Devolved govt sees 2 billion to 11 billion pound Brexit hit to Scottish economy

Leaving the European Union will sap Scotland's economy by between 1.7 billion and 11.2 billion pounds ($14.76 billion) by 2030, depending on which new trade relationship Britain chooses, the Scottish government said on Tuesday. Its estimate was based on studies by economic think tanks and Britain's finance ministry looking at the different trade agreements potentially selected by Britain after its vote to leave the EU, as well as the uncertainty facing the economy until its choice is clear. "Pur