19th september 2014: ‚yes‘ or ‚no‘ to scottish independence

Scottish Independence

19th September 2014:‚YES‘ or ‚NO‘

to Scottish independence

What is this about?

Should Scotland become a fully independent country or remain part of the United Kingdom?

OK. But why is this such a big issue? Why do the Scots want this? What makes it so important?

What is the aim of the „pro-independence“ party?

• Scottish control of Scottish resources (oil, gas...)• Joining the EU in their own (Scottish) right• Scottish control of Scottish infrastructure (especially the Scottish health

service)• Having Scottish armed forces, but no nuclear submarines• A specifically Scottish foreign policy• Enhancement of Scottish culture and identity• A better deal for the Scottish people altogether, as a small, successful

country ...

In case of „YES“:

• Huge constitutional changes would have to be done• Splitting the forces and moving the submarines would cost

billions and weaken the UK• Scotland would no longer be a member of the European Union

And in case of „NO“ ?

• Central government in Westminster is already planning a White Paper on (even) greater powers for the Scottish Parliament

• This would be far less complicated constitutionally• It wouldn‘t cost bilions of pounds !!!

• Current British government• PM David Cameron• Nick Clegg (politic consultant)• Ed Miliband (deputy)• All in the ‚Better Together‘-campaign• Many Scots in the cities, the central belt,

the middle class • Most people living in Scotland

• Current Scottish government• First Minister Alex Salmond• Nicola Sturgeon (deputy)• Scottish National Party• Many Scots in the Highlands and

Islands• Less privileged parts of the society

And who is on which side?

YES: NO:

Vocabulary

Split = rozdělitEnhancement = zlepšení, vylepšení

Deal = údělAltogether = dohromady

Carry out = splnitConditions = podmínky

Deputy = poslanec/poslankyně

1. Who is this guy? a) Alex Almondb) Alex Salmondc) Alex Salmon

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The quiz

2. What would happen if the UK was separated?a) Scotland would no longer be a member of the EUb) UK would be weakenc) World War III. would begin

3. What is this?a) The Buckingham Pallaceb) The Eiffel Towerc) The Charles Bridge

4. Why do Scots want independence?a) They want to highlight Scottish culture and identityb) They want Scottish nuclear submarinesc) They don‘t like Russia