The question today is will we, collectively, live out the new culture of politics that was part of the founding promise, indeed the founding spirit of this place?
Speech at the opening of the Scottish Parliament session.
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John must also declare that without a resultant referendum prior to the next General Election, that election will become a de facto referendum.
“Scotland has the resources. We have the expertise. What we lack are the powers,”
So I want us to engage urgently – within the first 100 days of this Government – to identify the early steps we can take to address these concerns.
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