WHO does Alex Salmond, Scotland’s First Minister, think he is kidding?

The Bank of England was founded in 1691 by a Scot, William Paterson, who was born in Tynwald, Dumfriesshire.

The Bank of Scotland was founded in 1695 by an Englishman, a London merchant, John Holland in 1695.

The undecided voters need to know the risks of what an independent Scotland would look like.

The UK is only now just recovering from a recession.

The Scottish voters need to know the cold hard facts of the separation between The Royal Bank of Scotland and the Bank of England.

Mr Salmond wants to keep the pound for Scotland. But will UK policy pull the strings to set interest rates?

Mr Salmond’s use of language shows a disdain for his southern neighbours, the auld enemy, a sense of mistrust and disregard for the union.

Let’s hope the people of Scotland vote to remain a pivotal part of the United Kingdom.

Alistair Rutter, Bishop Auckland.