Scotland Independence Referendum, September 18-19
On Thursday September 18, the people of Scotland will vote in a referendum in which they can answer either ‘Yes’ or ‘No’ to the following question: “Should Scotland be an independent country?”
If the ‘Yes’ vote wins, Scotland will break away from the United Kingdom after 307 years of official union.
Follow euronews’ special coverage, live pictures, stories, videos and updates of the Scottish #IndyRef, a historical vote that will shape the future of the region.
The live event runs in English across two days, throughout the electoral night, from midday on September 18 to September 19 in the afternoon.
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#IndyRef facts:
Highest vote for No: 194,638 (Edinburgh)
Highest vote for Yes: 194,779 (Glasgow)Sep. 19, 2014- Reply
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Inverclyde was the most marginal council of the night, falling to No by 50.1 to 49.9.Sep. 19, 2014- Reply
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#IndyRef facts:
Lowest share for No: 42.7% (Dundee)
Lowest share for Yes: 32.8% (Orkney Islands)Sep. 19, 2014- Reply
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ITALY WEIGHS IN
(ANSA) The Italian government on Friday said Scotland's No to independence from the UK would boost the EU. "The Italian government, also in its capacity as duty president of the EU, hails the result of the vote democratically expressed by the Scottish people," the premier's office said. "The EU will certainly benefit from a renewed commitment of the United Kingdom to strengthening our common action.
Italian Premier Matteo Renzi on Friday said that recognizing and appreciating diversity, but not fragmenting, is the message that Scotland sent with its vote of no to independence from the United Kingdom.
In a message to British Prime Minister David Cameron on Friday, Renzi said: "The Italian government renews its strong desire to strengthen and consolidate its relationship with your government on bilateral, European, and international levels".
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NATO Secretary General Anders Fogh Rasmussen comments on the referendum...The #UnitedKingdom is founding #NATO member & I'm confident it will continue to play a leading role to keep our Alliance strong. #indyrefSep. 19, 2014
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The United States and other allies had expressed concern that breaking up Britain, whose nuclear missile force is based in Scotland, would weaken an important member of NATO. -
Dundee, Glasgow, North Lanarkshire, and West Dunbartonshire said yes. Everywhere else said no. #indyref #ScotlandSep. 19, 2014
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Highlands - YES 78,069 NO 87,739. NO vote wins the final local authority area to end the Scottish Independence referendum.Sep. 19, 2014
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THE FINAL RESULT IS IN... -
FTSE 100 INDEX (LATEST FROM REUTERS)European shares surged higher early on Friday, buoyed by gains on the UK stock market which rose after Scotland's decision to vote "No" to independence from the United Kingdom.Britain's blue-chip FTSE 100 index rose by 0.7 percent, with Scottish-based stocks such as Royal Bank of Scotland and utility SSE among the top-performers, rising by 3.2-3.3 percent respectively.The FTSE, which had underperformed going into the Scottish vote this week, beat a 0.5 percent rise on Germany's DAX and on France's CAC.The pan-European FTSEurofirst 300 index was up by 0.8 percent at 1,409.36 points."There's a bit of a relief rally, now that the Scottish vote is over," said Toby Campbell-Gray, head of trading at Tavira Securities.
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And what about Flanders and Wallonia?What is happening in Scotland could be relevant for some Belgians in a country divided into rich, Flemish-speaking Flanders and the poorer French-speaking Wallonia.
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What next for other regions in Europe?Independence campaigners in Spain have been closely watching the referendum in Scotland.
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We're still waiting for the Highland results. A serious road crash closed the main A9 road at around midnight BST which, according to Highland Council, would cause "some delay" to ballot boxes being received.This is the only region yet to declare.
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My full statement on the #indyref result and building a better, brighter future for our entire United Kingdom: https://t.co/aPXlHFzAsWSep. 19, 2014
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The vote on independence has not only divided communities, but families too. Our correspondent Joanna Gill made this report.
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#indyref Been up all night watching Scotland make history. A huge turnout, a peaceful democratic process: we should be proud.Sep. 19, 2014
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LIVE NOW ON EURONEWS:British PM David Cameron is making an address.- Scottish rejection of independence is 'a clear result', says Cameron.- Cameron says he wants a 'balanced' constitutional settlement for the whole of Britain after this no vote.- Scotland will be given more powers 'in the next parliament', promises Cameron.- It was right to give the Scots their say, says Cameron.- The Scottish National Party (SNP) will join talks on transferring further powers to Scotland, Cameron added.- Draft laws to give Scotland more powers are to be published by January.- Cameron calls for "new and fair settlement for all parts of the UK."
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I've just spoken to Alex Salmond, congratulating him on a hard-fought campaign. I'm delighted the SNP will join talks on further devolution.Sep. 19, 2014
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Inspiring words from the defeated nationalist leader:Let's not dwell on the distance we've fallen short - let us dwell on the distance we have travelledSep. 19, 2014- Reply
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On a lighter note...In the run-up to the referendum, many celebrities made a public pro- or anti-independence stance. Find out if any of your favourites came out in support of the referendum.
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#AlistairDarling "Every political party must not listen to the cry for change.Which could be echoed in every part of our United Kingdom"Sep. 19, 2014
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More front pages from the UK media after this historic nightSpecial dawn edition of @thescotsman with the #indyref result on front page. 'Scotland says No' #indyref #history http://t.co/fWGLfoUj7f
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Believe it or not....Seven people in Clackmannanshire voted both Yes and No. Hmmm. #jpScotRefSep. 19, 2014
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