A referendum is a nation-wide vote which allows a country to change something very important about their nation.
The UK is currently part of a group called the European Union, and group which dictates things such as: price of fuel, price of vat, Immigration ect. So whatever they set the price at, the UK and all other member states have to comply with.
If the UK leaves the EU, they are able to set their own rates and have more control on what they spend the money on. It's a massive decision which could either save the UK or break the UK.
EU Referendum Campaign - UK - was created in 2010.
There is no conflict between Northern Ireland and the UK. Northern Ireland is part of the UK. However, a minority of the population of Northern Ireland want to leave the UK and become a part of the Republic of Ireland. There has been a referendum about this in the past and the majority of the Northern Ireland people want to remain in the UK. Democracy won the day.
No. Scotland is one of the four countries that make up the UK along with England, Wales and Northern Ireland. There will be an independence referendum in 2014 to decide if Scotland should become a separate country.
Yes, the UK is part of the continent of Europe.
You are not forced to vote in any UK national or local election, referendum, etc.
Scotland held a referendum in 2015 to decide if the Scottish people wanted Scotland to become an independent country or remain part of the United Kingdom. Around 52% voted to remain part of the UK. However, the Scottish government is pressing for another referendum.
Independence from the rest of the UK. There will be a referendum in September 2014
Yes because your out of Europe
The UK is found in Europe, which a continent spanning many countries.
No treaty, but a referendum on whether or not to join the EEC was held in the UK.
NO. The UK is part of Europe.
The UK is in the west of Europe.