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i have residency in scotland. i lived there for five years, once you get permanent residency you get to vote. if you are a scott that moved to england, you don't get a vote it. is the same for the scottish parliament. some don't like that, obviously it is not majorly contested because, this is the scottish parliament franchise. some didn't like that it is an agreed franchise. the idea, who lives in scotland, votes, that includes, i think 10% now of people who were born in england. for example, who have residency in scotland. that is the voting franchise, the only change was the lowering of the voting age to 16. that is a cross party consensus. geographically splits within scotland, we do see splits, there was a pole in glasscow, the crucial thing is. for example. the people who live more socially deprived circumstances. those have all narrowed a bit. if you have an area with high deprivation, you have more yes voters. therefore, if you have a city or council with more socially deprived residences, most of the grap
i have residency in scotland. i lived there for five years, once you get permanent residency you get to vote. if you are a scott that moved to england, you don't get a vote it. is the same for the scottish parliament. some don't like that, obviously it is not majorly contested because, this is the scottish parliament franchise. some didn't like that it is an agreed franchise. the idea, who lives in scotland, votes, that includes, i think 10% now of people who were born in england. for example,...
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i think the best opportunities for scotland is going forward, not to rely on the past, but for scotland to play a leading role in the union. >> it is one that is not shared by england. you have representatives in the scottish parliament making decisions about devolved powers, and represent fifs going down to westminster -- representatives going down to westminster voting on other matters. >> certainly i feel - sorry, i lived most of the last five years of my life in england. i feel sorry for people in england that don't have an opportunity to break from the westminster politics which is damaging to people in the u.k. the most equal country in europe, it's not a reason to remain governed by the system. the scottish parliament has almost the entire budget set by westminster. it's not as if it has a parliament that can protect itself, it's a parliament with its budget the set by another parliament. there are few clementic bodies like that. general assembly is right, he was a member of the government. i didn't vote for the parliament. they did a better job when they were in labour, than the
i think the best opportunities for scotland is going forward, not to rely on the past, but for scotland to play a leading role in the union. >> it is one that is not shared by england. you have representatives in the scottish parliament making decisions about devolved powers, and represent fifs going down to westminster -- representatives going down to westminster voting on other matters. >> certainly i feel - sorry, i lived most of the last five years of my life in england. i feel...
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and scotland to share the pound or for scotland to have a pound to sterling? what you have to look at is the consequence in the u.k. if scotland is not part of the union. very damaging for the u.k. >> we have heard about that this morning from an economist talking about the affect. what about the risks of the central bank and the bank of england if the u.k. government would be less on the hook for the scottish financial services industry, which had to be bailed out only a number of years ago? >> i think that is somewhat being sold by the bank's. >> we could see another financial services industry build up. >> you could. you also need to bear in mind what happens when you have the bailout. the bailout wasn't done by the countries in which the banks had their head office ease -- offices. it was those which were impacted. ,he u.s. bailed out barclays which is not commonly understood. it is where the operations are that the bailout cost is driven by. scotland only has 10% of rbs operations, for example. cost i believe is easily covered, even if you chose to do tha
and scotland to share the pound or for scotland to have a pound to sterling? what you have to look at is the consequence in the u.k. if scotland is not part of the union. very damaging for the u.k. >> we have heard about that this morning from an economist talking about the affect. what about the risks of the central bank and the bank of england if the u.k. government would be less on the hook for the scottish financial services industry, which had to be bailed out only a number of years...
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we've been talking about the royal bank of scotland based in scotland. that's where it is headquartered. they had contingency plans to move the headquarters down to england. obviously they ripped those contingency plans up. a nice rise of 3.5% for the royal bank of scotland. this no vote puts the bank of england back on track to push that button and start increasing interest rates a long time coming. we keep hearing word on the streets is those interest rates rise could happen early next year. that's all going on there. but also obviously big focus here in the u.k. but we also had our friends in europe watching this very closely this referendum vote and in particular in spain. i tell you what, the spanish government breathing a sigh of relief because they've had on their own battle with the independent movement who were hoping for a scottish yes vote. what we have seen is the interest rate that spanish government has to pay on its death decreased so good news for now for the spanish government. that's it. back to you right now. >> thanks so much for that
we've been talking about the royal bank of scotland based in scotland. that's where it is headquartered. they had contingency plans to move the headquarters down to england. obviously they ripped those contingency plans up. a nice rise of 3.5% for the royal bank of scotland. this no vote puts the bank of england back on track to push that button and start increasing interest rates a long time coming. we keep hearing word on the streets is those interest rates rise could happen early next year....
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so one thing for scotland to say, but if scotland decides to go, then perhaps a little bit of backlash. when i say no urgency note, that is not my no urgency. i think there would be a great danger of the political system saying, we've done that now, we'll move on and start thinking about europe. i do think the -- if we vote no, a more stable second constitutional arrangements for all parts of the uk would be a strong priority. who's voting yes and no? there are some clear patterns which are quite interesting. men more likely to vote yes than women. younger people, except the very youngest. younger people more likely to vote yes than older people. people from disadvantaged communities clearly more likely to vote yes than people from more affluent communities. and then the national identity question. one of the best predictors we have of voting intention is around those people who feel primarily british in scotland. it doesn't quite so well on the other side, who feel they are scottish. this doesn't lead so directly to supporting a yes vote. there's a territorial dimension to that. a pol
so one thing for scotland to say, but if scotland decides to go, then perhaps a little bit of backlash. when i say no urgency note, that is not my no urgency. i think there would be a great danger of the political system saying, we've done that now, we'll move on and start thinking about europe. i do think the -- if we vote no, a more stable second constitutional arrangements for all parts of the uk would be a strong priority. who's voting yes and no? there are some clear patterns which are...
