A parliamentary vote will be held in Scotland in the north of England on the 6th, where the pros and cons of future independence from England will be a major issue.

In Scotland, independence was rejected in a referendum held seven years ago, but since the United Kingdom has withdrawn from the EU = European Union, the movement for independence continues.

In the parliamentary elections to be held on the 6th, the ruling SNP / Scottish National Party has pledged to hold a second referendum on the pros and cons of independence within a few years when the effects of the new coronavirus have subsided. On the other hand, the opposition party opposes it, saying that it will divide the society.



Before the election, SNPs occupied 61 of the 129 seats, and the focus is on winning a majority in this election.



Regarding independence, opinion polls showed that the approval reached nearly 60% last fall, but due to the influence of the spread of the new coronavirus infection, the approval and opposition has recently reached around 50%. I'm resisting.



The UK government's consent is required to hold the referendum, and Prime Minister Johnson does not accept it.



If the SNP wins a majority of seats, it will increase pressure on the British government to allow a referendum as a sign of public opinion, and this election is expected to have a major impact on the future of Britain.



Since the counting of votes is limited to prevent infection, it is expected that it will take several days before a large number of people are identified.

Continuing discussions that divide society over independence

In Scotland, even after the 2014 referendum rejected independence from Britain, discussions continued to divide society.



When Britain decided to withdraw from the EU = European Union in a referendum, in Scotland, as more than 60% of people did not want to withdraw, there was an argument that "let's join the EU independently of Britain". It is designed to be used.



On May 1st, in Glasgow, Scotland's largest city, a rally of pros and cons of independence took place in the same square.



All of them were small gatherings to prevent the infection of the new coronavirus, but those who raised the blue flag of Scotland for independence said, "The British government is not thinking about Scotland." I was giving it.



On the other hand, those who raised the British flag said, "I have received various benefits under the United Kingdom," or "Independently, if a border with England is established, Scotland will be economical. I couldn't do it. "