September, 2014
Mariah Timms
News Writer
World News
Scotland has decided to remain in the United Kingdom, voting “No” on the historic referendum on independence Thursday. In the end, 55% of voters won the majority for the “No” camp, and 45% voted “Yes.” First Minister Alexander Salmond, leader of the Scottish National Party, called on Scotland to accept the democratic decision and on the UK to meet it’s pledge to increase the devolved powers Scotland’s Parliament has over the country. Prime Minister David Cameron applauded the “no” vote and hinted that the continuing of devolved powers may lead to a reassessment of the stance on Wales and Northern Ireland as well. The turnout for the vote reached nearly 85%, the highest recorded since the 1952 general election in which the Conservatives turned the table and Winston Churchill was installed for his second term.
Later in the day Friday, First Minister Alexander Salmond announced his intention to resign his position.
