I got this note through yesterday from William Thomson, who co-runs something called Scotonomics, for whom I have recorded on a number of occasions, because they run an excellent podcast series.
The two events listed here look really good, but I should add that I'm not promoting them because I will be in attendance. Right now, I am focusing on video production and book writing, and both require a routine that travel severely disrupts.
That said, if you're interested in these events, take a look at this link.
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I want to highly commend YesCymru. They are a brilliant grass roots non party linked campaign group for Welsh independence. They are very impressive.
I am a member, and they really have been instrumental in cultivating the growing support and interest in Welsh independence.
Especially cultivating the sense that Wales can be – and thrive – as an independent state, indeed needs to be an independent state, and countering the tired unionist arguments of “too small, too dependent” (that both get thrown at Scottish and Welsh independence supporters – a very tired argument!).
Check them out and join!: https://www.yes.cymru/
I am very tempted…..
What about the relatives permeability of the Welsh and Scottish borders?
I understand it’s potentially an issue for Wales
What are you worried about out?
Have you not noticed how permeable most borders are?
It was pointed out that relatively few people cross the Scottish border on a regular basis but there are a massive number of cross border commuters between Wales and England which has many implications
That is also true of Luxembourg.
So?
I can’t see why it would be an issue in the case of the border here (Scotland/England) – these are no longer the Debatable Lands, at leat not in the geographical sense, anyway . . .
So……..
Large numbers of people cross European Borders every day to work
BUT
Most of them are in the Euro Zone so a French salary is worth just the same in Belgium.
There are also a large number of workers who cross currency boundaries eg French workers who commute daily to Switzerland but who were (presumably) aware of the exchange rate risks when they took the job.
If Wales in particular seeks to become an independent state then those who are calling for independence need to address what will happen to those cross border workers who will suddenly find themselves exposed to an unknown exchange rate risk.
I suggest that they and their families wont be voting for independence unless this can be addressed
That of course is before we start on pensions!
How many people are we talking about?
Do you know that border?
I do….
I do as well
I used to live & work in Bristol
About 130000 people per ONS
And how many cross the border?
Thanks for posting this Richard. We really value your support. Interesting that chat about borders has cropped up. I think most people in support of independence in Wales and Scotland would consider a ‘possible’ tiny inconvenience a price well worth paying for the considerable power that comes with running your own nation.
Agreed