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189. Why is Scotland in the UK? (English Vocabulary Lesson)

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The History of Scotland and Great Britain

Scotland has been part of the UK for 300 years, but campaigns for independence have been around since the 19th century. The Scottish Parliament was established in 1999, giving Scotland influence and control over their own domestic politics. This is why university is free for Scottish students, but not for English students. It also explains why Scotland has different images on their money, although it is the same currency as the rest of the UK. In 2014, the people of Scotland were asked, should Scotland be an independent country? 55% of Scots voted no,. But this has not stopped campaigns for Scottish independence. A majority of Scottish people voted to stay in the EU in the 2016 EU referendum - leading to calls for

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