Scottish independence

main argument for Scottish independence was to keep tax, economic, and social security decisions in the hands of the people whom it affected, the Scottish people themselves; rather than the Westminster Government who determined those factors for the whole of the United Kingdom (Scotland’s Future, 2014). If Scotland was to become independent from the United Kingdom, it would be proposed that they would become a part of the European Union as its own country, a parliament of Scottish people would make

whether the Scottish Referendum for Independence from 18th September 2014 (hereafter referred as “the 2014 Referendum”) was indeed a process that can give account to legitimacy. This essay will look at legitimacy as being a moral claim set by our own culture. It will also explore the meaning of “overall legitimacy” of the 2014 Referendum and if individual claims of citizens are in conflict with it. Furthermore, it will argued that the political discourse of Alex Salmond and of the Scottish National

Scottish Independence Scottland has been a part of the UK since 1707 after James VII was deposed in 1688 England feared that Scottland would go its own way which led to a formal union of the two kingdoms. And now in September 2014 there was a public poll if there should have been a Scottish Independence. The poll failed with 55% No voters voting against a Scottish Independence. I am going to be looking at some pros and cons of an Scottish Independence. A very popular argument for Scottish Independence

arguments(on Scottish Independence) for soundness and quality Scotland was held on September 18, 2014 referendum on independence, to determine whether the Scottish independence from Britain. The independence referendum entered the 100-day countdown stage, Nicola Sturgeon (Deputy First Minister) and Alistair Darling (Former chancellor of the exchequer) both had a very convincing speech on this topic. Nicola argues,Scotland’s huge wealth and extraordinary resources mean there is no question Scottish can be

In this essay I will discuss both sides of the referendum of Scotland and firstly short about the current situation, and then finish it off with a conclusion. The issue of the Scottish independence has been highly discussed for a couple of years. The reason for that are after the Scottish national party won the election in 2011, their main goal has been to make Scotland independent. Now it is up to the Scots to choose whether they want to separate themselves from the United Kingdom or if they want

JB Ladera/7 The Scottish Independence Movement is a major controversy in Europe as it can lead to good or bad outcomes to those involved with it. Both sides, for independence and against independence, all have their own perspective on the situation, and try to decide the best for the future of Scotland. Scotland wants to become independent from the United Kingdom (UK). This decision could heavily affect their economy and government by having both positive and negative impacts. Their reason for

as an independent country. Some say the union is no longer fit for purpose and it is holding Scotland back. But many people oppose these views saying Scotland needs the rest of the UK and the economic and social factors of independence would be too great to deal with. Independence for Scotland means that we will have the right to

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

Should Scotland be Independent? There has been a wave of nationalistic fever sweeping the country ever since the SNP came to power in 2007. Independence is on their agenda and now there is a referendum set for 2014. But why should we go independent? After all, we have been married to England for over 300 years and our country is ‘too poor’ and ‘too wee’ to square up to the economic giants in the global market today and what would happen if the our banks were to self-destruct again

Thesis: The outcome of the Scottish Independence Referendum was not the result of mere question of nationalism (pride) or the lack of thereof. It was highly influenced by the class division inside different areas of Scotland. • There are 32 council areas in whole Scotland. 4 of those voted “Yes” to independence. All 4 of these have high levels of deprivation, as there is high working-class population too. • In addition, the areas that were poorer, tended to vote “Yes” since they saw this as a way