What if Scotland does break away?

This report considers the profound and unpredictable consequences on both sides of the border of a vote in favour of Scottish independence. On the day of independence, the Labour Party will lose 40 of its MPs: if, overnight, the Tories find themselves the largest party at Westminster, a fresh genera...

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Published in:Sunday times (London, England : 1931) England : 1931), 2014-02, p.23-23
Main Authors: Bowditch, Gillian, Kellner, Peter, Allerdyce, Jason
Format: Article
Language:English
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Summary:This report considers the profound and unpredictable consequences on both sides of the border of a vote in favour of Scottish independence. On the day of independence, the Labour Party will lose 40 of its MPs: if, overnight, the Tories find themselves the largest party at Westminster, a fresh general election would seem likely. In Scotland the economic consequences are the focus of current debate and are in reality wholly unknowable, but they are potentially significant for the whole of the UK: while Whitehall denies any detailed "contingency" planning, it is looking at the implications for sterling, foreign and defence policy, and the energy market. The outcome of the vote itself will be determined by Scots in the lowest socioeconomic bracket. Those campaigning for a No vote have a tough job in convincing communities mired in poverty and in obvious decline to opt for the status quo. (Quotes from original text)
ISSN:0956-1382