Thread by @DavidHenigUK

With regard to Scottish independence and Irish unification my biggest shift is that a previous view I would never see them in my lifetime has been reversed, now it feels like a matter of time. That isn't necessarily my choice (and it won't be anyway) just what I observe.

If the largest component in a union discovers its own nationalism you can't be surprised when the other parts do similarly. The slight oddity in the UK being the English denial that this is what is happening.

Sage thoughts from the sage. Might add, as always good to ask, what is the UK government prepared to do differently to keep Scotland and Northern Ireland?

https://twitter.com/Sime0nStylites/status/1353224774596616192?s=20

Recall the Internal Market Bill, where Westminster said in effect any power the devolved authorities have can be overruled by the English whenever they like. Is this a solid basis for a union of equals, or can Scotland only ever be supplicants in the UK?

If Scotland says no to a US trade deal because it requires acceptance of US food rules does that matter to the UK government? Because if it doesn't, and I suspect it doesn't, then the Scots can see that pretty clearly.

And this on the economy.

All the more reason why Alex Salmond's quest for revenge is currently the best hope for survival of the union.

https://twitter.com/SamuelMarcLowe/status/1353252880204132358?s=20