After months, during which it looked all but certain that Scotland would vote against independence from the United Kingdom, there is now a real concern in london over the possibility that the Scots may actually opt for a divorce from the UK. Even if the voters reject the vote this week to break away from the UK, the former imperial power will not continue to be as cohesive as before. It will be an even more loose confederation of sorts. The consequences of that will be felt by both the UK and Scotland.
But, if Scotland does decide to leave the United Kingdom, what will happen about WalesIJ Would a Scottish “yes” vote prompt calls from the Welsh to hold their own referendum on independence, precipitating the exit of Wales from the Union tooIJ For the moment, this is a matter of speculation. Still, the possibility is very real, given that the Welsh too have nurtured thoughts of independence from the UK.