Sentences with phrase «for independence referenda»

This is a requirement for independence referenda, not a requirement for a particular political system.

The move is believed to be part of joint drills planned by the Iranian and the Iraqi government armed forces in retaliation for an independence referendum held a week ago by Iraq's Kurds.

Both Nicola Sturgeon and the SNP, however, still have to satisfy high expectations when it comes to day - to - day government, the first minister's personal pledge to close the attainment gap in the state school sector, and the obvious desire among many of her members and supporters for another independence referendum.

Ms Sturgeon said: «If you vote for the SNP you are not voting for independence you are not even voting for another independence referendum.

Not exact matches

Hundreds of thousands of people took to the streets in Catalonia Sunday to call for unity, voicing their opposition to last week's non-binding and referendum on independence on October 1 that was declared illegal by the Spanish government and constitutional court.

BARCELONA, SPAIN — They have been beaten for trying to hold a referendum, their parliament has been dissolved and their leaders have either fled or been put in prison, but the Catalan independence supporters are not relenting.

That includes another possible independence referendum in Scotland, slated hypothetically for sometime between the fall of 2018 and spring of 2019, should Scottish first minister Nicola Sturgeon have her way.

On Monday, WTI closed at US$ 52.22 a barrel, up by 3 percent, while Brent crude settled at US$ 59.02 — its highest since July 2015 — on the back of growing optimism that the OPEC production cut deal is finally having a palpable effect on global supplies of crude oil, and the equally growing worry that the Middle East could be in for more tensions — this time between the Kurdish nation and the countries it inhabits, following an independence referendum in the Kurdistan autonomous region in Iraq.

Canadian governments called Timorese independence a «lost cause» for two decades, but then engaged actively in the 1999 independence referendum and in post-conflict reconstruction.

There were two principal drivers behind oil prices» performance: the growing optimism that the OPEC production cut deal is finally having a palpable effect on global supplies of crude oil, and the equally growing worry that the Middle East could be in for more tensions — this time between the Kurdish nation and the countries it inhabits, following an independence referendum in the Kurdistan autonomous region in Iraq.

Kurdistan voted for independence in a highly - anticipated referendum on Monday, a move that has led to a spike in tensions with Baghdad and its neighbors.

LONDON — Two of the biggest investors in Scotland on Wednesday warned of the consequences of a «Yes» vote for independence there amid opinion polls showing next week's referendum has become too close to call.

• The Monday referendum on Kurdish independence in Iraq and what it means for oil production in the important Kirkuk region.

The deal is expected to lead to some job cuts and is likely to face tough questions from politicians in Scotland where there is increasing pressure for a second independence referendum after Britain's vote to leave the European Union.

The leading non-US benchmark for oil prices reached its highest level for more than two years, as Turkey threatened to disrupt supplies from Kurdish oilfields in northern Iraq in response to the autonomous Kurdish region's referendum on independence.

Though turnout in the referendum was only around 40 %, voters overwhelmingly favored independence, and it was unclear to what extent the tough response from the Spanish authorities may have galvanized additional support for a breakaway.

Scottish leader floats notion of second independence vote Scottish first minister Nicola Sturgeon says late 2018 could be the best time for a second referendum on independence from the United Kingdom.

How European markets might react to the possibility of «Brexit,» which is shorthand for «British exit from the European Union,» both in the run - up to the UK election and its aftermath, remains unclear, although given that UK assets suffered as the result of the referendum on Scottish independence became less predictable such volatility could conceivably reoccur.

The leader of the SNP group on Inverclyde Council has dismissed the offer of new powers for the Scottish Parliament if the «no» vote carries at the independence referendum.

More than a thousand people have attended a service for reconciliation in Scotland after last week's independence referendum.

But, despite the polls showing a yes lead, Christians for Independence has urged campaigners to continue working until referendum day.

Given this variation in party fortunes, a particularly bad argument in the recent referendum campaign was that if you wanted to avoid Conservative government you should vote for independence.

As both sides of the Scottish independence campaign use the day before the referendum to push for votes,... More

As both sides of the Scottish independence campaign use the day before the referendum to push for votes, churches across the country will open their doors for prayers.

