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Rejected petition A Nationwide referendum on Scottish Independence

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A petition for the UK Government to hold a nationwide referendum on Scottish independence. An independent Scotland would mean the break-up of the United Kingdom and is likely to have consequences for the North of England, especially those who live on one side and work on the other side of the border. Therefore this should an issue that the entire United Kingom should have a say on, not just Scotland.

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