POLL SHOWS REFERENDUM THERE “TO BE WON”

POLL SHOWS REFERENDUM THERE “TO BE WON”

Commenting on the latest opinion poll by TNS System Three published in the
Herald which shows the number of people supporting or open to negotiating
with the UK Government so that Scotland becomes an independent state
at 36% in favour, while 25% are undecided and only 39% -compared to 50% in
August 2007, currently opposed Angus Roberston MP, SNP Business Convener
said;

“This is a very encouraging poll, which confirms that support for
independence and equality for Scotland is extremely strong. The 15-point
gap in the summer of 2007 is now only 3 points, with an increasing number
of people positive about Scotland's potential as an independent nation.

"As this week's European elections show, voters want a strong SNP voice to
speak up for Scotland and they are increasingly putting their trust in the
SNP. With increased powers for the Scottish Parliament, we could do even
more.

“The SNP Government will bring forward a bill for a referendum in 2010
with a full debate on Scotland's constitutional future, and challenge the
London parties not to stand in the way of the people’s right to choose
Scotland’s future. This poll shows that support for independence is high
enough and strong enough for that referendum to be won.”

SNP MEP and Party President Ian Hudghton, who topped the European ballot
in Scotland added;

“This poll adds to recent polling showing that when people are asked if
they want Scotland to be a member of the EU in our own right – as opposed
to being represented by the UK government – the answer is positive. Voters
want Scotland to have a strong independent voice in Europe, a result
emphasised with the SNP’s electoral success this week.”