Category Archives: Speeches

“The Constitutional Battle for the Future of Scotland Has Begun” – Campbell

Posted on January 26, 2012 by Web Team

Commenting following the publication of the Scottish Government’s consultation paper on a 2014 referendum on independence, North East Fife MP Sir Menzies Campbell said:
“The constitutional battle has been joined.
“Now that the date for the referendum has been set …

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SNP Defence Plans A Threat to Scotland – Campbell

Posted on January 23, 2012 by Web Team

Sir Menzies Campbell MP has questioned at what point Alex Salmond’s vision for the scope and scale of an independent Scotland’s Armed Forces became established SNP policy.
His calls come after the SNP’s own Defence spokesperson Angus Robertson said last year, …

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Ming Campbell on a Future Scottish Referendum: Uncertainty is Unacceptable

Posted on January 11, 2012 by Web Team

In response to the Statement the Scottish Secretary Michael Moore MP made in the House of Commons on a future referendum on Scottish independence, North East Fife MP Sir Menzies Campbell said:
“The present political, economic and social uncertainty is …

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Consequences of Iraq invasion must not be forgotten – Campbell

Posted on December 15, 2011 by Web Team

Commenting on the end of US military operations in Iraq, Former Leader of the Liberal Democrats, Sir Menzies Campbell said:
“Although Iraq has slipped down the British political agenda it should never be forgotten that the cost of the disastrous decision …

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Menzies Campbell Adds His Support To Afghan Women Rights ‘Kite’ Initiative

Posted on November 30, 2011 by Web Team

North East Fife MP Sir Menzies Campbell has added his support to an international campaign to press for women’s rights in Afghanistan.
Sir Menzies took part in an event in Westminster on Wednesday 23 November which saw a cross-party group …

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