Britain Needs Unity Not a Messy Break-Up
This is the worst possible time for Britain to consider leaving the EU – or for Scotland to break with Britain.
George Soros
As a major power and global financial centre, Britain ought to be involved in crafting a European response to the Russian invasion of Ukraine and the sudden emergence of Islamic State in Iraq and the Levant, Isis.
But like the US and the EU, Britain has also been distracted by internal matters.
Conservative Prime Minister David Cameron has been persuaded by anti-European zeal – not least within his own party – to put UK membership in the EU to a vote in 2017. A poll on Scottish independence is only days away. Just when Britain should be confronting grave threats to its way of life, it is preoccupied with divorce of one type or another.
Divorce is always messy. A vote for Scottish independence would weaken – in political and economic terms – both a truncated UK and Scotland. An independent Scotland would be financially unstable, especially if threats to renege on debt repayments were carried through.
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Frequently Asked Questions about this Article…
Britain is facing significant global challenges, such as the Russian invasion of Ukraine and the rise of ISIS. Leaving the EU now would distract from addressing these issues effectively.
Scottish independence could lead to financial instability for both Scotland and a truncated UK, especially if Scotland follows through on threats to renege on debt repayments.
A vote for Scottish independence could weaken the political standing of both Scotland and the remaining UK, making it harder to address international challenges.
Internal political distractions, like debates over EU membership and Scottish independence, are preventing Britain from fully engaging in crafting European responses to global threats.
As a major power and global financial center, Britain should be actively involved in forming a European response to threats like ISIS, rather than being distracted by internal issues.
Unity is crucial for Britain to effectively confront and respond to significant global threats, ensuring political and economic stability.
Holding a referendum on EU membership could lead to political and economic uncertainty, distracting from pressing global issues that require Britain's attention.
Britain's focus on internal political issues, like EU membership and Scottish independence, could diminish its influence and ability to respond to international challenges effectively.
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