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Sephiroth · 22-08-2021, 20:22

Well - being still a member I might as well post.

It's the word "sovereignty" and its implications that has spurred me (as it has Chris).

Scotland is a nation that united with England & Wales some hundreds of years ago to form the current union. The UK government has no democratic issue with Scotland leaving the UK; thus the sovereignty question was settled in the 2014 referendum. If the UK government wants to authorise another referendum, so be it (though I don't think they should be bullied by Sturgeon into doing it soon).

The embarrassment might come if Sturgeon holds an advisory referendum and there is a majority for independence. It would be democratically awkward for the UK government to refuse a binding referendum on a determined date.

My (arrogant) post of 17-July sets out some of the things that need to be settled before a referendum should take place - so that the Scots will know the score in advance.

22-08-2021, 20:22	#4119
Sephiroth Sulking in the Corner Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: RG41 Services: 1 Gbps; Hub 4 MM; ASUS RT-AX88U; Ultimate VOLT. BT Infinity2; Devolo 1200AV Posts: 11,955	Re: Will Scotland Leave the UK? Well - being still a member I might as well post. It's the word "sovereignty" and its implications that has spurred me (as it has Chris). Scotland is a nation that united with England & Wales some hundreds of years ago to form the current union. The UK government has no democratic issue with Scotland leaving the UK; thus the sovereignty question was settled in the 2014 referendum. If the UK government wants to authorise another referendum, so be it (though I don't think they should be bullied by Sturgeon into doing it soon). The embarrassment might come if Sturgeon holds an advisory referendum and there is a majority for independence. It would be democratically awkward for the UK government to refuse a binding referendum on a determined date. My (arrogant) post of 17-July sets out some of the things that need to be settled before a referendum should take place - so that the Scots will know the score in advance. __________________ *Seph.* My advice is at your risk.