Forbes was speaking as hustings continued in the contest to replace Nicola Sturgeon
An independent Scotland could be better off within a decade of leaving the UK, Scottish Finance Secretary Kate Forbes has said.
Regan told the hustings event in Dumfries that she had felt a “sense of grief” after Scots had voted to stay in the UK in 2014. Regan said other nations would recognise this, saying: “International law is pragmatic and there is no question of the UK not recognising this and coming to the table.” Top news stories today She told the hustings: “Scotland can’t afford not to be independent. We will get there with the right leader, the right competent focus on track record of delivery and ultimately ensuring we are persuading people.”
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