Statements (49)
Predicate | Object |
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gptkbp:instance_of |
gptkb:election
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gptkbp:bfsLayer |
4
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gptkbp:bfsParent |
gptkb:James_Graham,_18th_Duke_of_Montrose
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gptkbp:campaigns |
gptkb:Yes_Scotland
gptkb:Better_Together |
gptkbp:diplomatic_relations |
Mixed reactions from other countries
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gptkbp:election_year |
Public opinion polls
Continued calls for a second referendum |
gptkbp:followed_by |
2016 Brexit referendum
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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
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gptkbp:held_in |
September 18, 2014
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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
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gptkbp:impact |
gptkb:Scottish_National_Party
UK politics |
gptkbp:is_opposed_by |
gptkb:United_Kingdom_Government
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gptkbp:legal_issue |
gptkb:Scotland_Act_1998
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gptkbp:location |
gptkb:Scotland
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gptkbp:media_coverage |
Extensive media coverage
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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
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gptkbp:public_perception |
Divided opinions on independence
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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'
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gptkbp:significance |
Debate over Scottish 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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