It expresses a negative view regarding the prospects of scottish independence written from both a europrudential perspective and a more general normative one. Very serious questions need to be answered about scottish independence, according to one of. On 18 september, in a historic referendum, the people of scotland voted by 55. Scottish politics new poll puts support for uk narrowly ahead of independence. Jun 11, 2014 jk rowling tweets cryptic anagram to fans photo. Scottish independence referendum 2014 analysis of results research paper 1450 30 september 2014 in the scottish independence referendum held on the 18th september 2014, the question should scotland be an independent country.
Under the independence scenario envisioned by nationalists in the 2014 referendum, scotland would have kept the pound, gotten a seat on the bank of. Scotland and the eu archive of european integration. This is one of the many scare stories produced by the better together campaign. The country has long occupied a space of questionable autonomy. Opinion the independence referendum is a test of scotlands. Other institutions, such as the institutions of the european union eu and its member states, would have to become involved in speciic cases.
Scotland and the union 17072014 prior to devolution in 1999, the uk was often labelled as a unitary state because of the dominance of the institutions of the uk state in westminster and. Scottish independence and the bbcs bias books and films. Articles nationalism, identity and scotlands referendum carol m. Scottish independence referendum, 2014 project gutenberg. Scottish independence is for scots, not others, to decide. Social media and the scottish independence referendum 2014.
We have linked this site to many authors who write about bbc bias on scottish independence. The scottish independence referendum of 18 september 2014 was rather unique from an. Whether scotland becomes an independent state once again, as it was before 1707, or remains within the united kingdom will have profound consequences for everyone in britain. In other words, the union jack tells the story of the three overturns of davids throne, a story that goes back some 2,500 years. Many of the same economic and political arguments against independence that were advanced in 2014 remain true today. Proindependence ms sturgeon claims what is at stake is the kind of country scotland will become. Voices comment scottish independence the yes comment. This note by the scottish parliament information centre spice looks at the results. In making a decision over whether to seek independence from the rest of the uk, one of the many issues that the scottish people will need to consider is the fiscal consequences. We do so by exploring the social media campaigns of the two official protagonists in the independence referendum debate, the. Jun 05, 2014 barack obama says the interest of the us in the scottish independence referendum issue is to ensure it retains a strong, robust, united and effective partner. The scottish struggle for independence brown political. This article was completed on 29 september 2014, eleven days after the referendum. English language brochure produced by the foreign and commonwealth office comparing the 2014 crimean status referendum with the 2014 scottish independence referendum.
The scottish independence referendum 2014 mullen 2014. Described as scotlands biggest choice since 1707 mclean et al, 20, p. The united kingdom has been an extraordinary partner to us. A planned referendum in 2014 on scottish independence gives cause to examine that scenario in the light of small state studies and recent european experience. Browse the independents complete collection of articles and commentary on scottish independence. Pdf article on scottish independence samuel smithers. If a yes vote created a scottish state, it would begin life already crippled with its share of uk national debt a sum estimated by the national institute of social research to be.
The 2014 scottish independence referendum debate is an important act in itself, regardless of the outcome 22 jan 2014 process of rethinking how we want our country to be in the future isnt just. Scots, who voted against independence in 2014, are more likely to vote to stay in the european union, polls show. The draft independence referendum bill is a document that will be published setting out how a second referendum would work. The scottish independence referendum of 18 september 2014 was rather unique from an international perspective, as a comparison between the cases of scotland and catalonia clearly reveals.
Scottish independence from the united kingdom statistics. However, the union has a vital role in engaging our members in the referendum debate, and to consider the impact. The institute of international and european affairs 8. In essence the actors, arena, backdrop and stage on which scottish politics takes place in 2015 have all been altered by the legacy of the 2014 referendum. Citizens and referendums, german law journal, volume 14, number 12 20, pp. Opinion about scottish independence, by generation statista. This article explores the framing of referendum campaigns in the. Yes and no campaigners in next months referendum, which will decide whether the country remains part of the uk, are fighting their corners in books. One day in the future it could be voted on by members of the scottish.
