Mudball
Assistant Pro
Weird question as the two scenarios are not mutually dependent...
Because the UK has the capacity to maintain a stable economy without an increasing dependence on debt and is better off without the drag on international trade/finance caused by the EU and the waste caused by the undemocratic 'centre'. The EU's debt is rising at a quicker rate than it's growth, yet the 'centre's budget has planned increase well ahead of growth. the EU's aim is for more Federalism (bigger Brussels means higher contributions) that would see UK taking a bigger share of their past debt because of our growing GDP. - Read the new strategic plans written by Ms von da Leyen.
Scotland's independence would be a disaster. Scotland has a very high level of debt (one of highest in Europe and rising) despite the higher per capita income from the rUK. An independent Scotland would need a subsidy from the EU but its debt is too high to qualify for entry The vast majority of trade is with rUK.
I get your first point... but why do you want to act as a grown up to Scotland.. let them forge their destiny. They can sell dram, golf tourism, North Sea oil, ship building, university to the world. If they are such a drain, don’t you think they should drain the EU rather than get subsidy from rUK/Westminster. In BoJos words, we will have a glorious future ahead of us (without Scotland or EU - both of which receive money from this world class country)