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. >> isn't scotland in a pretty sweet position in some ways? one than shared by england? you have representatives making decisions and also representative whose go down to westminster to vote on other national platters. certainly i have lived most of the last five years of my life in england. i feel sorry for people that don't have this opportunity to break from that stifling westminster politics which has been so damaging to people in the u.k. the most unequal country in europe. it is not a reason to remain governed by that system. almost the entire budget set by werners. it isn't as though kit protect itself from the worst decisions made. parliament that has the entire budget set by another parliament, there are very few democratic bodies like that in the world, and jeremy is right, he was a member of the parliament for two terms and i didn't vote for his party, but they did a good job. then either of the government, more conservative and democratic democrat have done now, so i think the success of him and his colleagues is a testament to wha
. >> isn't scotland in a pretty sweet position in some ways? one than shared by england? you have representatives making decisions and also representative whose go down to westminster to vote on other national platters. certainly i have lived most of the last five years of my life in england. i feel sorry for people that don't have this opportunity to break from that stifling westminster politics which has been so damaging to people in the u.k. the most unequal country in europe. it is...
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if we talk about scotland i will scream. >> scream, we will talk about scotland. >> high impact. always knew itwe had a possibility but we didn't think it was very likely that this would happen. for the last month it has changed a lot. has it? and lookd to step back at what is really going on with the scottish vote. it is all about halle takes. you have scare stories getting thrown in. this morning about standard life and others withdrawing and leaving. the end of the story for scotland. as many threats as possible. there is nothing else in the news except a battering in these rebellious scots. at the end of the day, it is all about political threat. , as the bookies are saying, it remains a no vote, then this is all finished. i don't think we will see it going on long term. sort itself out. if scotland does vote yes, we will not see the end of the world. the sun will come up the next day. scotland will still have oil and they will still have multiple whiskey which is one of the biggest earners in the country. scotland will store -- sort itself out. >> let's say we get the yes. p
if we talk about scotland i will scream. >> scream, we will talk about scotland. >> high impact. always knew itwe had a possibility but we didn't think it was very likely that this would happen. for the last month it has changed a lot. has it? and lookd to step back at what is really going on with the scottish vote. it is all about halle takes. you have scare stories getting thrown in. this morning about standard life and others withdrawing and leaving. the end of the story for...
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i think the best opportunities for scotland going forward, not to rely on our past, is for scotland to play a leading role in the united kingdom. >> adam ramsey, isn't scotland in a pretty sweet position that is not shared by england. he have representatives in the scottish parliament making decisions, and representatives who go down to westminster to vote on international matters. >> well, certainly i feel very sorry--i have lived most of the last five years of my life in england, and i feel very sorry for people who don't have the opportunity to break from the u.k. that's not a reason to remain governed by that system. the scottish parliament has it's entire budget set by westminster, and at the moment they're cutting that budget rapidly. it's not as though it can protect itself from the decisions made by westminster. it has a budget set by another parliament. there are very few democratic parties like that in the world. jeremy is right, they don't reae constitutional change. and i don't think the further of scotland should be determined by party positioning at any political time. th
i think the best opportunities for scotland going forward, not to rely on our past, is for scotland to play a leading role in the united kingdom. >> adam ramsey, isn't scotland in a pretty sweet position that is not shared by england. he have representatives in the scottish parliament making decisions, and representatives who go down to westminster to vote on international matters. >> well, certainly i feel very sorry--i have lived most of the last five years of my life in england,...
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that challenge scotland and england. where i was born and brought up. >> adam, i have to tell you, someone who has traveled widely in the country, looking from the outside, i have been surprised at how lively some scotts say that they could do without being british, that it is no longer part of their identity. have you really wrestled with this? what being inside a much smaller and much differently constituted country would be like? look, britain is the name of the island that includes most of scotland and whales, and just as northern iraq we john people, they have been independent for more than a century now,ly still feel british after i vote yes, in a fortnights time, and i think many people will too, and i always find thisarment difficult, because look, a year ago, two years ago, the leader of the party was proposing we introduce a bail bond, the british statement is very fond of borders and treating people from other countries in horrific ways. what they are against -- what they are saying is they are british nationa
that challenge scotland and england. where i was born and brought up. >> adam, i have to tell you, someone who has traveled widely in the country, looking from the outside, i have been surprised at how lively some scotts say that they could do without being british, that it is no longer part of their identity. have you really wrestled with this? what being inside a much smaller and much differently constituted country would be like? look, britain is the name of the island that includes...
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really ramping up recently, can scotland move on? >> absolutely. we shouldn't give too much emphasis on the division that has been elevated because in our experience and even in our office we had people voting yes and no. if there has been a healthy debate about how we perceive what we do and how we go about it. we have never seen a great deal of division in the small aniness community, rather exciting debate about choosing how we move forward and that doesn't go away with the no vote. point beforerting we have a much deeper discourse and understanding in our relationship with the u.k.. withd your relationship europe was key. >> this was actually one of the biggest concerns that we have is because our business greatly supported by the european government. substantial amounts of grant funding and to deliver parts of objectives of the eu. we work very closely with a whole range of countries. both in business terms and socially as well. business is really good or members of our company to work for members to come over here and have that discourse. giv
really ramping up recently, can scotland move on? >> absolutely. we shouldn't give too much emphasis on the division that has been elevated because in our experience and even in our office we had people voting yes and no. if there has been a healthy debate about how we perceive what we do and how we go about it. we have never seen a great deal of division in the small aniness community, rather exciting debate about choosing how we move forward and that doesn't go away with the no vote....
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scotland is part of the fastest-growing major advanced economy with 150 7000 more people here in scotland in work since i became prime minister in 2010. 2.2 million people who have had an income tax cut and 42,000 fewer people out of work on job seeker allowance. we are not there yet, not by a long way, but our solidarity inside our united kingdom remains a great advantage in good times and bad. it is the great unknown that will put that solidarity at risk. our fourth and final great advantage is our scale. in a competitive, fast moving world with a rise of new economies in china, malaysia, brazil size matters. it should give scottish businesses and governments to fight for them around the globe. i would argue today you have the best of both worlds, the focus of the scottish government and the clout of the united kingdom. we are a top six economy was one of the biggest diplomatic networks anywhere in the world. we are not closing those embassies. britain is not retreating from the world. take india. how many businesses here want to trade with india with the exciting growth opportunities i
scotland is part of the fastest-growing major advanced economy with 150 7000 more people here in scotland in work since i became prime minister in 2010. 2.2 million people who have had an income tax cut and 42,000 fewer people out of work on job seeker allowance. we are not there yet, not by a long way, but our solidarity inside our united kingdom remains a great advantage in good times and bad. it is the great unknown that will put that solidarity at risk. our fourth and final great advantage...
