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Starmer acknowledges appeal of Scottish independence | Sir Keir Starmer has insisted his Labour government can offer supporters of independence a changed Scotland.
September 15, 2024
Starmer acknowledges appeal of Scottish independence | Sir Keir Starmer has insisted his Labour government can offer supporters of independence a changed Scotland.
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>Sir Keir told Scottish journalists: “I think the argument we made at the election was the right argument which is Scotland needs change, I completely acknowledge that.
>“But that change can be brought about by a Labour government.
>“That’s the most meaningful, impactful and immediate change that people could vote for and they did.
>“That was the message we carried into the election, we now have 37 Labour MPs.”
>The Prime Minister continued: “I actually long understood why so many people in Scotland want change,” adding “We’ve got to show and deliver in the future and we can only deliver in the future in my view by changing and making sure we deliver a changed Scotland.”
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>Sir Keir told Scottish journalists: “I think the argument we made at the election was the right argument which is Scotland needs change, I completely acknowledge that.
>“But that change can be brought about by a Labour government.
>“That’s the most meaningful, impactful and immediate change that people could vote for and they did.
>“That was the message we carried into the election, we now have 37 Labour MPs.”
>The Prime Minister continued: “I actually long understood why so many people in Scotland want change,” adding “We’ve got to show and deliver in the future and we can only deliver in the future in my view by changing and making sure we deliver a changed Scotland.”