EDINBURGH - Scots rejected independence on Friday in a
referendum that left the centuries-old United Kingdom intact but headed for a
major shake-up that will give more autonomy to both Scotland and England.
No supporters celebrate their win over the Yes campaign at
the Royal Highland centre during the Scottish referendum in Edinburgh,
Scotland, 19 September 2014.
Dejected Yes supporters at the Royal Highland centre
following their loss to the NO campaign during the Scottish referendum in
Edinburgh, Scotland, 19 September 2014
NO ballots are stacked on a table during the Scottish
independence referendum count at the Royal Highland Centre in Edinburgh,
Scotland.
Pro-union supporters celebrate in Glasgow, Scotland, on
September 19, 2014, as polling results are announced.
Votes cast for and against Scotland's independence in a historic referendum were running virtually neck and neck, early results showed on Friday as the count continued, but leading "No" campaigners suggested that victory was in sight.
Votes cast for and against Scotland's independence in a historic referendum were running virtually neck and neck, early results showed on Friday as the count continued, but leading "No" campaigners suggested that victory was in sight.
Scotland's First Minister Alex Salmond speaks at the
"Yes" Campaign headquarters in Edinburgh, Scotland September 19,
2014.
Britain's Prime Minister David Cameron speaks in front of 10
Downing Street, in central London September 19, 2014.
Alistair Darling, former UK chancellor of the exchequer and
leader of the anti-independence Better Together campaign, speaks as he
addresses fellow campaigners after their "no" win in the Scottish
independence referendum, in Glasgow, UK, on Friday, Sept. 19, 2014.
Pro-independence supporters console one another in
Edinburgh, Scotland, on September 19, 2014, as Scottish referendum results are
announced.
Source: Agencies
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