Well isn't that a shocker. But the Westminster wizards remind us all the time we'd be doomed.
Meanwhile on the beeb!!
Yes vote could mean UK credit rating review, says Fitch
So there you have it. Independent agencies saying a UK without money pouring in from Scotland is in the do da.
Wealth levels of an independent Scotland will be comparable with countries that enjoy a Triple-A credit rating, ratings agency Standard & Poor’s has said.
In a newly released report, the company today has confirmed that even without North Sea Oil revenue, a newly independent Scotland would "qualify for our highest economic assessment".
In the report the ratings agency says:
"The Scottish economy is rich and relatively diversified, with 2014 per capita GDP estimated to be US$47,369 (based on the Scottish government's estimates, which include Scotland's geographic share of North Sea output,...)
In a newly released report, the company today has confirmed that even without North Sea Oil revenue, a newly independent Scotland would "qualify for our highest economic assessment".
In the report the ratings agency says:
"The Scottish economy is rich and relatively diversified, with 2014 per capita GDP estimated to be US$47,369 (based on the Scottish government's estimates, which include Scotland's geographic share of North Sea output,...)
Meanwhile on the beeb!!
Yes vote could mean UK credit rating review, says Fitch
A vote for Scottish independence would delay the UK's return to triple A credit status, according to the ratings agency, Fitch.
A report by the agency suggested a Yes vote would hold "moderate risks" for the rest of the UK.
The agency said there would be a "one off" increase in the UK's debt if Scotland left the UK.
It also suggested some financial institutions could relocate to London, raising the UK's exposure to bank debt.
In its report, Fitch said it assumed a No vote in September's referendum, based on current polls, but a Yes vote would mean it would review the UK's credit rating.
A report by the agency suggested a Yes vote would hold "moderate risks" for the rest of the UK.
The agency said there would be a "one off" increase in the UK's debt if Scotland left the UK.
It also suggested some financial institutions could relocate to London, raising the UK's exposure to bank debt.
In its report, Fitch said it assumed a No vote in September's referendum, based on current polls, but a Yes vote would mean it would review the UK's credit rating.
So there you have it. Independent agencies saying a UK without money pouring in from Scotland is in the do da.
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