Vision

We aim for a shared, inclusive, and sustainable economy that draws on the unique strengths of each Celtic nation while delivering common prosperity, social justice, and democratic control over the assets that serve our people.

Core Pillars

Public Ownership & Strategic Assets – Keep health, education, transport, broadband and key utilities in public hands. We will introduce a Celtic Health Protection Act that bars any future trade‑deal‑driven privatisation of NHS‑style services across all four nations. A Celtic Infrastructure Trust will be created to hold and manage rail, ports and renewable‑energy assets jointly.

Resilient, Community‑Focused Banking – Build a financial system that serves people, not speculation. We will reinstate the reverse burden of proof for senior bankers, meaning they must demonstrate sound risk management before bonuses are paid. A Celtic Green Bank, publicly owned, will fund climate‑friendly SMEs, community co‑ops and affordable housing.

Fair, Progressive Taxation – Ensure the tax burden reflects ability to pay and avoid regressive hikes. A Celtic Tax Forum will coordinate policies on VAT, National Insurance/PRSI and business rates, guaranteeing no unilateral increases. We will pursue joint anti‑avoidance legislation at the UK‑EU level to close loopholes exploited across borders.

Combat Tax Avoidance & Evasion – Recover lost revenue for public services. We will demand a Celtic Transparency Register for beneficial owners of companies operating in any Celtic nation and share 

intelligence and audit resources across the four tax authorities. We will lobby for stronger enforcement 

powers.

Green & Digital Transition – Harness climate action as an engine of jobs and growth. Together we will target five gigawatts of offshore wind and two gigawatts of tidal/wave capacity by 2035, financed through the Celtic Infrastructure Trust. A Celtic Broadband Programme will guarantee at least 100 Mbps rural coverage, funded by a modest levy on large tech firms.

Agriculture & Food Sovereignty – Protect small farms and promote sustainable food systems. A Celtic Farm‑to‑Table Network will link producers to local schools, hospitals and export markets. Low‑interest loans for regenerative farming will be offered via the Celtic Green Bank.

Tourism & Culture Economy – Turn shared heritage into lasting wealth. We will launch a Celtic Heritage Passport—a single ticket for museums, festivals and eco‑tours—marketed internationally. Investment will flow into eco‑lodging and community‑run visitor centres, especially in remote coastal and mountain areas.

Cross‑Border Trade & Mobility – Remove artificial barriers and boost intra‑Celtic commerce. A Celtic Free Movement Agreement will allow free movement of goods, services and labour alongside existing EU/UK arrangements. Vehicle registration, driver licensing and customs procedures will be harmonised for seamless freight.

Education & Skills for the Future – Equip people with the abilities needed for a modern economy. A Celtic Skills Academy will offer joint certifications in renewable technology, digital entrepreneurship and advanced manufacturing. Apprenticeships will be expanded in green construction, marine engineering and cultural industries.

Inclusive Regional Development – Ensure no community is left behind. Ten percent of all public‑ownership revenues will be allocated to a Celtic Equality Fund, administered by community‑led project boards. Priority investment will target the West of Scotland, North‑West Wales, Donegal and the Border counties.

Policy Highlights:

1. Health Protection Act – Legally guarantees that publicly funded health and social‑care services remain outside the scope of any future trade agreements.
2. Reverse Burden of Proof for Banks – Senior banking officials must demonstrate that their risk‑management practices meet strict standards before receiving bonuses.
3. VAT & National Insurance/PRSI Stance – No blanket increases; any change must be proven to protect low‑income households.
4. Business Rates Reform – Adopt the Scottish model of the lowest poundage and generous reliefs, extending it to Welsh and Irish SMEs.
5. Income Tax Progressivity – Align Scottish, Welsh and Irish income‑tax bands so that marginal rates rise fairly with earnings, while preserving devolved powers.
6. Anti‑Avoidance Campaign – Publicly demand greater transparency from multinational corporations and push for a unified Celtic approach to tackling the billions of pounds lost each year to tax avoidance.

Governance & Accountability

Celtic Economic Council (CEC) – Ministers and elected representatives from each nation will meet quarterly to coordinate policy, approve joint budgets and monitor progress.

Public Ownership Oversight Board – Independent experts will audit all publicly owned assets, publish annual reports and enforce the Health Protection Act.

Celtic Transparency Commission – Receives whistle‑blower disclosures, coordinates cross‑border investigations and reports to the CEC.

Citizens’ Assemblies – Randomly selected panels in each nation will review major proposals (such as large infrastructure projects) and provide binding recommendations.

Financing the Programme

Funding will come from a mix of public‑ownership revenues (profits from rail, ports and broadband), capital raised by the Celtic Green Bank together with EU Climate Fund contributions, progressive tax adjustments, European structural funds and a modest share of private‑sector partnerships. All borrowing will be subject to a public‑interest test and limited to a debt‑to‑GDP ratio below thirty percent across the combined Celtic economies.

Roadmap (2024‑2035)

2026‑2027 – Sign the Celtic Free Movement Agreement, launch the Celtic Infrastructure Trust and set up the CEC.

2027‑2029 – Pass the Celtic Health Protection Act, establish the Celtic Green Bank and begin the offshore wind tender process for the first gigawatt.

2029‑2031 – Deliver universal 100 Mbps broadband to ninety‑five percent of rural homes, roll out the Celtic Skills Academy and achieve a thirty‑percent reduction in tax‑avoidance losses.

2031‑2035 – Reach five gigawatts of renewable generation capacity, fully integrate business‑rates reforms and publish the first comprehensive Celtic Equality Fund impact report.

Why This Works

Shared identity, shared power – By pooling resources while respecting each nation’s autonomy, we achieve economies of scale without eroding self‑determination.

People‑first economics – Public ownership, progressive tax and anti‑avoidance measures keep wealth where it belongs – in communities.

Future‑proof growth – Green energy, digital connectivity and skills training create high‑paying jobs that cannot be outsourced.

Transparency & accountability – Independent oversight bodies and citizens’ assemblies guarantee that power remains answerable to the electorate.

Our Celtic nations have a historic bond of language, culture and resilience. Together we can build an economy that works for every farmer in Donegal, every tech start‑up in Cardiff, every miner in the Scottish Highlands and every student in Belfast. This manifesto sets out the roadmap; the next step is for the people of Ireland, Scotland and Wales to unite behind it and turn vision into reality.