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a one-time referendum. >> pursuing policies the people of scotland support, our country, our scotland, our independence. >> reporter: the yes or pro independence camp gained momentum as the vote approached. but the majority of people voted no, that means scotland will continue as an integral part of the united kingdom. but the process of scottish devolution is forging ahead. prime minister cameron has promised to cooperate with other major parties to give wider autonomy to scotland. >> we have delivered under this government and we will do so in the next parliament. the three pro union parties have made clear commitments on further powers for the scottish parliament. we will ensure that those commitments are honored in full. >> the proposal from the central government includes considering whether to let the scottish government determine tax rates within a certain range as well as some welfare policies. cameron has laid out a timetable. it includes a review of legislation to devolve power. he says the united kingdom will arrange for a transfer of powers by the end of 2015, following di
a one-time referendum. >> pursuing policies the people of scotland support, our country, our scotland, our independence. >> reporter: the yes or pro independence camp gained momentum as the vote approached. but the majority of people voted no, that means scotland will continue as an integral part of the united kingdom. but the process of scottish devolution is forging ahead. prime minister cameron has promised to cooperate with other major parties to give wider autonomy to scotland....
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scotland. if you type future uk and scotland into google you'll find us. what we're looking at is the big question. should scotland be an independent country? yes or no? that's what scotts voters will have before them next week as they enter the polling booths. that's a momentous decision by any standard. it's a decision which could end what's generally seen as one of the most successful unions of nations in world history and if we do end it, it will be immense domestic and international implications. so quite rightly, the eyes of the world are on scotland. we will have in scotland by the end of this weekend some 400 camera crews in edinboro and i think thousands of print journalists coming the events of the next week, which is quite extraordinary. what they will see is a nation exploring its rights to self-determination with great seriousness. 4.3 million scotts have registered to vote in the referendum. that is 97% of the eligible electorate, which is utterly unprecedented. we expect on that
scotland. if you type future uk and scotland into google you'll find us. what we're looking at is the big question. should scotland be an independent country? yes or no? that's what scotts voters will have before them next week as they enter the polling booths. that's a momentous decision by any standard. it's a decision which could end what's generally seen as one of the most successful unions of nations in world history and if we do end it, it will be immense domestic and international...
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the scotland act was passed in changes have been made. in terms of showing respect, i got the people of scotland and the institutions of the scottish government respect. as for future governments, as you put it, imposing a referendum, what i would say is i faced a choice as prime minister. scotland voted for a scottish national party government that had a majority and i faced a what is the right thing to do? the right thing to do is to respect people in scotland in grant the wish of the elected government for a referendum which we are posing. i took the decision backed by other party leaders to say the scottish people voted for a scottish national party and that that theyreferendum seek. i'm sure if i had taken a different decision and said you could not possibly have that referendum, i think i would have been making alex salmond's job a lot easier. that was not part of my desire. last one, lady at table 15. >> regardless of the yes or no situation, what has been absolutely fascinating has been the engagement in politics. i have a 15-year
the scotland act was passed in changes have been made. in terms of showing respect, i got the people of scotland and the institutions of the scottish government respect. as for future governments, as you put it, imposing a referendum, what i would say is i faced a choice as prime minister. scotland voted for a scottish national party government that had a majority and i faced a what is the right thing to do? the right thing to do is to respect people in scotland in grant the wish of the elected...
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^ here >>> >>> scotland voters say no to independence from the u.k. >> the people of scotland have spoken. and it is a clear result. they have kept our country of four nations toot. -- four nations together. >>> hello, i'm darren jordan with the world news. also ahead, ebola declared a threat to world security as sierra leone begins a 3-day lockdown. >> international flights are cancelled as rebel fighters advance into the capital. >>> welcome to the programme. voters in scotland have rejected independence and chosen to stay as part of the u.k. it meant the end of a 300-year-old union between scotland and the rest of the u.k. scotland's alex salmond admitted defeat but called on greater powers to be delivered to scotland. david cameron said it was a clear win for the no campaign. >> let us also remember why it was right to ask the definitive question - yes or no. because now the debate has been settled for a general aches, or as alex salmond as said, perhaps for a lift. there can be no disputes, no re-runs, we have heard the settled will of the scottish people. >> i think the process by w
^ here >>> >>> scotland voters say no to independence from the u.k. >> the people of scotland have spoken. and it is a clear result. they have kept our country of four nations toot. -- four nations together. >>> hello, i'm darren jordan with the world news. also ahead, ebola declared a threat to world security as sierra leone begins a 3-day lockdown. >> international flights are cancelled as rebel fighters advance into the capital. >>> welcome to...
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. >> the people of scotland have spoken. and it is a clear result. >> this campaign will say that that 55%, that 1.6 million votes is a substantial vote for scottish independence and the future of this country. >> the still united kingdom. scotland rejects independence, but london is prepared to reduce it's influence. if. >> >> reporter:. >> the u.n. declared the ebola outbreak a threat to world security. and it begins a three-day lock down. plus -- >> i'm nicole johnson in pakistan. coming up, we'll visit one of the worst affected areas in the flooding and find out how thousands of family now have to live on the side of the road. >> ceasefire talks between the yemeni government and the shia rebels has just collapsed. fighting continues for the second day in the capital. battles between the government and the rebels began on the outskirts of the city on thursday, and now the two sides are attacking each other just within a kilometer of the presidential palace. the fighting is so intense, that the airlines have stopped their
. >> the people of scotland have spoken. and it is a clear result. >> this campaign will say that that 55%, that 1.6 million votes is a substantial vote for scottish independence and the future of this country. >> the still united kingdom. scotland rejects independence, but london is prepared to reduce it's influence. if. >> >> reporter:. >> the u.n. declared the ebola outbreak a threat to world security. and it begins a three-day lock down. plus -- >>...
