Should Scotland Become Independent

The SNP main goal was Scotland independence and this issue raised in the 1990s. In 1997 elections, the Conservative Party leader John Major rejected the possibility of establishing the Scottish Parliament, however Tony Blair the leader of the Labour Party was with the establishment of the Scottish parliament, which was the reason for winning Blair the majority of

In 2014 however Scotland showed that there was indeed a large amount of voters who believed that Scotland would benefit from exiting the United Kingdom and since then the debate still continues with the SNP pushing for a second referendum.

The main reason for independence is to give the people of Scotland a better life and only a Scottish government can put the interest of Scottish people first. Democracy, prosperity and fairness are the values which are driving the yes campaign. Independence gives the Scottish people a chance to put the future of Scotland in their own hands and do what is best for them. Due to decisions for Scotland being made in Westminster (England) the policies just aren’t suited to the needs of the Scots. A Scottish government and parliament promise to build a fairer society, and in doing so will help Scotland to become a stronger

Another reason as to why it can be seen as unsuccessful is that for the Scottish, they are not allowed to interfere with English laws apart from those that concern them, for example agriculture and education. This can be seen as unfair because the British can make amendments to Scottish laws, this may lead to another reason why the Scottish should have their independence.

Scottish Independence - Good or Bad Scotland is at a turning point. The 300-year old Union is some say no longer fit for purpose. Some say it was never designed for the 21st century world and it is well past it's sell by date and is holding Scotland back. The Scottish people voted to move forward, with a new, more Scottish approach from an SNP government. But many oppose these views saying that Scotland needs the rest of the UK and that the economic and social problems caused by independence would be catastrophic to the relationships between Scotland and the rest of the UK. In any case the government has published a white paper setting out a vision of independence and responsibility in the modern world. But is this idea beneficial to our country?

Although complete sovereignty wasn’t lost over Scotland, the NO vote did cause parliament to devolve some power it held. This is not the first time sovereignty has been lost through Scottish referendums. In 1998 the Scottish parliament was re-established: The Scotland Act established what matters were to be devolved and what matters were to be reserved by Parliament. Devolved matters included health and social care (for example free nursing care for the elderly) and education (for example tuition fees). Reserved matters included defence, foreign policy and the constitution (the UK still controls Scottish independence, as it has the power to over-rule the referendums) Theoretically, Westminster could repeal the Scottish acts. This imbalance of power can cause some policy divergence, for example Scotland passed a law banning smoking in public places before the UK.

This therefore brings power closer to the Scottish people, through the Scottish Parliament, but in hand it takes power away from the English people. This may be because there is no purely English devolved body in comparison to the Scottish Parliament, Welsh Assembly and Northern Ireland Assembly. Power is also brought closer to the people as devolved bodies can hold referendums; however, on the other hand, they are limited on what they can hold referendums about.

Before devolution in Wales, parliamentary debates were unreliable and cancelled for little to no reason. Welsh MP’s worked within an outdated system that prohibited their ability to make changes. The people want to keep a devolved government even if they secede from the EU. This form of government is closer to the people and allows them to interact, or have more of a say in the decisions being made, therefore it is highly significant to a majority of the citizens.

Within the United Kingdom, a recurring issue has been raised regarding the political position of Scotland and how the Scottish Parliament could better govern the country. To establish whether the quality of life could be improved for the Scottish people, key events, devolution, and the Scottish Parliament must be evaluated and analysed. The argument for greater power in decision making and the ability to implement change for the citizens of Scotland, has been central to Scottish politics for some time.


In 1979, The Scots become asked whether they wanted a Scottish parliament or not, 52% of voters said they did—but the number was too low to accept it. Years went by, the and in 1997, over 74% of Scots voted for a parliament, which become duly formed. In 1999 Scotland got its own parliament. England still holds Scotland in an iron grip, because even though they have their own parliament, they don’t have the right to say much. Scotland getting its own government, gave them a little taste of

As a young and growing country, America still needs Britain to help it prosper. Britain undoubtedly has the most powerful navy in the world and without that protection on American coastlines; other European countries would take advantage. Not only does Britain have the greatest navy, but it also has the best quality goods and as its colony America receives its merchandise at lower rates. If America gained independence it would shrivel up and die or be trampled upon by much more established nations. Great Britain takes the most care of the American colonies than any of its other holdings and we cannot take that for granted. We must accept all the good and bad they have to offer because without it we cannot stand and will not survive.

Scottish devolution was defeated in the referendum and the two biggest parties campaigned for “No”. The SNP considered the results as a victory for devolution but was against the referendum as they were campaigning about the complete independence.

A stronger economy is only one of the many benefits of devolution to Scotland. Prior to devolution, Scotland has slowed down the United Kingdom regarding business establishments and commercial activities in general. Now, one of the basic aims of the Scottish government is to encourage the creation of more businesses, the continuous existence of these businesses when they are created. Competition among firms have increased competition, efficiency and innovation, thereby, boosting the economy and achieving the aim of the Scottish

The Act of Union of 1707 brought together the two independent nations of Scotland and England to create a new United Kingdom. This new Kingdom in the opinion of the English ensured political and military stability on the Island of Great Britain, neutralizing the Scottish MP’s by absorbing them into the Westminster system.

Britain withdrawing the European Union has always been an ongoing discussion, one of the many goals pursued by some British political parties, along with groups of people and individuals. Leaving the European Union is a right that every country that is part of the Treaty on the European Union has (Article 50 of the treaty), and this is what the Conservative political parties that proposed the referendum are triggering to impulse a faster withdraw from the EU; specially the new prime minister Theresa May. There had been another referendum in 1975, but it resulted in