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Originally Posted by Chris
What you're describing would only happen if the Union were to be completely dissolved all at once. If any part of the current UK ever breaks off - and I don't think that's nearly as likely as some nationalists want us to think - then it would be for the breakaway part to renegotiate treaties, apply to join the EU, etc etc. The UK, meanwhile, would continue to exist, complete with membership of the EU, seat at the UNSC, etc.
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True, I was just stating the worst case scenario. It'd still be true for the individual country that left the union.
Anyway I thinks its a moot point as Scotland is likely to be still part of the union in 100 years.
Let the SNP have its referendum so the topic can be put to bed either way.