I have no time for those who say there is no way Scotland could go it alone. I know first-hand the contribution Scotland and Scots make to Britain's success - so for me there's no question about whether Scotland could be an independent nation.

If Donald Trump came to visit Britain I think he would unite us all against him.

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

I think in any organisation it's right to set out what you stand for, what you're fighting for and bring that together in one document so that people can see that the modern compassionate Conservative Party is in it for everybody - not just the rich

There is a growing frustration that the EU is seen as something that is done to people rather than acting on their behalf. And this is being intensified by the very solutions required to resolve the economic problems.

Britain is characterized not just by its independence but, above all, by its openness.

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