Scotish independence

[Magda Hassan]

Is one reason all the English political parties are wetting themselves that Scotland will leave the Union today, possibly that this will result in demands by the rest of the British people to have a clear and direct referendum to leave the European union? I suspect there are real fears that pols have suddenly awoken to as a hitherto unforeseen danger. There is a vast anti-European feeling in the UK and were a referendum to be allowed (which is why it hasn't) a "yes" vote is certain.

I'm sure you are right David. Exactly why the US wants Cuba crushed and why Yugoslavia had to go. It sets a bad example to ther small nations who might think they can do what they want. It is all over Europe for that matter. Anti EU austerity. And many of the votes are going to nationalist parties and neo nazi and fascist parties because they do run on that separatist type platform. I have no time for the SNP leader but many of the people voting yes seem quite progressive in their politics. They are anti austerity and wanting free education, a NHS and a more 'fair' economy. Clearly Tories are completely on the nose there and it all seems less nationalistic and more a rejection of the Westminster caste business as usual. Haven't actually heard any rah rah Scotland for ever jingoism at all from here. We have a live broadcast of the vote here because there are enough Brits living here and Australian's with close ties so it will be very interesting tonight.