When I need things to happen, I need them to happen now, you know. I don't want to be having a meeting about a meeting about a meeting, which is what can happen in Britain.
Sentiment: NEGATIVE
For the Scottish government, the practice of having meetings in different parts of the country is well established, but for the U.K. government, it is a much rarer event.
What happens in Britain, what happens in the world, matters a lot to us in our core business.
Admitting the force of these contentions, nevertheless, the custom of meeting together in public assembly for the consideration of the most serious, the most exalted topics of human interest is too vitally precious to be lost.
Obviously, you make preparations before you engage in any meeting.
What's coming will come and we'll just have to meet it when it does.
I turn down invitations to events where I know there will be politicians.
I believe we've spent many years trying to bring about talks which have all the Parties in Northern Ireland involved so that there'd be inclusive talks.
When there are things that don't go according to plan, London will cope.
I'd be happy to have regular face-to-face meetings at Downing Street with David Cameron to argue the case for alternative economic policies.
We are ready for any unforeseen event that may or may not occur.