2014 Scottish independence referendum
GPTKB entity
Statements (80)
| Predicate | Object |
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| gptkbp:instance_of |
gptkb:referendum
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| gptkbp:administered_by |
gptkb:election
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| gptkbp:age_restriction |
16 years and older
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| gptkbp:campaigns |
gptkb:Yes_Scotland
gptkb:Better_Together Social media played a significant role |
| gptkbp:cultural_arguments |
Cultural identity played a role in the campaign
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| gptkbp:demographics |
High engagement among young voters
Varied demographics influenced voting patterns |
| gptkbp:election |
1,617,989
2,001,926 Continued discussions on independence Calls for further devolution Debate on Brexit implications Increased SNP membership Single question ballot |
| gptkbp:fan_events |
Mixed results prior to the vote
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| gptkbp:followed_by |
2016 Brexit referendum
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| gptkbp:future_prospects |
Potential for future referendums
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| gptkbp:held_on |
September 18, 2014
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| gptkbp:historical_context |
Part of a long history of Scottish nationalism
Referendums in the UK |
| gptkbp:historical_significance |
A pivotal moment in Scottish history.
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| https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label |
2014 Scottish independence referendum
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| gptkbp:influenced_by |
gptkb:2012_Edinburgh_Agreement
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| gptkbp:influences |
gptkb:cultural_identity
Political landscape Economic concerns |
| gptkbp:international_response |
Mixed reactions from other countries
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| gptkbp:is_debated_in |
Televised debates held
High public engagement Intense public debate leading up to the vote |
| gptkbp:key_figures |
gptkb:Ed_Miliband
gptkb:Gordon_Brown gptkb:David_Cameron gptkb:Alistair_Darling gptkb:Nicola_Sturgeon gptkb:Alex_Salmond |
| gptkbp:legal_framework |
gptkb:Scotland_Act_2012
gptkb:Scotland_Act_1998 |
| gptkbp:legal_outcome |
No legal changes to Scotland's status
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| gptkbp:location |
gptkb:Scotland
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| gptkbp:media_coverage |
Extensive media coverage
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| gptkbp:notable_release |
September 19, 2014
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| gptkbp:participating_nations |
Limited international observation
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| gptkbp:political_impact |
Increased calls for further devolution
Increased discussion of devolution |
| gptkbp:political_party |
gptkb:Green_Party
gptkb:Scottish_National_Party gptkb:Liberal_Democrats gptkb:Conservative_Party gptkb:Labour_Party |
| gptkbp:post_referendum_debate |
Continued calls for a second referendum
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| gptkbp:post_vote_analysis |
Increased political engagement in Scotland
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| gptkbp:post_vote_reactions |
Mixed reactions from political leaders
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| gptkbp:preceded_by |
gptkb:2011_Scottish_Parliament_election
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| gptkbp:public_perception |
No
Divided public opinion 55.3% No 44.7% Yes |
| gptkbp:referendum_legislation |
gptkb:Referendum_(Scotland)_Act_2013
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| gptkbp:related_event |
gptkb:2021_Scottish_Parliament_election
2016 Brexit referendum 2016 Scottish Parliament election 2015 UK general election 2019 Scottish independence referendum debate |
| gptkbp:reported_by |
gptkb:The_Guardian
gptkb:BBC_News gptkb:The_Scotsman |
| gptkbp:result |
No
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| gptkbp:significance |
Debate over Scottish nationalism
Debate on Scottish nationalism |
| gptkbp:trade_goods |
Debate over economic viability of independence
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| gptkbp:visitors |
Should Scotland be an independent country?
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| gptkbp:voter_turnout |
84.59%
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| gptkbp:voting_method |
Secret ballot
Simple majority voting system |
| gptkbp:bfsParent |
gptkb:The_Edinburgh_Agreement
gptkb:Scottish_independence_movement |
| gptkbp:bfsLayer |
5
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