Scotland decides to stay with United Kingdom

A lone YES campaign supporter walks down a street in Edinburgh after the result of the Scottish independence referendum, Scotland, Friday, Sept. 19, 2014. Scottish voters have rejected independence and decided that Scotland will remain part of the United Kingdom. The result announced early Friday was the one favored by Britain's political leaders, who had campaigned hard in recent weeks to convince Scottish voters to stay. It dashed many Scots' hopes of breaking free and building their own nation. (AP Photo/PA, Stefan Rousseau) UNITED KINGDOM OUT, NO SALES, NO ARCHIVE ORG XMIT: TH832

epa04407099 Dejected Yes supporters in George Square, Glasgow, Scotland, 19 September 2014. Scotland has voted to remain part of the United Kingdom by 55 per cent to 45 per cent, officials said early 19 September 2014, after all votes in the historic independence referendum were counted. EPA/ROBERT PERRY ORG XMIT: GLG11

LONDON, ENGLAND - SEPTEMBER 19: Prime Minister David Cameron gives a press conference following the results of the Scottish referendum on independence outside 10 Downing Street on September 19, 2014 in London, England. The majority of Scottish people have today voted 'No' in the referendum and Scotland will remain within the historic union of countries that make up the United Kingdom. (Photo by Dan Kitwood/Getty Images) ORG XMIT: 513806337 ORIG FILE ID: 455688218

TOPSHOTS An observer watches the count take place at the Royal Highland Centre counting hall in Edinburgh, Scotland on September 19, 2014, after ballot counting got underway in the referendum on Scottish independence. In counting centres, jam-packed pubs and living rooms across Scotland, voters were nervously waiting for the results of their historic vote on whether or not to leave the United Kingdom. AFP PHOTO/LEON NEALLEON NEAL/AFP/Getty Images ORIG FILE ID: 533554107

Pro-Independence supporters are pictured in Edinburgh, Scotland, on September 19, 2014, as referendum results are announced. Scotland appeared set to reject independence on Friday with 23 out of 32 voting areas declared and the crucial Glasgow region having given its result. AFP PHOTO / LESLEY MARTINLESLEY MARTIN/AFP/Getty Images ORIG FILE ID: 533548024

People read the voting figures for each region as they are displayed at the Royal Highland Centre counting hall in Edinburgh, Scotland on September 19, 2014, after ballot counting got underway in the referendum on Scottish independence. In counting centres, jam-packed pubs and living rooms across Scotland, voters were nervously waiting for the results of their historic vote on whether or not to leave the United Kingdom. AFP PHOTO/LEON NEALLEON NEAL/AFP/Getty Images ORIG FILE ID: 533545751

No supporters react to results in the Scottish independence referendum at the Marriott Hotel in Glasgow, Scotland as ballet papers are counted on Sept. 19.

A Yes campaign supporter in the Scottish referendum walks through George Square in Glasgow, Scotland on Sept. 19.

"No" supporters for the Scottish independence referendum celebrate an early result at a "No" campaign event at a hotel in Glasgow, Scotland.

A member of the Radical Independence Campaign cries as referendum results are announced in Edinburgh, Scotland, on September 19.

"Yes" supporters burn flares as they react to the polls closing in George Square as Scotland awaits the results of the Scottish Independence referendum vote in Glasgow, Scotland.

"Yes" supporters react to the polls closing in George Square as Scotland awaits the results of the Scottish Independence referendum vote in Glasgow, Scotland.

Ballots are counted at the Aberdeen Exhibition and Conference Centre during the Scottish referendum in Aberdeen, Scotland.

Ballots are counted at the Aberdeen Exhibition and Conference Centre during the Scottish referendum in Aberdeen, Scotland.

Ballot boxes arrive at the Scottish Independence Referendum at the Edinburgh count at Ingleston Hall n Edinburgh, Scotland.

Ballots arrive to be counted at the Aberdeen Exhibition and Conference Centre during the Scottish referendum in Aberdeen, Scotland.

GLASGOW, SCOTLAND - SEPTEMBER 18: Felipe Perez walks out of polling station at Notre Dame primary school with a Saltire flag, on September 18, 2014 in Glasgow, Scotland. After many months of campaigning the people of Scotland today head to the polls to decide the fate of their country. The referendum is too close to call but a 'Yes' vote would see the break-up of the United Kingdom and Scotland would stand as an independent country for the first time since the formation of the Union. (Photo by Jeff J Mitchell/Getty Images) ORG XMIT: 513434403 ORIG FILE ID: 455653722

epa04405853 Fashion makes a point on voting day in the Scottish Independence referendum in Stirling, Scotland 18th September 2014 as two voters, one dressed in Union trousers, the other in a Saltire suit, arrive at the Raploch Community Centre polling station. A final poll puts yes on 47 % and No on 53%. EPA/Robert Perry ORG XMIT: GLG51

