According to a report, in the uk parliament on Wednesday a unanimous decision was taken judging that the Scottish government does not have the legal authority to introduce legislation that would allow people to vote on Scotttish independence. Reportedly, the issue of Scottish independence is not going away, though the scottish national party may wait until the next general election, scheduled for 2025 for an increased majority and more momentum. According to a report, turnout for the first Scottish referendum was 84.6%. Yes votes made up 44% of thr vote.