A Primer on the Scottish Referendum
BY THE WUPR EDITORS-IN-CHIEF
On September 18th, Scots will go to the polls to vote on independence from Britain, the first time the question has been brought to a vote since they became part of the United Kingdom in 1707. The referendum seems to have snuck up on British politicians, who have mounted a last-ditch campaign to plead with Scottish voters to vote no. Below, please find a series of articles to serve as a primer for this historic event.
Washington Post: Scotland Vote Could Ride on Lucky Lottery Ticket
New York Times: Independence Movement’s Energy Wager Could Prove Costly for Scotland
The Atlantic: Scottish Independence: What?
Washington Post: If Scotland Votes to Secede, It Joins Very Rare Company
VOTE YES SCOTLAND | VOTE NO SCOTLAND
Neil Davidson: Why Scotland Should Vote Yes | Niall Ferguson: Scots Must Vote Nae
Andrew Wilson: Why to Vote Yes | Krugman: Scots, What the Heck?
