La victory of the pro-Brexit front in the referendum of 23 June it not only upsets the finances and the European political order, but the same structure of the United Kingdom: Scotland is aiming for secession, while Ireland could clamorously reunite.
SCOTLAND
In the Brexit consultation all 32 Scottish constituencies voted to remain in Europe, for a total of over 60% of the vote. Edinburgh thus risks finding itself outside the EU against its popular will.
“Scotland has delivered a clear, unequivocal vote to remain in the EU – said Scottish Prime Minister Nicola Sturgeon – and I welcome this support for our European status. Voting here makes it clear that the Scottish people see their future in the European Union." For some time Sturgeon has been talking about the possibility of a new referendum on Scottish independence in the event of Brexit.
Two years ago, in the pro-independence consultation launched by the then nationalist premier Alex Salmond, Scotland voted against leaving London. But now the scenario is radically different. How will London be able to convince the Scots to stay in the UK this time, given that many of the arguments used by pro-Brexit propaganda could also be used by Scottish nationalists to support the cause of secession?
After the news of the Brexit victory, Salmond in an interview with ITV immediately hinted at another independence referendum from London "within two years". The request should be triggered as soon as British Prime Minister David Cameron begins negotiations with Brussels to definitively leave the Union.
IRELAND
Northern Ireland is also calling for another referendum. In this case the consultation would concern the reunification between Eire and Ulster, since Dublin continues to be part of the European Union (as well as the euro).
"With Great Britain's exit from the EU, Ireland should go to the vote for its reunification - said the deputy prime minister of Northern Ireland, Martin McGuinness, historic leader of the Irish nationalist party Sinn Féin and former affiliate of the Wrath -. With Brexit there are huge consequences for the whole island of Ireland, which would go against the democratic expectations of the people. And the electorate should have the right to vote to maintain a role in the EU”.
