The UK will devolve more powers to Scotland, will share resources between north and south, and will allow Holyrood to have the final say on National Health Service funding.  That’s “The Vow” signed by the leaders of Britain’s three majors parties, printed on the front page of a Scottish newspaper – if Scottish voters reject independence this Thursday.

Prime Minister David Cameron, Labour leader Ed Miliband, and Lib-Dem’s Nick Clegg signed the unprecedented agreement after the Daily Record pressed them to clearly explain what they are offering so the Scottish people can decide if it is a better alternative to independence.  It ensures that either way the vote goes Scotland will gain at least some autonomy from London.

“I always said right from the start of this campaign, if Scotland voted ‘No’ to separation, the rest of the United Kingdom would say ‘Yes’ to further devolution,” said PM Cameron.

But pro-independence leaders say Scotland can better protect its own NHS by not relying on promises from London.

“As part of the UK, our NHS budget faces knock-on impacts of the privatization, cuts and charging agenda that is ripping the health service south of the border to bits,” complained Deputy First Minister Nicola Sturgeon.  “With a Yes vote we can ensure our NHS is protected for future generations by enshrining it in our written constitution”

Former Prime Minister Gordon Brown with Scottish Labour negotiated the three-part pledge.  Scottish First Minister Alex Salmond had a cheeky reply to Brown, and to Alistair Darling of the Better Together campaign:  Job offers.

“On Friday, after a Yes vote, there will cease to be a Yes or a No campaign – there will be a Team Scotland,” said Salmond, “I want as many voices as possible in that team – people who have got something to offer or to contribute to bring the country together.”

Asked if he meant Darling and former Brown, he said, “That is exactly who I mean.”