Further devolution History of the Constitution of the United Kingdom
on 18 september, referendum held in scotland on whether leave united kingdom , become independent country. 3 uk-wide political parties - labour, conservative , liberal democrats - campaigned part of better campaign while pro-independence scottish national party main force in yes scotland campaign, scottish green party , scottish socialist party. days before vote, opinion polls closing, 3 better party leaders issued vow , promise of more powers scotland in event of no vote. referendum resulted in scotland voting 55% 45% remain part of united kingdom.
the smith commission announced prime minister david cameron on 19 september 2014 propose powers devolved scottish government. once recommendations had been published debated in uk parliament , command paper published in january 2015 putting forward draft legislative proposals. scottish parliament committee report published in may 2015 said draft bill did not meet recommendations of smith commission, in relation welfare payments. spokesman uk government said full parliamentary discussion follow. bill based on smith commission s recommendations announced uk government in may 2015 queen s speech. bill subsequently became law scotland act 2016 in march 2016.
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