Cameron's Scotland speech dismissed as 'flimsy'

Scotland's pro-independence camp were not impressed by Cameron's speech. Photo: Stefan Rousseau/PA Wire

Scotland's First Minister Alex Salmond has dismissed David Cameron's speech on the Scottish referendum as "flimsy" and repeated his challenge for the Prime Minister to agree to a head-to-head debate on the issue.

His comments come as the Prime Minister made his highest-profile intervention in the debate on Scottish independence so far by calling on England, Wales and Northern Ireland to persuade Scotland to stay in the union.



Speaking at London's Olympic Park, Mr Cameron called on the people of England, Wales and Northern Ireland to send a message to Scotland as it prepares to vote on September 18: "We want you to stay."


David Cameron held his speech at London's Olympic Park. Credit: Stefan Rousseau/PA Wire

The Prime Minister received support for his cause from Wales: the Welsh First Minister Carwyn Jones urged Scots to vote no to independence.

He said his message to the Scottish people was: "As fellow Celts, stick with us in the union that's benefited us so much over the years."