wing Tory government to > inflict "hostile environment 2.0" on EU 

citizens. > pic.twitter.com/PXz3bqLcfH >  > — The SNP (@theSNP) January 7, 2020 2) THE SCOTTISH PARLIAMENT HAS BACKED A TAILORED PLAN, SUPPORTED BY A WIDE RANGE OF EXPERTS The SNP,

Labour, the Liberal Democrats, and the Greens – all parties in Holyrood except the Tories – have backed devolution of migration of powers to Holyrood. re is cross-party support in the

Scottish Parliament for migration powers to be brought to Holyrood, after an overwhelming vote in favour of a tailored immigration system – one that respects Scotland’s interests, provides

much-needed staff for our public services, and puts compassion and human dignity at its heart. The cross-party consensus is reinforced by the backing of the Expert Advisory Group on

Migration and Population, as well as a growing number of expert organisations including the Scottish Trades Union Congress (STUC), Federation of Small Business (FSB), and the Scottish

Council for Development and Industry (SCDI). > Nicola Sturgeon says the UK's 'one-size-fits-all' immigration policy > could be 'deeply damaging' to Scotland as

 she proposes a new > Scottish visa. https://t.co/z0uR2kd9vP pic.twitter.com/YvxW8dML27 >  > — STV News (@STVNews) January 27, 2020 3) WE HAVE A CLEAR-CUT PLAN FOR A TAILORED

IMMIGRATION SYSTEM THAT DELIVERS FOR OUR ECONOMY AND PUBLIC SERVICES Scotland’s own immigration system would serve our needs much better than an out-of-touch system designed in Westminster.

The Scottish Government’s proposed Scottish Visa system would be an additional option alongside other UK visas post-Brexit, boosting Scotland’s economy, strengthening our public services,

and reflecting our welcoming and open-minded culture. The UK Government’s proposed policy of reducing net migration to the tens of thousands could damage Scotland’s economy by up to £10

billion per year by 2040. Simply put, Scotland cannot afford more of Westminster’s failed approach to migration. > Migration to Scotland supports our economic growth and helps us > 

thrive as a country. >  > We want to introduce a Scottish Visa to make sure more people are > able to settle in Scotland and help us deliver vital public > services. Learn more 

➡️ https://t.co/My4drdRtyU > pic.twitter.com/xg9Wh93g5e >  > — Scottish Government (@scotgov) January 27, 2020 4) BEFORE THE INK WAS EVEN DRY, THE TORIES REJECTED THESE PLANS

WITHOUT CONSIDERATION Westminster’s high-handed arrogance was on display again after Dominic Raab, the Foreign Secretary, dismissed calls for the Scottish Visa on live TV without even

understanding the proposals. Tory Brexit and hostile immigration policies are set to to plunge Scotland’s working age population into decline, while inflicting serious damage to our public

finances, public services and the economy. Either the Tories are in complete denial about the widespread economic analysis of their migration plans, or are fully aware of the scale of damage

they will unleash – without a shred of care for the consequences in Scotland. What is clear is that by outrightly refusing to engage with the Scottish Government’s proposals, the Tories are

failing Scotland and Scotland deserves better. > 👇 It's pretty clear @BorisJohnson hasn't even read the Scottish > Government's proposals. >  > 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿 It's 

time for Scotland to develop our > own immigration system that benefits Scotland's economy and isn't > built around the xenophobia of the Conservatives. #PMQs > 

pic.twitter.com/DJA5RsEJl9 >  > — The SNP (@theSNP) January 29, 2020 5) THE ONLY WAY TO REMAIN A WELCOMING COUNTRY AND PROTECT OUR INTERESTS IS WITH INDEPENDENCE We will continue

fighting for full devolution of migration powers to Holyrood, but only with the powers of independence can we get rid of the Tory hostile environment once and for all. As an independent

country, we can halt the decline of Scotland’s working age population, become a destination in Europe, and assert ourselves as the welcoming country that’s proud of the contributions that

migrants make to our society. Support for a fresh independence referendum is on the rise, and recent polls have revealed that a majority of people in Scotland now back independence. People

in Scotland must have a choice over our future, so we can protect our economy and build an immigration system that serves Scotland’s interests – not those of Boris Johnson and his xenophobic

ilk. > 💻 We’ve launched a new Yes campaigning platform. >  > 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿 Our movement stands on the shoulders of > giants. >  > 👨 👩 It’s time for independence. But only you 

can make it > happen. >  > ✍️ Sign up at https://t.co/1TBOd5pYT1 pic.twitter.com/3ZwKiBj0iq >  > — Yes (@YesScot) January 31, 2020