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"they weren't sure that they would be able to remain in the EU if they left the UK" - to be more precise, they were 100% sure that they will never be allowed in

"they weren't sure that they would be able to remain in the EU if they left the UK" - to be more precise, they were 100% sure that they will never be allowed into EU, Spain would never agree for this, as this would open path for Catalonia to leave Spain and join EU.

pjc50 8y ago
I'm very skeptical about this, but since it's a statement about the unknowable future it's hard to prove either way.
bogle 8y ago
The Spanish government have since signaled, back in 2017, that it won't veto any attempt by an independent Scotland to join the EU.