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19/09/2014
Scotland Votes Against Independence
More than 2 million Scottish voters have rejected independence, choosing to remain part of the UK.
The results of the referendum have been counted in all 32 council areas, with 'No' receiving 2,001,926 votes, and 'Yes' receiving 1,617,989.
The First Minister Alex Salmond has urged the unionist parties to deliver more powers and called for unity amongst voters.
The Prime Minister said that commitments on additional powers would be honoured.
(MH/CD)
The results of the referendum have been counted in all 32 council areas, with 'No' receiving 2,001,926 votes, and 'Yes' receiving 1,617,989.
The First Minister Alex Salmond has urged the unionist parties to deliver more powers and called for unity amongst voters.
The Prime Minister said that commitments on additional powers would be honoured.
(MH/CD)
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