D-Day is here for Scottish independence - with politicians across Worcester making their own heartfelt pleas for the 'no' campaign to win.

As 4.2 million people north of the border prepare to cast their say, leaders in this city say the whole of the UK would be changed for the worse in the event of a break-up.

Some politicians in Worcester have admitted that they have had little else on their minds in recent weeks.

At Worcester's Conservative Association HQ in Sansome Place, volunteers have been recruited to call households in Scotland to urge them to vote no.

City MP Robin Walker upped the stakes yesterday by claiming a break-up would be "crazy".

"The union between England and Scotland has been one of the most successful combinations in the history of the world," he said.

"It seems crazy that this could be thrown away in the event of a yes vote and I want to make sure we are doing everything we can to show how much it is valued."

He also says he has sympathy with those who say Scottish MPs should be banned from voting on matters which affect just England.

"We do need to have a debate on it after Thursday, I'd much rather see the UK parliament continue regardless of the result but have English MPs vote on English laws," he said.

"I would be in favour of limiting what Scottish MPs can determine."

He also said the Barnett formula, where Government funding per Scottish head is £1,400 higher than an English resident, is "out of date" and needs a fresh debate.

Councillor Joy Squires, Worcester's Labour parliamentary candidate, has revealed she is half-Scottish, with her mum hailing from the Shetland islands.

"It's only recently that I think people have started to understand that the implications of a break-up go much further than Scotland," he said.

"This is really important to me, I have roots there and my heart tells me we're far better together.

"I am a great believer in devolution for England but fervently hope Scotland stays in."

Councillor Simon Geraghty, city council leader, said: "I am very pro-union - this is a big moment for the UK.

"If Scotland votes 'yes' the implications for everything - defence, foreign policy, you name it, would be huge."

Polls across Scotland opened at 7am today and will close at 10pm tonight, with the result estimated to be known around 6.30am-7.30am tomorrow, although it could be much later if the voting is tight.

* Your Worcester News will be running a live blog tomorrow morning, bringing you instant results and analysis as soon as it comes in - visit worcesternews.co.uk first thing.