Scotland says no

Alex Salmond’s dream of independence has been shattered after Scotland voted to stay part of the United Kingdom.

Alex Salmond conceded defeat in his fight for Scottish independence, after Scots voted by a margin of around 55%-45% to stay part of the United Kingdom.

The Scottish National Party First Minister said he accepted “the democratic verdict of the people of Scotland” and called on the leaders of the three main pro-Union parties to live up to promises of further devolution they made during the referendum campaign.