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| The union between the nations of the United Kingdom is looking increasingly fragile, thanks to Brexit. If Scotland were to break away from Britain it would face an uncertain future—as would the rest of the union. Sign up to our newsletter to keep up to date: https://econ.st/3a6aZmv See all of our Britain coverage: https://econ.st/3e1cN15 How the pandemic has strengthened calls for Scottish independence: https://econ.st/3tqDZwL Scottish nationalism and the politics of patience: https://econ.st/3siiFs4 Brexit and covid-19 are showing up the disunited kingdom: https://econ.st/2Q6Ar4l How Brexit boosts Scottish nationalism: https://econ.st/3a920AM Scottish independence could threaten Britain’s defence: https://econ.st/3wVssIc Scottish women are coming round to independence: https://econ.st/3a9EzaP Why Welsh nationalism is stirring: https://econ.st/3tBrZc9 Read about Northern Ireland’s unhappy centenary: https://econ.st/3tpagV7 The anger and division among loyalists over the Northern Ireland protocol: https://econ.st/3uHA7b4 Why is the Northern Ireland protocol so contentious? https://econ.st/3wVk7UM Listen to an episode of The Intelligence podcast about the violence in Northern Ireland: https://econ.st/3wUaQMK Read about the trade difficulties on the border between Great Britain and Northern Ireland: https://econ.st/3uOux6L Migration between England, Scotland and Northern Ireland is falling: https://econ.st/3adFNSq The return of Alex Salmond and his new political party: https://econ.st/3mTy1lF How Nicola Sturgeon survived the Alex Salmond scandal: https://econ.st/3uPmVkj Lessons learned from Catalonia’s independence referendum: https://econ.st/3e3AfL7 Britain will drift from Europe, but not very far: https://econ.st/3e1pAAT Read about the disruptive rise of English nationalism: https://econ.st/2Q5J4MH |
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M. P.
2021-05-02 at 18:12 (UTC 2) Link to this comment
Never!
Aidan
2021-05-02 at 18:12 (UTC 2) Link to this comment
Hopefully the scots leave and take NI with them, we don't need you!
Gwen Rees
2021-05-02 at 18:14 (UTC 2) Link to this comment
Sorry but that thumbnail irks me to no end. Wales is separate too.
mj
2021-05-02 at 18:25 (UTC 2) Link to this comment
The thumbnail is interesting, apparently Wales is apart of England.
Ryan
2021-05-02 at 18:47 (UTC 2) Link to this comment
I think we should go our own ways as a Englishman 99% of us get on we've got each others backs in a war scenario well with modern nukes we have no other choice as to attack England or any other UK country would have seriously bad effects on the other countries so we have no choice but be allied.
I think England has lost alot of its national identity with Britain. I once put English on a form during collage because that's what I am and they was like oh no you can't do that it might offend someone the sooner Scotland, England, Ireland and Wales can fly their own flags and embrace their nationality the better it would improve relations drastically if we left this union.
oakpkdude
2021-05-02 at 18:57 (UTC 2) Link to this comment
It's all Harry and Meghan's fault. Wwait. what?
Bradley Debenham
2021-05-02 at 20:30 (UTC 2) Link to this comment
Scots wanting independence because of the brexit vote is like saying Texas should leave the USA because the democrats won in 2020
Andrea Marchesi
2021-05-03 at 01:06 (UTC 2) Link to this comment
scotts brothers, we wait for you back in Europe
Kek
2021-05-03 at 01:37 (UTC 2) Link to this comment
Why would you willingly live in Scotland instead of England when the weather is so bad up there?
Dragon Li
2021-05-03 at 02:05 (UTC 2) Link to this comment
Yes Scotland ??????? let break up take back your land
Daniel W.
2021-05-03 at 03:53 (UTC 2) Link to this comment
If anyone thinks England or the UK will break away peacefully. You are clueless. People can believe in stuff like this. Though it is rare any nation will give up so easily. Especially a powerful nation.
Narek V
2021-05-03 at 04:14 (UTC 2) Link to this comment
Why, why, did the UK not have the second referendum on Brexit? This will destroy the UK. First Scotland, then NI and Wales.
ThePierre58
2021-05-03 at 05:25 (UTC 2) Link to this comment
So who are the Russians, Iranians on this thread?
Mohammed Shabbir
2021-05-03 at 05:43 (UTC 2) Link to this comment
This is just like a joint family business, if the family wants to be independent then be it..
Easy Law
2021-05-03 at 05:51 (UTC 2) Link to this comment
As you sow, so shall you reap. – Colonialism. Support free Scotland. The U.K must learn its lessons. A country that looted and plundered throughout history. Commonwealth Countries would be joyous to see the U.K disintegrate into bits and pieces. We hope there is no violence and everything is peaceful, UNLIKE history.
Paul Brook
2021-05-03 at 06:29 (UTC 2) Link to this comment
It all does my head in
Deputy Travis Junior
2021-05-03 at 06:36 (UTC 2) Link to this comment
I hope Scotland breaks free and succeeds in the future. Northern Ireland and Wales will hopefully follow. The British Empire is a thing of the past. All it has done is tear people and countries apart. Always being a destructive force in others sides:
Kadir akkuş
2021-05-03 at 06:50 (UTC 2) Link to this comment
My fav country is scotland my biggest dream is living in scotland
Naufal Amirul
2021-05-03 at 07:46 (UTC 2) Link to this comment
This is the dark ages of United Kingdom
中华人民共和国台湾省共青团
2021-05-03 at 08:07 (UTC 2) Link to this comment
support???????！