Speed Reading — Level 4 — 500 wpm 

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Scotland will stay in the United Kingdom after rejecting independence. Scottish people voted on whether or not to be an independent country. It joined the U.K. in 1707. There was a clear victory for staying part of the U.K. Around 55% voted 'No'. The referendum was the end of two years of hard campaigning by the 'Yes' and 'No' teams. Scotland's Deputy First Minister Nicola Sturgeon said the result was deeply disappointing.

The referendum was one of the most historic votes ever in the U.K. Pro-independence supporters said Scottish people would be richer with their own country. The "Better Together" campaigners, including the U.K. Prime Minister, said independence would have harmed Scotland. People voted 'no', but Scotland will get more powers. Ms Sturgeon said she would work with "anyone in any way" to get more powers for Scotland.

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