European Salon de News, Discussion et Klatsch - 10 October | 110 comments (110 topical, editorial, 0 hidden)

BBC News - Scottish independence: 'Deal agreed' on referendum

A deal has been reached between the UK and Scottish governments over the rules for the independence referendum.
The ballot paper is expected to have a single yes/no question on whether Scotland should leave the United Kingdom.
It is also understood the agreed plan will extend the vote to include those aged over 16.
It paves the way for a meeting between David Cameron and Alex Salmond expected to take place on Monday in Edinburgh.

Any idiot can face a crisis - it's day to day living that wears you out.

by ceebs (ceebs (at) eurotrib (dot) com) on Tue Oct 9th, 2012 at 04:30:05 PM EST
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Great news! (4.00 / 2)

I can't imagine for an instant that Scotland would want to leave the EU.

Since an EU referendum in the UK (see above) will certainly lead to secession, the question of Wales and Ulster will become urgent.

_{It is rightly acknowledged that people of faith have no monopoly of virtue
- Queen Elizabeth II}

by eurogreen on Tue Oct 9th, 2012 at 05:15:25 PM EST
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Re: Great news! (none / 0)

Whlst that's true, scottish independence is losing popularity. It made sense as a bid to join the celtic tigers of the eurozone, but in the current shambles, staying in the UK with sterling seems like a safe haven.

keep to the Fen Causeway

by Helen (lareinagal at yahoo dot co dot uk) on Wed Oct 10th, 2012 at 03:45:34 AM EST
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European Salon de News, Discussion et Klatsch - 10 October | 110 comments (110 topical, 0 editorial, 0 hidden)