| Why do you want Independence when most countries are |
| Wednesday, 18 March 2009 14:36 |
| Globalisation and European integration mean that many countries are indeed moving into closer co-operation. The SNP welcomes this trend, and wants to play an enthusiastic part in it. The UK, on the other hand, wants Scotland and its Parliament to stand on the sidelines of European events. The other side of globalisation is that multinational states like the UK are being forced to cede power away from the centre. In fact, around 125 countries in the world have gained their Independence since the Second World War. Fifty of these countries have gained that Independence from the UK. Many of them initially had a period of partial autonomy through a “legislative council” and then went on to complete Independence. Not one of these countries has since re-applied to be ruled from London! |
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