Scotland Votes Not To Separate
苏格兰公投反对独立
On Thursday, September 18, in a historic referendum, Scotland voted not to separate from the UK. Independence was rejected by 55% of voters. The NO campaign, also known as the “Better Together” campaign, celebrated that unity was chosen over division. After the results were announced, Prime Minister David Cameron noted that Scotland, England, Wales, and Northern Ireland would all receive more powers over their own affairs as promised.Queen Elizabeth and several politicians and community leaders throughout the UK have called on the people of Scotland to put aside their grievances and focus on reconciliation.
9月18日,周四,这一天举行了一场具有历史意义的公投,苏格兰公投反对独立。有55%的民众不同意独立。“否决”派,亦或者叫作“在一起更好”派庆祝了这一胜利。结果公布之后,英国首相卡梅伦称他将遵守承诺,给予苏格兰、英格兰、北爱尔兰更多自主权。英国女王伊丽莎白,以及来自英国的政界人士和团体领导人都纷纷呼吁苏格兰民众要摒弃前嫌,着眼和解。
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