The date will be 18th September 2014

So now we know the date of the Independence Referendum - Thursday 18th September 2014.  I was struck by the contrast in the Chamber this afternoon between the positive vision of the SNP members and the negativity of the opposition.  It is not only that they have nothing to say, it is that they insist on saying it in such a truculent manner.  If you want to make an argument for the Union, please do so, but, for goodness sake, stop insulting us with this rubbish about it all being just too difficult - and there not being enough daylight.  Politics is supposed to be about ideas and vision.  The Labour Party seem to want to drag everyone down into the slough of despond. 

But it is not working - and I am looking forward even more to SNP conference this weekend; it will be bursting with ideas and energy.  Come talk to me (and, of course, vote for me!)