J.K. Rowling Tweeted A Passionate Plea For Scotland To Remain Part Of The UK

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“People before flags, answers not slogans, reason not ranting, unity not enmity”.

In June, Harry Potter author J.K. Rowling released a statement on her website in support of Scotland remaining in the United Kingdom.

In June, Harry Potter author J.K. Rowling released a statement on her website in support of Scotland remaining in the United Kingdom.

She argued: "If we leave... there will be no going back. This separation will not be quick and clean: it will take microsurgery to disentangle three centuries of close interdependence, after which we will have to deal with three bitter neighbours."

She also donated £1 million to the campaign against Scottish independence.

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Devo Max means that Scotland would be in charge of most of its own laws, with the exceptions being foreign affairs and defence. This BBC News article provides a good explanation.


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09/07/2014, 18:01

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09/07/2014, 17:45