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20 People Explain Why They're Voting Against Scottish Independence

Scottish voters explain why they're going to vote no in September's independence referendum. "Better to be a big fish in a big pond, than a little one."

Hilary Mitchell
by Hilary Mitchell

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1. "I don't work for the NHS, but I think it's vital."

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2. "Scottish students might lose out if we vote yes."

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3. "There will be fewer jobs if we vote yes, not more."

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4. "Is this definitely how you spell 'illustrious'?"

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5. "There are worrying questions around research funding that the yes campaign haven't answered."

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6. "A currency union is definitely off the table."

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7. "Says it all, really."

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8. "We should have more control, but the answer is more devolution, not full independence."

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9. "Is this really going on BuzzFeed?"

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10. "We've got more options if we stay in the UK."

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11. "UK aid could fall if Scotland votes yes."

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12. "As a young person, I'm really worried about jobs."

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13. "If we vote for independence it's going to be harder to live in Scotland and work elsewhere."

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14. "We all need to work together."

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15. "An independent Scotland might not be granted NATO membership and wouldn't be part of the G7."

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16. "It's not clear what would happen to the NHS."

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17. "We're definitely better together."

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18. "People need help in the rest of the UK. We shouldn't abandon them."

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19. "I'm 82 and I want the UK to stay as it is."

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20. "If we do this, there's no going back. It's scary!"

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