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The British Royal Navy's new Type 45 destroyer Duncan departs BAE Systems
Scotsoun shipyard for sea trials. (BAE Systems)
LONDON — Scotland’s security would be reduced if the country
became independent from the rest of the United Kingdom in an
upcoming referendum, according to a British government report
into the defense implications of a “yes” vote.
The British government’s offensive against a possible vote for
independence in next September’s referendum included the
Defence Ministry release on Oct. 8 of its analysis of the benefits
of remaining part of the UK, along with the pitfalls of separation.
“It’s not clear what level of security and protection the proposals
[from the Scottish National Party, or SNP] would provide for Scotland;
but it is clear that it would be much less than that provided to
Scotland as part of the UK,” the analysis said.
became independent from the rest of the United Kingdom in an
upcoming referendum, according to a British government report
into the defense implications of a “yes” vote.
independence in next September’s referendum included the
Defence Ministry release on Oct. 8 of its analysis of the benefits
of remaining part of the UK, along with the pitfalls of separation.
[from the Scottish National Party, or SNP] would provide for Scotland;
but it is clear that it would be much less than that provided to
Scotland as part of the UK,” the analysis said.
