Pete Wishart

IN Scotland there are currently two campaigns being conducted to secure two different and distinct constitutional referendums. One seeks to reverse the decision of the EU referendum and keep the UK in the EU, whilst the other seeks a second referendum to make Scotland an independent country.

AS Brexit approaches its inevitable disastrous endgame the calls for a People’s Vote grows more strident. Reinforced by 700,000 people marching through the streets of London, the SNP will apparently support any second vote in the House of Commons. It now seems there is an irresistible momentum towards a second EU referendum and together we will halt their Brexit.

WE need to talk. And as a party this deputy leadership contest should allow us the ideal opportunity to facilitate that debate. We need the widest possible conversation in the party at this important juncture for the SNP, and we need to ensure that it is inclusive and wide ranging.