Scotland and England
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Incredible as it is, having begged and beseeched Scots to remain part of the UK, many political commentators are now outraged that the SNP seem intent upon playing a full part in the parliamentary life of the UK by actually contemplating a coalition with one of the pro-union parties. The government insist that Labour veto such a proposal in advance. There are also plans that Scots (and Welsh and Northern Irish MPs) excluded from certain votes in the House of Commons.
They are also increasingly appalled that Scottish politicians actually lobby for spending from central government and seek to cut back the Barnett Formula (which also applies to Wales and Northern Ireland), one of the most vocal critics of it being UKIP and demand less cash for Scotland, who in doing so reveal the true colours to be ..the EIP.
Nigel Farage- A voice for England
http://www.ukip.org/nigel_farage_a_voice_for_england
I know it is very unlikely that the issue of Scottish Nationalism will arise in many of the constituencies where we are standing, but it may bring a question of two in Swansea West so perhaps our candidate should have a wisecrack or two ready at the irony of the No campaign supporters and their present stance of continuing the slogan of NO ..NO…NO…well after the referendum.
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Since i posted the original message i came across this which reflects the cynicism growing in some parts of Scotland about Labourhttp://bellacaledonia.org.uk/2015/03/09/what-if-were-not-stupid/I also recall that past hung parliaments relied on the agreement with the Ulster Unionists.And so far i have not heard anyone demand that Cameron places any alliance with UKIP out of the question
The politicians in major established parties are now whining about democracy and neutrality (in the case of the debates) because the minor parties are playing politics in the same way the major parties have been doing comfortably.
It wouldn't be the first time this sort of thing has happened. After the general elections in 1910 the Irish Nationalists virtually held the balance of power between the Liberals and Tories and a Liberal government was formed with Irish Nationalist support. Let's hope it's true that when history repeats itself the second time is a farce. Luckily, it probably will be.
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