ELAINE C SMITH TO HOST “ASK ALEX” ACROSS THE COUNTRY

ELAINE C SMITH TO HOST “ASK ALEX” ACROSS THE COUNTRY


LOCAL COMMUNITIES TO PUT QUESTIONS TO SNP LEADER


Voters across the country will have the chance to “Ask Alex” directly in a

series of town hall meetings in key constituencies.


The events, to be hosted by famous Scottish actress and comedienne Elaine

C Smith, are a key part of the SNP’s election strategy as the party’s

local and national champions put themselves before the public.


Four 'Ask Alex' events will take place over the course of the General

Election campaign in Gordon, Livingston, Dundee and Glasgow.


Ms Smith said:

"Viewers and voters in Scotland will be shouting at the telly during the

TV debates as London politicians talk about issues that just aren’t

relevant in Scotland.


“I’ll be bringing the First Minister to the people so they can quiz him

directly on the issues that matter to them.


“And where the TV stations won’t let you laugh or clap this will be the

audience’s show as much as anyone else’s.


Mr Salmond said:


“I’m delighted that one of Scotland’s best known and best loved talents

has decided to host these events. I’m sure Elaine won’t let me off

lightly!


“While the London Parties are engaged in a phoney war

the SNP are putting local communities first. These events present

an ideal opportunity to speak to real people in real communities

during the campaign.


“I want to hear what people have to say as I make the case for the SNP’s

local and national champions.”