It’s been 307 years since Scotland and England became the United Kingdom, but generations of Scots have never lost their yearning for independence. In 1997, they established their own Parliament but, for many, that isn’t enough. In less than two weeks, all residents 16 and over will have a chance to create a separate county. Just one vote could make the difference. We’ll hear what that means for Britain’s identity crisis, and for independence movements in Spain, Italy and other countries in the European Union.
Scotland Poised to Vote on Independence
Credits
Guests:
- Kate Devlin - The Herald - @_katedevlin
- Susan Stewart - Women for Independence - @Scotto_Voce
- George Foulkes - Lord Foulkes of Cumnock - @GeorgeFoulkes
- Fiona Hill - Brookings Institution - @BrookingsInst