From the perspective of America's national interest, the prospect of an independent Scotland — which could, though probably won't, become a reality after today's referendum vote — has relatively little to recommend it. "What happened in Scotland was exactly what we expected would happen," said Ricard Gené, of the Catalan National Assembly, one of the … Read more
A little less than half of Scotland is disappointed this morning, though for economic reasons, even some of the 45 per cent who voted Yes, may be breathing a sigh of relief. The warnings of financial doom if Scotland went its own way were intimidating. Scotland already enjoys a significant degree of autonomy, and Britain's … Read more
RT: Scotland walked a very long road to get this referendum. Have they blown their chance? Leanne Wood: What has happened in Scotland has been remarkable. "We have chosen unity over division," Alistair Darling, head of the anti-independence campaign, said in Glasgow, one of the few areas of Scotland where the majority cast yes votes. … Read more
UPDATE — 2:15 a.m. ET: Prime Minister David Cameron reacted to the news that Scotland had rejected the independence referendum early Friday morning, saying he was pleased with the results. “It would have broken my Scotland has voted decisively to reject independence, meaning the country's 307-year-old union with England and Wales remains intact. The No … Read more
From the capital of Edinburgh to the far-flung Shetland Islands, Scots embraced a historic moment — and the rest of the United Kingdom held its breath — after voters turned out in unprecedented numbers for an independence referendum that could end All were the result of political miscalculation as much as shrewd leadership: The decision … Read more
They point out that while the polls are narrowing, betting markets still think that NO is much more likely than yes. How come? It call comes down to this fact, as stated in the report: That said, we continue to think that a 'Yes' vote A Scotsman is credited as being the “Father of Australia.” … Read more
AS many as 700000 people could leave Scotland if the country votes to split from the UK, it was revealed today. Voters will answer "Yes" or "No" to the referendum question: "Should Scotland be an independent country?" Polling stations opened across each of Scotland's 32 local authority areas at 07:00 and will remain open until … Read more
AS SCOTLAND's referendum campaign draws to a close, the three main unionist parties are making their final entreaties. Yesterday, David Cameron put the emotional Energy was meant to be Scotland's trump card in its quest for independence. Now, with a could-go-either-way vote on splitting the three-century old United Kingdom a day away, that trump card … Read more