Whatever new arrangements are enacted for the Eurozone, they must work fairly for those inside it and out.

At the core of the European Union must be, as it is now, the single market. Britain is at the heart of that Single Market, and must remain so.

Strong views exist on both sides but I believe MPs voting for gay people being able to marry too, is a step forward for our country.

On the one hand we have got to ask, are there some areas of universal benefits that are no longer affordable? But on the other hand let us look at the issue of dependency where we have trapped people in poverty through the extent of welfare that they have.

Because with courage and conviction I believe we can deliver a more flexible, adaptable and open European Union in which the interests and ambitions of all its members can be met.

It would be wrong to suggest that Scotland could not be another such successful, independent country.

We can't afford to waste time going slow on changing our party so now is not the time to put our foot on the brake. Now is the time to press on the accelerator.