'Devo max' would make Scotland fiscally responsible – why does Cameron oppose it? | Simon Jenkins

Only a tribalistic craving for central control explains the prime minister's urge to defend the UK against Scottish autonomy

Here we go again. Ireland gone. Scotland going. Next is Wales, and then where? Cornwall? The Isle of Wight? There is no knowing what the ineptitude of London politics may do to the British confederacy. The latest row over yes or no to Scottish "independence" is mere play-acting. The real issue is option three, "devo max". London hates it. Scotland craves it.

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