He has long been one of the main voices in the Commons for a fairer deal for England. Now he is being heard more widely.
He would have a chance to campaign with his Party for a fair new deal for the whole UK – one decided not by the Westminster elites but by the people.
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I can’t vote on 18 September, but I’ll be in Glasgow to make sure others can – say yes if you need a ride to the polling booth, but say ‘No Thanks’ once you get there.
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The sea is our border, but not our limit. It can teach us about ourselves and our nation.
We have a week to save our Union – we need voices people respect, not politicians.
“It’s very difficult to find someone who doesn’t have grandparents or great-grandparents from a different part of the United Kingdom.”
Having created the problem in the first place, Labour failed to deliver the leadership, the troops or the strategy they promised to preserve the Union.
The Commons came together in defence of the Union, but John Redwood wanted to know who speaks for England.
The Party’s plan must be pressed on Labour & the LibDems. If Scotland votes No and the Prime Minister backs off it, the SNP will be back for a second push.
Separatism has always enjoyed a highly motivated support base – but this week’s nightmare poll could maximise unionist turnout.
A narrow No vote would not be in the best interests of any part of the UK.