The Queen is likely to block any attempt for Scotland to assert its independence looking at the papers (keeping skepticism in mind that this could just be a scare tactic by the No campaign). If there is a Yes vote and the Queen just refuses assent for any laws needing to be passed for the UK to acknowledge Scotland's independence, things could get messy.
Another reason why the UK needs to become a republic.
Not really, though in the long run it probably should. It is extremely unlikely that the Queen would refuse assent.
If, on the day, the Yes campaign win by 51% to 49%, would Scotland be able to survive if 49% of the nation emigrated? Not likely to happen, I admit, but it's a very large number of people for a nation that already has quite a small population.
If, on the day, the Yes campaign win by 51% to 49%, would Scotland be able to survive if 49% of the nation emigrated? Not likely to happen, I admit, but it's a very large number of people for a nation that already has quite a small population.
You could say the same the other way round but it ain't gonna happen.
It would probably happen sooner if the English were given a vote to go it alone
I'm not so sure. The bitterness evident from the English side seems to suggest they don't really want the union to be split up.
What do opinion polls in England show regarding Scottish independence?
You could say the same the other way round but it ain't gonna happen.
A No vote changes nothing, it's very unlikely anyone would move. A Yes vote does encourage people, and businesses, to jump. If businesses go, jobs go. If jobs go, people go. If people go....
True, 49% of the nation aren't going to move, but if big businesses move and some people go with them, it could have a huge impact on the current situation.
A No vote changes nothing, it's very unlikely anyone would move. A Yes vote does encourage people, and businesses, to jump. If businesses go, jobs go. If jobs go, people go. If people go....
True, 49% of the nation aren't going to move, but if big businesses move and some people go with them, it could have a huge impact on the current situation.
I will just be glad when it is over, getting fed up of hearing about it now, been on going for months and months.
If Scotland want to be independent then fine, if that is what they want, but lets secure the border before it happens and once they go, they have gone, if they have problems, then that is their bad luck.
The Queen is likely to block any attempt for Scotland to assert its independence looking at the papers (keeping skepticism in mind that this could just be a scare tactic by the No campaign). If there is a Yes vote and the Queen just refuses assent for any laws needing to be passed for the UK to acknowledge Scotland's independence, things could get messy.
Another reason why the UK needs to become a republic.
Doubt she'll do that...it would destroy the whole principal of a politically neutral constitutional monarch.... Parliament would have a fit at such a move and she'd have done more to promote the republican cause since Charles I
I wouldn't count my chickens though; the Yes campaign needs to stay focused and vigorous.
Come on Scotland! The definition of a sovereign country is to have its independence and the highest possible degree of self-determination.
I know how I'd vote
You're so lucky to have this opportunity.
As if Wales could do the same thing? Too small and your tax would have go sky high for Wales to survive.
Scotland will find it hard and if they vote yes they may have a shock, after all free prescriptions and university places have to paid for somehow.
I didn't say big businesses. I just said businesses. There are a lot of local, small businesses that employ many people, and that may not wish to remain operating in an independent Scotland, especially if most of their workload comes from outside of Scotland. They have a lot to consider.
Actually, EU rules mean the big banks may have to move. I believe there's an EU rule which states a bank should be located in the same country as the majority of it's customers. Since that will likely be the the remaining UK and not Scotland, the banks may forced/coerced into moving...
And even if they aren't forced to by law, some of them may move by choice to avoid regulatory headaches or currency headaches or even perhaps EU membership headaches that may arrive...
A No vote changes nothing, it's very unlikely anyone would move. A Yes vote does encourage people, and businesses, to jump. If businesses go, jobs go. If jobs go, people go. If people go....
True, 49% of the nation aren't going to move, but if big businesses move and some people go with them, it could have a huge impact on the current situation.
I didn't say big businesses. I just said businesses. There are a lot of local, small businesses that employ many people, and that may not wish to remain operating in an independent Scotland, especially if most of their workload comes from outside of Scotland. They have a lot to consider.
Actually, EU rules mean the big banks may have to move. I believe there's an EU rule which states a bank should be located in the same country as the majority of it's customers. Since that will likely be the the remaining UK and not Scotland, the banks may forced/coerced into moving...
They may be and that is why they are currently preparing for a yes vote.
They may be and that is why they are currently preparing for a yes vote.
It undermines the claim that big businesses won't move though, and even if they aren't legally forced too some might want to move to avoid the chaos and confusion that comes with starting a new sovereign state...
