The question has been changed from: “Do you agree that Scotland should be an independent country?” to “Should Scotland be an independent country?” on the recommendation of the UK Electoral Commission. Campaign funding has been doubled for the 16 weeks prior to the vote when campaigning will be allowed. The referendum will be held in the northern autumn in 2014. At least they’ve got a date and a question.
Woman for an Australian Republic, Adelaide Ironside, republican poet and artist 1831-1867
Self portrait 1855, Newcastle Art Gallery NSW
