Only by re-linking our historic links with Europe and our international outlook can be return to the strength of a normal, mature, informed democracy. To reach that goal, Scotland's Party must convince all those who live here that the reality of the modern world is one of interdependence based on independence and one in which we must regain sovereignty in order to share it with our continent. One in which we can achieve little unless we a outwardlooking and ambitious. The SNP as an administration will be proactive in pro Scottish matters through the devolved Parliament, and active in the political campaign for independence. The Prime Minister's visit provided a good opportunity for students on the Journalism Studies course to test their reporting skills.
Prism reproduces one student's article.
Tony Blair told the audience, which included the Scottish Secretary, Donald Dewar, that Scotland, England and the rest of the UK would be stronger together but weaker apart. He challenged the SNP to an 'honest' debate on the separatist agenda, and warned that the politics of social justice will always come second to the politics of identity for nationalists. It is time for debate on their distinctive policy, namely for Scotland to leave the UK, but every day they want to debate something else. This is a fundamental debate about a choice between two futures. With devolution they can no longer argue that Scottish Nationhood is under threat.