Mick Jagger urges Scots to vote 'no' to independence

Mick Jagger, Dame Judi Dench and HelenaBonhamCarter are joininghundreds of British starsand public figures bysigninga petitionurging Scottish voters to choose to stay in the United Kingdom in a referendum in September.

• Support for independence around 40 per cent ahead of Sept. 18 referendum
• 'Yes' vote could mean revamp of Union Jack

The open letter is now available for the public to sign, but the list so far reads like a who's who of British celebrity.

Names on the list include acclaimed astrophysicistStephen Hawking, comedian Eddie Izzard, broadcaster David Attenborough and reality TV star Simon Cowell.

• See the complete list of signatories here

Supporters of the 'Let's Stay Together' campaign are warning Scots taking part in the referendum that "the decision will have a huge effect on all of us in the rest of the United Kingdom."

The letter also states:"We want to let you know how very much we value our bonds of citizenship with you, and to express our hope that you will vote to renew them."

Despite their efforts, a collective of Scottish artists and creatives is making an equal and opposite push for independence.

Scottish actor and long-time nationalist, Sean Connery, has been vocal about his desire to see his country break its three century bondwith England.

ActorRobbie Coltrane,Scottish crime writer Ian Rankin andmusicianBilly Bragg have also said they'd support a 'yes' vote.

The people ofScotlandwill vote in the referendum on Sept. 18.