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It's fun to have fun with flags, but the flag of the UK (they'll keep the initials) will be the Union Flag. It's an iconic design and the last thing they'll want to do is emphasise that some big change has occurred.

Also, the red saltire component of the UF represents Ireland, which became a proper country last century, resulting in no alteration to the UF ;)

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This is all assuming Scotland will actually vote yes-the polls would seem to be iffy on that. And I think it makes sense that people, when faced with a momentous decision like this at the polls, will probably play it safe when they actually vote.

This is fair comment, although a new poll just came out showing the gap narrowing from 14 percentage points to 6.

Oh, "Fun with flags", great show! ;)

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