Over 60 countries have gained independence from the UK — and none have returned
SINCE 1776, Britain's chokehold on the globe has been in steady decline.
What started with the Americas eventually became a mass exodus of colonies, territories and countries finding their own feet - and for all the talk of Britian's broad shoulders, not a single one has ever asked to return.
Did you know? Over 60 countries have gained independence from the UK - and none ever asked to rejoin. #indyref2 pic.twitter.com/ho9lYUaGqO
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Is there any reason to believe that Scotland will be any different once it becomes independent?
Put it another way: If Scotland was already independent, would anyone honestly vote to join the United Kingdom as it stands, democratic deficit and all?
I don't think so, somehow.
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