Who could vote in the Scottish referendum?

All European Union (EU) or Commonwealth citizens residing in Scotland age 16 or over could vote, with some exceptions, which produced a total electorate of almost 4,300,000 people. This was the first time that the electoral franchise was extended to include 16- and 17-year-olds in Scotland.

How did Scotland vote in election?

The Scottish National Party (SNP) received the most votes (45%, up 8.1% from the previous election) and won 48 out of 59 seats — a gain of 13 over those won in 2017, and 81% of the Scottish seats in the House of Commons. …

When was Brexit voted?

31 January 2020, 3:00 pm GMT-8
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What was the closest result in the Scottish referendum?

The closest result was Inverclyde with 50.1 No to 49.9% Yes. The most emphatic No vote was Orkney where 67.2% voted against independence, followed by Scottish Borders and Dumfries & Galloway. Dundee was the most pro-Yes with 57.4%, followed by West Dunbartonshire and Glasgow, which has an electorate of half a million people.

What was the percentage of people who voted for Scottish independence?

At the other end of the demographic spectrum is Scotland’s rising older population. The proportion of people aged 65-plus now stands at 16.8%, slightly more than the proportion of under 16-year-olds. Unsurprisingly, the issue of pensions consistently registered as one of the key issues in the independence debate.

What was the result of the Northern Ireland referendum?

A majority think that in a referendum tomorrow, Northern Ireland would, in fact, choose to remain part of the UK. But when we asked what the outcome would be in ten years’ time, the result was reversed: most believe the vote would be for unification, with only three in ten believing voters would choose the UK.

Why are people still talking about the referendum?

To the frustration of many voters on all sides who would rather talk about something else, the question still dominates the agenda: nearly as many people say they will use their votes next week to prevent a new referendum as to try and secure one.