Originally Posted by
bobward
Were Scotland to depart the UK , perhaps the following might happen:
4: As for the submarine force, I don't have any idea what we might do here, as a suitable base, away from large numbers of people, doesn't spring readily to mind.
I find it interesting that you assume the submarine force needs to be away from large numbers of people. The English government has shown itself to be perfectly happy with it on the doorstep of Scotland’s most populous city.