Posted on June 26, 2016. Tags: Brexit, Conservative, EU, Labour, Lib Dem., Referendum, Scottish independence, SNP
The United Kingdom’s exit from the European Union is certain to have far reaching consequences both domestically and internationally. Dominating early headlines is the idea that this decision could lead to the fragmentation of the UK as geographic divisions have been thrown into sharp relief. With Northern Ireland and Scotland both voting to remain – Scotland […]
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Posted in Europe, European Union, Global Economy, Scottish Independence, UK News, World
Posted on October 29, 2015. Tags: Belfast, Flag, Good Friday Agreement, Northern Ireland, Politics, protest, Referendum, Scottish independence, Troubles, union, Unionists, United Kingdom
On the 18th of September 2014, 84.59% of the registered Scottish public exercised their right to express their opinion through the ballot box. 55% voted ‘No’ to independence while 45% voted ‘Yes’. Although the result was decisive, it was not a landslide victory for the status quo, with 1, 617, 989 Scots voting in favour […]
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Posted in Europe, UK News, World