The 2014 Vote for Scottish Independence

• National Identity for British People is often confused as English and British are synonymous, but for someone who is Welsh, Scottish and Northern Irish, there is a clear distinction
• Welsh, Scottish and Northern Irish people have historically been in a position of subordination to England, leading to them seeking to distinguish themselves (as there a lot of cultural differences) from the dominant English Identity
• The 2014 Vote for Scottish Independence was due to the fear of Scottish people losing their national identity and help distinguish themselves from the English people (even though the majority voted to stay in the UK)
• The 2014 Vote for Scottish Independence is a case study on why national identity is still important