We would oppose absolutely any move to break up the United Kingdom by independence for Scotland or the ceding of Northern Ireland to the Republic of Ireland.

We accept the current devolution arrangements for Northern Ireland. However, we view with dismay the inclusion of unrepentant IRA gunmen in the governance of the Province.

The fact that Scotland, Wales, and Northern Ireland have devolved Assemblies or Parliaments means that it would be appropriate for England to have a devolved Parliament, provided that there was electoral support for it expressed in a referendum.