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Campaign activities for or against independence began on May 31 and held for 16 weeks. Campaign “Yes, Scotland” united supporters of separation from Great Britain
Campaign “Better Together” (Better Together) conducted on behalf of the opponents of Scottish independence
During the campaign the people of Scotland tried in every way to indicate their commitment to the sovereignty and preserve the unity with Britain
The real sensation were the results of the poll YouGov, published on September 7 in the newspaper Sunday Times. They showed that independence would support more than half – 51% – of voters
Other public opinion surveys showed that the number of supporters of a unified UK out number supporters of independence, but their small gap
First Minister of the Scottish Executive and the leader of the local Nationalist Alex Salmond, despite the results of the latest opinion polls, continues to believe in the victory of the pro-independence in the upcoming referendum
According to Salmond, if he wins the referendum, his government “will not share” citizens into supporters and opponents of independence. “All of us especially the Scots,” – said the politician
In preparation for the Referendum in Edinburgh a march called “Proud to be British.” The participants marched through the streets of the city, expressing their commitment to a single United Kingdom
According to experts, only one withdrawal of nuclear weapons from Scotland to London will cost in the amount of about $ 5 billion, not to mention the time needed to build the relocation
“Our union is precious. Do not break it!” – With these words addressed to fellow British Prime Minister David Cameron
Cameron and other British politicians, many accused that they had a sluggish and unconvincing propaganda campaign, believing that the Scots and so vote for the preservation of a united country
Bookmakers take bets on the outcome of the vote. Total stakes September 4 exceeded a record figure of £ 2 million
If the population in Scotland September 18 vote for independence, it will be announced on March 24, 2016. Until that time, Edinburgh and London to agree on the terms of this section of Great Britain, formed in its current form after the signing of the Act of Union between England and Scotland in 1707
In a referendum may be involved 4.12 million citizens over the age of 18, as well as 100 thousand. Adolescents aged 16 and 17 years. In the photo: Street of Edinburgh before the referendum
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