No Diff-Dep-Ref2 ...........

[ToraToraTora]

https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-scotland-scotland-politics-51106796
Better call Mel Gibson!

[THECORBYLOON]

TTT, new members have to join the Euro but since there is no time limit in which to do so, it's not an issue.

[Apc2604]

I really don't care whether the Scots have another referendum or not as long as Scotland funds it. It will have to negotiate to leave the UK and then negotiate to join the EU. And it doesn't meet the criteria to join the EU financially .

[anneasquith]

Why do non Scots even care?

[ummmm]

Because it's part of the UK.

[ToraToraTora]

anne: "Ttt. You are telling ME, I hate the English ? " - you seem to. Why do so many Scots spend most of their time having a go at the "awld enemy" then recoil in horror when it is noticed?

[Apc2604]

We care about Wales as well and all parts of the UK. Apparently Nicola and Cronies thinks it is the most important part of the UK. About 10% of the population and reliant on all the UK. And failing now as a devolved country. Of course we should care!

[ToraToraTora]

TCL: "TTT, new members have to join the Euro but since there is no time limit in which to do so, it's not an issue. " - have a day off they'll demand it as a condition of entry and that'll be least of your worries, you'll be like Oliver twist...

[anneasquith]

Ummm, Scotland is part of the U.K., but if they left, would it make any difference to you your friends and family ?

[ummmm]

Read Apc's answer.

[ToraToraTora]

anne 11:14, no, but I'd hate to see your hatred of the English consign you to penury and servitude in the EUSSR.

[ummmm]

She doesn't hate the English. Why do you keep saying that?

[THECORBYLOON]

"have a day off they'll demand it as a condition of entry and that'll be least of your worries"

Where is the evidence for that?

[anneasquith]

You are a boring old man ttt. Carry on :-)

[anneasquith]

Thanks ummm, .

[Grimaldi]

I feel a bit like a forgotten man in all this.
Everyone seems to expect, as in the original referendum, that only people living in Scotland - whatever their origin - should have a vote. What about those of us born in Scotland, but living elswhere in the UK?
Any breakaway would make us aliens in our own country. Surely we should have some say.
It should be relatively simple, and hence not too expensive, to allow for expats to apply for a vote, and for them to prove their place of birth.

[davebro]

Does being "Scottish" have legal implications? Surely UK passport holders are British Subjects no matter which country they were born in. Residence/passport is all, birthplace doesn't matter.

[THECORBYLOON]

The qualifying conditions for voting were changed to allow those aged sixteen and over to vote.
In theory, the legislation could be changed to allow a vote to those born in Scotland but living outwith Scotland.

[davebro]

"In theory, the legislation could be changed to allow a vote to those born in Scotland but living outwith Scotland."

Anywhere in the world? And those with Scottish ancestry? I don't think so!

[douglas9401]

If Tories can vote for the Labour leader then all lines are blurred.

Anyway, for the avoidance of doubt, most of us like being in the UK despite the constant jibes from the vocal minority dahn saff.

[KARL]

Grimaldi, to the best of my knowledge a more or less universal qualifier for the acquisition of national status and the relevant passport is having been born in the country in question. Anyone born in Scotland can reasonably expect to automatically qualify for a Scottish passport issued by/in an independent Scotland. You would not become an alien in your own Scotland - in any country you move to you will of course be an alien, unless there you have the status of a national. Any Scot with the current "British" nationality (read "UK nationality") living in England or indeed anywhere will continue to have that status (UK nationality) but be able to acquire a second (Scottish) if he/she desires and truly qualifies.