Nicola Sturgeon stated, "I believe that, perhaps as part of a wider shake-up of UK governance, ... we will see Scotland become an independent country." This comment reflects her ongoing hopes for Scottish independence amid discussions of broader constitutional reforms within the UK.
Sturgeon expressed, "I came up against a brick wall of Westminster democracy denial in refusing the right of the Scottish people to choose their own future... Had that right to choose been secured, I believe Scotland would have voted yes." This illustrates her frustration with the blockade against a second independence referendum.
Douglas Alexander remarked, "the general election result proved that Scotland genuinely has moved on from a debate where we think the only way to see the changes we want is further devolution." His perspective highlights a shift in Scottish political sentiment towards seeking reforms through established parties rather than independence.
He added, "Many of us want to leave behind the rancour, the division, the polarisation that has characterised a lot of the last decade and get on with the practical business of governance." This reflects a desire among some politicians to move forward from historical debates to collaborative governance.
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