Majorities in UK Referenda
A vote for independence would be a major change for the UK. Just as a simple majority was required for the Brexit vote, it is reasonable to expect the same to be the case for independence.
What constitutes a majority in a Scottish Referendum?
In the light of recent comments by prominent political figures people want to know what will constitute a majority in a future referendum on Scotland's self-determination.
Busting the last of the myths around independence. Open Minds on Independence #20
This article looks at myths about Scottish independence.
MYTH 7: Nationalism is by its very nature a bad thing
MYTH 8: An independent Scotland would be last in the queue to join the EU
Myth 9: You can’t hold a referendum without Westminster’s “permission”
Myth 10: Independence for Scotland would abandon the rest of the UK to permanent Tory rule
Type of Resource
News Media
Date Published
Scottish independence
This is a largely factual explainer by the Institute for Government of the issues around a referendum and the results of its success.