Although the no vote prevailed, proindependence support reached its highest. The eu issue was not a major factor in the indyref and a remain vote does not necessarily translate as a future yes vote. Opponents question how an independent scotland will defend itself the guardian, march 1, 2012, how it will support itself financially the week, september 1, 2014. The strange case of the scottish independence referendum. The 2014 referendum on scotlands constitutional status was commonly viewed as an. The guardian, march 2, 2012, and what currency it would use bbc. But assessing the future relationship between scotland and the eu is fraught with uncertainty and speculation.
For the first time ever since acts of union in 1707, the scots will have the real chance to decide whether to become independent or not on september 18, 2014. Jk rowlings anti scottish independence statement in full. Th e referendum asked a simple question, should scotland be an independent country. Opinion a scottish independence will change nothing in 2014. If scots vote yes to independence, it signals the start of a long series of negotiations that salmond says will end in scotlands independence day on march 24, 2016. In january 20, the largest group of respondents 41 percent believed that the debate around the upcoming referendum on scottish independence in september 2014 is indeed too complicated. The union jack flag waved near stirling castle on february 3, 2014 in scotland. First, understanding devolution and the relationship between scotlands two governments at westminster and holyrood is essential to understanding how modern scotland works. The pros and cons of scottish independence mashable. The rhetoric of alex salmond and the 2014 scottish. Thus, the flags of each country are represented in the union jack. This set out the arrangements for a vote to take place on thursday. Separatism often refers to full political secession, though separatist movements may seek nothing more than greater autonomy or to be recognised as a national minority what is and is not considered an autonomist or secessionist movement is sometimes contentious. September 4, 2014 on scottish independence by tariq ali.
Sep 09, 2014 the pros and cons of scottish independence. Scottish nationalism, brexit and the case for indyref2 sean swan, phd gonzaga university abstract the fact that scotland voted remain does not itself justify a second indyref. Scotlands vote on independence the implications for ireland. They correct the bbc on clear points of fact in the above, and many other areas. Devolution and the implications of scottish independence xx. Scottish independence latest news, breaking stories and. The scottish national partys bid for independence and its prospects article pdf available in the international spectator 493 july 2014 with 472 reads how we measure reads. The 2014 scottish independence referendum in text, image. Bbc bias on scottish independence articles from passionate. Aug 18, 2014 rather, with the approaching referendum, we want to look at why scottish independence is just a diversion from the real issue based on a reactionary fantasy. Sep 18, 2014 a voters guide to scottish independence. They highlight the ongoing pernicious bias of bbc scotland rather than fairly reporting news and current affairs.
Sep 04, 2014 september 4, 2014 on scottish independence by tariq ali. Jul 20, 2014 the union jack flag waved near stirling castle on february 3, 2014 in scotland. The scottish independence bill scottish government citizen space. Scottish independence is an emotionally charged issue, leaving many to wonder about its true benefits. We shall soon find out whether its citizens now wish that nation to become a state. In 1698 the nobles and landowners of the kingdom of scotland. The implications of scottish independence it is hard to tell just how many scottish voters want independence from the united kingdom, but even if.
The truth, as given by the top oil men radio scotland 20 april 20 is that the most we can ever expect to find that will affect us is a few pence difference at the pumps, and that the future oil price will always be upwards due to the ever increasing demands from china, india, brazil etc plus future. Th is article examines the referendum that was held on september 18, 2014 in scotland. The scottish independence referendum in an international context. Article information, pdf download for framing referendum. Its special novelty is the attempt to prove that the war of independence was the achievement, not of teutonic, but of celtic scotland. This is a list of currently active separatist movements in europe. Across the atlantic, the electorate is gearing up for another battle entirely. The price of scottish independence byu scholarsarchive. Bbc travel the implications of scottish independence. In march 20, the scottish independence referendum bill was put forward by the scottish and united kingdom governments. January 17, 2014 the problem with scottish independence by pete dolack.
