The Referendum Process

Scotland will have a referendum on its future, but what will it ask and how will it work? The articles below address some of the key questions, with more to be added as the date approaches. If you have a question about the referendum process, or a suggestion for a topic that needs explaining, please email us at hs@heraldandtimes.co.uk

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  • The Vote

  • From the date to who will have a say and how the ballot will be presented, every aspect of the coming referendum is a source of fierce debate. Kate Devlin unravels the technicalities

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  • The Options

  • Devo Max, Devo Plus, one question or two? Tom Gordon explains the choices up for consideration, and what they mean for voters

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  • Polls

  • Prepare for two years being bombarded with opinion survey findings - though even the experts will tell you the only result that really matters is the one on polling day