Not Looking For Scotland Joining The Eu

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https://www.thetimes.co.uk/article/scotlands-record-high-deficit-puts-eu-entry-in-doubt-n767r2knn

//Scotland’s fiscal deficit has soared to eight times the limit set by the European Union for membership, according to research that could set back the cause of Scottish independence.//

Eight times...

[New Judge]

The EU is not renowned for sticking to its own rules. Germany has run a current account surplus of between 6% and 9% for at least fifteen years. It is constantly being reminded that a reduction is necessary for the stability of the eurozone.

That said, I cannot see why the EU should be keen on welcoming Scotland to its fold (unless it is to destabilise the UK and blame the instability on Brexit). There is nothing in it for the EU or its current members. Scotland will require considerable support from the EU to remain financially viable (and to replace the support it receives from the UK Exchequer) and quite why they should want to do that is a mystery.

[Jackdaw33]

I wouldn't be surprised if the EU did that, despite the cost, solely to spite the rest of the UK.

[Deskdiary]

And yet with arrogance of breathtaking proportions, Sturgeon believes Scotland should be allowed automatic entry and feels they'd meaningfully contribute.

She's wrong on both counts of course, but that means nothing to those who slavishly support her with their only wish to be independent of England, with nary a thought that Scotland would be in penury without England's largesse, a largesse that allows them to provide freebies not available to their southern neighbours.

The woman's utterly delusional, and is a danger to Scotland's future.

[gulliver1]

Go for it Nicholas.

[ynnafymmi]

Hear,hear,Desky.Unfortunately financial acumen has never been one of the SNPs strengths.We would be in worse state than Albania( without the fine weather.)

[Jackdaw33]

Gully seems to think that La Sturgeon has had a sex change.

[ladybirder]

JD Gully was female when he/she joined AB so who knows ...

[ynnafymmi]

Could be the fumes coming up from his mummys chip shop has addled his brain.

[gulliver1]

I should think all you English Blue Woolies on A/B should be more concerned with getting your own house in order first, before criticising Scotlands Govt.
Boris and his Crony Club need your help ,they are sinking fast.

[youngmafbog]

I am sick of hearing this woman.

Let the English have a vote, I reckon they would be gone by the end of the week with a mass exodus of those not liking the SNP happening at the same time. And they would be most welcome by me.

[ynnafymmi]

@15.25.Whats the weather like in Coatbridge right now,Gully?Or are your curtains permanently closed ,and your keyboard permanently sticky?

[ToraToraTora]

the scottish live on another planet.

[ToraToraTora]

the sweat1es live on another planet.

[ToraToraTora]

they'll let them in when they agree to their terms that's the EUSSR way!

[ToraToraTora]

not surprised at the deficit, you can't give everyone free everything and not have an overdraft. What's it going too be like when they leave the UK? Better get the magic money orchard planted wee un!

[youngmafbog]

Well they will have to cut their cloth that is without doubt.

Problem is the wee un doesn't want to give any awkward details on things like that.

Whilst the EU may well think it is a wizard wheeze to get Scotland to join the EU I do wonder about the other members. It could be tipping point for one or two of them so I am not so sure the EU would take on a complete basket case.

[ToraToraTora]

.....especially as they will be £12bn short this year!

[emmie]

who will be 12billion short TTT. ?

[ToraToraTora]

the EUSSR

[emmie]

bet that makes them fuming.