Ignoring the West Lothian Question meant Labour MPs could act as if nothing had changed whilst the Union was hollowed out beneath them.
Over a third of their voters went with Salmond; Miliband looks peripheral in his own party; and now they have no answer on the English question.
We re-run a guide to tonight’s count – together with links.
Seven hours to go.
If unionist politicians want to stave off Welsh nationalism, then they must deal with its terrible causes. That means actually caring in the first place.
As ever, it’s a snapshot – but the detail reveals some disturbing popular doubts about the Opposition and Ed Miliband.
He would have a chance to campaign with his Party for a fair new deal for the whole UK – one decided not by the Westminster elites but by the people.
Three-quarters of all bank credit is still being gobbled by domestic householders to service mortgages and fund related consumption.
His unilateral promise of “Home Rule” has exposed the untenable position of Labour’s Scottish and Welsh MPs.
Plus: CCHQ V Montgomerie. On the Road. The SNP push. Go for the Groat. Why don’t I feel more Scottish? And: I blame Shirley Williams.
The Cabinet Secretary told my committee that contingency planning was actually banned by the Government.
If Scotland votes Yes and the UK votes Labour then Ed Miliband will have to choose between illegitimacy and impotence
It should not be held next May amidst the constitutional uncertainty that would follow a Yes vote.
In any scenario, the main parties are in for a bumpy, uncomfortable ride.
No won among men and women; the currency was a major motivation; but ‘Yes voters don’t think the question will stay settled for long.