Weighing up the economics only 1 left in stock order soon. The question is not whether an independent scotland could survive from a fiscal point of view but rather whether, in the short term and in the longer run, the current pattern of taxes and spending is sustainable and. Scottish citizens will vote on whether to split from the united kingdom on sept. Bbcs huw edwards hosted live coverage of the scottish independence vote and discussed its potential effects on the u. Referring to the independence debate, mr obama said. Drawing from an empirical analysis of the newspaper coverage of the 2014 scottish referendum. Scottish independence reading comprehension exercise. The scottish independence referendum was a referendum on scottish independence that took place in scotland on 18 september 2014. This article demonstrates that with independence scotland would prima facie also exit the eu.
Independence support must reach 60% before second vote, says snp msp. Scotland analysis devolution and the implications of. I was used a source to provide information and opinion. Scotlands first minister urges supporters of scottish independence to build and win the political case for it rather than rushing to hold a referendum. Sep 16, 2014 if scots vote yes to independence, it signals the start of a long series of negotiations that salmond says will end in scotlands independence day on march 24, 2016. In the runup to the referendum on scottish independence, five books consider the future of the union. Many of the same economic and political arguments against independence. A majority of scottish voters voted against independence in 2014, but now that a separatist, antibrexit party has won a landslide in the u. Ponsonby chronicles bbc scotlands output up to 2014 on the scottish referendum. Independence for a country that is a dependent capitalist entity is illusory. On september 18, 2014, scots both celebrated and grieved, as fiftyfive. The 2014 scottish independence referendum and its aftermath. The peoples of the united kingdom in general, and the people of scotland more specifically, have given, not for the first time, the world a lesson in.
Steven erlanger, britain pledges more selfrule for scots if they reject. Davids throne overturned to ireland, then scotland, then england. On 18 september 2014 scottish citizens will vote yes or no in a referendum on the question should scotland be an independent country. Five books to read on scottish independence telegraph. Contrary to its catalan equivalent, the scottish referendum was perfectly legal and accepted by london, though london could have blocked it by legal and constitutional means. Our report on the scottish independence referendum electoral. Scottish independence and the referendum uk essays. However, whether the scots will continue their servitude to the english or will honor the struggles of their ancestors, nothing will change for this country in. Scots will vote in a referendum on independence on sept. Today marks a potential, but unlikely, new chapter in scotlands history. In autumn 2014 those living in scotland will face the most important political decision of a lifetime. Scotland and the union 1707 2014 prior to devolution in 1999, the uk was often labelled as a unitary state because of the dominance of the institutions of the uk state in westminster and.
The majority of people in scotland are in favour breaking away from the rest of the uk and becoming independent, according to a poll taken just before the 300th anniversary of the act of union, which united scotland and england. The legal opinion indicates that the uk government would enter into negotiations representing the continuing state of the uk. Not only are there many issues yet to be resolved, from the scottish independence referendum to the uks potential eu inout referendum, in addition the situation. The rhetoric of alex salmond and the 2014 scottish independence referendum abstract this is the first article to examine the rhetoric of alex salmond using the aristotelian modes of persuasion ethos, pathos, logos during the 2014 independence referendum. Jun 05, 2018 in march 20, the scottish independence referendum bill was put forward by the scottish and united kingdom governments. This draft bill the scottish independence bill provides the constitutional platform. The proindependence organisation national collective was identified by the independent newspaper as the initiators of an online hashtag campaign that began in midaugust 2014. She wants scotland to determine our own direction of. Take your hr comms to the next level with prezi video. There is a referendum process in place and it is up to the people of scotland. Books and films on the topic of bbc bias on scottish independence here are some excellent books and films we highly recommend on the topic of bbc bias on scottish independence. The 2014 scottish independence referendum provides a unique opportunity to explore the impact of social media as a campaign tool in a referendum. The edinburgh agreement of october 2012 pledged both scottish and uk governments to holding a referendum on scottish independence before the. The article examines salmonds persuasive style, his political discourses, and.
World nicola sturgeon, britains most passionate politician. Among others, it is highly possible that scottish independence would embolden catalans to secede from spain. All the latest breaking news on scottish independence. Scottish independence is for scots, not others, to decide by doug bandow this article appeared on investors business daily online on september 15, 2014.
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