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| Scottish independence referendum live: Latest news as Scotland decides Yes or No | Scottish independence referendum live: Latest news as Scotland decides Yes or No |
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| People in Scotland have begun voting on independence today. If Scotland votes Yes, the United Kingdom will split and Scots will go their own way, ending a 307-year-old union. The crucial ballot is expected to go down to the wire, with polls showing the contest is too close to call. Here is a summary of the latest developments and analysis: | People in Scotland have begun voting on independence today. If Scotland votes Yes, the United Kingdom will split and Scots will go their own way, ending a 307-year-old union. The crucial ballot is expected to go down to the wire, with polls showing the contest is too close to call. Here is a summary of the latest developments and analysis: |
| Salmond welcomes Murray's last minute declaration of support | Salmond welcomes Murray's last minute declaration of support |
| Final poll puts No ahead by six percentage points | Final poll puts No ahead by six percentage points |
| Polling station graffiti sparks accusations of voter intimidation | |
| First arrest takes place outside polling station | First arrest takes place outside polling station |
| The NO comment: We cannot risk our children’s future | The NO comment: We cannot risk our children’s future |
| The YES comment: A fairer Scotland is within our grasp | The YES comment: A fairer Scotland is within our grasp |
| When will the result be announced | When will the result be announced |
| Please allow a moment for the live blog to load | Please allow a moment for the live blog to load |
| Polling stations opened at 7am on Thursday with voters answering the question: “Should Scotland be an independent country?” They will close at 10pm with a result expected to be announced at around 7am on Friday morning. | Polling stations opened at 7am on Thursday with voters answering the question: “Should Scotland be an independent country?” They will close at 10pm with a result expected to be announced at around 7am on Friday morning. |