The 2014 scottish independence referendum the yes campaign. Who decides the date of a scottish independence referendum. Second scottish independence referendum after brexit by. Scotlands propaganda war 2 p a g e professor john robertson, of university of the west of scotland, provides a detailed account of the role the scottish and uk media played in the scottish referendum campaign. They agreed that the scottish parliament would set the date, although this would be no later. Shadow health secretary monica lennon said the scottish. The background explained on 18 september, voters in scotland will be asked in a referendum whether they want the nation. This was also reflected in statements by many foreign observers and commentators, possibly in the hope of transforming the scottish referendum into a. The scottish referendumwhich was a vehicle, he observes, for the poor and disaffected to register their political angerrelates not only to his research but to his personal background as an alumnus of the university of edinburgh and former political aide in the scottish parliament. The launch came ahead of next septembers independence referendum. The day after the exit vote, the scottish leader, first minister nicola sturgeon of the s.
But dont be lulled into thinking that life in europe from now on will be the same as it was before this scottish. Ten things to know about scotlands independence referendum. The legal basis for a scottish independence referendum is, and only can be, the permission of the westminster parliament. But education secretary mike russell insisted setting up a new body to oversee such a. Success for the scottish national party government at next years independence referendum on 18. Scottish referendum campaign posed challenges for media. Snp rethink over scottish referendum plans bbc news. The snp blueprint for independence is flawed and will disappoint many. Bbc news scottish independence referendum plans published. Critics meanwhile, have labelled the snp blueprintincoherent.
List of endorsements in the 2014 scottish independence referendum. The scottish independence referendum is a confusing matter. Scottish firms sell goods and services to the rest of the uk without restrictions, so any form of border and separation would make that trade more difficult and potentially more expensive. What is the legal basis of scottish independence referendum. The pre referendum blueprint for an independent scotland, drawn up under the leadership of then first minister alex salmond, suggested the creation of a sterling area, with no changes to the. The prereferendum blueprint for an independent scotland, drawn up under the leadership of then first minister alex salmond, suggested the creation of a sterling area, with no changes to the. Scottish independence vote a democratic right, says sturgeon.
The vote was a close no, rejecting independence from the uk by 5545%. Nov 24, 20 scotland could become an independent country on march 24, 2016 if voters back leaving the uk in next years independence referendum, the deputy first minister has announced. So, strictly speaking, any scottish independence referendum whether held with the agreement of westminster or not would be an advisory political instruction to. The creation of a scottish referendum commission to oversee a future poll has been discussed at a meeting of government officials and members of elections watchdog the electoral commission. The date is included in the scottish governments white paper, described as a blueprint for independence, which will be published on tuesday. Aug 31, 2016 the prereferendum blueprint for an independent scotland, drawn up under the leadership of then first minister alex salmond, suggested the creation of a sterling area, with no changes to the. The scottish devolution referendum of 1997 was a prelegislative referendum held in scotland on thursday 11 september 1997 over whether there was support for the creation of a scottish parliament with devolved powers, and whether the parliament should have taxvarying powers. Oct 20, 2016 plans for a second scottish referendum are to be published so scots can reconsider independence following brexit. Referendum 5 1 referendum on scottish independence. The scottish government will publish draft legislation on holding a second independence referendum next week, nicola sturgeon has said.
Speaking in advance of publication of a draft bill for another vote on scottish. Theresa may today seeks to sell her brexit plan directly to scots and tells nicola sturgeon that remain voters north of the border do not want a rerun of the independence referendum. The referendum for the scottish independence will take place on the 18 th of september 2014. An initial print run of 20,000 copies of the scottish governments white paper has been produced but it will be made available to everyone who requests a copy. We welcome the result of yesterdays referendum on scottish independence and congratulate the people of scotland for their full and energetic exercise of democracy. Only one in five scottish voters support nicola sturgeons demand this week for a second independence referendum within two years, according to an opinion poll showing declining support for separation. Mays bid to woo scots over brexit blueprint scotland the. The scottish government launched its independence blueprint at a press conference this morning, with alex salmond calling it a mission.
