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Scottish independence live: Scotland gives a clear 'No' in historic referendum - as it happened

It's official: No - 2,001,926 (55%). Yes - 1,617,989 (45%). Turnout - 85%

Lizzie Dearden,Kashmira Gander,Heather Saul
Friday 19 September 2014 14:24 BST
A total of 4,285,323 people have registered to vote on 18 September
A total of 4,285,323 people have registered to vote on 18 September (Getty Images)

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Scotland has voted to reject independence. Here is a summary of the latest developments and analysis:

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