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One yoke gone and another remains?

Scots won’t get independence from a Yes vote

Anti-English sentiments are fuelling Alex Salmond’s campaign but they could land Scotland with much worse masters in Brussels

The Scots have no way of keeping a UK link while extending the powers of the Scottish Parliament. This option would have won the day but thanks to David Cameron, it is not on offer

The Scots have no way of keeping a UK link while extending the powers of the Scottish Parliament. This option would have won the day but thanks to David Cameron, it is not on offer Photo: Mark Runnacles/Getty Images

In a week’s time, Scotland will not hold a referendum about becoming independent. Everybody is describing it as such. But what is being voted on – and only by those who actually live in Scotland – is separation from England. Understand that and much that is otherwise inexplicable falls into place.

The SNP is the voice of anti-Englishness. Like Edward II, another English ruler, arrogant in certain victory, Mr Cameron has walked straight into a long-planned ambush. The year, carefully chosen by Mr Salmond, celebrates the one unequivocal Scottish victory in the long antagonism between the two nations, at Bannockburn in 1314.

To make matters worse, the PM himself precluded “devo max”. The Scots have no way of keeping a UK link while extending the powers of the Scottish Parliament. I believe this option would have won the day but thanks to Mr Cameron, it is not on offer. The choice on the ballot plays into Salmond’s hands: vote to stay subject to the English toffs at Westminster who stole their country under the threat of bankruptcy 300 years ago – the Act of Union – or vote to throw off the hated English yoke

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