Bill Clinton Offers Take on Scottish Independence Referendum
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ABC/Randy Holmes(NEW YORK) — Former U.S. President Bill Clinton offered support for a unified United Kingdom on Tuesday, offering his stance on the Scottish independence referendum.
The Scottish people will vote on Sept. 18 whether they want to separate from the United Kingdom, or remain part of a unified nation. “With so much turmoil and division across the globe,” Clinton said, “I hope the Scots will inspire the world with a high turnout and a powerful message of identity and inclusion.
With the vote upcoming, there are questions over what will happen next if the Scottish people vote for independence. The Royal Bank of Scotland has said that it would move its headquarters to London, while maintaining its Scottish employee base. Questions have been raised, however, over whether the flag of Great Britain would be forced to change, as it contains the St. Andrew Cross representing Scotland.
“Unity with maximum self-determination sends a powerful message to a world torn by identity conflicts,” Clinton said. “This is the great challenge of our time. The Scots can show us how to meet it.”
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