British PM ‘nervous’ about Scotland

British Prime Minister David Cameron says he is nervous but confident that Scottish people will vote against leaving the United Kingdom (UK) in the upcoming independence referendum.  

“I’m emotional and nervous. But only nervous because it matters so much,” Cameron said in an interview on Saturday.

“I think the debate is going well. I think, the last few visits I’ve made, I’ve sensed that in the business community. The commentary has settled down, the argument is going better and I feel more confident. But it is a massive decision, so it’s right to be both emotional and nervous,” he also said.

On Thursday, he said Scotland will be better off if it stays together and that one million jobs could be put at risk if Scotland were to leave the UK.

On Friday, a pro-independence protest was held in Scotland following attempts by Cameron to urge the Scottish people and businesses to reject independence in next month’s referendum.

A new poll for the Scottish Daily Mail newspaper published on Friday showed that support for Scottish independence is gaining momentum among voters. The opinion poll shows support for independence has grown by four percent, rising to 47 percent from 43 percent since a similar Survation poll was released earlier this month.

Scotland’s constitutional future will be decided on September 18 in a vote brought about by the Scottish National Party-led government in Edinburgh. The independence referendum could result in Scotland’s breakaway from the UK after more than 300 years of political union.

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