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10/15/12

Britain: is the United Kindom falling apart? Cameron and Salmond sign Scottish referendum deal

Prime Minister David Cameron and Scottish First Minister Alex Salmond have signed an historic agreement enabling Scotland to hold a legally-binding referendum on independence.

The deal stipulates that the referendum will take place in autumn 2014 with a single Yes/No question on Scotland leaving the UK. It also allows 16 and 17-year-old to vote.

After the signing, Mr Cameron told ITV News he "passionately" believes Scotland should remain part of the union.

He said, "This United Kingdom can never hold a country within it without its consent. We're better off together, but now people will have the choice".

With the European Union also debating the possibility of a British departure form the EU as a result of their opposition against the Banking Union and and a variety of laws which would strengthen ties between the 27 member states. Britain could be consequently be facing the collapse of the United Kingdom if Scotland also becomes independent. 

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