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scotland votes on their future tomorrow. the three most recent polls show the gap between the two campaigns tightening. let's go to edinburgh were anna edwards is following the storage he. give me the latest updates. a good-spirited debate or are things getting ugly? >> this has been a good-spirited debate by all sides. things have gotten more tense in the last couple of days. admin will band, the later of bandlabor party -- ed milli was out in a shopping mall, and i would not say they turned violent, but there were some tensions, a little bit of jostling. he had to seek refuge in a hairdressers and make a quick exit. speaking, things have been fairly, on the campaign trail. let's get to the latest polls. there were three overnight. they all put the no campaign ahead, not by much. i 4% its points. 52% no, 48% yes. he now says that the no campaign is two percentage points ahead. very tight on this last campaign of -- day of campaigning. he has the latest of international figures and decides he wants to come down on the no sid
scotland votes on their future tomorrow. the three most recent polls show the gap between the two campaigns tightening. let's go to edinburgh were anna edwards is following the storage he. give me the latest updates. a good-spirited debate or are things getting ugly? >> this has been a good-spirited debate by all sides. things have gotten more tense in the last couple of days. admin will band, the later of bandlabor party -- ed milli was out in a shopping mall, and i would not say they...
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and scotland. if you type future, u.k., scotland into google you will find us. what we're looking at is the big question. should scotland be an independent country, yes or no? that is what scott voters will have before them next week as they enter the polling booths. that's a momentous decision by any standard. it's a decision which could end what is generally seen as one of the most successful union of nations in world history. if we do end it, there will be immense domestic and international implications. so quite rightly the eyes of the world are on scotland. we will have in scotland by the end of this weekend some 400 camera crews in edinburgh. i think thousands of the print journalists covering events of the next week which is quite extraordinary. what they will see a nation exploring its rights to self-determination with great seriousness. 4.3 million scots have registered to vote in the referendum. that is 97% of the eligible electorate which is utterly unprecedented. we expect on that basis to see a turnout of at least 80%. we haven't seen turnouts at th
and scotland. if you type future, u.k., scotland into google you will find us. what we're looking at is the big question. should scotland be an independent country, yes or no? that is what scott voters will have before them next week as they enter the polling booths. that's a momentous decision by any standard. it's a decision which could end what is generally seen as one of the most successful union of nations in world history. if we do end it, there will be immense domestic and international...
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scotland's future truly is in scotla scotland's hands. that in echo of the rousing speech he gave in perth when he urged scottish voters to take their country's future into their hands. mr. sammond glued to the screen, as i'm vur everyone else is and lots of interest, too, not just in europe and america, but in different parts of the united kingdom. certainly in wales where they are looking to see what the implications of a yes or no could be and the leader, le ann wood is at the center for us. what are you thoughts on what you've heard so far on what this could mean for wales. >> the whole event has provided a fantastic event for wales to get the settlement we need and deserve here. there's a consensus that the financial settlement we have, that the powers that we have here in wales are inadequate and this debate of course has been about where power lies. and we know that the power and wealth has been concentrated and centralized around the southeast and if there's a yes vote tonight, then that wealth and power will be share d a little b
scotland's future truly is in scotla scotland's hands. that in echo of the rousing speech he gave in perth when he urged scottish voters to take their country's future into their hands. mr. sammond glued to the screen, as i'm vur everyone else is and lots of interest, too, not just in europe and america, but in different parts of the united kingdom. certainly in wales where they are looking to see what the implications of a yes or no could be and the leader, le ann wood is at the center for us....
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is better off with scotland in it. this is the most important choice the people of scotland betweenr make, a choice the opportunity and security of staying in the u.k. or leaving forever without the pound, without influence in the world . with scotland in the u.k., we have a great future together in the united kingdom. 2012,her speaker, since my right honorable friend and i have been supporting the policy of the government not to offer devo max as a consolation prize in the event of a no vote. if this is no longer the policy of the government, when and why did it change? what opportunity has there been for this house to express its view? >> it has been the policy of the government to be open to further devolution. i gave examples of what we have done in wales during the lifetime of this government. the statement by the party leader made in the last few days our statements by party leaders in a campaign, not a statement of government policy today, but a statement of commitment from the three main political parties , i c
is better off with scotland in it. this is the most important choice the people of scotland betweenr make, a choice the opportunity and security of staying in the u.k. or leaving forever without the pound, without influence in the world . with scotland in the u.k., we have a great future together in the united kingdom. 2012,her speaker, since my right honorable friend and i have been supporting the policy of the government not to offer devo max as a consolation prize in the event of a no vote....
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and will investors lend to a new scotland. that will add to scotland's fiscal stress. finally, banking. major scottish banks and financial institutions like lloyd, standard life and even the royal bank of scotland are threatening to move their bases out of scotland if the country votes to leave the u.k. those are just some of the costs and risks of independence. now, pro-independence campaigners argue it will give people a chance to create long-term prosperity for the nation and support local industry. independence is never only about economics but change is hard. the short term might be costly. for cnn money, i'm zane asher. >> continued coverage as the results come in on thursday. the polls open tomorrow. of course, this is the last full day of campaigning. >> another big story that we're following here. america's top general says u.s. troops on the ground could become necessary in the war against isis. >> martin dempsey told a senate panel tuesday that he would recommend it if he felt advisers should at some point accompany iraqi troops in specific attacks. the whit
and will investors lend to a new scotland. that will add to scotland's fiscal stress. finally, banking. major scottish banks and financial institutions like lloyd, standard life and even the royal bank of scotland are threatening to move their bases out of scotland if the country votes to leave the u.k. those are just some of the costs and risks of independence. now, pro-independence campaigners argue it will give people a chance to create long-term prosperity for the nation and support local...
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it is to have language reprise under an independent scotland. -- increase under independent scotland. there is the underlying argument this would be a nice hotel westminster elite. according to a recent report, scotland's financial services sector could end up being as much as 12 times its own current gdp in an independent state, which would leave scotland extremely vulnerable both to the same pressures that destroyed the british economy and global economy in 2008 but also to big banking elites that i think will be problematic political force in scotland. i think an independent scotland at best would be reactionary and at worst, both reactionary and a functioning and catastrophic. >> do you think it would invite iraq? do you think it would take part in illegal invasions of countries? all of the things you said, the british state does. the real point about what is happening in scotland is not really about nationalism, but self-determination. it is about the right of people to decide what sort of economy they want to live in, what sort of state they want to live in. perhaps the greatest
it is to have language reprise under an independent scotland. -- increase under independent scotland. there is the underlying argument this would be a nice hotel westminster elite. according to a recent report, scotland's financial services sector could end up being as much as 12 times its own current gdp in an independent state, which would leave scotland extremely vulnerable both to the same pressures that destroyed the british economy and global economy in 2008 but also to big banking elites...
