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To ask how Scottish Indyref1 NO voters are feeling about it today?

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StatisticallyChallenged · 24/06/2016 22:22

I was just chatting with DH about the possibility of a second Indyref whilst watching the news and I wondered how those who voted no in 2014 are feeling now?

Cards on the table, for those who weren't on the Indyref threads, I was a strong no voter and campaigner last time. I work in financial services (have changed company since) and I had huge concerns about the impact on the economy of a No vote - all the issues around currency etc. I also found a lot of the campaign arguments very unconvincing and like we were being promised the moon which could never materialise.

I still feel that way about the last referendum. But I have to admit that watching the news today, seeing people proudly declaring they voted out because of immigrants...this isn't a country which currently reflects me. I still have massive concerns about the economy although it's a lot less clear cut given the likely turmoil over the next few years.

I'm well aware that an independent Scotland may have huge issues getting in to the EU btw, it's not so much about the EU membership but about feeling a bit less affinity with being 'British' today.

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Youzavhawfinchedmaflag · 25/03/2017 15:24

petition.parliament.uk/petitions/180642+

213000 signatures is a lot

LassWiTheDelicateAir · 25/03/2017 15:55

Lass you've been on here quite a bit. Do you think the greens will be proud to vote to help the SNP get their referendum

I have not previously paid much attention to The Greens but they don't seem to be the same party that Robin Harper led. I was a bit surprised Andy Wightman's signed up for them. I wasn't particularly aware of his having green concerns. He may push for more on land reform as a concession.

Youzavhawfinchedmaflag · 25/03/2017 16:15

I think they must be getting concessions for doing this. Quite a shocker to do such a u turn on a constitutional issue. I'm sure there will be lots cof disappointed green voters, who beleived that any future referendum would be called on the will of the people and not party issues.

It's a bit Sad

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