Maybe it’s a special relationship after all. President Obama has given David Cameron and the Better Together campaign a rhetorical boost this afternoon. At a press conference held at the G7 in Brussels, the president said:
‘With respect to the future of the United Kingdom, obviously ultimately this is up to the people of Great Britain.
‘In the case of Scotland, there is a referendum process in place and it’s up to the people of Scotland.
‘But I would to say the United Kingdom has been an extraordinary partner to us. From the outside at least, it looks like things have worked pretty well.
‘We obviously have a deep interest in making sure one of the closest allies we will ever remains a strong, robust, united and effective partner.’
The statement will infuriate Scottish nationalists; but, nonetheless, its tactical significance is enormous.
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