Scotland’s Alex Salmond and British Prime Minister David Cameron signed the ‘Edinburgh deal’ – allowing Scotland to hold a referendum vote on independence in 2014. As Europe’s bonds are tested, the push for Scottish independence sends a dangerous ‘go it alone’ message.
The question of Scotland’s place in the United Kingdom is currently the single most pressing issue in British politics and a point of growing concern across Europe. On Monday, Scottish First Minister Alex Salmond and British Prime Minister David Cameron signed what has been dubbed the “Edinburgh deal” – allowing Scotland to hold a referendum vote on independence in 2014.