…By Henry George for TDPel Media.
The motion, proposed by Councillor James Stockan, sparked speculation that the islands may seek to leave the UK.
The intention is to explore a broader range of governance options for the islands, which could potentially include receiving direct funding from the Treasury in London and taking charge of their own future.
Over the past 20 years, he has engaged in negotiations with both the Scottish and UK governments to address these issues but feels the islands have been restricted and held back.
The UK government maintains its position of a united kingdom and has no plans to alter the current status.