The situation in scotland does mirror the situations of many other nations that are seeking independence. What kind of constitution would it have? Would you want your new nation to be friends with america, or china, or russia? How will you be seen by the rest of the world? Are flags important? Does it matter what your flag looks like? Why don't people care about more political process in their country? Or is it just too compromised?
On 18th September the people of Scotland will vote in a referendum to decide if Scotland should remain a part of the UK or become independent. If they vote "yes" and Scotland does become independent from the UK it would cause massive changes to the way the UK is organised. It would be the biggest change in UK history for hundreds of years. It could change everything - not only the lives of the Scottish people, but also the lives of the English, the Welsh and the people of Northern Ireland. In short - this is a massive story for the UK. Let's look at the background, the arguments for & against, and the possible outcomes of independence. Click here for notes and transcriptions:
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