Andy anderson, the democratic socialist federation education officer and an agent for labour for independence, wrote an extensive report on how the postal ballot was rigged during the scottish referendum. Petition alleging fraud in scottish independence vote. The scottish independence referendum will take place on thursday 18 september 2014. The outcome of scotlands referendum result has caused divisions in scotland. Tens of thousands sign petitions wanting recount or fresh vote based on videos that purport to show evidence of electoral fraud. Three of scotlands biggest conspiracy theories the scotsman. Scottish independence is within our grasp if we heed the. Russian cyberactivists tried to discredit scottish. Sturgeon challenges may to scottish independence debate asked if a facetoface debate is the best way for the two leaders to go into battle over the referendum, the first minister replies id. Take note sturgeon this scottish constituency did vote. On 20 february david cameron, the prime minister, set 23 june 2016 as the date for a referendum on the united kingdoms membership of the european union. In the brexit vote of 23 june 2016, 62% of scottish voters voted to remain 38% of voters voted to leave the eu.
Support for independence energized huge swaths of the population. More than 80,000 people demand independent inquiry. Scottish referendum conspiracy allegations include vote. Ms sturgeon said she would demand a new scottish independence referendum to be held in late 2018 or early 2019, once the terms of. The scottish referendum and its aftermath, viewed from national and international perspectives read an article by david hutchison about the book on after the referendum on whether scotland should become an independent country in sep. More than a third of voters in the scottish independence referendum think it was rigged, according to a survey by the electoral commission.
In three and a bit months, supporters of scottish labour must come round to realise that it will be ten years since labour were in power and its going to be at least another ten before downing street is a realistic proposition. Margot macdonald, former deputy leader of the scottish national party, wrote to the boss of mi5, andrew parker left asking for an assurance that mi5 spies would not interfere in the referendum on independence for scotland. According to reports, the glasgow city council confirmed that there were ten cases of suspected electoral fraud occurring at polling stations following. Scottish referendum boosts book sales published august 14, 2014 by lisa campbell. Discover delightful childrens books with prime book box, a subscription that delivers new books every 1, 2, or 3 months new customers receive 15% off your. With less than two weeks to go before the independence vote on 18 september, scotland on sunday has learned that a formal complaint is to be. Constitutional and political implications by mcharg, aileen, mullen, tom, page, alan, walker, neil isbn. Scottish referendum conspiracy allegations include voterigging by. While many scots believe the vote was rigged following an intense scare campaign from westminster politicians and big business, others have told proindependence supporters to get a grip and accept the referendums result. Survey results detailed in the the electoral commission. The scots nationalists position, that the vote belongs to everyone resident in scotland at the time of a referendum, means that a recent immigrant with little or no knowledge of the stakes.
Scottish nationalism is motivated more by antienglish. Russian observers have joined online conspiracy theorists claiming the scottish referendum was rigged saying that the room that the count took place in was too big. Tens of thousands claim scottish referendum was rigged, demand recount see more. A petition calling for an independent inquiry into the scottish referendum vote count has already garnered almost 28,000 signatures, despite calls from alex salmond to accept the democratic. The new scotland offered by the yes side won the support. Proof that the scottish referendum was rigged youtube. An expert in russian cyberoperations has accused russian activists of running a disinformation campaign to discredit the scottish independence referendum result, by wrongly alleging it was rigged. Why the angloamerican establishment oppose an independent scotland europes nations should be guided towards the superstate without their people understanding what is happening. A petition alleging the scottish independence referendum was rigged has now received more than 70,000 signatures.
The scottish devolution referendum of 1997 was a prelegislative referendum held in scotland on thursday 11 september 1997 over whether there was support for the creation of a scottish parliament with devolved powers, and whether the parliament should have taxvarying powers. Many were still refusing to accept the no vote had won and were demanding. But to conclude that the scottish referendum specifically was likely rigged for a no vote by british intelligence, we need to provide reasonable evidence that the british elite have the necessary character qualities, motive and operational history to engage in such a serious crime. Evidence the scottish independence vote was rigged. A poll carried out by yougov for buzzfeed news before the referendum revealed a quarter of scots believed mi5 spies were working with the uk government to try and stop scottish independence, and 19% believed the referendum would probably be rigged. We are now convinced that the postal ballot pb at the scottish referendum was compromised by a uk government agency, and consequently that the ballot result is not democratically valid. Our initial concerns our initial concerns arose out of our experience on the night of the referendum count. Was the scottish independence referendum rigged to. The scottish referendum act 20 clearly states that an identifying number should have been included on the reverse side of each individual ballot. Scottish referendum boosts book sales the bookseller. A guide for voters by david torrance published by luath press chapter 1. Scottish independence referendum rigged by mi5 duration.
