First off, I am a political newbie, so don't flame me too muchFirst ever political thread here
I've been reading stuff recently about how Berwick-upon-Tweed is often included in legislative matters as part of Northumberland, regardless of half of the town being in England and half being in Scotland.
So, my question is, should Berwick-upon-Tweed be absorbed legislatively into England or into Scotland to be part of that country, or remain upon the border in two countries?
I expect Brits to answer only, since they are the top authority (like me!), but any Americans who know anything of the situation (or who don't and wish to learn) are welcome also!
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Some links to consider -
http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/england/tyne/3727046.stm
Above is from BBC news about the debate
From Wikipedia, Article upon Berwick-upon-Tweed
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Berwick-upon-Tweed
From Wikipedia, Wales and Berwick act of 1746
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Wales_and_Berwick_Act_1746
From Wikipedia, Local Government Act of 1972
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Local_Government_Act_1972
Please discuss, and please keep the discussions civil! Thank you![]()
I expect to hear many interesting views upon the subject, but I shall post my ideas after I see some.
Cheers all -
TheSilverKnight
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