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Nine reasons Scotland is more Remain, (and what will happen if it's dragged out)

Polls consistently show Scotland is considerably more likely to vote to remain in the European Union than England and Wales. Here’s why – and what could happen is she’s dragged out.

By Adam Ramsay
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Flags outside the Scottish parliament, Calum Hutchinson, Wikimedia

There are two main questions people ask me about Scotland and the European referendum. Why is Remain considerably ahead in the polls in Scotland, but not the rest of Great Britain? And, what will happen if Scotland is dragged out of the EU, despite voting to remain. Here’s my best attempt at answers to each.

Why is Scotland more likely to vote to Remain?

Here are nine partial answers. Feel free to add others in the comments below.

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