I think that's a fallacy

I can't remember the website, but I'm sure I've seen a chart that demonstrated that Scotland only actually affected a handful of elections. Just leads to smaller majorities etc.

Posted By: CWC on August 13th 2014 at 12:38:10

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Advice required from AB and the other Wrath 'big brains'......... (General Chat) - Kirrie, Aug 13, 10:26:13
- I would vote no (General Chat) - duke of york, Aug 13, 11:28:17
- vote "YES" please. (n/m) (General Chat) - Tony Martin, Aug 13, 11:23:12
  - You obviously didn't watch Andrew Neill's documentary last night! (n/m) (General Chat) - Kirrie, Aug 13, 11:26:01
    - no. but if scotland go there separate way, Labour will never win another election (General Chat) - Tony Martin, Aug 13, 12:34:12
      - Jesus, a perpetual Tory government. Armafuckingeddon. That (General Chat) - CB41, Aug 13, 12:40:27
        
        or 'Yes' if you're Scottish and don't like the English... (n/m) (General Chat) - CWC, Aug 13, 12:41:35
        
        At least it would accelerate the division of England. The North (General Chat) - CB41, Aug 13, 12:47:21
        
        What about the Midlands? (n/m) (General Chat) - duke of york, Aug 13, 13:02:36
        
        South (n/m) (General Chat) - CB41, Aug 13, 13:10:37
        
        What about Norwich? (n/m) (General Chat) - duke of york, Aug 13, 13:11:13
        
        South I'm afraid. Border has to be drawn somewhere (n/m) (General Chat) - CB41, Aug 13, 13:16:58
        
        We're in the east! (n/m) (General Chat) - duke of york, Aug 13, 13:22:51
        
        I know. Life can be so cruel sometimes (n/m) (General Chat) - CB41, Aug 13, 13:33:58
        
        Indeed (n/m) (General Chat) - CB41, Aug 13, 12:42:38
      - I think that's a fallacy (General Chat) - CWC, Aug 13, 12:38:10
        
        About 40 of the 59 Scottish MP's are currently Labour..... (General Chat) - Kirrie, Aug 13, 12:46:01
        
        wouldn't affect the election winners though, see here: (General Chat) - CWC, Aug 13, 12:54:54
        
        Makes it more difficult for Labour to win a majority. (n/m) (General Chat) - Kirrie, Aug 13, 13:46:56
        
        I didn't realise the Lib Dems were still going. (n/m) (General Chat) - Pit, Aug 13, 12:47:18
      - Partly true, but depends how much the Tories were to screw up (General Chat) - duke of york, Aug 13, 12:37:20
- 9 (n/m) (General Chat) - fareastcanary, Aug 13, 11:17:25
- I cant believe people would votes yes. Too much risk. Its also a Salmond vanity project. (n/m) (General Chat) - Pit, Aug 13, 10:33:23
  - Totally this, power crazed nationalist (General Chat) - duke of york, Aug 13, 11:29:32
    - A minority of the Nationalist element up here are getting out of hand! (n/m) (General Chat) - Kirrie, Aug 13, 11:31:44
  - My view too, I'm voting a big No by the way..... (General Chat) - Kirrie, Aug 13, 11:11:41
    - Think of all the fishpun opporTUNAties though. (n/m) (General Chat) - Ken Dodds Dads Dog, Aug 13, 11:27:20
    - Exactly. Like I said. too many unknowns and so much risk. (n/m) (General Chat) - Pit, Aug 13, 11:19:48
- Vote 'Bristol!' (General Chat) - Cheltenham_Canary, Aug 13, 10:32:13
- What are the options? (n/m) (General Chat) - Ken Dodds Dads Dog, Aug 13, 10:28:22
  - Yes or No! (n/m) (General Chat) - Kirrie, Aug 13, 11:09:46
- Will Scottish sportspeople still represent GB? (n/m) (General Chat) - SCC 28, Aug 13, 10:27:59
  - They could, it depends what nationality they take! (n/m) (General Chat) - Kirrie, Aug 13, 11:16:18

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