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What are 10 reasons to be against an independent Scotland?

What are 10 reasons to be against an independent Scotland?

10 Reasons to be against an Independent Scotland 1. Believing England and Scotland are better off together. After countless of struggles, wars and disagreements between… 2. Unsure about the future after Independence. Some people are scared how an Independent Scotland will change their day… 3.

Is Scotland once again set for a referendum on independence?

Unless Nicola Sturgeon has been conducted the poorest bluff in political history, it seems that Scotland is once again set for a referendum on independence. The No campaign was successful last time, winning 55\% of the vote as Scotland voted to remain a part of the United Kingdom.

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Was Scottish independence a ‘huge gamble’?

The Scottish Lib Dems summarised the reaction to these figures late last year when they said the revenue plunge showed independence was a “huge gamble”. It was an argument that was used less in the 2014 referendum and more in Labour’s ill-fated Scottish campaign at the general election in 2015.

Do people in Scotland still have feelings for Britain?

As uncomfortable as it might be for Scottish Nationalists, most people in the country still feel an emotional connection to Britain. We speak the same language, we share so much history, and there is something about Britain as a concept that just appeals to people, even those who believe Scotland is a country.

What would happen if Scotland left the UK after independence?

But the notion that leaving the UK at the mercy of a right-wing Tory Government influenced by UKIP is a real and stark prospect after independence. Even now, with a Labour collapse, Scotland’s 59 MPs, with just one Tory, can still have an impact in parliament, forcing debates and amendments that wouldn’t come to the floor if we left the UK.

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Will Brexit boost support for independence in Scotland?

Despite Westminster’s chaotic handling of Brexit and Johnson’s unpopularity among Scottish voters, the anticipated long-term boost to support for independence has not materialised, with polls showing support averaging at around 48\%.