Time To Let Scotland Go?

[youngmafbog]

But this time give the rest of the UK the vote so we can vote this horrid little woman her wish.

http://news.sky.com/story/scotland-will-apply-to-supreme-court-to-overturn-brexit-court-ruling-10649998

[EDDIE51]

More delay on the 'Brexit' timetable. It really does look impossible for 4 or 5 years now. Yes, I voted 'Remain' but now it is just taking far too long. The uncertainty is the worst part, we can't do anything until it is sorted one way or the other!

[EDDIE51]

I will just point out that if we do 'let Scotland go' we will end up with a land border between the EU and mainland UK!! ( as well as the one between NI and The Republic !)
You really don't need me to tell you what that will mean do you?

[murraymints]

she chooses to ignore "the democratic rights of the people of Scotland " who said NO separation..

[agchristie]

Yes, Murraymints but that vote was very close too so it doesn't really count does it!!

:o)

[douglas9401]

I've just had my valet check the Act of Union and it appears it's not in the gift of England to 'let Scotland go', however superior the Sassenach may consider himself.

[mushroom25]

//I will just point out that if we do 'let Scotland go' we will end up with a land border between the EU and mainland UK//

that pre-supposes that an independent Scotland is admitted to the EU in its own right. that's by no means certain and there are several other countries with separatist movements (Spain and its Basque region, for example) who will vigorously oppose it.

[youngmafbog]

Well according to jimmy K you all want out anyway.

So just helping you on your way before you wreck the whole country's economy.

Even if we can't vote then have another referendum to give you all what you are after. I do find it odd you complain that Westminster rules you but you are quite happy for Bruxelles to have even more power over you. Most strange.

[wolf63]

Regardless of how much people want to let Scotland go - Scotland can't go anywhere as it is actually attached to England.

[jim360]

It may never come up, of course, but it seems to me that the 2013 Scotland Independence Referendum Act falls foul of the same issue that came up in court last week: namely, that the Act doesn't actually say that the result is legally binding and would allow Royal Prerogative to repeal the 1707 Act of Union.

This whole thing is one almighty constitutional mess.

[youngmafbog]

So have another one where the referendum act does state it is legally binding so the Scottish know they are not wasting their time.

[youngmafbog]

BTW, I dont care what you think of me. Been called many things on here.

[jim360]

Quite.

It seems pretty obvious now that in both cases the referendum was set up with only one answer in mind, ie preserve the Status Quo in both cases, and not enough thought at all was given to what would happen if the vote went *against* the government. Very sloppy, or cynical, or dishonest, or all three.

[naomi24]

//The point is that she believes that Scotland WOULD have voted for independence had its electorate known that the UK would vote to leave the EU. //

Then they should have another referendum - and the sooner the better.

[hereIam]

She's delusional!

[anneasquith]

"" she"" need not do anything at the moment imo. Just sit back and watch the fiasco going on re brexit !!!!!

[Baldric]

If they have a second referendum, please can we vote in it, I mean it does affect us, lower subsidies and all that.

[DTCwordfan]

we're waiting for Faslane to relocate down here......

[anneasquith]

Oh please don't stop the subsidies to Scotland from England. They are much enjoyed.