Why an independent-minded Shetland wants autonomy from the rest of the UK

Councillors in Shetland have voted in favour of achieving financial and political self-determination for the islands. It comes amid growing support to give the islands more autonomy from Scotland, with locals stating they have more in common with their Norse roots than their Scottish ones. Malcolm Bell, Shetland Islands Council convener, said: “This is something that’s gone on for decades. “You know we’ve lost control over public health, we’ve lost control over water, we’ve lost police and fire services, it looks like we’re gonna lose care services as well.