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I think those are genuine issues, but economic realities did not matter much in the Brexit vote either.
The genuine economic hit caused by Brexit and the constant disrespect of the Cons doesn't help, they could have avoided a lot of this by taking input from NI/Scotland/Wales on board on Brexit.
And where does England's money really come from I sometimes wonder, with services being really hit next year, will a quick join with joining the Euro claw back work? I am speculating there though...nothing will be easy.
JWestland
Scotland cannot just enter the EU. Debt to GDP needs to be 3% (estimated at currently 26% following COVID, was 6-7% before). A newly independent Scotland would see genuine austerity and large tax rises to meet this target. The Yes campaign have never had a plausible economic plan for a newly independent Scotland. The figures proposed in 2014 showed oil receipts of £20bn in 2020, the actual was £266m. And all this is before we even think about a currency.
If Scotland votes for independence the levels of economic migration will be huge. We already have a situation due to the new income tax system where those earning between £42k and £50k are paying a marginal tax rate of 53% including NI on their earnings over £42k..
The SNP are mired in the enquiry into the Salmond case, their own domestic under performance on education and health, and some of the worst COVID figures in Europe.
And the rumoured superinjunction!