Stephen
Metcalfe MP: hails Scotland’s decision to keep the Union
Local MP Stephen Metcalfe has
today commented on the “great success” on the results of last week’s referendum
on Scottish independence, stating that this will revitalise politics for people
across Basildon and Thurrock and up and down the country.
Stephen Metcalfe commented:
“My position has been clear from the outset, the Union of the United Kingdom
has proven to be one of the most successful political and economic partnerships
of the modern world. I am absolutely delighted to see the majority of Scots
agreeing, and backing the security that our unified country brings.
However, clearly an air of
change is sweeping across British politics, and I agree with the Prime Minister
that any extra powers to Scotland should not play out unfairly for the millions
across England.
Clearly a new balance needs
to be found in Westminster and my Conservative colleagues are I are committed
to ensuring that the voices of England do not go unheard as the process of
increased devolution gets underway.
This vote has been of huge
significance to people across Basildon and Thurrock, because not only can we
all feel more confident in our revitalised Union as the economy gets back on
track, but it looks increasingly so that their opinions will carry even more
weight in Westminster in the coming months.”
