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Charles Moore's notes: Why Ireland fears Scottish independence

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14 December 2013

9:00 AM

14 December 2013

9:00 AM

In Dublin, where I am writing this column, people are watching the Scottish referendum campaign more closely than in London. Despite the polls, they almost expect a Yes vote, but most do not want one. People fear that Yes would weaken the UK and therefore make it a less useful ally for Ireland in the EU.

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