No Member State, even the most passionately pro-European, is always fully in agreement with all the policies of the EU. And all make their voice hear… - Alex Salmond

I believe that all of us - whether native Scots or our friends abroad - should strive for a shared understand of our heritage and origins.

I don't think it's a good idea for politicians to design television programmes, but what we can do is design policies - and by implementing those policies we help to create an environment in which talented people can do great things, and significant and dynamic creative companies can be built for this generation and the next generation. That means having the infrastructure, the skills, and the education. We need a clear vision. We need to identify the opportunities and provide the resources.

I believe in the restoration of an independent Scotland. Others in this chamber take a different view. I welcome that debate and the national conversation to follow. The challenge for all of us is to have that conversation with dignity, with respect and with substance.