As a good Conservative and Unionist I am a strong supporter of the United Kingdom, however as a localist I support local people making decisions on local issues.
Therefore I think it is fully right and proper if the Scots want to have a referendum on independence that they should have one, albeit one I would hope that results in a vote for a continued UK. I am also very open to the Scots being given even more power to decide on domestic issues, with one rather large caveat, that the same powers be given to English voters.
The current position is fundamentally undemocratic, with Scottish MPs being able to vote on English issues, but not vice versa. Devolution to Scotland, Northern Ireland and Wales opens up the possibility of moving to a much more federated structure, although there is no need to create even more elected posts. Similar powers in England should be given to the Cities and Counties where feasible and to English MPs where not.
