Turnout in the Scottish referendum could reach as much as 85 percent. – Writes the “Daily Telegraph”. Published on voting day Ipsos MORI poll confirms the resort slight advantage Scottish supporters remain in the UK (53 percent.).
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Polling stations in each of the 32 constituencies opened in front of almost 4.4 million eligible voters Scots at the age of 16 years at 7 o’clock local time (8 am Polish). To participate in the referendum registered 97 percent. the people of Scotland, which is a historical precedent; expected to be very high turnout – up to 93 percent.
In the historic plebiscite vote also Poles living in Scotland, who, like the Scots themselves are very divided on the independence aspirations of the country. According to estimates in Scotland now lives as much as about 60 thousand. Poles. The same data shows that more than half of them – approx. 33 thousand. – Register with the Electoral Commission (Electoral Commission) and will be able to vote in the referendum.
The result of the plebiscite, which will end at. 22 (23 Polish time), likely to be announced early in the morning on Friday, September 19. Votes will be counted immediately after the polls closed and transferred to check in Edinburgh. In turn, the voices of the distant islands will be transported to the capital ships and helicopters. Television stations and public opinion research centers announced that it will exit poll surveys.
A possible secession of Scotland would be for the United Kingdom historic blow, comparable only with the detachment of Ireland in 1922. If Scots vote in Thursday’s referendum for independence, their country actually get it only on 24 March 2016, because for nearly half a year, work will take a constitutional convention. It will have to decide, inter alia, the shape of an independent legal system of Scotland and its currency, and effectively carry out secession negotiations with London, on at least the height of the British debt that the government in Edinburgh would have to take over.
“Yes Scotland” and “Better Together”
last day of the referendum campaign in Scotland was marked by rallies and meetings, during which the leaders of both supporters of secession, as well as its opponents sought the votes of the Scottish electorate. More visible on the streets and squares of the largest Scottish cities were in support of the country’s independence activists “Yes Scotland” who – as informed PAP – sent out in the last week before the referendum approx. 2.5 million leaflets.
In turn, supporters’ Better Together “(Better Together), in consultation with the government of David Cameron in recent days, tempted by promises of Scots, among others, increase the role of the Scottish Parliament, including the ability to decide on the share of Scotland in the total funds spent on the National Health Service.
The day before the referendum, former British Prime Minister Gordon Brown at a campaign rally “Better Together” once again warned against the Scots enormous risk posed by independence. As said before the United Kingdom opens “economic divide”, which over the years can not go her to get out. Former Prime Minister asked supporters of secession, how they intend to deal with the loss of a million jobs related to trade with Britain, which will be referred to the shipbuilding industry, the financial sector, repayment of debt, pensions, interest rates. 
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– For all the problems the Scottish National Party (SNP) there is no answer – Brown argued.
In turn, the SNP leader Alex Salmond at the convention in Perth in a recent speech before referendum argued that Scotland is prepared to take full responsibility for their future.
– Scottish future must remain in Scottish hands. We owe it to our ancestors, parents and children. We can not squander this historic opportunity – appealed. At the end he thanked his supporters for – as he put it – the most democratic campaign in the history of Scotland.
Hope for a “no”
Most of the world is hoping that the Scots would say “no.” The referendum result could mean the end of the over 300-year-old union of the British and the disintegration of the United Kingdom. Experts believe that the consequences of Scottish independence would be felt throughout the European community. Independent Scotland would find itself outside the European Union and NATO, and would have to re-apply for membership in these organizations. For the same Scottish economy would be the biggest challenge – issues related to currency, industry and banking sector.
Recent polls suggest that this is not a foregone conclusion. Support for independence promises to 48-49 per cent. people who know how to vote. Differences – as emphasized by observers – oscillate within the statistical error, the result is therefore in the hands of 7-10 per cent. voters who are still wondering, what to decide.
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