The funny thing is, the only reason independence is on the table again here is because of brexit. Scotland voted almost unanimously to remain in the EU but because the majority still landed with leave by a few %, they had to leave.
However, the last independence referendum ended in Scotland remaining in the UK. The Scots didn't ever see themselves as oppressed, they are fine being part of the UK. I would argue that Scotland has it better than England sometimes. They have free university study for all Scottish nationals (English people have to pay if they move to Scotland to study) and free prescription medications. All rules that only apply to them. British sign language is recognised as an official language in Scotland, whilst in England it is not. All Scottish COVID presentations have had a live sign language interpreter whilst the prime minister's broadcasts to the nation only have interpretation when uploaded online after the fact. Scotland even has their own currency only valid in Scotland- the Scottish pound.
Wales has its own language that terrifies the rest of the UK from how cursed the words are. Its perfectly happy just being a nice little place that people visit every now and again and the only negative stereotypes that are associated with it are that they fuck sheep. They aren't oppressed, people here rarely have a bad thing to say about the Welsh we just rip on them for being on new Zealand levels of sheep farming.
Northern Ireland were the only thing keeping the current government in majority power up until the last election. Brexit deals had to be negotiated to avoid triggering the troubles part 2. They are not oppressed, they are cared about by most of the public because they know how horrific the conflicts surrounding the Irish union was.
Lou wants so badly to believe the UK is some white colonist hellhole controlling everyone that he completely ignored the fact England treats it's people worse in regards to so many aspects. Students pay over £9200 a year to study and pay over £9 per prescribed item of medication from their doctor. If any government had an issue with a law that was made by parliament, they all can vote against it as all the parties in the respective governments are also part of the UK government.
Are Americans oppressed because federal laws that apply to the country as a whole can be made by the president? Because that's the closest thing I can think that explains the UK government system and how bizarre it is to have such a hatred for a system that is just as fair and democratic as any other. States make their own local laws, but the president is in charge and can make things happen if need be.