EDINBURGH, SCOTLAND - SEPTEMBER 18: Royalist John Loughrey (L) from England poses for a photograph outside Lothian Chambers in central Edinburgh on September 18, 2014 in Edinburgh, Scotland. After many months of campaigning the people of Scotland today head to the polls to decide the fate of their country. The referendum is too close to call but a Yes vote would see the break-up of the United Kingdom and Scotland would stand as an independent country for the first time since the formation of the Union. (Photo by Matt Cardy/Getty Images) ORG XMIT: 513434403 ORIG FILE ID: 455652094

GLASGOW, SCOTLAND - SEPTEMBER 18: "Yes" Campaigner Paula Fummey talk to a voter at St Bartholomew's Primary School in Castlemilk as the people of Scotland take to the poles to decide their country's fate in a historic vote on September 18, 2014 in Glasgow, Scotland. After many months of campaigning the people of Scotland today head to the polls to decide the fate of their country. The referendum is too close to call but a Yes vote would see the break-up of the United Kingdom and Scotland would stand as an independent country for the first time since the formation of the Union. (Photo by Mark Runnacles/Getty Images) ORG XMIT: 513434403 ORIG FILE ID: 455651906

TOPSHOTS Piper Ryan Randall leads a pro-Scottish independence rally in the suburbs of Edinburgh on September 18, 2014, during Scotland's independence referendum. Scotland is voting on Thursday in an independence referendum that could break up the centuries-old United Kingdom and create Europe's newest state since the collapse of Yugoslavia.AFP PHOTO/LESLEY MARTINLESLEY MARTIN/AFP/Getty Images ORIG FILE ID: 533528415

Pro-independence slogans are written on clothes hung on a washing line against the backdrop of Edinburgh Castle, Scotland, on September 18, 2014, during a referendum on Scotland's independence. Scotland began voting Thursday on whether to become independent, in a referendum that could break up the centuries-old United Kingdom and create Europe's newest country since the collapse of Yugoslavia. AFP PHOTO / LESLEY MARTINLESLEY MARTIN/AFP/Getty Images ORIG FILE ID: 533519799

A Yes campaigner and a No campaigner stand outside a polling place in Edinburgh, Scotland, Thursday, Sept. 18, 2014. Polls have opened across Scotland in a referendum that will decide whether the country leaves its 307-year-old union with England and becomes an independent state. (AP Photo/Matt Dunham) ORG XMIT: LMD101

epa04405702 A voter, with clear voting intentions, holds up a Yes placard while heading to a local polling station to vote in the Scottish Independence Referendum at Ruchazie Community Centre, Ruchazie, Glasgow, Scotland 18 September 2014. Ruchazie is a sprawling housing estate in the run-down east end of Glasgow. EPA/Robert Perry ORG XMIT: GLG31

A school pupil walks away from a polling place after casting his vote, as anyone aged over 16 can vote in the Scottish independence referendum, in Edinburgh, Scotland, Thursday, Sept. 18, 2014. Polls have opened across Scotland in a referendum that will decide whether the country leaves its 307-year-old union with England and becomes an independent state. (AP Photo/Matt Dunham) ORG XMIT: LMD107

Voters walk outside a polling station in Edinburgh on September 18, 2014, during Scotland's independence referendum. Scotland began voting on whether to become independent, in a referendum that could break up the centuries-old United Kingdom and create Europe's newest country since the collapse of Yugoslavia. AFP PHOTO/LEON NEALLEON NEAL/AFP/Getty Images ORIG FILE ID: 533523540

Dueling votes.

Pro-Scottish independence campaigner Cherise Huth poses with her "Yes" sign and stickers as she takes part in a "Short Walk to Freedom" rally in the suburbs of Edinburgh on September 18, 2014, during Scotland's independence referendum. Scotland is voting on Thursday in an independence referendum that could break up the centuries-old United Kingdom and create Europe's newest state since the collapse of Yugoslavia.AFP PHOTO/LESLEY MARTINLESLEY MARTIN/AFP/Getty Images ORIG FILE ID: 533524730

A man leaves a polling station after casting his vote in Edinburgh, Scotland, on September 18, 2014, during a referendum on Scotland's independence. Scotland began voting Thursday on whether to become independent, in a referendum that could break up the centuries-old United Kingdom and create Europe's newest country since the collapse of Yugoslavia. AFP PHOTO / LEON NEALLEON NEAL/AFP/Getty Images ORIG FILE ID: 533520033

epa04405222 Former British Chancellor of the Exchequer and leader of the Better Together campaign Alistair Darling (C) with his wife Maggie (L) and No campaigners before voting outside the polling station at the Church Hill Theatre in Edinburgh, Scotland, 18 September 2014. Scottish voters were taking part in a historic referendum on 18 September 2014, as they were asked to decide whether or not to end more than 300 years of union with the rest of the United Kingdom. Almost 4.3 million people have registered to vote across 32 different localities, making it the largest-ever recorded electorate in Scotland. EPA/STEFAN ROUSSEAU UK AND IRELAND OUT EDITORIAL USE ONLY ORG XMIT: ROU04

