Aside from its oil and gas industry, Scotland’s industrial sector is perhaps best known for its shipbuilding, whisky production, and smoked salmon. With rumours of a second independence referendum growing, we explore how important Scottish manufacturing is for the whole of the United Kingdom.
Scots rejected independence in the 2014 referendum, with the ‘no’ side securing more than two million votes, or 55.3% of the ballot. However, current first minister Nicola Sturgeon has said Scotland will start preparing for another independence referendum to take place before May 2021. What’s triggered this call for a second Scottish vote? Almost certainly,…
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