LABOUR PROMISE OF DEMOCRATIC RENEWAL BECOMES DEMOCRATIC DENIAL

LABOUR PROMISE OF DEMOCRATIC RENEWAL BECOMES DEMOCRATIC DENIAL

SNP Westminster Leader, Angus Robertson MP, took both the Secretary of State for Scotland and the Prime Minister to task today (Wednesday) over the UK Government’s refusal to give the people of Scotland their say over Scotland’s constitutional future.

Commenting, Mr Robertson said:

“Last week, Gordon Brown called for democratic renewal but just a week later and the Prime Minister and Scottish Secretary are denying the people of Scotland their chance to have their say on the country’s constitutional future.

“The Calman Commission has recommended limited additional powers for the Scottish Parliament and the First Minister has offered to test that proposition and independence in a referendum.

“The best way to resolve the debate about improving Scotland's governance is the free and fair referendum that the Scottish Government propose for next year, offering people the opportunity to choose independence and equality for Scotland.

“While the Labour Party are insistent on limiting the debate and denying Scots their say, the SNP are taking an inclusive approach - the Scottish Government’s National Conversation is considering all options with the intention of taking this discussion to the people of Scotland.

“Together with the SNP, Scotland has what it takes to thrive as a successful, equal, independent nation.”