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scottish
18-09-2014, 04:46 PM
http://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-2760467/Doncaster-technically-Scotland-signed-900-years-ago-never-formally-given-back.html


The Yorkshire town was taken by Scottish forces in the 12th century
It was then transferred to Scottish rule in the first Treaty of Durham
England later took back control of town, but it was never signed over
Historic links mean it is still referred to as 'Bonny Donny' by some Scots
Complication shows how legally tangled England and Scotland are
Labour's Ed Miliband - MP for the area - praises ties between two places

-:Undertaker:-
18-09-2014, 04:47 PM
if you get to keep ed miliband then it's a deal.

dbgtz
18-09-2014, 04:47 PM
So, click bait? Obviously not happening.

scottish
18-09-2014, 04:49 PM
if you get to keep ed miliband then it's a deal.

I think we'll pass

"The issue is of interest to Labour leader and Doncaster North Ed Miliband, who could become a so-called 'ghost MP' representing a 'Scottish seat' if a Yes vote is returned, it has jokingly been suggested." lmfao

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