O/T. The Government's handling of Covid

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Jesus lads, the "smaller" countries I mentioned aren't paupers.

I didn't say they were, but they have had a fair few years to develop to where they are now. IF Scotland had gained independence before the oil and gas boom AND had invested the proceeds wisely as per Norway, your argument might stand up.

However, that doesn't alter the fact that your original premise was that Scotland going independent would cripple England financially, as it contributes more financially than it receives back which it wouldn't and doesn't.