Surge in Support for Independence

Austin Sheridan MSYP has welcomed a TNS opinion poll showing a surge in support for Scottish Independence.

The poll shows a record 40% of Scots want to see the Scottish Parliament have the powers of Independence. The TNS poll conducted over St Andrews Day shows 40% support the Scottish Parliament having the powers and responsibilities to enable Independence, with only 44% opposed.

The TNS poll follows findings by the Scottish Social Attitudes Survey which shows that support for Scottish Independence rises to almost half (45 per cent) if taxes were to go down by £500 – with 62 per cent also saying that the Scottish Parliament should take the most important decisions about welfare benefits, while 57 per cent say the same about taxes.

Commenting, Austin Sheridan said:

"This poll is a great boost for the Independence movement that is forever growing in Scotland, especially at a time when Westminster has nothing good to offer Scotland in these difficult economic times.

"I hope that the UK Government will take the results from this poll seriously and consider giving Scotland control over it's own economy so that the Scottish Government can grow Scotland's economy and shield Scotland from savage London cuts. Currently the Scotland Bill at Westminster does not contain the powers necessary and is far short of what is really needed to protect Scottish citizens

"This will be a key issue in my election campaign in the bid to become the MSYP for the new constituency of Glasgow Southside as these powers are needed to protect peoples jobs and education. It is time to stand up to Westminster and tell them that the young people of Scotland will not accept their cuts that will have an negative impact on young peoples education and jobs."

Posted by Austin Sheridan MSYP's Constituency Office.

Contact: austin.sheridan.msyp@sypmail.org.uk