November 24, 2022 6:13 pm
Why does Scotland’s government want a vote on independence from the UK, and why did the 2014 referendum on this not settle the debate? We explain.
November 23, 2022 4:30 pm
The semi-autonomous Scottish government wants to hold a referendum next October with the question “Should Scotland be an independent country?" Conservative UK-wide government in London refuses to approve a vote.
November 17, 2020 3:32 pm
In the 2016 Brexit referendum, England and Wales voted to leave the European Union but Scotland and Northern Ireland voted to remain.
September 23, 2014 8:10 am
While the vote on Scottish independence has closed a chapter, it has opened another.
September 22, 2014 12:00 am
The Scottish referendum is a trigger for a larger debate on the devolution of powers within the UK.
September 20, 2014 2:43 am
But even though Scotland chose to stay with the UK, profound questions linger on
September 19, 2014 9:27 am
On the streets, it was a different story, with rival Yes and No billboards and campaigners outside many polling places.
September 19, 2014 8:22 am
Scotland’s priorities, argue the proponents of independence, are poorly reflected in the constitution of the British government.
September 19, 2014 2:10 pm
Supporters of the 'No campaign' celebrate after the result was announced at a hotel in Glasgow, Scotland on Friday (September 19).





