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The Parallels Between Brexit and Scottish Independence
Brexit and Scotland's referendum both have similar consequences economically for Britain and Scotland. This hurts both countries in unwinding relationships built over many years, unwinding 44 year membership for Britain, and 310 year union for Scotland. Britain exports to EU are 45% of total exports, and for Scotland the number is 63% for exports to the rest of the UK. Scots benefit about 1200 British pounds more for average citizen than a average citizen of UK, and pay 400 pounds less to the government. Scotland would start with a 90% debt to GDP ratio if it takes a proportionate share of UK government debt from the beginning of independence. Fidler correctly points out the economic risks to Britain and Scotland which are being ignored or not fully taken into account by politicians.
Scotland and the referendum for greater autonomy or independence by 2014
01/05/2008
Grouped Articles
Scotland, U.K. Grapple Over Autonomy
Wall Street Journal 01/12/2012
The Scotsman Who Forced the U.K. to the Brink of Disunion
Wall Street Journal 09/10/2014
Leaders Differ on What Independence Would Mean to Scotland
Wall Street Journal 09/16/2014
Scotland Independence Could Usher in Economic Uncertainty
Wall Street Journal 09/18/2014
In Scotland, Avid Activists Fuel ‘Yes’ Campaign for Independence
New York Times 09/17/2014
Scotland 'No' to Independence Hinged on Turnout
Wall Street Journal 09/20/2014
Jack Salmond of the Scottish Nationalist Party, and the campaign for independence of Scotland in the referendum of 2014
09/10/2014
Grouped Articles
The Scotsman Who Forced the U.K. to the Brink of Disunion
Wall Street Journal 09/10/2014
Leaders Differ on What Independence Would Mean to Scotland
Wall Street Journal 09/16/2014
Scotland Independence Could Usher in Economic Uncertainty
Wall Street Journal 09/18/2014
In Scotland, Avid Activists Fuel ‘Yes’ Campaign for Independence
New York Times 09/17/2014
Scotland 'No' to Independence Hinged on Turnout
Wall Street Journal 09/20/2014
Wall Street Journal 09/20/2014
Catalan leader Arturo Mas and Catalonia's plans to seek a referendum along the lines of Scotland
10/08/2014
Arturo Mas scheduled a referendum vote on independence for Catalonia on Nov. 9, 2014. He awaits a ruling from Spain's Constitutional Court which could come in 2015. Mas says the Constitutional Court is biased in favor of Spain. His Plan B is to hold a new parliamentary election as a plebiscite on independence. The head of the Catalan Assembly says Catalans will act in a peaceful and democratic way as Catalans are a mature people having gone through much suffering in the 20th century.
Grouped Articles
Catalonia’s Leader Plays Down Talk of Secession Crisis
New York Times 10/08/2014
Separatists in Catalonia Win Narrow Majority in Regional Elections
New York Times 09/27/2015
Catalonia Lawmakers Approve Resolution for Secession Process From Spain
Wall Street Journal 11/10/2015
New Elections Likely in Catalonia After Separatist Leader Is Rebuffed
New York Times 01/03/2016
The Parallels Between Brexit and Scottish Independence
WSJ 03/16/2017
Splits in Catalonia's pro-independence campaign before key vote
The Guardian 07/05/2017
A different view of European identity, smaller nation states within the European Union, following the Scotland independence referendum
09/25/2014
Grouped Articles
Fostering National Identity but Not Nationalism
New York Times 09/25/2014
‘Brexit’ Vote Feeds Scotland’s Alienation
The New York Times 08/26/2016
The Parallels Between Brexit and Scottish Independence
WSJ 03/16/2017
Scottish parliament votes for second independence referendum
The Guardian 03/28/2017
The Brexit arguments work for Scotland too
The Economist 03/29/2017
Ireland's economy following Brexit
10/12/2016
Grouped Articles
Ireland to set up 'rainy day fund' as buffer against Brexit shock
The Guardian 10/11/2016
Brexit Court Ruling Further Clouds the Horizon for Companies
WSJ 11/03/2016
The Telegraph 11/27/2016
U.K. Job Numbers Raise Concerns for Economy After Brexit Vote
WSJ 12/14/2016
In ‘Brexit’ Speech, Theresa May Outlines Clean Break for U.K.
