David Cameron letter to Gordon Brown

Rt Hon Gordon Brown MP
Prime Minister,
10 Downing Street,
London SW1A 2AA
Wednesday, 7th May, 2008
DC/pc

I am writing following your comments on a referendum on Scottish independence at Prime Minister’s Questions today.

Wendy Alexander has said on this issue: "I don't fear the verdict of the Scottish people", "We shouldn’t delay it until the very fag end of this parliament", "Bring it on", and that "It’s time for them [the SNP] to put up or shut up".

Today, you denied she had called for a referendum now.

Perhaps then you could explain what she meant by all this?

Anyone who listened to Wendy Alexander’s remarks could be in no doubt that she meant a referendum should be held – and it shouldn’t be delayed. To pretend otherwise is once again treating people like fools.

The Conservative Party north and south of the Border has been clear in opposing a referendum. We do not want to break up Britain.

In contrast, not only do you appear unable to lead your Party in any one direction on this issue of vital importance to the whole of the UK, but you also seem unable even to acknowledge what the Scottish Labour Leader is calling for.

So is there going to be a referendum or not?

I am copying this letter to Wendy Alexander in case she is able to assist.

David Cameron