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Old 06-08-2008, 17:53   #20
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Re: Divided Kingdom?

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Originally Posted by Eric View Post
I don't see the problem ... Scotland and Wales, like Quebec in Canada, are distinct societies within a larger political group. All our provinces have a great deal of political autonomy; all elect provincial govts and elect members to sit in the federal parilament.

That's the problem here, Eric. Scotland and Wales have independent assemblies and also vote in the larger, British, parliament. England has no such local autonomy.
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