Most Scots know that we are stronger together and want to build a successful economic future based on our shared culture, history and institutions. Institutions such as our currency – the pound. Today, the SNP will vote to scrap the pound and adopt a new currency in an independent Scotland, putting salaries, mortgages and pensions at risk. According to the polling figures published today, that is supported by just 12 per cent of voters – while 71 per cent want to keep the pound. By remaining in the UK, we can keep our pound, grow our economy – without extra red tape for businesses – and use a stable currency backed by the strength of the UK’s central bank and its 30 million taxpayers. But, instead, the SNP conference debate this year focused on when to inflict economic harm on communities: immediately; in the short-term; or after a few years. And it will be coupled with the SNP’s growth commission blueprint which confirms breaking up the UK would lead to even deeper austerity.
George Galloway – SNP Don’t Speak for Scotland Part 4
