Why do the Scottish have the right to vote for independence?

On Thursday, 18 September, registered voters in Scotland will be asked the referendum question: "Should Scotland be an independent country?" Those voters will have a straight choice between "yes" and "no". read more

Scottish citizens have voted to stay in the UK, with the ‘No’ camp securing 55 percent of votes against 45 percent for ‘Yes’. Support for independence energized huge swaths of the population. read more

Scottish parliament to vote on holding a second independence referendum in 2018/19. Vote will put pressure on Theresa May to reverse decision to block a new vote. Polls suggest 50/50 support for independence. SNP believes Brexit could be a game-changer. LONDON — The Scottish Parliament will on Wednesday vote on whether to call a second independence referendum before Britain leaves the EU. read more