The New York Times 01/17/2017
The Parallels Between Brexit and Scottish Independence
WSJ 03/16/2017
Views that Brexit will hurt Britain's economy and leave Britons poorer
10/12/2016
Grouped Articles
Brexit is making Britons poorer, and meaner
The Economist 10/11/2016
The Economist 10/08/2016
Unilever Price Rises Herald Brexit Pain for British Consumers
WSJ 10/13/2016
Brexit Court Ruling Further Clouds the Horizon for Companies
WSJ 11/03/2016
The Telegraph 11/27/2016
Paul Nuttall says Ukip will 'replace Labour' after succeeding Nigel Farage as party's new leader
The Telegraph 11/28/2016
Scotland- politics and government
01/05/2008
Grouped Articles
Scotland, U.K. Grapple Over Autonomy
Wall Street Journal 01/12/2012
The Scotsman Who Forced the U.K. to the Brink of Disunion
Wall Street Journal 09/10/2014
Scotland Independence Could Usher in Economic Uncertainty
Wall Street Journal 09/18/2014
In Scotland, Avid Activists Fuel ‘Yes’ Campaign for Independence
New York Times 09/17/2014
In Scotland and Beyond, a Crisis of Faith in the Global Elite
New York Times 09/20/2014
Nicola Sturgeon Becomes Leader of Scottish National Party
New York Times 11/14/2014
Nicola Sturgeon, leader of the Scottish National Party, in the 2015 general election in Britain
05/05/2015
Nicola Sturgeon has increased the popularity of the SNP in Scotland in 2015.
Grouped Articles
Nicola Sturgeon, Not Running in British Election, May Yet Prevail
New York Times 05/05/2015
In U.K. Election, It’s Jobs Boom vs. Stagnant Wages
Wall Street Journal 05/07/2015
David Cameron and Conservatives Get Majority in British Election
New York Times 05/08/2015
Post-Election Britain: A Disunited Kingdom
New York Times 05/08/2015
Markets, democracy and economics: The winning formula?
Economist 05/09/2015
A Chasm Divides David Cameron and Nicola Sturgeon, Leaders of a Kingdom Still United
New York Times 05/10/2015
Financial markets and the referendum in Scotland in September 2014
09/20/2014
Grouped Articles
In Scotland and Beyond, a Crisis of Faith in the Global Elite
New York Times 09/20/2014
The Parallels Between Brexit and Scottish Independence
WSJ 03/16/2017
Political uncertainty following the referendum in Scotland over devolution of powers and Britain's membership in the EU
09/19/2014
Grouped Articles
Scotland Votes 'No' to Independence but U.K. Political Risk Remains
Wall Street Journal 09/20/2014
A Kingdom Still Whole, but Far From United
New York Times 09/19/2014
In Scotland and Beyond, a Crisis of Faith in the Global Elite
New York Times 09/20/2014
U.K.’s Cameron Moves To Give Scotland Revenue Control
Wall Street Journal 01/23/2015
‘Brexit’ Vote Feeds Scotland’s Alienation
The New York Times 08/26/2016
The Parallels Between Brexit and Scottish Independence
WSJ 03/16/2017
Gordon Brown on Scotland's referendum for independence, and policies pursued by the Labor government when he was prime minister
09/05/2014
Gordon Brown, former prime minister of Britain, is from Scotland. He he describes the sources of discontent in Scotland, the similiar regional movements in other parts of Europe including Catalonia, and why Scotland has a better future as part of Britain. Irwin points out the failings of the Labor governments under Blair and Gordon, and under the Conservatives under Cameron, leading to disaffection in Scotland and the rise of the UK Independence Party.
