The Kingdom’s to stay United. But Scotland says “No”!

The  waiting’s been long, full of ups and downs and uncertain.  The Scottish and British alike, have kept their breath right up until the outcome of the election results, endorsing the victorious “no” campaigners thus,  saving the unity of the reign of Queen Elizabeth II.  The “No” side (against Scotland’s independence) obtained 55% of the vote against 45% coming from the “Yes” side led by Prime Minister Salmond.

The results from the “no” side have turned out to exceed all expectations: what seemed to be a close run-up on the eve of the referendum, did give the poll results to be uncertain. A result springing from a large portion voters who decided to break the ice on their vote at the last moment. The two main leaders campaigning for independence, Prime Minister Salmond and his Deputy Nicol Sturgeon, have esxpressed their disappointment along with the crowd of exhausted followers wrapped in white and light-blue banners, by now creased and soiled. “The majority”, said the Prime Minister on the BBC, “have decided at their own will, not to become independent “.

At the other end, a visibly relieved David Cameron explained that “the Scottish have retained the country made up of four nations, united, and keeping millions of other people happy “.  Following the moment of deep concern, British Prime Minister has announced to give the Scottish government more powers: “The country will have greater autonomy in managing their own business matters,”, he continued, “ and it shall be the same for all the inhabitants in England, Wales and Northern Ireland “.

Downing Street has espressed that it intends fully abiding to  its commitments on devolution for the whole nation, which has narrowly escaped a secession, and which according to many, would have been disastrous economically- culturally- and politically-wise. Supervising the process of “walking together towards a better future ” will be Lord Smith of Kelvin, who will ascertain that an agreement be reached by November, which will guarantee equal rights and autonomy to all the nations of the United Kingdom.  Greater relief for the victory in favour of the Union came directly from President of EU Martin Schulz and Nato’s General Secretary Rasmussen.

Translation provided by Marina Stronati