Orkney hit the headlines this week as it started discussing the possibility of breaking away from the rest of the UK. Feeling neglected and ignored, especially by a Scottish executive in Edinburgh overwhelmed by political scandals, its council decided to “explore alternative forms of governance”. According to local politicians, Orkney was part of various Norse kingdoms for a lot longer than it has been part of Britain; it was only handed
Why does Orkney want to exit the UK?
Jul 07, 2023
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