You could say how many Commonwealth people also died for that flag, but it didn't stop any of them going for independence.
It's crap like this, that makes me wish they'd **** off. How many Scotsmen died under that flag?
You could say how many Commonwealth people also died for that flag, but it didn't stop any of them going for independence.
Scotland isn't a colony, it's a part of the United Kingdom.Originally Posted by RedBasie
There is a huge difference between a country not having a right to self determination because it is controlled by a distant power and the Scottish situation. Essentially Scotland is just another region of the UK.
England has 1 MP for every 99.5k people
Scotland has 1 for every 90k
Wales has 1 for every 76k
N Ireland 1 for every 95k
So the English people have the least representation in the UK. Scotland is already over represented between Westminster and Holyrood.
In terms of population, Greater London and the 'Home Counties' is about 1.8 times the size of Scotland, Wales and N Ireland combined!
Does that area have the greatest political and economic strength of any area of the UK? Yes, that's how democracy works.
Greater Manchester, Lancashire an
Yougov President 99% sure Scotland has voted No.
Margin believed to be 54-46%
2 counties in, 2 counties No.
57-42% overall
A thumping win for No
As Carol Beer would say-
Computer says No!
The look in Alex Salmond's face in the back seat of his car - Priceless! !!
Scotland isn't a colony, it's a part of the United Kingdom.Originally Posted by tricky1972
There is a huge difference between a country not having a right to self determination because it is controlled by a distant power and the Scottish situation. Essentially Scotland is just another region of the UK.
England has 1 MP for every 99.5k people
Scotland has 1 for every 90k
Wales has 1 for every 76k
N Ireland 1 for every 95k
So the English people have the least representation in the UK. Scotland is already over represented between Westminster and Holyrood.
In terms of population, Greater London and the 'Home Counties' is about 1.8 times the size of Scotland, Wales and N Ireland combined!
Does that area have the greatest political and economic strength of any area of the UK? Yes, that's how dem
Before anyone gloats I would remind them that there is work to be done which is to deliver what was promised to keep Scotland in the Union. Well done those campaigned for Yes. An excellent campaign, but was not to be. - view external link
This discussion should be on the Notts county board, this is a non footy thread and be transfered to AOB,
Political nonsense, please do your duties as promised and stick to the rules and move this cr*p