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scotland. in the meantime, let's join angelina westminster. >> you would think that westchester would be happy with the results so far but we have just had thunder and lightning over the parliament. you can make of that what you wish. simon, if this is a no vote, scotland will expect the westminster party to deliver on does, what aret the consequences for the rest of the u.k.. >> everyone says that the greater thanare never before but this is a no vote, westchester will declare victory and there'll be complaints from wales, i think that england will honestly be ignored. the kick in the teeth for the establishment was supposed to be -- i believe that this is a kick in the teeth for the establishment. i think it is fantastical because it is downhearted for independent supporters. they are unleashing the constitutional revolution -- across the entire country and we have seen is the scottish insurgency going -- for that injured -- insurgency with a whole lot of promise. potential to not only rewrit
scotland. in the meantime, let's join angelina westminster. >> you would think that westchester would be happy with the results so far but we have just had thunder and lightning over the parliament. you can make of that what you wish. simon, if this is a no vote, scotland will expect the westminster party to deliver on does, what aret the consequences for the rest of the u.k.. >> everyone says that the greater thanare never before but this is a no vote, westchester will declare...
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we're very active both in scotland. we have a team in scotland. we have a team here and that team is, i think, more essential probably now because even though it's not independent, it will have more devolve powers which will bring more responsibilities and that's where we as an organization can be useful for scotland. >> are you telling me you didn't have a view on this one and if you had a vote you wouldn't have cast it. you wouldn't have gone yes or no? >> you know, it's interesting you say that because as i thought about it, i have very mixed feelings. very mixed feelings. i have a business interest in scotland so that was one thing i was looking at. how would that be impacted? i don't live there so i'm not going to have that element of concern to worry about. but i suppose given my age i probably would have voted no to remain simply because i don't have that much time left and it's going to take some time as we've been saying to get this sorted out what the future is going to look like. >> have you and your members been following the referendu
we're very active both in scotland. we have a team in scotland. we have a team here and that team is, i think, more essential probably now because even though it's not independent, it will have more devolve powers which will bring more responsibilities and that's where we as an organization can be useful for scotland. >> are you telling me you didn't have a view on this one and if you had a vote you wouldn't have cast it. you wouldn't have gone yes or no? >> you know, it's...
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even if will there isn't, they see what's happening here in scotland unfair to them with scotland getting more money they'd like to see in wales as well. implications for the entire united kingdom. >> i think it's fair to say this is a bit of a slow burn campaign. you've been keeping close tabs on it. do you detect now that real change of mood, a sense of almost frenzy in the air as to who's going to win this? >> absolutely without a doubt david. this has been a slow burning campaign. i think many people here who are voting yes think the no campaign are now panicking. they took it for granted really all these months there's been campaigning going on that it would go their way. that's a shock by the opinion polls over the past few weeks. there's animosity creeping into the campaign now. we saw the leader just the other night here in the shopping center not far behind me being heckled by yes campaigners. no campaigners lashing as well. he said this is the ugly side of what's happening in scotland. what is said to me today is perhaps this is inevitable because passions are running so high th
even if will there isn't, they see what's happening here in scotland unfair to them with scotland getting more money they'd like to see in wales as well. implications for the entire united kingdom. >> i think it's fair to say this is a bit of a slow burn campaign. you've been keeping close tabs on it. do you detect now that real change of mood, a sense of almost frenzy in the air as to who's going to win this? >> absolutely without a doubt david. this has been a slow burning...
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scotland. this morning, prime minister david cameron is promising sweeping changes on how the uk's government -- the u.k. is governed after scotland voted to stay as part of the united kingdom. -- cameron says he will deliver on devolution's. the u.k. must be able to vote on issues that affect them. >> i have long believed that a crucial part missing from this discussion is england. we have heard the voice of scotland and now the voices of england must also be heard. >> we are covering all the angles on this vote. anna edwards is in edinburgh. jonathan ferro on the trading floor. caroline hyde here in the studio. anna, let's start with you in edinburgh. >> thanks very much. you heard david cameron talking about hearing the english voice. let's hear the scottish voice first. we started to see the first results of this referendum come through. gradually, one by 1, 32 of the county areas reported their areas. around 6:00 this morning, the results seemed obvious. it seemed the no caps on was going
scotland. this morning, prime minister david cameron is promising sweeping changes on how the uk's government -- the u.k. is governed after scotland voted to stay as part of the united kingdom. -- cameron says he will deliver on devolution's. the u.k. must be able to vote on issues that affect them. >> i have long believed that a crucial part missing from this discussion is england. we have heard the voice of scotland and now the voices of england must also be heard. >> we are...
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who fought for scotland to remain in the u.k., the relief was palpable. >> the people of scotland have spoken. we have chosen unity over division and positive change rather than meaningless separation. >> those watching outside scotland had simply had to hold their breath. the prime minister watched for much of the night, aware that a yes vote would destroy not just his country, but his reputation. the people of scotland have spoken and it is a clear result. i am delighted. >> the debate was settled for a generation, he said. there could be no disputes, no reruns. scotland would get more power, but change would go much further than that. >> just as the people of scotland will have more power over their affairs, so follows that the people of england, wales, and northern ireland must have a bigger say over theirs. the rights of these voters need to be respected, preserved, and enhanced. are thewill ask, why politicians talking about constitutional changes on the very day when the country has rejected independence? the answer is here in glasgow. the people of this great city voted by majo
who fought for scotland to remain in the u.k., the relief was palpable. >> the people of scotland have spoken. we have chosen unity over division and positive change rather than meaningless separation. >> those watching outside scotland had simply had to hold their breath. the prime minister watched for much of the night, aware that a yes vote would destroy not just his country, but his reputation. the people of scotland have spoken and it is a clear result. i am delighted. >>...