EDINBURGH, SCOTLAND - SEPTEMBER 17: Yes supporters gather outside the Scottish Parliament building on September 17, 2014 in Edinburgh, Scotland. The referendum debate has entered its final day of campaigning as the Scottish people prepare to go to the polls tomorrow to decide whether or not Scotland should have independence and break away from the United Kingdom. (Photo by Matt Cardy/Getty Images) ORG XMIT: 513389709 ORIG FILE ID: 455614564

GLASGOW, SCOTLAND - SEPTEMBER 17: Unionist protesters arrive in George Square at Yes rally as emotions run high during the final day of campaigning for the scottish referendum ahead of tomorrows historic vote on September 17, 2014 in Glasgow, Scotland. . The referendum debate has entered its final day of campaigning as the Scottish people prepare to go to the polls tomorrow to decide whether or not Scotland should have independence and break away from the United Kingdom. (Photo by Mark Runnacles/Getty Images) ORG XMIT: 513389709 ORIG FILE ID: 455607254

FILE - In this Wednesday, Sept. 17, 2014, file photo, a "No" campaign supporter and a "Yes" campaign supporter chat holding posters after a No campaign event where a number of speeches were made by different people and politicians in Glasgow, Scotland. Breaking up is hard to do, especially after 300 years. The people of the United Kingdom will find out just how hard if Scotland votes for independence on Thursday. (AP Photo/Matt Dunham, File) ORG XMIT: LON122

Anti-independence supporters demonstrate in Glasgow's George Square, in Scotland, on September 17, 2014, on the eve of Scotland's independence referendum. Campaigners for and against Scottish independence scrambled for votes on Wednesday on the eve of a knife-edge referendum that will either see Scotland break away from the United Kingdom or gain sweeping new powers with greater autonomy. AFP PHOTO / ANDY BUCHANANAndy Buchanan/AFP/Getty Images ORIG FILE ID: 533499387

EDINBURGH, SCOTLAND - SEPTEMBER 17: Cuckoo's Bakery waitress Pippa Perriam holds up the result of the cupcakes referendum that the bakery has been holding since March 7 by selling Yes, No and undecided cupcakes at Cuckoo's Bakery in Dundas Street, on September 17, 2014 in Edinburgh, Scotland. The referendum debate has entered its final day of campaigning as the Scottish people prepare to go to the polls tomorrow to decide whether or not Scotland should have independence and break away from the United Kingdom. (Photo by Matt Cardy/Getty Images) ORG XMIT: 513389709 ORIG FILE ID: 455578310

GLASGOW, SCOTLAND - SEPTEMBER 17: Scottish actress Elaine C. Smith with Chief Executive of Yes Scotland Blair Jenkins at a rally as Yes Supporters gather on Buchanan Street during the final day of campaigning for the scottish referendum ahead of tomorrows historic vote on September 17, 2014 in Glasgow, Scotland. The referendum debate has entered its final day of campaigning as the Scottish people prepare to go to the polls tomorrow to decide whether or not Scotland should have independence and break away from the United Kingdom. (Photo by Mark Runnacles/Getty Images) ORG XMIT: 513389709 ORIG FILE ID: 455579898

GLASGOW, SCOTLAND - SEPTEMBER 17: Former Labour Prime Minister Gordon Brown makes his case for a No vote to a rally on September 17, 2014 in Glasgow, Scotland. The referendum debate has entered its final day of campaigning as the Scottish people prepare to go to the polls tomorrow to decide whether or not Scotland should have independence and break away from the United Kingdom. (Photo by Jeff J Mitchell/Getty Images) ORG XMIT: 513389709 ORIG FILE ID: 455580004

A person walks by a message left by a member of the Yes campaign written on a pavement, in Edinburgh, Scotland, Wednesday, Sept. 17, 2014. The two sides in Scotland's independence debate are scrambling to convert undecided voters, with just one day to go until a referendum on separation. (AP Photo/Scott Heppell) ORG XMIT: NSH113

A 'No' campaigner wears a banner on her back as she talks to people on the streets of Glasgow, Scotland September 17, 2014. The referendum on Scottish independence will take place on September 18, when Scotland will vote whether or not to end the 307-year-old union with the rest of the United Kingdom. REUTERS/Dylan Martinez (BRITAIN - Tags: POLITICS ELECTIONS) ORG XMIT: DJM128

