Tag Archives: Scotland

politik

24 January 2012

Politics

More than a third of Scots wish to stay within UK

Alex Salmond, the current first Minister of Scotland, recently announced his intention to hold a referendum in 2014 on Scotland’s independence from the UK. There are many conflicting opinions on the matter, from fierce opposition to dreams of a free Scottish nation, finally disentangling itself from London chains. mingle Trend asked the Brits their opinion on the looming independence vote and the possibility of the Scots giving up the pound.

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Sport

14 September 2011

Rugby World Cup rivalry

20% of UK rugby fans only interested in matches with UK teams 67% of Scottish fans will only watch Scotland’s matches 60% of Welsh will only be watching games with Wales «Rugby is a wonderful show: dance, opera and, suddenly, the blood of a killing- Richard Burton» The Rugby World …

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Politics

25 May 2011

Brits want to keep Scotland as part of the UK

Two thirds of Brits say No to Scottish independence Higher-income households oppose independence the most Scots divided whether independence is financially advantageous for UK «Brits don’t want to say “beannachdleat” to 304 year union with Scotland» On 1 May 1707, Scotland entered into a political union with England to create …

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Lifestyle

11 April 2011

Overwhelming majority of Brits think local GP is competent

Older generation trust their GP the most A third of 18-19 years don’t have faith in their GP Welsh patients are the most sceptical about the competence of their local GP «”Doctor, Doctor….”» There are countless “Doctor, Doctor” jokes, however even if the medics have been the butt of jokes …

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