Just yesterday, after 23.30, published a study conducted by YouGov studio. According to him for remaining in the United Kingdom, 54 percent were in favor of the Scots. For independence cast their votes 46 percent. voters. This study, however, there was no exit poll survey.
YouGov poll results developed based on data obtained from 1828 people yesterday expressed their vote, as well as the 800 people who participated in the referendum by mail.
” Yes Scotland “and” Better Together “?
From the morning on Thursday, polling stations in Edinburgh and other Scottish cities were full of people, who wish to vote in the historic referendum. The poll that he had to decide whether the Scots remain in the United Kingdom, or strikeout over 300-year history of the union from London.
Regardless of the outcome, for many Scots September 18th will always be a new “Independence Day”. According to official data, the right to vote was 4 million 285 thousand. 323 Scots, including 109 533 young people aged 16-17 years. How to observe the media, so much attention plebiscite is an event without precedent in the history of Scotland.
Their voices independence referendum in the morning gave the leaders of the campaign for both the detachment of Scotland from the British crown – “Yes Scotland” and opponents of secession “Better Together” (Better Together). Alex Salmond, leader of the nationalists with his family voted “yes” in Aberdeenshire; took part in the referendum has also former British Prime Minister, Gordon Brown, a Scot.
On the streets of Edinburgh were palpable excitement related to the referendum. Before polling stations also gathered a small group of activists of both the campaign with banners and balloons, which were still at the last moment before throwing to vote into the ballot box to persuade voters to change the decision.
Everything was done according to the law, as in Scotland, in contrast for example. Polish does not apply to the election silence and ban on campaigning on election day. In addition, municipalities Edinburgh specifically on the referendum to authorize the operation of the local pubs after midnight, until the announcement of the results, which is expected on Friday morning.
In polling stations lacked both those who want to termination of union with London, as well as those for whom such the result would mean the fulfillment of the worst nightmares. – I voted for the independence of my country, in an effort to reduce the democratic deficit, with which we are dealing, in fact 85 percent of Scots do not have conservative views, such as the current government in London – said one of the participants in the referendum.
She said, wishes all his countrymen to Friday morning woke up in an independent Scotland. – This is today’s vote is our Independence Day. Do not be afraid of this, we have the potential to be an independent state. Divorce of London, of course, will not be easy, it will at the same time a lot of problems and disputes, but it is possible – emphasized.
– With full optimism I go to vote. I know the polls, but rarely come true. One’m basically sure that 18 September is tomorrow will be our new Independence Day – told in turn by another participant referendum in Edinburgh. He noted that he gave his vote for independence, because it is convinced that Scotland can cope with this great challenge.
– I have no fears, as some do, that can not deal with the economy, finance, the military, or the great global politics. Scotland is a great country with great potential. This referendum has helped us believe it again – he added.
When the ballot box is missing the Scots who firmly believe that the outcome of the polls, giving advantage to the supporters of the United Kingdom, repeated in the official ballot.
– I am full of hope and optimism about the outcome of the referendum. I believe that we Scots we show a responsible and stand at a height posed before us the task. United Kingdom provides us with stability, both economic, military and political. There is no real reason to destroy this union, which operates more than 300 years of success – said a supporter of the campaign “Better Together”.
Recent polls: Mostly supporters to remain in the United Kingdom
A recent survey conducted already published during the referendum showed that supporters remain Scotland in the United Kingdom have the advantage of six percentage points over opponents. The Ipsos Mori poll for the London “Evening Standard” support for Scotland to remain within the United Kingdom was 53 per cent., Opted for independence 47 percent. respondents.
Earlier Ipsos Mori poll, published on the eve of the referendum showed that support for Scottish independence has increased to 49 per cent., and support for Scotland to remain in the composition of the UK is 51 per cent.
Cameron begs Scots: Do not destroy the United Kingdom!
British Prime Minister David Cameron on Monday directed the Scots imbued with emotional appeal, to resign of independence in Thursday’s referendum, which could lead to the disintegration of the United Kingdom.
– If Scotland will vote on such United Kingdom falls apart and our paths diverge forever – Cameron said in the Scottish city of Aberdeen. – There will be no turning back, and a second chance – said British Prime Minister in a particularly emotional speech.
stressed that the victory “yes” in the referendum on Scottish independence will be tantamount to “a painful divorce” with serious implications. – It will not be a trial separation, but a painful divorce – said the British Prime Minister. He added that if you win “no” to independence, will launch a program of unprecedented transfer of power to Scotland in the area of fiscal policy and public health.
“Better Together” – said at the end of Cameron, repeating the campaign slogan against the separation of Scotland from the UK. – Vote for this, we remained together (…), vote for saving our United Kingdom – said the prime minister.
In a similar vein, also spoke before Queen Elizabeth II. – Think very carefully about the future – appealed to the Scots.
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Referendum in Scotland. Preliminary results of the vote – Onet.pl
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