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Originally Posted by Bibio
if we truly do cost more than what we generate then why is the UK government so hell bent on keeping Scotland????
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For the Labour party the incentive to keep Scotland as part of the UK is clear. Historically, Scotland has returned a lot of Labour MPs. Without those votes it could be a very long time until we see another Labour government. If the SNP loses momentum in a decade or two, those seats will probably revert back to Labour again.
For the Tories it is less clear, and I suspect it's a matter of precedent. If Scotland leaves it would only be a matter of time until Wales goes the same way. Then how about an independent Cornwall??
Just my thoughts,
Keith.