Is The Snp Peddling False Hope?

[ToraToraTora]

http://www.express.co.uk/news/uk/777342/question-time-kezia-dugdale-nicola-sturgeon-scotland-independence-referendum-false-hope?utm_source=traffic.outbrain&utm_medium=traffic.outbrain&utm_term=traffic.outbrain&utm_content=traffic.outbrain&utm_campaign=traffic.outbrain

[jourdain2]

I don't doubt Nicola's passion and commitment........ but she IS peddling false hope based on beautiful history and romanticism. She is now (i.m.o.) out walking the plank on a hiding to nothing. Sad.

[naomi24]

Bye maggiebee. Close the door on your way out.

[anneasquith]

I'm not sure how " things" will go re another vote, but I do know the amount of non Scottish abers who are experts on Scottish politics is staggering. I see no point in discussing this issue with you because ....... You don't have a vote . cheerio ;-)

[naomi24]

Start saving your pennies, anneasquith. If you get what you want you're going to need them. ;o)

[anneasquith]

What I want naomi is the best for Scottish people living in Scotland, ATM I believe wait and see. I'll leave the last word to you :-)

[naomi24]

anneasquith, thanks. Me too ...

[fiction-factory]

Part of me wishes Teresa May had said "Go ahead. Do it by the end of April. It's a matter for Scotland only- the government will keep out of it apart from maybe auditing the results. If the vote is leave you need to be out by Christmas because all funding will stop by then if the vote is for Leave". I love visiting Scotland but if the majority really does not to be part of the UK then let them go.

[murraymints]

all opnion polls predict the NO vote has increased ! like last time the yes folks shouted the loudest and gave a false impression of public opinion..same again !

[naomi24]

fiction-factory, I agree with you. Let them have their vote now - and if Nicola Sturgeon ends up with egg all over her face, which I think she will, it won't be the first time. If she doesn't I just hope for the electorate's sake that the Scots that vote 'No' won't feel the pinch of self-funding too harshly.

[fiction-factory]

I think a quick vote probably would be a no vote. And we could say a No decision would be binding for minimum ten years

[murraymints]

was supposed to be a lifetime....but dear Nicola seems to think it's a best of 3 or toss you for it..I predict she will be history within the next 18 months or so...

[anneasquith]

MM you seem to believe Salmond wants her job ?

[New Judge]

“…but I do know the amount of non Scottish abers who are experts on Scottish politics is staggering. I see no point in discussing this issue with you because ....... You don't have a vote . cheerio ;-)”

Somewhat arrogant, anne, if you don’t mind me saying so (or even if you do). You don’t have to be Scottish to know a little about Scottish politics and you can have an opinion whether or not you have a vote.

I think the important thing for Scots to grasp is a little about UK politics. The powers granted to the Scottish Parliament are devolved powers. There is a well-known adage in business that goes “you can devolve the task but not the responsibility.” This means that the ultimate responsibility for the wellbeing of Scotland rests with the Westminster government. This is a principle that applies to all levels of government in the UK, from devolved assemblies to parish councils. Furthermore, constitutional matters (of which independence must rank highly) are reserved for Westminster.

Mrs May has a duty to act in the best interests of the entire UK. As I explained in an earlier question, she has decided that the diversion of a Scottish referendum in the run up to Brexit would not be welcome. There is no question that Ms Sturgeon has allowed her ideology to rule her head. Like UKIP, the SNP exists for one purpose and one alone – to secure Scottish Independence. Not for them the tiresome task of running the devolved Scottish government (of which they are making a less than satisfactory job, despite the money lavished on Scotland from the rest of the UK). But unlike UKIP - and for very good reason - the SNP has thusfar been unable to secure support for their aim. Plans for Scottish Independence were flimsy at best in 2014; they are tissue thin now. Ms Sturgeon would be better employed in working with the Westminster government by trying to ensure that the deal negotiated for Brexit is the best that can be achieved. Only when that has been done and when the Scots have had a chance to see whether their bread remains buttered on the right side should a second referendum be considered.

[anneasquith]

Jim, I think a quick vote now would be very detrimental to the SNP, the electorate are a bit " voter weary " !!!!!

[murraymints]

not at all Anne..soapy will never be back at the helm...

[Zacs-Master]

I thought non Scots views weren't worth arguing with Anne and you'd left the debate with a 'cheerio'?

[emmie]

if the vote were held now i predict a no, leaving Ms Sturgeon with more than egg on her face.

[anneasquith]

Zac. You are quite right to pull me up on my reply today ,my right arm is now fully behind my back re Scotland. :-)

[emmie]

Ruth Davidsons comments
http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-scotland-scotland-politics-39315683

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http://news.sky.com/story/theresa-may-doing-better-job-than-nicola-sturgeon-scottish-poll-10809174?dcmp=snt-sf-twitter