Second Scottish Independence Referendum
Recently, UK Prime Minister suggested Scotland should not hold another independence referendum until at least the 2050s, shrugging off claims that Brexit has strengthened the case for a new vote.
Background
- Scottish National Party leader has called for second referendum and argues that Britain’s departure from the European Union, which a majority of Scots opposed, has changed the game.
- Scotland, voted by 62% to 38% to remain in the EU in 2016.
- Referendum for Scottish independence was held in 2014. Scotland had voted to remain in the UK.
- The Act of Union between Scotland and England was signed on January 16, 1707. ....
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