Scottish Referendum Hasn’t Settled United Kingdom’s Future
If more powers are devolved to Scotland, other parts of the UK will want autonomy as well.
An independence referendum was held in Scotland on September 18. 55 percent voted to remain in the United Kingdom.
If more powers are devolved to Scotland, other parts of the UK will want autonomy as well.
Separatists from Wales to Spain are waiting to see if the Scots will secede from the United Kingdom.
A majority votes against independence from Britain.
That Scots get to choose their own destiny shows how seriously Britain takes its commitment to self-determination.
Scotland’s leader says it would be “ridiculous” for the rest of Europe to deny his country membership.
With Scotland divided on the issue of independence, the rhetoric on both sides of the debate is heating up.
If Scotland secedes, a majority of voters in the rump United Kingdom could vote to leave the EU.
It is doubtful whether the Scottish economy would do better independently. Young Scotsmen seem to agree.
England can reasonably lay claim to “Scottish” oil and gas in the North Sea.
Philip Hammond’s assessment of an independent Scottish defense force is accurate.
Scottish secession would be a win-win for Prime Minister David Cameron’s party.
If Scotland secedes from Britain, it would have to reapply for European Union membership.
The Labour leader argues the real divide is not between England and Scotland, but between the haves and the have-nots.
Britain allows Scotland to vote on independence. Around 40 percent want to secede.