First Minister’s Questions
Alex Salmond has changed the nature of First Minister’s Questions and it seems that he is thoroughly enjoying his new role. I am concerned that he only appears to have two types of reply for opposition colleagues. Firstly, he states that lack of his government’s progress is because of poor management by the previous Labour/ Liberal Democratic administration and this is general followed by a repeat of his aspirations for governing an Independent Scotland. His other type of reply tends to blame a poor financial settlement for Scotland by Westminster and again he repeats what he would like to do if Scotland were independent.
I would like to suggest that Mr Salmond is risking turning people away from his cause by blaming Westminster and opposition parties for a lack of achievement instead of taking responsibility and doing the best with the resources that are currently available.
Independence for Scotland
“I think the Scottish Government should be responsible for all matters affecting the Scottish people, and that includes the waters around Scotland.” - Alex Salmond
It is not surprising that Mr Salmond believes that Scottish Independence will solve every problem, however, the reality is that we have a devolved parliament that needs competent solutions to difficult problems now and not just at some undetermined point in the future.
Do Mr Salmond and his government recognise that by constantly reminding people that they wish for independence, they may be more likely to turn people against their cause instead of promoting it?
