ex-Scottish Enterprise chief backs Independence....

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ex-Scottish Enterprise chief backs Independence....

SNP leader Mr Alex Salmond MP today welcomed an article in the Sunday Herald by Crawford Beveridge, who was Chief Executive of Scottish Enterprise for nine years to 2000, in which he endorses Scottish Independence.

In the article, Mr Beveridge says that during his days at Scottish Enterprise "our numbers about Scotland 's finances came down in favour of fiscal independence"; and that the claims about a deficit in Scotland are "illogical" and "offensive". He believes that "independence could focus the minds of politicians to create the conditions for economic growth, which would translate to better jobs, higher wages and stronger communities"; and his opinion on independence is based on his "confidence that Scotland is just as capable of running its own affairs as any other country."

He also writes: "But let me remind everyone that on May the 3rd what we are voting for is our confidence in one of the political parties to be in power for the next four years. The question is who will represent our hopes for the future and help lead us to a more prosperous Scotland . Personally, I believe that leader could be Alex Salmond."

Alex Salmond said:

"There has been a seismic shift among business leaders towards the concept of independence. Clearly, the views of someone who had to grapple under successive governments with growing Scotland's economy are hugely significant and will be influential.

"The SNP are accentuating the positive, and that is generating an extremely favourable reaction. We are being positive about building a more prosperous and fairer Scotland, and the right of the people to choose their own future.

"Crawford Beveridge joins a range of prominent business men and women who are enaging in the debate, and supporting Scotland becoming an independent country."

SNP Campaign Director Mr Angus Robertson MP added:

"As Crawford Beveridge says, the election on 3rd of May is about electing the next Scottish Executive. His positive remarks about Alex Salmond as a First Minister who can lead the country to prosperity are important and welcome."

http://www.snp.org/press-releases...everidge-endorses-independence-1/

This is exactly the type of articles we need appearing in the run up t the election. People trust business leaders far more when it comes to economics than politicians.