Scotland will find it hard and if they vote yes they may have a shock, after all free prescriptions and university places have to paid for somehow.
All currently paid by money received from the treasury, calculated by the Barnett formula. Which is demonstrate ably less than the money that Scotland pays into the treasury in the form of tax receipts.
You're right, it all has to be paid somehow and Scotland would manage it just fine. That's not to say it'll be all roses, but it's not as dire straights as you might want to make out.
I think it all boils down to the currency.if the Scots don't have the uk pound - would the Eurozone not want them to adopt the Euro.
If that happened the main players could determine budget for Scotland.
Then your big businesses would leave.
All currently paid by money received from the treasury, calculated by the Barnett formula. Which is demonstrate ably less than the money that Scotland pays into the treasury in the form of tax receipts.
You're right, it all has to be paid somehow and would Scotland manage it just fine. That's not to say it'll be all roses, but it's not as dire straights as you might want to make out.
Depends, their seems to be a heavy emphasis on declining oil stocks from the pro-Independence side. (Regardless of how many years there is left, a back up plan for the country would still need to be required).
And, I'm not sure you'll know the answer, but why does Salmond keep spouting this "more tax per head" figure, when it means almost nothing? Is there not a more relevant figure he could give?
I think it all boils down to the currency.if the Scots don't have the uk pound - would the Eurozone not want them to adopt the Euro.
If that happened the main players could determine budget for Scotland.
Then your big businesses would leave.
The EU has indicated a preference for new members joining the Euro, but I believe Salmond has found a precedent for it not being a necessity...
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Not really, though in the long run it probably should. It is extremely unlikely that the Queen would refuse assent.
You could say the same the other way round but it ain't gonna happen.
I'm not so sure. The bitterness evident from the English side seems to suggest they don't really want the union to be split up.
What do opinion polls in England show regarding Scottish independence?
Yeah I guess, though I suppose Labour would need to win landslide victories a la 1997 again and again in order to hold on to power, wouldn't they?
True, 49% of the nation aren't going to move, but if big businesses move and some people go with them, it could have a huge impact on the current situation.
Why a landslide? A party only needs a small majority to gain power.
They won't though...
If Scotland want to be independent then fine, if that is what they want, but lets secure the border before it happens and once they go, they have gone, if they have problems, then that is their bad luck.
Doubt she'll do that...it would destroy the whole principal of a politically neutral constitutional monarch.... Parliament would have a fit at such a move and she'd have done more to promote the republican cause since Charles I
And Northern England. And Cornwall!
As if Wales could do the same thing? Too small and your tax would have go sky high for Wales to survive.
Scotland will find it hard and if they vote yes they may have a shock, after all free prescriptions and university places have to paid for somehow.
Big businesses aren't going to move.
Actually, EU rules mean the big banks may have to move. I believe there's an EU rule which states a bank should be located in the same country as the majority of it's customers. Since that will likely be the the remaining UK and not Scotland, the banks may forced/coerced into moving...
And even if they aren't forced to by law, some of them may move by choice to avoid regulatory headaches or currency headaches or even perhaps EU membership headaches that may arrive...
Yes, you did.
They may be and that is why they are currently preparing for a yes vote.
However, I primarily meant business in general, although I do believe that several big businesses will be moving, too.
Not a good position for Scotland or its people.
It undermines the claim that big businesses won't move though, and even if they aren't legally forced too some might want to move to avoid the chaos and confusion that comes with starting a new sovereign state...
All currently paid by money received from the treasury, calculated by the Barnett formula. Which is demonstrate ably less than the money that Scotland pays into the treasury in the form of tax receipts.
You're right, it all has to be paid somehow and Scotland would manage it just fine. That's not to say it'll be all roses, but it's not as dire straights as you might want to make out.
If that happened the main players could determine budget for Scotland.
Then your big businesses would leave.
Depends, their seems to be a heavy emphasis on declining oil stocks from the pro-Independence side. (Regardless of how many years there is left, a back up plan for the country would still need to be required).
And, I'm not sure you'll know the answer, but why does Salmond keep spouting this "more tax per head" figure, when it means almost nothing? Is there not a more relevant figure he could give?
Just out of interest, do you know where Hadrian's Wall is?
As it is all in England I am not sure how many Northumbrians will feel about suddenly becoming Scottish! Who knows, they may be quite pleased!!
And, how will you ban us from using the English language?
The EU has indicated a preference for new members joining the Euro, but I believe Salmond has found a precedent for it not being a necessity...