Opinion polls have shown support in Scotland for independence flatlining at around 25% (while support in England and Wales for break-up of the union has been slightly higher!).
Around 44% of Scots are against independence and 31% don't know.
There seems to be a general acceptance across the UK that this is a matter for the Scots to decide, that they should hold a referendum, and if the majority are in favour of independence they can 'do one' as far as the rest of us are concerned.
I don't have a problem with this and think the Scots should make their own minds up. Let's see if Inverness likes being governed by a parliament in Edinburgh any more than one in London.
But I do believe there are some specific points here that the rest of us should have our say on if there is an unlikely Yes vote.
Indications are that Scotland would like to maintain 'currency union' with the UK (they want to use sterling rarther than their own currency), keep the monarchy and 'cooperate' on defence.
Shouldn't the English and Welsh be asked how they feel about this?
Are we comfortable with an independent country using our currency when we have seen what the smaller economies of Greece, Portugal, Ireland etc have done to the Euro and the price Germany has had to pay?
And why do they want our Queen (though they might possibly feel different under Charles III) - can't they get their own monarch?
They should also have their own army - just in case we invade again.
These must be matters on which the rest of the UK has its say.
I call for a referendum on these issues should independence come to pass - otherwise what the hell does independence mean apart from the Scots poking their tongues out at the English?
If you choose to leave home you can stand on your own two feet and not come home every night to have your meals cooked and your washing done. I would make them use their own language too if I though it was feasible.
And I also call for all Scots in the the UK parliament to withdraw from the debate - that's you Michael Gove, Danny Alexander and Iain Duncan Smith. In fact I would go further and ask those with obvious Scottish lineage to absent themselves as well - so Cameron can leave the room whenever you like.
Are you behind me on this? Join the campaign! Better still - you start a campaign and I'll join yours!!
