This is all true, but there isn't much oil left in the territory Scotland controls. What happens then? They can survive, sure. But what exactly is their future going to look like?
You mention that is 100% no businesses would leave. It's not that simple. Many of the big headquarters there aren't in Scotland because that's where they do business, it's because that's where the headquarters are. What are the main things that companies look for in placing their headquarters?
1) Cost
2) Stability
3) Location
Not necessarily in that order. Stability is no longer there. Giant changes in government are a really good reason to leave
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