Scottish plan for independence unveiled (Referendum in September 2014 would end UK)

[pampango]

Scottish First Minister Alex Salmond has unveiled his government's legal argument for independence from the United Kingdom ahead of a referendum in September 2014.

Salmond has said the long-awaited document will pave the way for the end of the United Kingdom, setting forth the economic, social and democratic case for leaving Great Britain.

The document sets out detailed plans for currency, taxation, childcare, welfare and other issues facing an independent Scotland.

Under the plan, Scotland would keep the British pound, the queen and remain in the European Union, but have its own defence force and collect its own taxes.

http://www.aljazeera.com/news/europe/2013/11/scottish-independence-plan-unveiled-20131126102653605125.html

Interesting that membership in the EU seems to encourage separatist movements in Europe because independence does not raise issues about trade and immigration with the rest of Europe.

[el_bryanto]

1. I wonder how far it will go

And you could make the same argument about Quebec - if they left canada they would still be part of Nafta probably.

Bryant

[Orrex]

2. Oh, great. Here we go with the prima nocta again.

[pampango]

4. I've heard the term "prima nocta" before but not in this context. Could you explain? n/t

[loli phabay]

3. not sure how i feel about this, benefits from both thw status quo and independence.

Be interesting to see what happens when push comes to shove.