Is Scottish independence a 'good or bad' thing?

http://www.theguardian.com/politics/2014/apr/14/everything-negotiation-scotland-independent-philip-hammond

Defence Secretary Philip Hammond claims "everything is negotiable" when it comes to Scottish independence.



I've been saying the same thing from the beginning, but I just hope this doesn't mean SNP turning their back on their promise to get rid of Trident.

I rate Anas Sarwar quite highly however the party has nobody of Salmond's calibre which is a thorn in its side. Lamont in recent weeks has stooped to trying to win over the nationalists which to me makes her position untenable. I also expect the Scottish Tories to go from strength to strength as the third party under Davidson who I think is a far better party leader at this moment in time.

As an aside, people claiming that London is a hotbed of Conservatism may be interested to know that YouGov polls put Labour first in Westminster, European and council elections there.


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then Better Together will go down in history as a massive factor because it is so incredibly negative.

Mid-term polls always have the opposition ahead. I cannot seriously see people voting Ed Milliband in as PM. He has the 'Kinnock' factor!

Mid-term polls always have the opposition ahead. I cannot seriously see people voting Ed Milliband in as PM. He has the 'Kinnock' factor!

Have the SNP bothered to raise Trident with Westminster if they're so opposed to it?


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Defence isn't devolved

http://www.theguardian.com/politics/2014/apr/14/everything-negotiation-scotland-independent-philip-hammond

Defence Secretary Philip Hammond claims "everything is negotiable" when it comes to Scottish independence.



I've been saying the same thing from the beginning, but I just hope this doesn't mean SNP turning their back on their promise to get rid of Trident.

Leadership wise Salmond is head and shoulders above anyone else in the SNP, but then he's head and shoulders above most politicians. Elected leader 24 years ago and still there, albeit for a brief holiday.

If Lamont resigned, is there really anyone in Labour's ranks to take over?

Defence isn't devolved

History won't care. Scotland is irrelevant. I'll be surprised if there is even a footnote about it in any future 25th century version of a history textbook.

History won't care. Scotland is irrelevant. I'll be surprised if there is even a footnote about it in any future 25th century version of a history textbook.

Guys have a little thought about this: What would Scotland's reaction be if the rest of the UK said "Sorry Scotland, but we don't need you any more" .... There'd be an uproar wouldn't there? Alex Salmond is a deluded hypocrite, it seems to me that he hasn't thought this through enough ...

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Guys have a little thought about this: What would Scotland's reaction be if the rest of the UK said "Sorry Scotland, but we don't need you any more" .... There'd be an uproar wouldn't there? Alex Salmond is a deluded hypocrite, it seems to me that he hasn't thought this through enough ...

If Scotland votes yes, then Better Together will go down in history as a massive factor because it is so incredibly negative.

Is it legally possible for a member state to be ejected?


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History won't care. Scotland is irrelevant. I'll be surprised if there is even a footnote about it in any future 25th century version of a history textbook.