EDINBURGH, SCOTLAND - SEPTEMBER 16: A man looks out of a window that is covered in posters supporting the Yes vote overlooking St James Shopping Centre in central Edinburgh on September 16, 2014 in Edinburgh, Scotland. Yes and No supporters are campaigning in the last two days of the referendum to decide if Scotland will become an independent country. (Photo by Matt Cardy/Getty Images) ORG XMIT: 513174673 ORIG FILE ID: 455572052

An anti-independence "Better Together" campaign canvasser posts "No" leaflets in Edinburgh, Scotland, on September 17, 2014, on the eve of Scotland's independence referendum. Campaigners for and against Scottish independence scrambled for votes on Wednesday on the eve of a knife-edge referendum that will either see Scotland break away from the United Kingdom or gain sweeping new powers with greater autonomy. AFP PHOTO / BEN STANSALLBEN STANSALL/AFP/Getty Images ORG XMIT: 4440 ORIG FILE ID: 533490310

A view of betting odds which have been chalked onto a chalkboard by paddypower the bookmaker's in Edinburgh, Scotland, Wednesday, Sept. 17, 2014. The two sides in Scotland's independence debate are scrambling to convert undecided voters, with just one day to go until a referendum on separation. Anti-independence campaigners are pushing home their message that a "No" vote doesn't mean the status quo. The three main British political parties are promising Scotland greater powers, including tax-raising authority, if it remains part of the United Kingdom. The Yes campaign says the promises are vague and reveal the No side's desperation, with polls suggesting the outcome will be close. Scottish Deputy First Minister Nicola Sturgeon said "the only way to guarantee the real powers we need in Scotland is to vote Yes." (AP Photo/Scott Heppell) ORG XMIT: NSH109

A Yes campaign van drives past the Scottish Parliament building in Edinburgh, Scotland, Wednesday, Sept. 17, 2014. The two sides in Scotland's independence debate are scrambling to convert undecided voters, with just one day to go until a referendum on separation. Anti-independence campaigners are pushing home their message that a "No" vote doesn't mean the status quo. The three main British political parties are promising Scotland greater powers, including tax-raising authority, if it remains part of the United Kingdom. The Yes campaign says the promises are vague and reveal the No side's desperation, with polls suggesting the outcome will be close. Scottish Deputy First Minister Nicola Sturgeon said "the only way to guarantee the real powers we need in Scotland is to vote Yes." (AP Photo/Scott Heppell) ORG XMIT: NSH110

GLASGOW, SCOTLAND - SEPTEMBER 16: Yes campaigners stand near No supporters at Dumbarton Town Hall as former Prime Minister Gordon Brown leaves after attending a rally on September 16, 2014 in Glasgow, Scotland. Yes and No supporters are campaigning in the last two days of the referendum to decide if Scotland will become an indpendent country. (Photo by Peter Macdiarmid/Getty Images) *** BESTPIX *** ORG XMIT: 513174673 ORIG FILE ID: 455527736

Scottish independence referendum Yes campaign supporters and members of a Scottish historical re-enactment group Ed Hastings, right, and his wife Sandy Hastings, left, wearing historical Scottish outfits chat to a group of Catalans including Aleix Sarri, second right, who are visiting Scotland to follow the referendum on Calton Hill, in Edinburgh, Scotland, Tuesday, Sept. 16, 2014. The two sides in Scotland's independence debate scrambled Tuesday to convert undecided voters, with just two days to go until a referendum on separation. The pitch of the debate has grown increasingly urgent. Anti-independence campaigners argue that separation could send the economy into a tailspin, while the Yes side accuses its foes of scaremongering. (AP Photo/Matt Dunham) ORG XMIT: LMD117

Supporters for the No campaign for the Scottish Independence Referendum hold up a banner for the media in Edinburgh, Scotland, Tuesday, Sept. 16, 2014. The two sides in Scotland's independence debate scrambled Tuesday to convert undecided voters, with just two days to go until a referendum on separation. The pitch of the debate has grown increasingly urgent. Anti-independence campaigners argue that separation could send the economy into a tailspin, while the Yes side accuses its foes of scaremongering. (AP Photo/Matt Dunham) ORG XMIT: LMD106

A man holding a dog looks at a YES campaign Statue of Liberty, in Niddrie, a suburb of Edinburgh, Scotland, Tuesday Sept. 16, 2014. The two sides in Scotland's independence debate scrambled Tuesday to convert undecided voters, with just two days to go until a referendum on separation. The pitch of the debate has grown increasingly urgent. Anti-independence campaigners argue that separation could send the economy into a tailspin, while the Yes side accuses its foes of scaremongering. (AP Photo/David Cheskin) ORG XMIT: LDC101