Britain needs a constitutional convention – and a federal solution.
In the form of the harder option that bars MP with Scottish seats from voting on English business altogether.
Our nation is the same as it was last week, but it feels very different. Must we dash to rewrite the constitution before Christmas?
After a well-fought battle for a No vote, the question must be: what next?
In an ideal world, it would therefore be much better to proceed to a single reform that addresses not just Scotland but the other parts of the United Kingdom as well.
Power must flow down to towns, districts, counties, cities and individuals,
It’s as Unionists that they are enjoying a modest revival. And it’s as Unionists that they can seek to further it.
For one component of a federal structure to control five-sixths of the population and resources is so unbalanced as to make federation unstable.
English votes for English laws, soft and hard versions. English Parliament, soft and hard versions. Cutting the number of Scottish MPs. Doing nothing at all.
The Prime Minister did not mishandle Scotland’s referendum.
Downing Street is mulling a means of putting Labour on the spot. How inspiring it would be to see evidence that it’s more than a tactical wheeze.
For your post-referendum delectation, a snapshot from the 1970s of a truly British national conversation.
We need a politics and politicians who can respond emotionally as well as practically to the people’s challenge.
I did not put pen to paper before last night’s result. But I now need to express my concern.
My book about and vision of what we should do if we win next May.