続・英国が３つに割れる日【豊島晋作の “人に話したくなる” 国際ニュース】（2020年3月4日）

A sequel to the previous video, "The Day the UK Splits Into Three," this time we'll be discussing developments in Scotland that don't usually receive much coverage. *This video was re-uploaded due to a mistake in the caption of the video. The content remains the same, but the comments received immediately after uploading were deleted. We apologize for this. In addition to explaining the issue of independence from the UK, we'll also introduce Islay, the "holy land of whiskey," and educational facilities for marine development that were nurtured through the development of the North Sea oil fields. We'll also share the stories of lesser-known Scottish "heroes," such as William Wallace and Robert the Bruce, made famous by the film "Braveheart." *The previous video featured a lot of graphic footage, such as bomb attacks, but this time we'll focus on softer images, such as the cultural background and industrial development surrounding the North Sea oil fields. At 11 p.m. on January 31st, when the UK left the EU, thousands of people in Scotland hoisted EU and Scottish flags and mourned the country's departure. What they called for was "separation" from the United Kingdom, or independence. Scotland had fought a bloody war of independence with England since the 13th century, and there was a strong desire for independence. War hero William Wallace defeated the English army at Stirling Bridge, greatly restoring the pride and dignity of the Scottish people. After Wallace's execution by England, royal Robert Bruce led the people in battle and won the country's status as an independent kingdom. However, Scotland then fell into economic difficulties and chose to form a personal union with England, becoming part of it. This marked the birth of the United Kingdom. Currently, Scotland exports a large amount of goods to the EU, including Scotch whisky, and among its member states, the region has a particularly high affinity for the EU. In the 2016 referendum on whether to leave the EU, over 60% of people voted to "remain." For this reason, there is a strong feeling that the current situation of leaving the EU is against their will. Following the Brexit vote, First Minister Nicola Sturgeon reiterated her intention to seek independence from the UK and rejoin the EU in order to achieve rejoin. According to the latest opinion polls, a majority of Scottish people, 51%, support independence from the UK. Considering that in the 2014 referendum that decided Scotland would remain part of the UK, 45% of voters supported independence, it is clear that the pro-independence movement is gaining momentum. Scotland is a region that has contributed to the development of the global economy, producing figures such as James Watt, who contributed greatly to the advancement of the Industrial Revolution, and Adam Smith, known as the father of economics. People value economic rationalism, and becoming part of the UK was intended to gain access to its colonies around the world. Brexit could deal a major blow to Scotland's relationship with continental Europe, with which the country has strong economic ties, and is unacceptable to many. Will Scotland once again choose independence from the UK? #Scotland #Brexit #Withdrawal #ScotchWhiskey #Islay #ReinaAkimoto #WilliamWallace #RobertTheBruce #ShinsakuToyoshima ▼Shinsaku Toyoshima's TV Tokyo World Politics is now streaming on "TV Tokyo BIZ" (free for the first month)▼https://txbiz.tv-tokyo.co.jp/world?ut...