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19 September 2014updated 23 Jul 2021 11:02am

Watch: Alex Salmond’s speech following his Scottish referendum defeat

The First Minister gave a speech reacting to Scotland rejecting independence.

By Anoosh Chakelian

(Photo By Alex Salmond was contemplative but defiant. Photo: Getty)

The Unionist parties made vows late in the campaign to devolve more powers. Scotland will expect these to be honoured in rapid course.

Here’s the First Minister’s reaction to Scotland voting No in the Scottish independence referendum:

Video: MailOnline. Click here

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