Can I ask what they do about the military and in particular the nuclear sub base? Will Scotland lay claim to them and the airbases etc
I've just looked up 'the UK National Debt'. It seems that it is in excess of £2,000 billion. What proportion of this would Scotland cough up were they to vote for independence? Or would it be deducted from any payout of what Sturgeon perceives is owed?
Same as City, eh. They might have no debt of their own making . . . . . . .!Scotland doesn't have any debt.... not allowed to borrow under devolution rules.
She said legally there is no requirement, however morally there is a requirement that would be negotiated, as would a share of the national assets.I've just looked up 'the UK National Debt'. It seems that it is in excess of £2,000 billion. What proportion of this would Scotland cough up were they to vote for independence? Or would it be deducted from any payout of what Sturgeon perceives is owed?
Grandfather to Mrs Lloydie's kids, about as middle Scotland as you could get, ex British Army Major, was staunchly remain, now staunchly (though regretfully) pro independence. It's been quite an education listening to his conversion over the last 6 years.True, but taking my wife as an example, she was a fairly strong No last time, now she is wavering and is interested in reading this and using it to decide. So there will be people searching out information this time that didn't last time.
Sturgeon is a very good politician, but I don't think anyone has done more for Scottish independence among non SNP, traditional unionists supporters over the last 6 -7 years than the conservative party.Grandfather to Mrs Lloydie's kids, about as middle Scotland as you could get, ex British Army Major, was staunchly remain, now staunchly (though regretfully) pro independence. It's been quite an education listening to his conversion over the last 6 years.
This was the most recent position on Trident. Wether the events this year have changed that stance is unknown.Can I ask what they do about the military and in particular the nuclear sub base? Will Scotland lay claim to them and the airbases etc
He sounds like he has been in a similar journey to many of us.Grandfather to Mrs Lloydie's kids, about as middle Scotland as you could get, ex British Army Major, was staunchly remain, now staunchly (though regretfully) pro independence. It's been quite an education listening to his conversion over the last 6 years.
Both liabilities and assets will be negotiated. She has already said Scotland will take its fair share. What’s fair will be interesting.I've just looked up 'the UK National Debt'. It seems that it is in excess of £2,000 billion. What proportion of this would Scotland cough up were they to vote for independence? Or would it be deducted from any payout of what Sturgeon perceives is owed?