Scotland calls for share of £1.3tn UK assets stockpile

Scotland has rebutted claims from the UK that a vote for independence will be punitively expensive, stressing the economy’s strength and demanding its fair share of assets in the event of a break-up of the union.

Scotland is calling for its share of £1.3tn (€1.6tn) of UK assets to help support an independent Scottish economy, which finance minister John Swinney said is already one of the richest in the world.

“Everyone in Scotland has contributed to this £1.3tn stockpile of UK assets and Scotland is entitled to a fair share, giving us an even stronger base to build on,” he said.