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scotland. he will be the one person here with a genuine scottish accent. this shows the diversity of the issue. julius is originally from the united states, canada, oklahoma, but is an electorate of the university of edinburgh and charlie can tell you about his own origins. this is not a debate about ethnic particularism in scotland either. it's been framed in terms of specific nationalism and political choices and that is also important. and then finally, we'll be turning to my colleague here at brookings jeremy shapiro for the united states perspective. before coming back to brookings he's been a fellow for sometime, jeremy also served as special adviser to the assistant secretary for europe in the state department and also on the policy planning staff. he was not assigned to think about scotland and the united kingdom but we're hoping obviously somebody might be thinking about this at this particular juncture and i'm going to ask jeremy to give his perspective on what this means to the unite
scotland. he will be the one person here with a genuine scottish accent. this shows the diversity of the issue. julius is originally from the united states, canada, oklahoma, but is an electorate of the university of edinburgh and charlie can tell you about his own origins. this is not a debate about ethnic particularism in scotland either. it's been framed in terms of specific nationalism and political choices and that is also important. and then finally, we'll be turning to my colleague here...
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but make no mistake, the flame of separatistsism in scotland has not gone out. >> thank you to scotland for 1.6 million votes for scottish independence. >> reporter: an enormous number did vote for independence, what they have been promised instead are more powers of self determination by politicians hundreds of miles south. >> scotland voted for a stronger scottish parliament backed by the strength and security of the united kingdom, and i want to congratulate the no campaign for that, for showing people our nations really are better together. >> reporter: in london at westminster, they will know now that a changed scotland will hold them to account. >>> david, perhaps the voters that will be most affected by what happens in the coming weeks and months and whether scotland gets those power that arement patrol mised are tremendous 16 and 17 year olds who were given a chance to vote. i visited some of them to find out what they made of voting and of course the end result. >> we are the oning who are going to be living in scotland for the rest of our life. so we would really decide what i
but make no mistake, the flame of separatistsism in scotland has not gone out. >> thank you to scotland for 1.6 million votes for scottish independence. >> reporter: an enormous number did vote for independence, what they have been promised instead are more powers of self determination by politicians hundreds of miles south. >> scotland voted for a stronger scottish parliament backed by the strength and security of the united kingdom, and i want to congratulate the no campaign...
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scotland. >> you need to stand on your own two feet. let the world see what we can actually do. >> the english and the scots, we agree to hate each other, but if anybody attacks us, we fight together. >> that's about the future of scotland and the next generations. >> this is a race that's so defining, so close and getting to be so big, we're all over every single facet of it. and the box business network going live at 5:00 a.m. if the scots do bolt, is it going to give all of us a jolt? now ahead of my very special coverage hours from now, a preview now, first of all, with amy kellogg with the very latest on how those yes vote fears could translate into a run on scottish banks. we've got allen smith, a member of the scottish national party who says the time for independence is now. then, of course, the scot, you know him, the former vice president of the united states, dan quayle, our first big guest on the impact all of this could have on businesses here. we begin with amy with the latest fro
scotland. >> you need to stand on your own two feet. let the world see what we can actually do. >> the english and the scots, we agree to hate each other, but if anybody attacks us, we fight together. >> that's about the future of scotland and the next generations. >> this is a race that's so defining, so close and getting to be so big, we're all over every single facet of it. and the box business network going live at 5:00 a.m. if the scots do bolt, is it going to give...
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in the whole of scotland. it gets bigger with the deployment of everything. these are put at risk by the campaigns of separation as well as putting a risk to security of all of us. >> last thursday i attended a public meeting in my constituency where they were consulting patients about how to deal with a cut of 22 to 24% by the year 2018. 22% to 24% is officially notified to them by n h s, and the concerns about the general election, the concerns my constituents can expect. >> the concern the government has raised antitrust budgets in line with that, was not committed to do it in the last general election. the secretary of state for health will want to discuss with him the details of the situation. i hope he did explain that overall since the last election the number of nurses should be made to 3,700 and doctors are up 6,500. there are a number of people treated with dignity and respect is up 10%. we have now been ranked as the top health system in the world according to the commonwealth moving from seventh in
in the whole of scotland. it gets bigger with the deployment of everything. these are put at risk by the campaigns of separation as well as putting a risk to security of all of us. >> last thursday i attended a public meeting in my constituency where they were consulting patients about how to deal with a cut of 22 to 24% by the year 2018. 22% to 24% is officially notified to them by n h s, and the concerns about the general election, the concerns my constituents can expect. >> the...
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scotland's membership in nato and the european union both of which and independent scotland would have to reapply. but set against this, centuries of emotion that theirs is a genuinely separate place. its history stretching from william wallace to william the bruce, national teams like soccer's world cup, for more, let's bring in david sheffer, professor of law at northwestern university and from washington, d.c. is charles king, professor of international affairs and government at jornlgt universi n university. in your these us at harvard university you wrote about devolution. what do you think about what's happening now? >> at that time in the mid 1970s north sea oil had arisen as a prospect for economic recovery for the scottish people. and of course, for the british people as well. and it did stimulate a lot of political dialogue at the time too, and i think it agave some incentive to the scottish national party which had been around for a few decades but had not really taken off, to make the economic case for independence. because that had always been the political platform in the
scotland's membership in nato and the european union both of which and independent scotland would have to reapply. but set against this, centuries of emotion that theirs is a genuinely separate place. its history stretching from william wallace to william the bruce, national teams like soccer's world cup, for more, let's bring in david sheffer, professor of law at northwestern university and from washington, d.c. is charles king, professor of international affairs and government at jornlgt...
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already actually changes coming down the track for scotland from the 2012 scotland act. to take the proceeds of stamp duty levied in scotland which is already coming down the line, land tax and landfill tax, more power there for the scottish parliament. the national essay they've got to begin more power there for controlling air guns. during the campaign we heard more and now are trying to find out what that means. the party leader making his big promise of sharing resources adequately and saying the scottish government would have the final say on funding. a lot of people say it does already. they did promise that i'll would start immediately after the referendum. the new proposal for further devolution by the end of october. by the end of november, a white paper. then on january 15, a new law published. the question now is what will be in that new law published in january 2015. january 15, rather. control of a great amount of tax take, that is one possibility. also income tax, housing benefit as well, the chance to set different levels of housing benefit. of vato change
already actually changes coming down the track for scotland from the 2012 scotland act. to take the proceeds of stamp duty levied in scotland which is already coming down the line, land tax and landfill tax, more power there for the scottish parliament. the national essay they've got to begin more power there for controlling air guns. during the campaign we heard more and now are trying to find out what that means. the party leader making his big promise of sharing resources adequately and...
