SNP propose 7 Airbases for Scotland post Independence

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Now Here's a Thought

When the referendum happens the counts will presumably be regional/constituency based. If a clear majority in say Lothian, or Shetland vote to stay could we see a split Scotland like we have a split Ireland? Surely the SNP couldn't claim moral authority to deny Shetlanders the right to stay in the Union if that is what they vote for - precious few Saltires to be seen flying in the northern islands!

Just a thought .....

The north of England, Scotland and Wales consistently vote Labour at General Elections but are often saddled with a Conservative government based on the larger number of votes cast for the Tories in the south of England.

Just as a Tory government can claim to have moral authority over the parts of the UK that didn't vote for it, so the SNP (or whichever party governs an independent Scotland) could claim to have the same moral authority over parts of the country that may not have voted for independence.

The will of the majority would prevail - it's called democracy.