| Author (Corporate) | BBC |
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| Series Title | BBC News |
| Series Details | 19.09.14 |
| Publication Date | 19/09/2014 |
| Content Type | News |
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In the referendum held in Scotland on the 18 September 2014 voters said No to independence from the United Kingdom. Approximately 55% of people opposed independence, while 45% voted in favour. However, as EUObserver noted, the intense campaigning and the record-high turnout of 85% would be an inspiration for separatist movements elsewhere in Europe. There would also almost certainly be major constitutional change within the United Kingdom itself with further devolution to Scotland, Wales, Northern Ireland and to England. First Minister for Scotland Alex Salmond, who had campaigned strongly for independence, resigned as First Minister and leader of the Scottish National Party (SNP) on the 19 September 2014. In a request for 'mutual respect and support' between Scots, Queen Elizabeth II on the 19 September 2014 urged for unity in the UK in light of the vote against independence. She had previously declined to comment on the referendum. |
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| Source Link | Link to Main Source http://www.bbc.com/news/live/uk-scotland-29130277 |
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| Subject Categories | Politics and International Relations |
| Countries / Regions | United Kingdom |
