Stephen Flynn: “It was fascinating to visit Ellisland which contributes enormously to the story of Robert Burns.”

It’s almost like he has been taking advice from Anas Sarwar, the man who told us that he was a lifelong campaigner against the House of Lords, just as he was taking up a seat in the House of Lords.

Our message to Andy Burnham is simple. If he believes the United Kingdom status quo is worth saving – then bring it on, and let the people of Scotland decide.

But with the weight of Scottish public opinion moving to our cause – we will see that final lap through.

It takes effort, it takes patient persuasion, it takes hard graft, but we can see that it is working