New Times,
New Thinking.

  1. Spotlight on Policy
  2. Economic Growth
  3. Regional Development
  4. Devolution
19 September 2014updated 23 Jul 2021 11:02am

Watch: Alex Salmond’s speech following his Scottish referendum defeat

The First Minister gave a speech reacting to Scotland rejecting independence.

By Anoosh Chakelian

(Photo By Alex Salmond was contemplative but defiant. Photo: Getty)

The Unionist parties made vows late in the campaign to devolve more powers. Scotland will expect these to be honoured in rapid course.

Here’s the First Minister’s reaction to Scotland voting No in the Scottish independence referendum:

Video: MailOnline. Click here

Select and enter your email address Your weekly guide to the best writing on ideas, politics, books and culture every Saturday. The best way to sign up for The Saturday Read is via saturdayread.substack.com The New Statesman's quick and essential guide to the news and politics of the day. The best way to sign up for Morning Call is via morningcall.substack.com
Visit our privacy Policy for more information about our services, how Progressive Media Investments may use, process and share your personal data, including information on your rights in respect of your personal data and how you can unsubscribe from future marketing communications.
THANK YOU

Content from our partners
The UK’s skills shortfall is undermining growth
The UK’s skills shortfall is undermining growth
Graham Hasting-Evans
The quest for seamless travel: A new standard in the digital era
Spotlight
<strong>What kind of tax reforms would stimulate growth?</strong>
What kind of tax reforms would stimulate growth?
Arun Advani