What does No vote mean for the Island?

Friday, 19 September 2014 00:00

We will have to wait to see what the outcome of the Scottish referendum means for the Island.

That's according to the Treasury Minister Eddie Teare following the verdict that Scotland will remain as part of the UK.

Describing the decision as positive he says it will come as a relief to our business community:

However with Scotland having been promised greater autonomy this could have implications throughout the British Isles.

Mr Teare says more clarity is now needed:

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