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18 September 2014updated 05 Oct 2023 8:52am

How will women, men, the young and old vote today?

Looking at age, gender, class and party affiliation explains why unionists are more confident today.

By Harry Lambert

The final polls suggest a slender No victory tonight. But how will the different parts of the electorate vote?

Looking at YouGov’s numbers over their past three polls suggests we can be sure how three age groups are voting. 25-39 year olds have been consistently and strongly pro-independence, while the over 60s have collectively always been pro-union.

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