Friday, 4 March 2011

BBC News: Wales says Yes in referendum vote

Significant news from the Celtic segments of the UK today, as the official results of the Welsh Referendum held yesterday were announced on BBC News Online:
Wales has said a resounding "Yes" in the referendum on direct law-making powers for the assembly.

When the last result was declared, all 22 counties except one - Monmouthshire - backed change. Turnout is provisionally put at 35%.
The final result saw 517,132 vote Yes, and 297,380 say No - a 63.5% to 36.5% winning margin.

The vote will give the assembly direct law-making power in 20 devolved areas, such as health and education.

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