SNP MEP SLAMS UK GOVERNMENT OVER CLIMATE CHANGE EXCLUSION

SNP MEP SLAMS UK GOVERNMENT OVER CLIMATE CHANGE EXCLUSION

TURNOUT IN GLASGOW SHOWS TRUE STRENGTH OF FEELING

The SNP MEP who will be in Copenhagen for the climate change talks to
begin next week has slammed the UK Government for denying Scotland a full
role in these historic discussions.

The Scottish Government’s Climate Change Act, passed earlier this year, is
the most ambitious in the industrialised world, committing to cut
greenhouse gas emissions by 42 per cent from 1990 levels by 2020 and by 80
per cent by 2050.

Commenting, Alyn Smith MEP who joined protestors in Glasgow today
(Saturday) said:

"I was proud of Scotland today and proud to march alongside thousands of
people of all politics and none, united by a common hope for a better
result than politics usually delivers.

"The great turn-out in Glasgow today shows the strength of feeling among
Scots - and lends further credibility to the case for the Scottish
Government to play a full part in next week's talks.

“Given Scotland's world-leading framework for tackling climate change, it
is outrageous that the UK Ministers have sidelined the Scottish Government
from the Copenhagen conference. Even at this late stage, they must
reconsider.

"Around the world, countries are beginning to listen. Having led the way
thus far, Scotland simply must not be silenced by London Labour.

"This whole situation underlines exactly why Scotland must be independent
- so that we can have our own seat at the top table.”