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THe SNP are a qaurter of a way to there £1 target.

http://thescotsman.scotsman.com/politics.cfm?id=1483272006

SNP only a quarter of way to poll fund

HAMISH MACDONELL
SCOTTISH POLITICAL EDITOR

THE SNP is only a quarter of the way towards its aim of raising £1 million to fight next year's election, but Alex Salmond, the party leader, said yesterday he was still confident of hitting the target.

The Nationalists have raised £250,000 since Mr Salmond's appeal to the party last year for a fighting fund of £1 million.

There are only six months to go before the campaign starts but Mr Salmond said it was an achievable target.

"I know that leaves three quarters of the money still to be raised but I am confident we can get to that target," he said.

Mr Salmond also suggested that he would only be able to make sure that there was an independence referendum if the SNP emerged from next year's elections as the largest party.

There has been increasing speculation about the prospects of an SNP-Lib Dem coalition after the next election. However, the Liberal Democrats do not believe in an independence referendum and this could become a barrier to any such partnership.

Mr Salmond said yesterday he was absolutely committed to an independence referendum in the first term of an SNP-led administration but said it would be up to the electorate to decide.

He said the SNP could dictate the course of a coalition government if it emerged as the largest party in Scotland next May - and make sure a referendum was a key policy.

But he implied that the Nationalists would not be able to be so dogmatic if they failed to win the most seats.

"The leading party will of course be in poll position after the election because they will have the moral and political authority," he said.

And he added: "The electorate's decision on this will be a great humbler for other parties. It will bring people to terms with the underlying strength of support for independence."

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October1974 · I Love 'Our Scotland' Joined: 11 Mar 2006 Posts: 359

£250,000 from ordinary members so far is not bad at all. No donations from dodgy characters like the other parties. Most of the donations normally come just before the election. Some local organisations have lots of funds and should donate more to HQ.
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Rinty · Posted: Sat Oct 07, 2006 3:22 pm Post subject: y

A £1M budget is huge, not compared to labour and the big parties, but if it isnt reached they can still have a good campaign.

We are budgeting £50k for Solidaritys campaign Rolling Eyes

October1974 · I Love 'Our Scotland' Joined: 11 Mar 2006 Posts: 359

http://www.sundayherald.com/58421

Tom Farmer to give the SNP £100,000 - so who else will follow?
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neil8r · I Love 'Our Scotland' Joined: 15 Sep 2005 Posts: 359

Rinty · Posted: Sun Oct 08, 2006 6:43 pm Post subject: n

wallacesclaymore · Posted: Sun Oct 08, 2006 11:12 pm Post subject:

SLG · Posted: Mon Oct 09, 2006 12:05 pm Post subject:

This is a huge move from Tom Farmer. the £100k will of no doubt be a lot of help and it keeps up the momentum gathering around the SNP. But more importantly we have one of the most well known businessmen in the country supporting an open debate on independence and in clearly not antagonistic towards the prospect. There is still IMO the perception that the business community is almost entirely against the prospect of independence, that many would go so far as to relocate to England should we become independent. Of course this is just one man's opinion, but I think it will go far to reassure many people.

SLG · Posted: Wed Oct 11, 2006 10:52 am Post subject:

More good news for the SNP, it looks like Connery could be about to start donating serious money as well. Not to believe too much of what the Record says, but they claim that Connery is going to give a 'six figure sum' to the party before next May's election.

http://www.dailyrecord.co.uk/news...062%26siteid=66633-name_page.html

October1974 · I Love 'Our Scotland' Joined: 11 Mar 2006 Posts: 359

Just back from the SNP Conference - they have now raised £531,000 and still 7 months to go.
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wisnaeme · Posted: Sat Oct 14, 2006 5:33 pm Post subject:

Lothian Sky · I Love 'Our Scotland' Joined: 04 Feb 2006 Posts: 350

Don't just sit there, donate £1.50 by texting SNP to 84424

Avatar · Posted: Sat Oct 14, 2006 9:54 pm Post subject:

"Don't just sit there, donate £1.50 by texting SNP to 84424"

Does all the money go to the SNP though?
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Lothian Sky · I Love 'Our Scotland' Joined: 04 Feb 2006 Posts: 350

Lothian Sky · I Love 'Our Scotland' Joined: 04 Feb 2006 Posts: 350

Is this some mad fundraising scheme?
Wee Nicola pole dancing or something? Shocked

I'd just like to reiterate that you can donate £1.50 to the SNP, right now,
by texting SNP to 84424.
It's totally legitimate.

SLG · Posted: Fri Nov 24, 2006 12:46 am Post subject:

Apologies to all regarding the spam. We had hoped that there were enough mods to cope. But it's getting worse and worse. Unfortunately, the only way to stop it is to have moderator approval for all new members, so in future a new member won't be able to sign up and then post straight away, they'll have to wait till approves them. We'll try and sort this out soon and hopefully this should wipe out the spam.

Cheers,

SLG

Aventinian · Posted: Fri Nov 24, 2006 2:48 am Post subject:

Babygael · Posted: Fri Nov 24, 2006 3:45 am Post subject:

I suspect engerlish infiltraitors

pole dancing!!

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Lothian Sky · I Love 'Our Scotland' Joined: 04 Feb 2006 Posts: 350