Scotlands referendum and the media edinburgh university. The store also said that 40% of its sales went on books. The scottish referendum of 1979 was a postlegislative referendum to decide whether there was a sufficient support for a scottish assembly proposed in the scotland act 1978 among the scottish electorate. Poll majority of scots will vote remain in the uk a majority of scots would vote to stay in the uk in a fresh independence referendum, new polling. As its supporters insist that mi5 rigged the scottish referendum, voting snp now requires faith in the unbelievable, says andrew gilligan. Americas stake in the scottish referendum the atlantic. We maintain that there must be an investigation into our claim of ballot rigging, because if we are right it undermines our democratic institutions, and if we are wrong. Do you want the provisions of the scotland act 1978 to be put into effect. The scottish referendum of 1979 was a postlegislative referendum to decide whether there was sufficient support for a scottish assembly proposed in the scotland. Scottish referendum voterigging claims spark calls for recount. Scotlands referendum on 18 september 2014 is a choice between two futures. An amendment to the act stipulated that it would be repealed if less. When the ballot boxes arrived at the renfrewshire counting venue, they were merely counted and then placed in a storage area, while the volunteers had a break.
Lets say that the uk government entrusts responsibility for winning the referendum to mi5, security of the uk being their area of expertise, and scottish independence being a threat to the security of the uk. Scottish referendum voterigging claims spark calls for. Take note sturgeon this scottish constituency did vote for brexit new research reveals that at least one scottish constituency voted for brexit, undermining nicola sturgeons attempts to keep. In this guest blog professor jolyon mitchell, academic director of the institute for advanced studies in humanities iash at the university of edinburgh discusses the culture and rhetoric of fear surrounding the imminent referendum. Scottish referendum voterigging claims spark calls for recount this article is more than 5 years old tens of thousands sign petitions wanting recount or fresh vote based on videos that purport to. From inside the corrupt system you want independence from. Tapping into this legislative power, the separatists have rigged the referendum rules in their favor. This was an act to create a devolved deliberative assembly for scotland. Scottish referendum was rigged as if blatant vote tampering was not enough, im met with this headline this morning a dawn of a new day it might aswell read welcome to the new world order alex salmond, despite overwhelming evidence of wrongdoing during the vote, has accepted defeat to the no campaign and will cosy up to his pal david. A referendum took place on thursday 18 september 2014 on scottish independence from the. It has been confirmed that the names of 10 people were already crossed off a voter list prior them voting inside a polling station. A third of scots think the independence referendum was rigged.
The scottish independence referendum franchise act 20 was passed by the scottish parliament on 27 june 20 and received royal assent on 7 august 20. The author, who is responsible for all seven megabestselling harry potter books, posted a new short story to her website pottermore today. Scottish referendum latest news, breaking stories and. More than 80,000 people have demanded an independent inquiry into the scottish independence result, claiming it was rigged by the. Scottish independence latest news updates, pictures. Alex salmond, leader of the scottish national party, in front of the u. Proof that the scottish referendum was rigged mt2oo8. Scottish independence referendum which, owing to the quality of the authors involved and their mastery of their respective fields, offers more than a snapshot in time and provides many excellent insights into scottish politics and on the dynamics of constitutional change in the uk.
Mi5 would easily be able to gain access to the electoral role database. Russia joins online conspiracy theorists in claiming scottish. The petition demanding a rerun of the scottish referendum, counted by impartial international parties, has now reached 93,000 signatures as incredulous reaction mounts to the highly dubious referendum vote. On 15 november 20, the scottish government published scotlands future, a 670page white paper laying out the case for independence and the means through which scotland might become an independent country. Leading figures supportive of scottish independence have suggested that following the uk vote to leave the eu while scotland voted to remain in the eu, a second scottish independence referendum should be precipitated. Scottish referendum conspiracy allegations include voterigging by mi5 more than 80,000 people demand independent inquiry. Better off together the prounion better together campaign highlighted scotlands shared historical ties with its english, welsh and.
The petition demanding a rerun of the scottish referendum, counted by impartial international parties, has now reached 93,000 signatures as incredulous reaction mounts to. Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders. Russia joins online conspiracy theorists in claiming. Capitol before presenting the case for independence to the national press. Was voter fraud committed during the scottish independence referendum. This cropped and marked image, taken directly from the scottish referendum act 20, shows how ballot papers issued by the the cco should have included a unique identifying number.
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