The referendum is fast approaching and that means it’s time for everyone in Scotland to turn their attention to how they intend to vote.
But this is not a decision to be taken lightly – we cannot afford to gamble with our nation’s future – so that means making an informed choice and to do that we all need to get the facts. There is a wealth of information out there already and I know there is much more to come.
And nobody should think that this is not a decision that matters for them. Crucial decisions – like whether you keep the UK pound in your pocket and who will be a British citizen – rest on this vote. There are also a host of great British institutions – from the BBC and the National Lottery to the Met Office and our Olympic teams – who would have to be broken up in the event of independence.
Independence would have far-reaching consequences. Some people will argue this is for the best but I maintain that Scotland is stronger and more secure as part of a United Kingdom and I will continue to make the positive case for this.
That’s why I believe we must also guard against complacency. This ballot is not won and the outcome will not be decided until the last vote is cast. Everyone who has a vote should use it – and use it wisely.
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Comment by Gordon Jenkins posted on
To end EU uncertainty please get UK Government to ask EU about joining process for an iScotland. You talk about uncertainty but cause uncertainty yourself.
In the end Mr Carmichael has proved to be a very weak SOS even Michael Moore was better, at least he got some respect, even from YES voters. To really try to win this campaing Carmichael needs to be replaced with a no nonsense MP like Michael Gove. He would soon sort out the referendum!
Comment by noname posted on
Mr carmichael is pritty hopeless even this blog justs seems him waffling on about what pointlesss activity he completed to justifiy his handouts-).