mixed signals from Labour
Referendum announcements
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JUST when Wendy Alexander comes within an inch of landing a blow, of sorts, on Alex Salmond, she is pulled out of the ring by Gordon Brown. The desperation of Ms Alexander’s camp to score a point against a rampant SNP has come to the surface this week in the botched referendum announcements from Labour.
First there would never be a referendum and then there would be one with just a single question as soon as possible. Finally, there would be no poll until after the Calman committee publishes its findings.
Labour’s true position depends on who you think wields most power in Scotland – Wendy or Gordon.
Despite his troubles, the prime minister is still a formidable figure north of the border and has a tight grip on his party.
But with his own administration on the ropes, he could be forgiven for taking his eye off Scotland. Party members clearly want to gain ground and a referendum might have been the master stroke.
As it is, it looks like Mr Salmond will come out of the fight better off, again, and continue with his policy of a referendum in 2010.
Meanwhile, Labour will have to dust itself off and try to land that punch, on target.
Readers' Comments
I just had a doubt, should I find news about this issue under the heading "Politics" or "Entertainment". To be more inept or incompetent, both Bendy and Broon would need extra training. A very sad day to be a Labour core supporter. Amazing the comments to be found @ the Party website. Some are crying in despair.
Vincent Mc Dee
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Is it just a coincidence that when Labour is staring at an out right defeat at the next general election, they revert back to their old stance of independence for Scotland. Yes they try and make it look like they are trying to wrong foot the SNP, but all the time those old Scottish Labour MPs can see their seats disappearing at the next general election., especially under the leadership of Brown. You might think they know they will take a knock when the election is called, but if they could come back at a later date in an independent Scotland, which would have full control over its own resources. Then who needs to be in a UK government. They would be in a much stronger position with a greater say. We all know how they like the sound of their own voices. Yes I think this is the get out clause in action. The start of the Labour retreat, just before the Ten years in the wilderness.
grame tran
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