Scottish Referendum

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Predicate Object
gptkbp:instance_of gptkb:election
gptkbp:bfsLayer 4
gptkbp:bfsParent gptkb:James_Graham,_18th_Duke_of_Montrose
gptkbp:campaigns gptkb:Yes_Scotland
gptkb:Better_Together
gptkbp:diplomatic_relations Mixed reactions from other countries
gptkbp:election_year Public opinion polls
Continued calls for a second referendum
gptkbp:followed_by 2016 Brexit referendum
gptkbp:future_plans Impact of Brexit on independence discussions
Potential for a second referendum
Debate over timing and conditions for a second referendum
Public sentiment towards independence post-referendum
gptkbp:governing_body gptkb:Scottish_Government
gptkbp:held_in September 18, 2014
gptkbp:historical_context Part of a long history of Scottish nationalism
Influenced by the 1997 referendum on devolution
Involves issues of sovereignty and governance
gptkbp:historical_debate gptkb:organization
Political representation
Economic implications of independence
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label Scottish Referendum
gptkbp:impact gptkb:Scottish_National_Party
UK politics
gptkbp:is_opposed_by gptkb:United_Kingdom_Government
gptkbp:legal_issue gptkb:Scotland_Act_1998
gptkbp:location gptkb:Scotland
gptkbp:media_coverage Extensive media coverage
gptkbp:notable_figures gptkb:Ed_Miliband
gptkb:Gordon_Brown
gptkb:David_Cameron
gptkb:Nicola_Sturgeon
gptkb:Alex_Salmond
gptkbp:outcome Influence on other independence movements
Ongoing discussions about a second referendum
Increased political engagement in Scotland
Impact on UK unity discussions
Strengthened the Scottish Parliament's powers
gptkbp:preceded_by gptkb:2011_Scottish_Parliament_election
gptkbp:public_perception Divided opinions on independence
gptkbp:related_event gptkb:Independence_Referendum_Act_2013
gptkb:2015_UK_General_Election
Brexit negotiations
Devolution in Scotland
2016 Scottish Parliament election
gptkbp:result 55.3% voted ' No'
gptkbp:significance Debate over Scottish independence
gptkbp:visitors Should Scotland be an independent country?
gptkbp:voter_turnout 84.59%