Scottish Referendum: Alistair Darling speech on No vote winning

Scottish Referendum: Alistair Darling speech on No vote winning

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The speaker expresses gratitude to the majority for their support and acknowledges the disappointment of those who supported the 'yes' side. They emphasize the need to move the debate from constitutional issues to daily concerns and commit to political change. The speaker recognizes the divisions created by the campaign and calls for unity and leadership to address them. They reflect on the challenges of the campaign and the decision made by the Scottish people for progress and change within the United Kingdom.

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What does the speaker suggest should be the focus of the political debate moving forward?

International relations

Daily life concerns

Constitutional issues

Economic policies

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What does the speaker say about the journey of Scottish devolution?

It is irrelevant now

It is an ongoing journey

It is a completed process

It has been stagnant

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

How does the speaker describe the Scottish democracy?

Weak and ineffective

Outdated and rigid

Vibrant and alive

Unstable and chaotic

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What does the speaker identify as a requirement to address the divisions created by the campaign?

International support

Leadership

Economic reforms

More debates

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What was the speaker's view on the risks associated with separation?

They were too great to take

They were beneficial

They were exaggerated

They were minimal