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people's preferred option for scotland's governance, people could say scotland should be independent of the uk, outside the eu. people could say it should be part of the united kingdom but with an own parliament. and they could say it should be part of the united kingdom and please get rid of the parliament again. that was a terrible idea basically. that's no devolution. on the top you see those that favor devolution, at the bottom, those who say no devolution. what's very clear here is independence was never the favorite option when asked in this survey. some of the people who said devolution say we would like more devolution than we've had at the moment. i'll come back to that in a bit. but what's clear is that independence was always somewhere between one-quarter and one-third. most interestingly, it dropped to about one-quarter, actually the lowest levels were measured in -- since 2007 which is when the snp became part of the government. why if more people vote snp does the support for independence go back people evaluate the devolution settlement better since the snp is in yy=uj
people's preferred option for scotland's governance, people could say scotland should be independent of the uk, outside the eu. people could say it should be part of the united kingdom but with an own parliament. and they could say it should be part of the united kingdom and please get rid of the parliament again. that was a terrible idea basically. that's no devolution. on the top you see those that favor devolution, at the bottom, those who say no devolution. what's very clear here is...
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scotland really broken . margaret thatcher had really broken up some of the checks and balances in the political grammar of the way u.k. worked. even though that is not what is officially on the platform it is very much one of the driving forces behind the way we got to this stage. we have globalization and individualism. to retreat more into tribal entities. all the men of my fathers generation were wearing a suit. years underen 50 were wearing kilts. that is a way to explain the shift that is happening. identity is not on the manifesto but it is key to understand what is going on. i generally hope you are right. trying to make the case to scotland. >> i don't think you mean to personally. do you have anything to say on this? on your pointion about general disenfranchisement, that is an important point. i make it in the piece i referred to. what scotland is expressing is it is often phrased this anti-english but it is more anti-london. brake --ses front expresses frustration that a lot of the united kingdom,
scotland really broken . margaret thatcher had really broken up some of the checks and balances in the political grammar of the way u.k. worked. even though that is not what is officially on the platform it is very much one of the driving forces behind the way we got to this stage. we have globalization and individualism. to retreat more into tribal entities. all the men of my fathers generation were wearing a suit. years underen 50 were wearing kilts. that is a way to explain the shift that is...
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come on, scotland. let's get on with it together. >> the no campaign keeps the united kingdom together, speaking about the victory of that message, majority of scots have decided that is the better course of wisdom and he has now said, let us go forward together. it was not a triumphant speech. it was one in which he reached across the divide and said we have to all now work together for the good of our country but that change is coming. cnn's nick robertson is in glasgow. of course, it was a yes bastion there. can you hear me nick? . >> i can hear you. sorry, we had a bit of a bad line there. i didn't hear your question. can you ask it again? >> it's very simple. i guess you heard allister darling. if you did, i just wonder your thoughts on the fact that he's there in scotland, which went yes. he gave a very nice speech thanking the vote for in general being better together and staying with the union, but really reaching across the divide and saying now we must go forward together. not just for scotlan
come on, scotland. let's get on with it together. >> the no campaign keeps the united kingdom together, speaking about the victory of that message, majority of scots have decided that is the better course of wisdom and he has now said, let us go forward together. it was not a triumphant speech. it was one in which he reached across the divide and said we have to all now work together for the good of our country but that change is coming. cnn's nick robertson is in glasgow. of course, it...
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do you think that scotland should secede. >> yes, i think scotland should succeed and secede. >> stephen: what's the difference? >> look, the union has lasted 307 years. and for much of that time it's britain and scotland very well indeed. but the ties that band the union together things like the british empire, the british statehood that went with a century of fighting two world wars, they have faded now. and the institutions have released them and feel distant and discredited. >> stephen: will it be good for everybody? for them to secede? >> yeah. >> stephen: is that going to be positive for scotland and england? >> it will be very good for scotland. and i don't think it will be bad for england. as the gdp of scotland is per capita $2,300 pounds greater than it is in england. >> stephen: is that in metric because i don't convert. >> yes. >> stephen: what is that in inches. >> scotland is a low population, resource rich country. we have a great resources. very much untapped root resources. >> stephen: do you wish david cameron harm? (laughter) >> no. i mean the guardian is a progressive
do you think that scotland should secede. >> yes, i think scotland should succeed and secede. >> stephen: what's the difference? >> look, the union has lasted 307 years. and for much of that time it's britain and scotland very well indeed. but the ties that band the union together things like the british empire, the british statehood that went with a century of fighting two world wars, they have faded now. and the institutions have released them and feel distant and...
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. >>> the breaking news from scotland. that was the leader of the yes campaign putting a positive spin on what happened, thanking his voters but conceding that his side has lost. hello, and welcome back to our viewers in the united states and around the world as we continue our special coverage of scotland's referendum result. it's 7:00 in the scottish capital, and people around the country are waking up to the news that they have rejected independence from the united kingdom. we're still awaiting the formal, final result, but everyone has been giving their speeches, including alastair darling. 45% voted for independence. 55% voted no. turnout was high as expected. we're waiting to hear any moment from the british prime minister cameron. he tweeted, i congratulated them on a well-fought campaign >>> thank you to scotland for 1.6 million votes for scottish independence. it's important to say that our referendum was an agreed and consented process, and scotland has, by majority, has decided not at this stage to become an ind
. >>> the breaking news from scotland. that was the leader of the yes campaign putting a positive spin on what happened, thanking his voters but conceding that his side has lost. hello, and welcome back to our viewers in the united states and around the world as we continue our special coverage of scotland's referendum result. it's 7:00 in the scottish capital, and people around the country are waking up to the news that they have rejected independence from the united kingdom. we're...
