The move is being seen as an attempt by both leaders to reach out to female voters, who polls have shown to be in favour of independence for the most part. (itv.com)
The vote returned an overwhelming result in favour of independence but turnout was low. (businessinsider.com)
Moreover, the legitimizing arguments in favour of independence add further avenues associated with theories of just - cause secession. (blog.politics.ox.ac.uk)