Scottish government to publish plans for second independence. Eventually held in march 1979, the referendum attracted 51. A second scottish independence referendum is clearly an option that requires to be on the table, and it is very much on the table, she said, speaking outside bute house in edinburgh. View submitted responses where consent has been given to publish the response. Jun 27, 2017 scotlands devolved government will put plans for a second scottish independence referendum on hold until the terms of britains departure from the european union are made clear. Labour has pledged to renew the trident program, despite its leader jeremy corbyn. Scottish sweet sixteen for the first time in a uk political vote, individuals who turn 16 on or before 18th september 2014 are eligible to vote in the forthcoming scottish independence referendum. The united kingdom european union membership referendum, commonly referred to as the eu referendum or the brexit referendum, took place on 23 june 2016 in the united kingdom uk and gibraltar to ask the electorate whether the country should. The scottish governments aim is to make scotland the best place in the world to grow up, and to give all of our children the best possible start in life. One in five scots back nicola sturgeons plan for second. Scottish independence referendum bill scottish parliament. The white house has just released a statement on behalf of president barack obama, welcoming the outcome of the referendum. Mar 14, 2017 in late 2012, david cameron and alex salmond decided the basis for the last independence referendum. Scotland to publish plans for second independence referendum.
I will restrict this answer to the legal question and try not to let my politics creep in. So heres an animated explanation of some fundamental questions on the scottish independence debate. Nov 24, 20 an initial print run of 20,000 copies of the scottish governments white paper has been produced but it will be made available to everyone who requests a copy. In both 1979 and 1997, scottish devolution referendums were held with varying outcomes deacon, 2012.
As head of the scottish government, the first minister is responsible for the overall development, implementation and presentation of the administrations policies and for promoting and representing scotland at home and overseas. A second referendum, therefore, has to take place during the current parliament, while that majority still exists. The scottish nationalist party says the document will explain the opportunities of going it alone. Glasgow bin lorry crash driver speaks out for first time since tragedy killed six people. This is evident not only in that the scottish labour leader and deputy leader of the snp were very prominent female msps, but particularly in the yes campaign, female journalists, actors and other public figures played a prominent role and talked and debated about independence and its alternatives with real power. Sep 05, 2010 the scottish government is set to shelve plans for an independence referendum before next years election. We welcome the result of yesterdays referendum on scottish independence and congratulate the people of scotland for their full. Scottish government puts second independence referendum.
Nicola sturgeon is to publish a blueprint next week for a new scottish independence referendum but boris johnson has rejected any moves. The expansion of early learning and childcare in scotland 201718 action plan. This page lists individuals and organisations who publicly expressed an opinion regarding the 2014 scottish independence referendum not all of the individuals listed were able to vote in the referendum, even some of those with a scottish background. To ensure that that option is a deliverable one in the required timetable, steps will be taken now to ensure that the necessary legislation is in place. Scottish referendum background abc news australian.
First minister alex salmond launches the scottish governments independence blueprint, calling it a mission statement for scotlands future. Scottish govt agrees to legislate for 2nd independence. Learning english 6 minute english scottish independence. In its coverage of the yes scotland campaign the media focused very much on. Scottish independence date in blueprint politics news. Scotland did not vote for brexit, so scotland must have the option of independence rather than continuing in a. Speaking in advance of publication of a draft bill. The new scotland offered by the yes side won the support of 45 per cent of those who voted. Scottish first minister alex salmond has launched his governments independence blueprint, calling it a mission statement for the future. Apr 03, 2017 browse scottish referendum news, research and analysis from the conversation scottish referendum news, research and analysis the conversation page 1 editions. Scotland could become an independent country on march 24, 2016 if voters back leaving the uk in next years independence referendum, the deputy first minister has announced. Brexit vote feeds scotlands alienation the new york times.
A wake up call, a political earthquake, however you wish to describe it, the scottish referendum on independence in september 2014 was one of the most dramatic uk political events of the past century. Sturgeons call for independence referendum agreed by holyrood scottish msps are set to back nicola sturgeons plans to drag scotland out of the union when they cast. A second scottish independence vote is a certainty. Oct, 2016 the scottish government will publish draft legislation on holding a second independence referendum next week, nicola sturgeon has said. Mar 18, 2017 a second referendum, therefore, has to take place during the current parliament, while that majority still exists. The uk government is now unable to offer answers about the future. This would most definitely lead to the breakup of the united kingdom. The scottish independence referendum franchise act 20 was passed by the scottish parliament on 27 june 20 and received royal assent on 7 august 20. It will be released in in ebook format and in hard copy, with an initial print run of 20,000. Senior scots labour figures come out in favour of independence. Scottish government puts second independence referendum plans.
