21-08-2019, 02:03 PM
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I'd be very sorry to see the UK break up but I would respect and understand why they did it if they decide to go. I would also be careful if I were them as the plans so far seem to depend on the EU and there is no proof I have seen the EU would actually step forward to embrace them.I haven't been up to scotland for many years but when I was up there they have many many pluses and very few minuses. they could make a go of it themselves if they really wanted to I am sure.
21-08-2019, 02:16 PM
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Thankyou Julie, for once someone positive. To be honest Scotland, England, Ireland and Wales are all of very different Culture and ideas. I think we should (if we all want) be able to stay United but each take care of it's own business, I see no reason why Westminster should hold the purse strings for everyone, or make the rules for us all. What goes on in London is different from the other 3 Countries and most of the time it doesn't suit. Scotland was not 100% to remain in the EU, far from it, should we become independent The SNP might just find they have big trouble on their hands if they tried to take us back into the EU. Also the SNP may just find themselves voted out after Independence, there are 4 other main parties up here who all want to be the ones running things.
21-08-2019, 04:27 PM
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Originally Posted by Roxy
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Thankyou Julie, for once someone positive. To be honest Scotland, England, Ireland and Wales are all of very different Culture and ideas. I think we should (if we all want) be able to stay United but each take care of it's own business, I see no reason why Westminster should hold the purse strings for everyone, or make the rules for us all. What goes on in London is different from the other 3 Countries and most of the time it doesn't suit. Scotland was not 100% to remain in the EU, far from it, should we become independent The SNP might just find they have big trouble on their hands if they tried to take us back into the EU. Also the SNP may just find themselves voted out after Independence, there are 4 other main parties up here who all want to be the ones running things.
Scotland spends £12.6 BILLION more than it generates in tax
That article explains why Westminster is entitled to call the tune.
21-08-2019, 04:48 PM
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Originally Posted by The Artful Todger
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Check out the Daily Wail, today.Scotland spends £12.6 BILLION more than it generates in tax
That article explains why Westminster is entitled to call the tune.
21-08-2019, 05:21 PM
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Originally Posted by Roxy
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Well now if Scotland wasn't paying Westminster billions in service charges there wouldn't be any need for tune calling.
21-08-2019, 05:32 PM
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Maybe A.T. Maybe. But personally I feel Scotland leaving the UK is along the lines of the UK leaving the EU without a deal. It will be tough at the start but things will change and decisions made and life got on with.It's wait and see for all of us.
21-08-2019, 09:21 PM
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I think that as a 'whole' the UK chose to escape the shackles of the EU, that should be honoured. If, after we've left, Scotland wants to escape the shackles of Westminster they should have another referendum to decide if they wish to do so. If they do want to stand on their own (and why shouldn't they) all ties to the rest of the UK can be severed. If at some stage they want to be once again shackled to the EU, they could have another referendum to decide.
21-08-2019, 11:35 PM
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Originally Posted by Judd
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If at some stage they want to be once again shackled to the EU, they could have another referendum to decide.
But it won't be for Scotland to decide and the EU will say no.
22-08-2019, 08:52 PM
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Originally Posted by realspeed
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First thing is they would not have access to our national health, they would have to sort something out to cover Scottish peoples health. Looks like private medical insurance.They would have to train up their own medical staff or employ from abroad
Hospitals would have to be supported by the Scottish government as would schools and social care and police and other official departments such as local councils.
To cross the border by train road or air would mean passport controls
The Submarine base would be moved to the south coast,we would not want a foreign country services our naval defence
Of course this means the Scottish people would be more heavily taxed to cover the cost with less work available.
this is just to mention a few things that they won't have
So in truth I just cannot understand why they want independence , please enlighten me. You can bet the EU won't bale them out
That's all piffle.
The Scots have their own health service as it is a devolved matter.
The Police and Education are devolved matters as is Local Government and the legal system.........as is Transport!
Also welfare and benefits are devolved..........as is Income Tax
Tbh there is not a lot that isn't.
The Naval base at Rosyth you refer to would be leased as Scotland would be a friendly nation and they would make good money from that.
I bet the EU WOULD aid Scotland's independence bid.
However, I believe there is a SILENT majority in Scotland in favour of continued UNION........
22-08-2019, 09:44 PM
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Originally Posted by Moscow
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The Naval base at Rosyth you refer to would be leased as Scotland would be a friendly nation and they would make good money from that.The Nuclear submarine base is actually at Faslane on the Clyde not the yard at Rosyth
I bet the EU WOULD aid Scotland's independence bid.
Not so sure, Spain definitely wouldn't be happy
However, I believe there is a SILENT majority in Scotland in favour of continued UNION........
Yes and it's a growing majority
btw the Scottish legal system was separate before devolution
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