SNP COMMENT AS GLASGOW BY-ELECTION WRIT MOVED

SNP COMMENT AS GLASGOW BY-ELECTION WRIT MOVED.

CONTEST 'A TWO HORSE RACE BETWEEN SNP AND LABOUR'

As the writ for the Glasgow North East by-election was finally moved in
the House of Commons today (Friday), SNP campaign manager Stewart Hosie MP
said that the contest was a two horse race between the SNP and Labour.

Speaking from Inverness, where the party is holding its 75th annual
conference, Mr Hosie said:

"Labour have neglected Glasgow North East for 74 years - leaving this
constituency without an MP for six months is just the latest in a long
line of failures.

"As Alex Salmond predicted at the SNP's campaign launch on Wednesday, this
is going to be a brammer of a by-election. The people of Glasgow North
East have got what it takes to send a message that will shake the Labour
establishment in the Council and Westminster to its core."

Mr Kerr added:

"After 74 years of Labour neglect and complacency, it’s time for a
stronger voice for this constituency, and effective local representation.

"It’s time for voters to have an MP who will speak up for them in
Westminster and in Glasgow. Who will stand by them when the council
ignores them, and who will put this area at the centre of Scottish and UK
politics - not stuck on the sidelines.

"Together, local people and the SNP have what it takes to see Glasgow
North East flourish."