In Scotland, nothing has changed but nothing will stay the way it is. Those in favor of independence have lost the battle, but it wasn't in vain, as Westminster has pledged more powers for Holyrood - similar to those Catalonia has already benefited from for several years now.
In fact, the autonomous Spanish province enjoys far more powers than Scotland - Catalonia has its own police force, sets its own education and health policies, and it is the region that receives more funds from Madrid than any other, thanks to a financing model that was agreed on in 2009.
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