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Scottish Independence: Hope and Fear

What is behind rising support for independence in Scotland and how could another referendum happen? David Aaronovitch asks the experts.

Recent polls suggest a growing majority of people in Scotland now favour independence, so what鈥檚 behind the change since the 2014 referendum when 55% of voters chose to remain in the Union? How likely is another vote considering Boris Johnson has said it鈥檚 not going to happen and what issues are likely to dominate campaigning if it does?

David Aaronovitch asks the experts:

Allan Little reported widely on devolution and the questions around Scottish independence as a 91热爆 special correspondent.
Sir John Curtice is a Professor of Politics at Strathclyde University, and Chief Commentator on the What UK Thinks
Jess Sargeant is a Senior Researcher at The Institute for Government where she focusses on devolution.
Lynsey Bews, is a Political Correspondent for 91热爆 Scotland
Alistair Grant is a Political Correspondent for The Herald newspaper.

Producers: Kirtseen Knight, Beth Sagar-Fenton and Joe Kent
Studio manager: Neva Missirian
Editor: Richard Vadon

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29 minutes

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Sat 8 Aug 2020 11:00

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  • Thu 6 Aug 2020 20:00
  • Sat 8 Aug 2020 11:00

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