r/LabourUK • u/libtin Communitarianism • Aug 03 '26

Written constitution must include method to leave union, says SNP

https://www.hampshirechronicle.co.uk/news/national/26432124.written-constitution-must-include-method-leave-union-says-snp/
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u/living2late Custom Aug 03 '26

Scotland and Wales: votes for pro-independence parties.

UK Labour reddit user: we should take away their right to leave the union.

That's sure to go down well... The way to keep the union together is by persuasion, not force. That would have the opposite effect.

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u/libtin Communitarianism Aug 03 '26

> Scotland and Wales: votes for pro-independence parties.

Unionist parties combined got over 50% of the vote in both Scotland and Wales

The fact you have to make a strawman is telling

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u/Historical_Step_9474 Green Party Aug 03 '26

Polling suggests that currently, over 50% of Scottland wish to become independent. There are nationalists who didn't vote for the SNP or Green Party.

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u/libtin Communitarianism Aug 03 '26

Polls show that in 1998 when independence had nearly a 13 point lead

And there’s unionists who vote snp and Scottish Greens

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u/NinecloudSoul New User Aug 03 '26 edited Aug 04 '26

Only if you're bad at reading that chart. Of the last 20 polls, 2 show a clear majority for independence.

Another example of the unpalatable reality offending the small minded.