New bodies could be built to focus on issues like energy, finance and foreign affairs, she suggested, while calling for more preparation for a full Scottish civil service capable of running an independent country.
The leadership hopeful candidate also said more respect and co-operation is required within the wider Yes movement to ensure impactful campaigning.Forbes said: “As a party we must mobilise the expertise we need to properly prepare for independence and give the people of Scotland confidence we know what we are about. The harsh truth is the groundwork isn’t quite there.
“For example, we need to plan for the building of a Scottish civil service to cover all the functions of an independent country. A lot of our public bodies are currently constrained by devolution, and we also need new institutions for energy, financial regulation and foreign affairs. “Let’s engage professionally with the international community so we can ensure we are given international legitimacy – that means serious dialogue with bodies like the UN and the EU.
“Learn the lessons of how the UK dealt with the EU and lost – so we need to identify and build the capabilities of negotiators so we are not left exposed and shortchanged.”
Precisely, we should have done something about clarifying and setting in place a new currency and all the other stuff in preparation for getting independence, not waiting for independence and then making changes.
CameronMcNeish The Sturrells wasted nine years as they 'had time on their side!'
CameronMcNeish There is plenty of groundwork from many indy organisations and other parties. That needs to be brought together. Waiting until the SNP sort themselves out is growing tired. It's 8 and a half years since the referendum. You have to wonder why Indy hasn't had that focus already?
I’ve not prepared for my honeymoon with Charlize Theron and it’s a more like prospect than Scottish Independence. I’ll Google Butlins later…
'She's correct'
Yes Movement will never forget or forgive how they were deliberately misled by the SNP/National.
Kate Forbes again criticising her former boss and present FM.
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