The bill for a referendum is due to be published, but will not be put to an immediate. In late 2012, david cameron and alex salmond decided the basis for the last independence referendum. On 15 november 20, the scottish government published scotlands future, a 670page white paper laying out the case for independence and the means through which scotland might become an. Snp to launch independence blueprint the scottish government is to set out its case for independence with the publication of a longawaited blueprint on how the country could. The scottish first minister made the announcement at the snp. The result, which originally had seemed to be a foregone conclusion, that scotland would vote to remain within the uk, became. The scottish government is set to shelve plans for an independence referendum before next years election. Mar, 2017 nicola sturgeon was warned she was heading for a big time defeat after announcing plans for a second scottish referendum on independence today. New snp blueprint for independence set to include creation of a.
Nov 26, 20 the scottish government is promising the most comprehensive blueprint for a new independent country ever published, a 670page guide to creating a new state that will include a frequently asked. The scottish first minister unveiled his blueprint for independence but was dogged by questions about how he will deliver on his promises. An independent scotland would keep the british pound, the queen and remain in the european union but have its own defence force and collect its own taxes, first minister alex salmond said on tuesday. Scottish independence referendum bill as introduced an act of the scottish parliament to make provision, in accordance with paragraph 5a of part 1 of schedule 5 to the scotland act 1998, for the holding of a referendum in scotland on a question about the independence of scotland. The entire independence campaign was marked by strong female representation. The scottish government is to set out its case for independence with the publication of a longawaited blueprint on how the country could operate in the future. Despite scots voting to reject independence in 2014, ms sturgeon has.
The scottish government is promising the most comprehensive blueprint for a new independent country ever published, a 670page guide to creating a new state that will include a frequently asked. But education secretary mike russell insisted setting up a new body to oversee such a poll was the normal thing to do. The united kingdom european union membership referendum, commonly referred to as the eu referendum or the brexit referendum, took place on 23 june 2016 in the united kingdom uk and gibraltar to ask the electorate whether the country should remain a member of, or leave, the european union eu. Backs a second referendum and would vote for independence. Scottish independence referendum 2014 explained guardian. Sep 17, 2014 the white house has just released a statement on behalf of president barack obama, welcoming the outcome of the referendum. Scotland releases blueprint for independence cbc news. Joe stiglitz tells it like it is scottish pound is the. Plans for a second scottish referendum are to be published so scots can reconsider independence following brexit. Shot in homes, bedrooms, public places and parks, scottish sweet sixteen introduces us to a number of young people of voting age in scotland and the.
Browse scottish referendum news, research and analysis from the conversation scottish referendum news, research and analysis the conversation page 1 editions. With polls suggesting that a scottish split from the rest of britain is a real possibility, lawmakers including prime minister david cameron are making urgent appeals to save britain its biggest constitutional upheaval since the war of independence that led to the creation of the united states. Reuters, the news and media division of thomson reuters, is the worlds largest international multimedia news provider reaching more than one billion people every day reuters provides trusted business, financial, national, and international news to professionals via thomson reuters desktops, the worlds media organizations, and directly to consumers at and via reuters. There have been a series of arguments supporting the break up, and other not supporting the break up. The 670page white paper promised a revolution in social policy, with childcare at its heart. There will be a vote in the scottish parliament on wednesday to approve the. The book is based on his own research, which triggered a heated dispute. Scottish independence vote a democratic right, says. A changed environment the relative strength of these arguments has now changed utterly. Nicola sturgeon was warned she was heading for a big time defeat after announcing plans for a second scottish referendum on independence today. Scotlands devolved government will put plans for a second scottish independence referendum on hold until the terms of britains departure from the european union are made clear. The law on the last scottish referendum wasnt like that, and the complexity of legislating for scottish independence means that a future one is unlikely to be either. Yougov, public opinion in great britain gb on the prospect of a second referendum in scotland concerning independence after britain has left the eu in 2017, by region statista. Scottish independence could leave uk nuclear weapons homeless.
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