December 1, 2014
Proposals announced last week in the United Kingdom would give Scotland more autonomy over taxation, social programs, welfare spending, and election procedure. The changes were promised by Prime Minister David Cameron during the run-up to Scotland’s September referendum on independence–if Scotland did not secede. After the vote, which failed 55% to 45%, Alex Salmond, the Scottish National Party official who had led the charge for independence, stepped down as the country’s first minister (or political leader).Please click here to read the full article.