James Cook was an enthusiastic supporter of Scottish independence, but now he's not so sure.
As Scotland holds an election Thursday that could be a stepping stone to the breakup of the United Kingdom, the seafood wholesaler has more urgent things on his mind. Britain's exit from the European Union and the coronavirus pandemic have caused economic upheaval, and he says it's not the right time to gamble on independence.
“A third major event could be cataclysmic for us,” Cook said.