Grouped Articles
Why Scotland Should Stick With Britain
New York Times 09/05/2014
The Scotsman Who Forced the U.K. to the Brink of Disunion
Wall Street Journal 09/10/2014
Leaders Differ on What Independence Would Mean to Scotland
Wall Street Journal 09/16/2014
Scotland Independence Could Usher in Economic Uncertainty
Wall Street Journal 09/18/2014
In Scotland, Avid Activists Fuel ‘Yes’ Campaign for Independence
New York Times 09/17/2014
Scotland 'No' to Independence Hinged on Turnout
Wall Street Journal 09/20/2014
Credibility of elites tested in the decade following the financial crisis of 2008-2009- falling incomes in the U.S. and high unemployment in Europe, and disaffection in local regions such as Scotland
09/20/2014
Policies of Gordon Brown and Alistair Darling in a Labor government increased the role of the financial sector in the British economy and the part played by London as financial capital, only to lead to a near collapse of the banks in the financial crisis of 2008-2009. Brown and Darling are both Scots who failed to see the effects on regions in Britain such as Scotland, already affected by deindustrialization under the Conservative Thatcher government, and now hit by the repercussions of the financial crisis under first Labor and then austerity Conservative government of David Cameron. Irwin faults the elites for failing to grasp the effects of their policies on average working people, the risks involved in an overblown speculative financial sector, and only waking up with the elections for the European parliament and tense moments before the referendum in Scotland.
Grouped Articles
In Scotland and Beyond, a Crisis of Faith in the Global Elite
New York Times 09/20/2014
The world economy: Wealth without workers, workers without wealth
Economist 10/06/2014
How Righteousness Killed the World Economy
New York Times 10/12/2014
Germany, France Tap Economists for Advice to Avoid ‘Lost Decade’
Wall Street Journal 10/14/2014
Jerry Brown is spending more on ballot measures than on his own campaign - The Washington Post
Washington Post 10/24/2014
British Treasury Targets Banks to Increase Tax Revenue
New York Times 12/04/2014
Brexit and the impact on the British economy
10/03/2016
Grouped Articles
Britain, Seeking to Mitigate ‘Brexit’ Turbulence, Hints at Economic Shift
The New York Times 10/03/2016
Bank of England unveils four-pronged stimulus package in bid to avoid Brexit recession
The Telegraph 08/04/2016
Pound Drops to Three-Decade Low Against Dollar on Brexit Concerns
WSJ 10/04/2016
Brexit Turns Ugly for Pound, Gilts
WSJ 10/07/2016
Brexit is making Britons poorer, and meaner
The Economist 10/11/2016
Brexit Court Ruling Further Clouds the Horizon for Companies
WSJ 11/03/2016
The economic uncertainty for an independent Scotland
09/18/2014
Grouped Articles
Scotland Independence Could Usher in Economic Uncertainty
Wall Street Journal 09/18/2014
Wall Street Journal 09/20/2014
A Kingdom Still Whole, but Far From United
New York Times 09/19/2014
In Scotland and Beyond, a Crisis of Faith in the Global Elite
New York Times 09/20/2014
Fostering National Identity but Not Nationalism
New York Times 09/25/2014
Economist 05/23/2015
Scotland and Brexit
08/27/2016
Grouped Articles
‘Brexit’ Vote Feeds Scotland’s Alienation
The New York Times 08/26/2016
Theresa May, Britain’s Prime Minister, Plays the ‘Brexit’ Waiting Game
The New York Times 09/14/2016
Brexit Court Ruling Further Clouds the Horizon for Companies
WSJ 11/03/2016
The Parallels Between Brexit and Scottish Independence
WSJ 03/16/2017
Scottish parliament votes for second independence referendum
The Guardian 03/28/2017
The Brexit arguments work for Scotland too
The Economist 03/29/2017
The UK's David Cameron of England and Nicola Sturgeon of Scotland- efforts to bridge the divide
05/10/2015
Grouped Articles
A Chasm Divides David Cameron and Nicola Sturgeon, Leaders of a Kingdom Still United
New York Times 05/10/2015
Economist 05/23/2015
New York Times 01/29/2016
‘Brexit’ Vote Feeds Scotland’s Alienation
The New York Times 08/26/2016
The Parallels Between Brexit and Scottish Independence
WSJ 03/16/2017
The Brexit arguments work for Scotland too
The Economist 03/29/2017
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