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[quote][i]Originally posted by Pop[/i] [quote][i]Originally posted by rustyarchs[/i] I knew it was Morrison's who made the original statement that kicked it all off but wasn't asda's more of an if the costs of doing business in Scotland rise and the regulations changed then prices would maybe go up? and like i said the big 4 then all said they had no plans to increase costs! you have mentioned the fuel and the business tax reductions but there is also an extra 1 billion made available to support the farmers so again like Morrison's also said if anything the costs may go down. [/quote] Here's a link to the original story in the FT - http://www.ft.com/cms/s/0/064cc436-5e7e-11e3-8621-00144feabdc0.html#axzz2tORf5udo To me that seems pretty factual that the cost of distribution is much higher in Scotland. What isn't a given is that the Scottish government will be able to come good on fuel and tax reductions. Chances are they will be able to, but it isn't guaranteed. [quote][i]Originally posted by rustyarchs[/i]I don't think there is the need for a plan b as all things sensible point to keeping it, top economists, the governor of the bank of England and he is the man who counts. and of course the facts we own a rather large share in it and a pegged currency has been done before although on a much larger share! part of me would enjoy a separate currency as that way we would have full fiscal control. [/quote] To have no plan B is suicide! When has sensibility ever come into politics, especially when it involves a very public splitting of nations? Without the pound all these benefits that Salmond is suggesting will rapidly erode in the costs associated with setting up a new currency or being lumbered with the issues associated with the Euro. The UK could be very stubborn and cut its nose of to spite its face over this. [quote][i]Originally posted by rustyarchs[/i]Large companies will still be happy in Scotland, cheaper rates, cheaper labour, cheaper rent and of course a huge market they would miss out on if they left! interesting thing though is nobody knows how much extra the Scottish governments budget will increase when business tax gets paid here instead of going down south although safe to say it will be an impressive figure. [/quote] As above, this relies heavily on the pound. If the government can't balance the books then the money will have to come from somewhere. There are lots of big businesses that have headquarters in Scotland that could easily shift somewhere else. I'm not saying they would move to England, there's a good chance they would opt for Ireland or elsewhere. These companies would be unlikely to lose out on much if they left as the Scottish people would still need their services and products. National boycotting of companies very rarely works. [quote][i]Originally posted by rustyarchs[/i]Your not totally neutral that is obvious with the comment on Salmond avoiding the gaps in information when its pretty clear the UK government are the ones with the gaps or should that be abysses. [/quote] I never said I was totally neutral, I'm just more neutral than others as it is likely to have less direct impact on my life. Of course the UK government have massive gaps, they don't want to see the split happen. If Salmond is to convince enough people he should be giving more information. I appreciate that a lot of it has to be guess work and the UK government are not helping, however, do you really trust that he isn't just on a massive power trip that won't leave Scotland open to lots potential issues going forwards What are your thoughts on the Commonwealth Games in terms of swinging voters? Scotland are going to have to be seen as pushing how great Britain is and supporting all nations at the games. That must be seriously grating at Salmond etc. One thing that is for certain is the UK will be worse off without Scotland, Scotland could easily be worse off too. [Edited on 15-02-2014 by Pop] [/quote]
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