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their affairs in scotland. now many are saying they want o complete break to become a separate self-governing country, making that almost islands into separate states to assert scottish identity. we can have the best world with more decisions taken in scotland, backed up with the strength and security provided not just about national identity, it's about money and politics. the north sea oil and gas reserves are worth 2.5 trillion. the yes campaign says it's >> if voters decide they want to stay in the union, it's improbable there'll be a push for independence. the u.k. will consider a further devaluation of powers. . >> why an independent scotland and why now? >> i think people all across the u.k. are pretty fed up with the kind of broken political system, the fact that we have geremy on the tele member with us who is live member, for life appointed by the prime minister of this country. we have one of most undemocratic systems in the world. it's that system that has made britain the most unequal count country
their affairs in scotland. now many are saying they want o complete break to become a separate self-governing country, making that almost islands into separate states to assert scottish identity. we can have the best world with more decisions taken in scotland, backed up with the strength and security provided not just about national identity, it's about money and politics. the north sea oil and gas reserves are worth 2.5 trillion. the yes campaign says it's >> if voters decide they want...
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, the only answer for scotland's safe and scotland's future is vote no. [applause] >> brown and the no campaign c risk for the economy. both sides are using every last pmessage and crucially, win over undecided voters. with the race too close to call, they are the ones who will determine the outcome of the referendum. regardless of who wins tomorrow, scotland will change. britain has promised much greater autonomy if voters back the better together campaign. it's a scottish do decide to go it alone after 300 years, then they will face all the challenges linked to becoming a new nation on the world stage. >> an exciting day indeed. let's go live to our correspondent in edinburgh. with this vote too close to call, it will be the undecided voters to make the difference. which side is doing more right now to get out the vote? >> both sides have been rallying. they will be carrying the voters tomorrow to make sure everybody actually makes their way to the polling station in their private cars, so that a are fighting for every vote. walking through edinburg and
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in scotland than in england. there is not a passion about europe in scotland either. over 50% of scots, either scotland -- sorry, britain should leave the eu or should remain in the eu but we want to transfer powers back to the member states. over 50% want a reduction of the eu powers. the majority of scots want to be in the european union. but they want to do it for pragmatic reasons. sometimes, especially continental media try to portray scotland, but that is clearly not the case. a similar issue that has gotten traction is the better together strategy in the tv no said we would not be able to use the pound. those two things are about as far away from each other as possible. what currency do you think scotland would use if it became independent? 80% say they would like the pound. 15% think they would get to use the pound. you think they would like it and cannot get it would more likely to vote no but a are not. people are not moving on this issue very much. the core reason is they simply do not believe either s
in scotland than in england. there is not a passion about europe in scotland either. over 50% of scots, either scotland -- sorry, britain should leave the eu or should remain in the eu but we want to transfer powers back to the member states. over 50% want a reduction of the eu powers. the majority of scots want to be in the european union. but they want to do it for pragmatic reasons. sometimes, especially continental media try to portray scotland, but that is clearly not the case. a similar...
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victory for the campaign to keep the uk united as scotland rejects independence. >> the people of scotland have spoken. and it is a clear result. >> this campaign will say that 55%, that 1.6 million votes is a substantial vote for scottish independence and the future of this country. >> reporter: about the result comes at a cost, london is prepared to reduce its influence in favor of giving up some of its powers. >>> and we will live in scotland reflecting on how the vote and its effect on our traveling south of the border and could transform the fortune politically of the entire united kingdom. >>> in other news u.n. declares ebola a threat to security as sierrea-leon is declaring a problem. >>> and then we have a grand slam champion at the age of 32. >>> welcome to the program, in the last few weeks the opinion poll said it would be close and reference of the referendum would have created a crisis in london and the final was 40% wanted to break away but 55% wanted to stay. only because big concessions were offered in the final few days of campaigning. let's talk to july mcdonald live her
victory for the campaign to keep the uk united as scotland rejects independence. >> the people of scotland have spoken. and it is a clear result. >> this campaign will say that 55%, that 1.6 million votes is a substantial vote for scottish independence and the future of this country. >> reporter: about the result comes at a cost, london is prepared to reduce its influence in favor of giving up some of its powers. >>> and we will live in scotland reflecting on how the...
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and living in scotland. and geoff is from scotland living in the u.s. obviously representative of a larger uk entity. that's really the history of the united kingdom is one of constant migration. i think obviously, the previous exit to national self-determination, scotland had really was founded on the fact that there weren't enough people who identified themselves ethnically or culturally as scots to carry the day. the s&p has been based on the idea that it's a resident of scotland. no matter who they may be and how they may identify themselves. so this whole issue of identity still remains very important. obviously it was playing out as geoff was trying to suggest here in england. again, it does put the identity of great britain on the map. many people in england are having a backlash about the idea of scotland wanting to leave. but there's also a larger issue that i would like to put out, as you think about responding to this, about the identity of britain, and british identity. the united kingdom is a kind of rather a description of a country that i
and living in scotland. and geoff is from scotland living in the u.s. obviously representative of a larger uk entity. that's really the history of the united kingdom is one of constant migration. i think obviously, the previous exit to national self-determination, scotland had really was founded on the fact that there weren't enough people who identified themselves ethnically or culturally as scots to carry the day. the s&p has been based on the idea that it's a resident of scotland. no...
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it is scotland's future and scotland's hands. >> both he and his opponents have tried to use today's unemployment figures -- down by 15,000 in the last three months their a reason to vote way. >> everyone who cares about the united kingdom -- i am confident we have set out how scotland can have the best of both worlds. a successful economy with a growing number of jobs we see today. the scottish unemployment rate, 6%, is lower than the unemployment rate in london. >> the people of scotland have one more night to ponder, one more night to weigh up what to do. whatever happens the myth has been dispelled. they say people do not care about politics. they are wrong. james cook, bbc news. >> president obama tweeted tonight that he hopes the u.k. will remain strong and united. aremore on how things shaping up in final bowling, i spoke with our correspondent in edinburgh. as scotland finally prepares to vote, just how electric is the atmosphere? >> laura, it has been yet another remarkable day. incredible an referendum campaign and the atmosphere is absolutely electric. you really get the f
it is scotland's future and scotland's hands. >> both he and his opponents have tried to use today's unemployment figures -- down by 15,000 in the last three months their a reason to vote way. >> everyone who cares about the united kingdom -- i am confident we have set out how scotland can have the best of both worlds. a successful economy with a growing number of jobs we see today. the scottish unemployment rate, 6%, is lower than the unemployment rate in london. >> the...