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Old 08-09-2020, 19:07   #3356
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Re: Will Scotland Leave the UK?

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Originally Posted by jfman View Post
Nobody is disputing that - however it has no legal standing. You don’t have to look far to see many politicians make statements they later renege on - that doesn’t deny the people of Scotland their right to vote for a party that backs another referendum.

In your example if I set up a political party and got 51% of the vote and seats - would I have a mandate because I’m not the SNP? Or should I and my voters be denied their democratic right over a glib one liner from an SNP poltician?
i haven't given an example,but it's clear you believe the SNP sold the people a pack of lies with their once in a lifetime ploy.
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