
Debate settled for a generation: Cameron
London, Sept 19 (IBNS): British Prime Minister David Cameron thinks that the landmark verdict on Scottish independence will put the matter to rest for at least a generation.
Just after Scotland rejected vote for independence from United Kingdom, Cameron told the press that the people of Scotland have spoken. It is a clear result. They have kept our country of four nations together.
"The debate has been settled for a ‘generation’, perhaps for a ’lifetime’... there can be no disputes, no re-runs, we have heard the settled will of the Scottish people," Cameron told reporters.
He said, the rights of these voters in the referendum have been respected, preserved and conserved.
British PM said, “I am a passionate believer in our United Kingdom - I wanted more than anything for our United Kingdom to stay together. I thought it right to take and not duck the big decisions. So now it is time for our United Kingdom to come together, and to move forward.”
“Just as Scotland will vote separately in the Scottish parliament on their issues of tax, spending and welfare, so too England, as well as Wales and Northern Ireland should be able to vote on these issues…..All this must take place, in tandem with and at the same pace as the settlement for Scotland,” he said in his address.
Earlier, in a historic referendum a day ago, on whether it would be an Independent nation, Scotland said "No" to severing its 307 year long association with the UK.
Earlier, in a historic referendum a day ago, on whether it would be an Independent nation, Scotland said "No" to severing its 307 year long association with the UK.
After 31 of 32 councils's results were announced, it was clear that Scotland said ‘No’ to independence.
So Scotland will stay with England, Wales and Northern Ireland as part of Great Britain though a significant number also voted for ‘Yes’ as results were declared on Friday.
According to British media reports, an estimated 55 percent voters rejected the idea of independence while 46% supported it.
Scottish First Minister Alex Salmond has accepted the verdict of defeat and thanked voters for 86 percent turnout.
Scotland is part of the United Kingdom and covers the northern third of the island of Great Britain.
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