... of retail prices, and the possibility of the deterioration of the economy given a financial crisis persuaded the Scottish public to vote against independence. Notably, Sir Charlie Mayfield, chairman of the John Lewis Partnership, also owning Waitrose, said that an independent Scotland would result in higher costs for scots, because of increased money to trade. Also, there was the risk of the deterioration ... ...

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