It is interesting but I could't disagree more re the impact of potential independence. There may be some who would think about leaving simply because of independence (regardless of the effects) but I imagine the vast bulk would simply see how it goes. And of course almost a third of English born living in Scotland voted for independence anyway which is a similar percentage to Scottish born pensioners. Likewise more EU citizens voted No than Yes but one of the major factors in that was they were told by Better Together that the only way to secure right of abode in Scotland as EU citizens was by staying in the UK. That has been laid to rest now! So I don't think it could or should be turned into a them and us within the Scottish population thing. Though some unionists might like to suggest it is that the SNP were clear from the start before the Scottish referendum that everyone legally living in Scotland would be guaranteed the right of abode after independence which is much more than the Tory gvt had done before and after the Brexit vote. So yes whether another vote ever happens, or whether it would be won or not, are things for the birds and folk have opinions - but what is clear is that the SNP are one of the more welcoming parties as far as incomers go. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rFgHQOHqKRg
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