The Statue of Robert the Bruce is seen at Bannockburn, site of a battle in 1314 against an English army, last year. British Prime Minister David Cameron said Scotland should hold an independence referendum as early as next year, clashing with the Scottish National Party (SNP) which wants more time to rally support for a break from the United Kingdom. (Russell Cheyne/Reuters/File)
4:29 pm ET -Britain's international reputation – and its nuclear deterrent – are two of the concerns raised by members of Parliament , should Scotland vote for independence next year.
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