In this futuristic novel Scotland have independence from the United Kingdom, and the North Eastern Territories centred on Newcastle are demanding a vote for independence from England. The Prime Minister and leader of the Socialist Labour Government is determined to win the election at any cost. The administration need 22,000 votes and devise plans to sway the election in their favour using social media and virtual reality holidays. However the UK's top security chief wants to implement a Backstop in case the other plans fail...
 
This science fiction novel draws on an actual historical event and the horror of its bigoted logic, callous methodology and the subsequent cover up by successive governments.