Ruled by Portugal for more than 400 years and by Indonesia for 24, East Timor gained independence in August 1999 through a national referendum.

Yellow balloons — potentially representing support for the Catalan politicians who remain in prison following October's unofficial independence referendum...

Barcelona centre - back Gerard Pique insists that he could step down from the Spain national side if his support for the Catalonia's independence referendum is deemed an issue.

The regional government says 90 % voted for independence in the «illegal» referendum which was violently repressed by police.

Alex Salmond has been hit by a triple - whammy of bad news in the Scottish referendum campaign, with serious questions being raised about North Sea oil, his plans for currency union and Scots» access to the BBC after independence.

Basically, their hatred of the SNP, Nicola Sturgeon and the idea of another independence referendum has trumped their historic hatred for the «effing Tories».

There is an irony in all of this: anti-Toryism is practically part of the SNP and independence movement's political DNA, yet the first referendum in 2014, and especially the prospect of another in two years» time, has provided the impetus for a Scottish Conservative revival which could deprive the still mighty SNP of several seats come June 8th.

CNN referred to the referendum taking place 700 years after «William Wallace died for Scottish independence»; while the Washington Post said the vote «sets up the possibility that Washington's closest strategic ally could be torn asunder».

After their half - term break MPs are back for a week of fighting talk - over clashes with the Lords, the Scottish independence referendum and even the wages of EU staff.

For many of those surrounding Corbyn the events of the last five years — the rise of UKIP, the Scottish independence referendum, the Brexit vote — are signs of hope because they show the breakup of the old political order and signal that people are searching for something differeFor many of those surrounding Corbyn the events of the last five years — the rise of UKIP, the Scottish independence referendum, the Brexit vote — are signs of hope because they show the breakup of the old political order and signal that people are searching for something differefor something different.

It stands as the Scottish Government's manifesto for a yes vote in the independence referendum.

«The people of Scotland voted for a party that wanted to have a referendum on independence.

He thinks the public's desire for dialogue — as demonstrated in the Scottish independence referendum — makes this national contest one that must ultimately be fought locally.

So the prospect of another independence referendum and the potential for more tunes must excite him?

The bill in question was proposed by Tory John Stevenson, and asked «that leave be given to bring in a Bill to amend the Representation of the People Act 1983 to disenfranchise all residents of Scotland eligible to vote in any United Kingdom General Election held after 18 September 2014 in the event of a positive vote in the Scottish Independence referendum; and for connected purposes.»

It just meant you didn't think there was any need for a second independence referendum right now, not that you were against the notion per se.

As Scotland's First Minister, Nicola Sturgeon, announced to the SNP conference that a bill for a second independence referendum would be published for consultation next week, the audience erupted.

In summary, my proposal is that following a «no» vote the Scotland Act be amended to empower the Scottish Parliament to hold a binding referendum on independence, but only if 30 years have elapsed since the last referendum or if two - thirds of all MSPs vote for such a referendum.

«Will Nicola Sturgeon push the button on a referendum if support for independence is, say, 50:50 or at that level?

What consequences have resulted in the past for parties (or other political movements) which promote independence referenda, but go on to lose them?

Does the loss of such a referendum usually weaken the movement towards independence for a significant period, or can an approach along the lines of «keep asking the question until we get the right answer» succeed?

This followed the OEAS call for an internationally recognized referendum on Biafra independence or autonomy.

While many senior Labour politicians have realised that the Scottish independence referendum campaign had seriously harmful political ramifications for the Labour Party, I believe that they drew the wrong inference for why such harm occurred.

Nicola Sturgeon made a rare bungle in calling for a second independence referendum back in the spring.

British Prime Minister Theresa May on Tuesday signed the historic letter that will launch Brexit, a photo released by her office showed, as she called for unity even as Scotland voted for a new independence referendum.

Depending on whether this first referendum takes place, and the international reaction towards it, there could be a second referendum — on RS independence — which Mr Dodik has been repeatedly announcing (most recently for 2018).