Scotland’s referendum

Scotland may go through a great alteration this autumn. After more than 300 years as a part of the United Kingdom of Great Britain, the people of Scotland now want independence. On September 18, the people of Scotland will say either yes or no to independence. An independent Scotland is going to be a different Scotland.

First Minister Alex Salmond says that an independence Scotland will give the country the opportunity to be one of the world’s richest, because of its oil wealth. Furthermore the Minister says that its time that Scotland take charge of its own destiny. On the other side, the Prime Minister David Cameron of the UK government says that the United Kingdom of Great Britain is extremely successful both social and political.

The currency is another big area of the disagreement. The Scottish government wants to keep the pound, despite of being an independence country. But it argues if it’s to everyone’s best interest. The UK parties say that whoever’s in power will not agree to such a move. But the poud is a part of The UK, so why is it that Scotland don't have as much say in keeping the pound as England. Scotland will keep the pound if they go independent, but they might change the currency after a while. 

As a part of the UK, Scotland share debt with the other countries of the United Kingdom of Great Britain. An independence for Scotland will split this debt inbetween the countries. 

There are several pros and cons on Scotland being an independence county is the best solution or not. It is up to the people of Scotland to decide. People aged 16 and over who live in Scotland can vote. Another requirement is that the voter must be British, EU or Commonwealth citizen with permission to enter or stay in the UK.

The referendum on September 18 may lead to great changes and another chapter in Scotland’s history. But for now, it is up to the people of Scotland to use their vote.

Sources: http://www.bbc.com/news/uk-scotland-scotland-politics-26550736 (Scottish independence: What’s going on in Scotland. Black, Andrew. 21.08.14)