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Scottish Parliament's historic vote for independence

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Scottish Parliament's historic vote for independence

Scottish independence: Parliament in historic "milestone" vote to back Scottish independence

In a symbolic move which will send a signal around the world, MSPs voted by 69 votes to 52 to support a motion supporting Scottish independence.

First Minister Alex Salmond welcomed the vote as a "milestone". He said: "For the first time since the beginning of the political union, the elected representatives of the people of Scotland have agreed that this nation should be an independent country."..........................................................................

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