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Scottish independence: could Britain break up?
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April 18, 2021
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13:47Now PlayingThe union between the nations of the United Kingdom is looking increasingly fragile, thanks to Brexit. If Scotland were to break away from Britain it would face an uncertain future—as would the rest of the union.
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