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Scottish independence referendum: JK Rowling, Russell Brand, Nigel Farage and more react to the 'No' vote Scottish independence referendum: JK Rowling, Russell Brand, Nigel Farage and more react to the 'No' vote
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The campaign for and against Scottish independence had a particularly high turn-out – not just the 87 per cent who voted at the polls, but of the famous faces who lent their signatures, careers and reputations to backing the ‘Yes’ or ‘No’ campaigns that preceded it.The campaign for and against Scottish independence had a particularly high turn-out – not just the 87 per cent who voted at the polls, but of the famous faces who lent their signatures, careers and reputations to backing the ‘Yes’ or ‘No’ campaigns that preceded it.
Ultimately, it was the Better Together campaign that triumphed, preserving the nation’s 307-year-old union with England after a historic, record-breaking electoral referendum.Ultimately, it was the Better Together campaign that triumphed, preserving the nation’s 307-year-old union with England after a historic, record-breaking electoral referendum.
The result means David Cameron now faces mounting pressure for constitutional change within Westminster, after he promised Scottish voters he would give them more power if they rejected independence.The result means David Cameron now faces mounting pressure for constitutional change within Westminster, after he promised Scottish voters he would give them more power if they rejected independence.
It also means that scores of strident celebrity pro- and anti-Union voices are desperately taking to Twitter with posts of patriotic pride or disappointment. Among the most retweeted was JK Rowling, who tweeted the following shortly after the ‘No’ result was announced:It also means that scores of strident celebrity pro- and anti-Union voices are desperately taking to Twitter with posts of patriotic pride or disappointment. Among the most retweeted was JK Rowling, who tweeted the following shortly after the ‘No’ result was announced:
#indyref Been up all night watching Scotland make history. A huge turnout, a peaceful democratic process: we should be proud.#indyref Been up all night watching Scotland make history. A huge turnout, a peaceful democratic process: we should be proud.
As was Frankie Boyle, who posted an inflammatory but incredibly tongue-in-cheek:As was Frankie Boyle, who posted an inflammatory but incredibly tongue-in-cheek:
To be fair, I've always hated ScotlandTo be fair, I've always hated Scotland
Nigel Farage predictably went on a pro-England offensive shortly after the vote was announced. He also apparently forgot that the year is 2014 and that things like emails exist:Nigel Farage predictably went on a pro-England offensive shortly after the vote was announced. He also apparently forgot that the year is 2014 and that things like emails exist:
Currently posting letters to Scottish MPs asking them not to vote on English only issues in Westminster #indyref pic.twitter.com/Ndco2uhQ8zCurrently posting letters to Scottish MPs asking them not to vote on English only issues in Westminster #indyref pic.twitter.com/Ndco2uhQ8z
‘Yes’ backer Russell Brand added this revolutionary comment to the mix:‘Yes’ backer Russell Brand added this revolutionary comment to the mix:
Fear is more powerful than faith. Until that changes none of us are free.Fear is more powerful than faith. Until that changes none of us are free.
Piers Morgan shocked the Union by sticking to his promise:Piers Morgan shocked the Union by sticking to his promise:
Relax. I'm leaving. #indyref pic.twitter.com/SGHt18pps1Relax. I'm leaving. #indyref pic.twitter.com/SGHt18pps1
While Billy Bragg took time out to thank voters, despite not voting for independence:While Billy Bragg took time out to thank voters, despite not voting for independence:
Referendum result: a new constitutional settlement for UK. Big thank you to people of Scotland for putting devo for England on the agenda.Referendum result: a new constitutional settlement for UK. Big thank you to people of Scotland for putting devo for England on the agenda.
Here are some others:Here are some others:
I'm delighted Scotland is staying with the rest of us, though part of me REALLY wanted to see what was going to happen if they left.
We still own Scotland. What a complete pain in the arse. Can we put it up for adoption?
Feel sad for those who campaigned hard for a yes vote. Hopefully some meaningful change will come of this. It was by no means a landslide.
I've just spoken to Alex Salmond, congratulating him on a hard-fought campaign. I'm delighted the SNP will join talks on further devolution.I've just spoken to Alex Salmond, congratulating him on a hard-fought campaign. I'm delighted the SNP will join talks on further devolution.
Good morning. I'm very very pleased that the country I love is still intact. Be gentle with each other today. The ground shook last night.Good morning. I'm very very pleased that the country I love is still intact. Be gentle with each other today. The ground shook last night.
Yes campaigners will feel downhearted - but they've not just changed Scotland. They've changed the rest of Britain, too #indyrefYes campaigners will feel downhearted - but they've not just changed Scotland. They've changed the rest of Britain, too #indyref
For the layman. Any further devolved powers to Scotland would need the approval of Westminster and it won't happen quickly. The irony.For the layman. Any further devolved powers to Scotland would need the approval of Westminster and it won't happen quickly. The irony.
I am so pleased Scotland has voted to stay in the United Kingdom. Wales, don't get any ideas please...I am so pleased Scotland has voted to stay in the United Kingdom. Wales, don't get any ideas please...
So this #indyref marks not only a new chapter for Scotland within the UK but a new chapter of constitutional renewal across the UK.So this #indyref marks not only a new chapter for Scotland within the UK but a new chapter of constitutional renewal across the UK.
Our United Kingdom is stronger today than it was yesterday.Our United Kingdom is stronger today than it was yesterday.
Let us see if Cameron ,Miliband and Cleģg get the changes promised by them for Scotland ratified through Westminster. Don't hold your breathLet us see if Cameron ,Miliband and Cleģg get the changes promised by them for Scotland ratified through Westminster. Don't hold your breath
Well done to Glasgow, our commonwealth city, and to the people of Scotland for such a incredible supportWell done to Glasgow, our commonwealth city, and to the people of Scotland for such a incredible support