We learn that Scotland is not in the position claimed by Alex Salmond. In fact, for 2012-13, Scotland was £12billion short in balancing the books, as oil revenue was catastrophically worse than he's been suggesting. So, Scotland has in effect been bailed out by the rest of the UK to the tune of £12billion, if one wants to start splitting the Union (as he does).
I suggest that his personal mission to promote Scotland at any cost is being undertaken at a cost that's rather too high for the people, once they are made aware of the facts. Not balancing the books means that an independent Scotland would have to raise taxes and cut services. I think that this helps strengthen the case for the UK staying united. Anyway, I have no axe to grind - people will vote for whatever they want, and either enjoy or suffer the consequences.
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