Scotland has rejected independence in Friday\u2019s referendum count, with declared local authority areas so far choosing by to stay within the U.K. by around 55%. The 307-year-strong union seems to have survived, although increased powers will be devolved to the territory.<\/p>\n
A total of 32 local authority are being tallied up, and although the key constituency of Glasgow voted for independence, it was not by a particularly large margin, in a near-fatal blow to the Yes camp.<\/p>\n
A final outcome is announced early Friday morning local time, but with Edinburgh voting No by a huge margin, there is little doubting victory for the Better Together campaign.<\/p>\n
Pubs across the country were staying open throughout the night with customers both anxious and excited to see whether the 307-year-strong union would be consigned to the history books.<\/p>\n
Greg Waddell, a doctor working in Glasgow, tells TIME that he voted Yes \u201cbecause disempowerment breeds dependency; because the current extent of social inequality in Scotland demeans every one of its people.\u201d<\/p>\n
Source: Time<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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