Hey Harrier - UK pol who was killed

Why are we asking this question?

Opinion polls suggest that a majority (54 per cent) of people in Scotland want to remain in the European Union, with 32 per cent wanting to leave and 14 per cent saying “don’t know“. If the UK voted to leave in the 23 June referendum, it would reopen the debate on whether Scotland should become independent. (This is not the only scenario: another is that England could vote for Brexit and be outvoted by Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland).

Haven’t the Scots just voted to remain part of the UK?

Yes. In September 2014, they agreed by 55 per cent to 45 per cent to remain. The Scottish National Party says the Scottish Parliament should have the right to hold another referendum after a “material change in the circumstances” – such as Brexit against Scotland’s wishes – or “clear and sustained evidence that independence has become the preferred option” of most Scots. SNP sources suggest this would mean 60 per cent support for a year.