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However we have never had a situation where a region has chosen to seceded from a EU member state. As I have said before, I have no doubt that Scotland would eventually be admitted as a new member, depending on how successful the negations would be However the notion that everything would be...

If we do that, then perhaps we should bump them up to the House of Lords (while tossing out the bishops et al.), the red seating looks much nicer. :wink:

I remember the 2004 vote quite well, at the time I remember a lot of people thought it was a good idea in principle, but the resulting executive wouldn't have any meaningful powers, so it wasn't worth it.

IMHO this is the crux of the issue; how macro or micro do you go? As it stands I feel England as a whole would be too large for a single parliament, so perhaps having regional parliaments serving areas similar to the English European Parliament constituencies (or perhaps 3 larger administrative...

I don't think we can achieve equilibrium between the regions. I don't say that as a criticism of our governmental system, but as a limitation of capitalism in general. Having said that, it is clear that federalism is back on the table and that isn’t necessary a bad thing. If were going to...

That's just your opinion, not fact. If after a Yes vote, it becomes clear that its not viable to maintain the current level of cross-border services for whatever reason, I'm sure any excess sets could be re-deployed elsewhere.

Looking at how the value of the pound is tumbling today, I have no doubt that some pain and dysfunctionality is inevitable. If Scotland votes to become independent, regardless of how pragmatic each side chooses to be, "the deed is done" and a period of chaotic activity will begin. The world...

And here it is... the centre of the whole issue. From time to time I look at the South envy, I'll admit that. However every country has disparities from region to another. Independence won't change that fact. Likewise trying to portray Westminster as the bogeyman responsible for all your ills...

How do you know? That's all wonderful. However actions speak louder than words. North Korea has a constitution that includes freedom of expression, fair trial etc. but as we all know reality is far different. However I suppose ignorance is bliss.

Unfortunately independence is unlikely to be the magic cure for replacing industries. We face the same problems that other 1st world countries do. Also, how do you know no attempt will be made? I guess you are implying that it will all be Westminster’s fault if anything bad happens, while the SG...

An unnamed minister?

In the grand scheme of things, I don't see how Scottish independence would cause an upheaval for the EU (nor if the UK voted to leave the EU). As I said before, it is not like the entire EU would be dissolved. Likewise I'm sure you'd be given plenty of time to set up your own currency etc...

That is quite an arrogant viewpoint, instead you should also also think about what path of least resistance an independent Scotland would have to take to gain EU membership.

In terms of national interest, I would argue it is still better to build and subsidise our own renewables regardless of of how preferable Scotland's terrain and climate is. Of course an independent Scotland could, and I'm sure would be welcome to sell us electricity at the market rate like we do...

The only ones throwing tantrums are your SNP ministers I'm afraid. As it has been pointed out in other sites, why should a foreign country subsidise another countries renewable energy? That money would be far better spent investing in our own renewables or other energy sources like nuclear.

While it is not on the referendum paper, it is certainly implicit. The very fact that the SNP are saying that they will negotiate after a yes vote shows that EU membership is not certain or automatic. I'm 100% confident that an independent Scotland will be a EU member state and as you have...

I'm not sure there would be "heavy" disruption to the single market, it is not like the entire EU would be breaking up. Likewise you would not be ejected from the EU, you would be leaving by your own will by voting to become independent from an EU member state. How easy it would be for an...

Reactor 1 at Dungeness B is currently off-line. In the future Bradwell and Sizewell A could be sending their fuel element debris waste to Dunganess A for treatment, so there could be an increase in train movements.

IMHO a desktop machine would be better for gaming as you'd get more for your money and are more upgradable than a laptop. However this Lenovo Y510p is a pretty good gaming laptop for the price.

In the late 80's through to around 2001 GE and GEC had a joint venture called "General Domestic Appliances" who owned the Hotpoint brand and also made appliances under the GE name. GE and Marconi sold their shares in GDA to Indesit around 2001. Coincidentally, GE purchased all of the GEC...