North awaits change in wake of Scottish No vote

Shockwaves from Scotland’s decisive rejection of independence look set to force a major constitutional upheaval in the North.

Scotland’s first minister Alex Salmond resigned in the wake of the clear 55% to 45% vote to keep the United Kingdom together, as British Prime Minister David Cameron signalled sweeping changes to the way England, Wales and Northern Ireland are governed as a result of the historic poll.

Glasgow and Dundee voted to leave the UK by big majorities, but overall Scotland decided against dissolving its 307-year union with England, with 2,001,926 votes against independence and 1,617,989 in favour.