Scottish independence

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    Change is good. Change for change sake (which was a risk factory here) isn't.

    I think Scotland comes out of this fantastic.

    1. The yes voters destroyed all predictions in how close it got, they have forced an immediate statement and agenda for change from the government - that Cameron has now reaffirmed in his first post result statement

    2. They have now been seen to do everything in their power to keep a union while clearly showing as date for proven change and increased power. If this isn't delivered, if there is another referendum in 15-20 years, I imagine even the rest of the UK will support their stance to leave the union

    3. Cameron has also had to tackle head-on and pre-empt greater devolved powers to Wales, Northern Ireland and other non London, regions. Throwing the spotlight on less dictatorship from Westminster/London and increased chances of change for the entire of Britain. This isn't to say anyone is under the illusion that any if this is guarenteed or will be followed through but it does force the political establishment to listen to all dissatisfied people in all parts of the UK.

    4. The pound stays strong and is at present the strongest it's been for a while, so if any if the devolved powers are delivered, in theory everyone has an increased chance to see some promise of increased prosperity backed by a strong, trusted currency.

    All of this is still a long way from being delivered but as opposed to separatism, there is a lot more tangible improvement on offer here than the alternative (certainly in the immediate future) for 60 plus million people.

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    • disagree - the whole process has forced a probable federal system of govt which will have a whole new raft of problems. Scotland have come out of it okay though yepfadein11
    • have come out of it okay though yepfadein11
    • Well I think it's clear that change is required - for Britain. Many feel that. The point was where does separtatism get us ( the 99%)babaganush
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