Much is being
made by unionists about the “fairness” of the Independence Referendum and their need to be involved, to ensure its democratic
credentials.
Westminster,
of course, has a history when it comes to Scottish referendums. One that they
no doubt hope we have forgotten. Proposed by the Tories and implemented by
Labour, the infamous 40% rule that was attached to the first devolution
referendum, would fail any and all democratic tests. Even so, it could not hold
back the tide of devolution.
Nothing much has
changed since then. And it could be argued that the present-day majority in the
House of Commons are, like their predecessors, a bunch of Cnuts.
