Scotland's Stunning Success
The result has borne this out and Scotland is now certain of a referendum on independence. This Stunning National Party has been given a clear mandate by the people of Scotland. Alex Salmond and Nicola Sturgeon are well pleased with this outcome which Alex describes as "historic" and which Nicola describes as "stunning".
This blog also predicted a successful result for the Labour Party in Wales. Plaid Cymru failed to make further inroads into the Labour heartland and the party is losing seats in the Assembly. The Welsh people have yet to be inspired and given the bold vision that Alex Salmond has succeeded in giving to the Scottish people. There will be questions about the leadership issue, as Plaid must change its direction and strategy if it is to emulate the success of its sister party in Scotland. It needs to develop the dynamism and positive nature that is all too obvious in the SNP approach to politics.
A Reminder
Scotland: Alex Salmond and the SNP will be elected into government with a comfortable majority over Labour.....
Wales: Plaid will fail in its bid to overtake Labour and Carwyn Jones and Labour will form the majority party and govern alone.....
N. Ireland: Once again Sinn Feinand the DUPwill gain the majority of votes for Stormont with a good showing by the SDLP and the peace process will continue but with growing support for unification.
Not only Stunning but Stupendous!Wales: Plaid will fail in its bid to overtake Labour and Carwyn Jones and Labour will form the majority party and govern alone.....
N. Ireland: Once again Sinn Feinand the DUPwill gain the majority of votes for Stormont with a good showing by the SDLP and the peace process will continue but with growing support for unification.
It happened in Scotland but not in Wales.
Even the Conservatives in Wales have overtaken Plaid.
There needs to be a thorough examination of the reasons for the decline in votes and loss of Assembly members, and a shake-up needs to take place, in terms of:
1) Direction
2) Strategy
3) Policy
4) Leadership
This blog suggests that Jill Evans be brought over from Brussels to take charge of the party, and the whole party machinery be overhauled.
Alex and Nicola in Scotland have shown that it can be done, but the correct criteria need to be in place. Purpose, determination, inspired leadership and charisma are among the elements for success.
Note: the voter turn-out in Scotland (50.7%) relative to the turn-out in Wales indicates that the people of Scotland are more motivated and politically aware - a result of the inspiration and vision given to them by their politicians. Compare the levels and tones of debate between that of the Scottish Parliament and that of the WelshAssembly, a vivid contrast between drama and mediocrity.
N.B. Follow the course of the imminent vendetta between Clan Salmond and Clan Cameron on this blog in the months and years to come. David Cameron will staunchly stand by the British constitution andScottish independence will come 'over his dead body.'
Alex Salmond is grimly determined to lead Scotland forward to full independence come what may.
This is only the beginning.........
