How, then, can you persuade Scots to reject the break-up of Britain? With apologies to Oscar Wilde, to break up one international alliance might be regarded as unfortunate, to break up two looks like carelessness. I cannot guarantee that by following any or all of this advice you will secure Scotland’s place in the UK. So, prime minister, you say you will do everything in your power to hold the United Kingdom together. Seven, in fact, but they come with a caveat.

Source: The Times July 14, 2016 23:26 UTC