The problem now is that interests are no longer the same, or even held in common. The European Union, which actively promotes regional interests, has weakened the authority of national governments.
现在的问题是利益不再相同，甚至根本就不再共同维系。欧盟积极促进地区利益，削弱了各国政府的权威。苏格兰人说道，如果欧盟提供更大的优势，那为何要依靠伦敦呢？