[jaxie]

I think overall that's a good thing for Scotland. Perhaps now the focus will be more on working for Scotland rather than Indy refs and clinging to the EU.

[user104658]

Originally Posted by jaxie

I think overall that's a good thing for Scotland. Perhaps now the focus will be more on working for Scotland rather than Indy refs and clinging to the EU.

I actually agree with that, I think it will be good for both Scotland and the SNP. I do believe in eventual independence but they massively jumped the gun going on about it so soon, prompted by Brexit. It should have been something that was considered in 5 to 10 years time, AFTER the effects of Brexit are known. As things stand, another referendum would simply yield the same result and is a pointless distraction.

Its just a shame that Scottish people seem to have believed so firmly that Labour "was dead" and taken Tory as the "unionist voice". I am 100% sure a chunk of those blue areas would be red if the people could have seen a glimpse of this overall outcome before the vote.

I think this is a one-off "anti-indy result" for Scotland to be honest; I think the SNP will change their rhetoric based on this, to being about getting the best for Scotland WITHIN the UK (which is where they should have put their focus in this campaign) and will still do well in the Scottish election. Next UK GE I would imagine will be yellow and red.

[smudgie]

Originally Posted by Toy Soldier

I actually agree with that, I think it will be good for both Scotland and the SNP. I do believe in eventual independence but they massively jumped the gun going on about it so soon, prompted by Brexit. It should have been something that was considered in 5 to 10 years time, AFTER the effects of Brexit are known. As things stand, another referendum would simply yield the same result and is a pointless distraction.

Its just a shame that Scottish people seem to have believed so firmly that Labour "was dead" and taken Tory as the "unionist voice". I am 100% sure a chunk of those blue areas would be red if the people could have seen a glimpse of this overall outcome before the vote.

I think this is a one-off "anti-indy result" for Scotland to be honest; I think the SNP will change their rhetoric based on this, to being about getting the best for Scotland WITHIN the UK (which is where they should have put their focus in this campaign) and will still do well in the Scottish election. Next UK GE I would imagine will be yellow and red.

Yes, I reckon you have it spot on.
I think their losses are down to concentrating on another indyref, they will bounce back to the original 50 plus figure next election if they change their focus.