England should feel the consequences for voting to leave the EU.

[Mandos the Judge]

111. But here's the rub....

But here's the rub: The UK will not get a better deal than the one they have now by being an actual member of the EU. EU membership comes with certain perks, full access to the common market being the major one. It would be naive for those in favor of a Brexit to assume they can keep all the benefits and perks that come with EU membership without having any of the responsibilities (like membership fees). Undoubtedly the EU and UK can and will negotiate some kind of trade deal (both sides have plenty of incentive to do so), but the UK WILL have reduced access to the EU common market and a less favorable trade position compared to a full EU member. That's beyond a shadow of a doubt. Whether these drawbacks can be compensated through trade deals outside the EU (I personally doubt it, but...) or through the less tangible ideals of sovereignty is something for the British to decide. So far the Scots seem unconvinced.