What happened in the 2014 Scottish referendum?
The 2014 Scottish independence referendum was an independence referendum held on 18 September 2014 concerning Scottish independence from the United Kingdom. The “No” side won with 2,001,926 (55.3%) voting against independence and 1,617,989 (44.7%) voting in favour.
When was Scottish independence referendum?
September 18, 2014
2014 Scottish independence referendum/Start dates
2014 Scottish independence referendum The referendum on Scottish independence held on 18 September 2014 saw Scotland vote to remain part of the United Kingdom (UK), with 55% voting against the proposal for Scotland to become an independent country and 45% voting in favour.
When did Scotland join the UK?
1 May 1707
By inheritance in 1603, James VI of Scotland became king of England and Ireland, thus forming a personal union of the three kingdoms. Scotland subsequently entered into a political union with the Kingdom of England on 1 May 1707 to create the new Kingdom of Great Britain.
What caused devolution in Scotland?
The history of devolution In September 1997, there was a referendum in Scotland in which people voted for devolution. The UK Parliament then passed the Scotland Act 1998 which established the Scottish Parliament, which opened in 1999, and transferred some of the powers previously held at Westminster.
When did devolution happen in Scotland?
In September 1997, there was a referendum in Scotland in which people voted for devolution. The UK Parliament then passed the Scotland Act 1998 which established the Scottish Parliament, which opened in 1999, and transferred some of the powers previously held at Westminster.
When was the last Scottish election?
The 2016 Scottish parliament election was held on Thursday, 5 May 2016 to elect 129 members to the Scottish Parliament. It was the fifth election held since the devolved parliament was established in 1999.
What was the turnout in the Scottish referendum?
Turnout in Scotland was 67% while in Wales it was 72% and in England 73%. Her predecessor as first minister, Alex Salmond, was quick to suggest there should now be a second Scottish independence referendum.
When was the last time the UK had a referendum?
The UK has only held three fully nationwide referendums: the 1975 vote on staying in the EU (yes), the 2016 vote on the same issue (no), and a vote in 2011 on electoral reform (no).
How many people voted in the EU referendum?
About 46.5 million people were registered to vote – including four million in Scotland – in what was the third nationwide referendum in UK history.
When is it a good idea to have a referendum?
Qvortrup says referendums are a good idea if deployed sparingly and on issues that are of major significance. “Referendums are a good idea if used as a people’s veto,” he says. “You need to save people’s civic reserves for when it really matters.