By JoeMiddleton, submitted by Anonymous on Fri, 18/11/2005 - 12:17
Leading political activists Alan McCombes and Bill Wilson have both called for support for Independence First, the campaign for a referendum on Scottish Independence.
Mr McCombes, a leading member of the Scottish socialist party has given the following message of support to the campaign:
"To build a Scotland that's free from poverty, racism, militarism, nuclear weapons and environmental degradation, we need first to liberate Scotland from the Anglo-British state.�
“The campaign to allow the people of Scotland to decide their own future via a referendum deserves the support of all progressive people, not just in Scotland, but throughout the UK."
Former Scottish National Party leadership candidate Bill Wilson is joining the campaign. He has also given the campaign a strong message of support.
Mr Wilson said “Scotland was not brought into the Act of Union by choice, but by corruption. The rioting that followed showed clearly what the ordinary Scot thought of the British Union.�
“In 300 years the voice of the Scots remains unheard, the Act of Union has never been verified by popular vote. Now, as we approach the 300th anniversary surely it must be time for that democratic deficit to be rectified.�
“It is for this reason that I support the Independence First campaign for a referendum, it is for this reason that all Scots who believe in democracy (whether or not they believe in Independence) should support this basic democratic demand. After 300 years - it is time for the people to have their say.�
Joe Middleton, Press Officer for Independence First added “I hope that as many people as possible will visit our website www.independence1st.com and consider joining our campaign.�
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Mr McCombes, a leading member of the Scottish socialist party has given the following message of support to the campaign:
"To build a Scotland that's free from poverty, racism, militarism, nuclear weapons and environmental degradation, we need first to liberate Scotland from the Anglo-British state.�
“The campaign to allow the people of Scotland to decide their own future via a referendum deserves the support of all progressive people, not just in Scotland, but throughout the UK."
Former Scottish National Party leadership candidate Bill Wilson is joining the campaign. He has also given the campaign a strong message of support.
Mr Wilson said “Scotland was not brought into the Act of Union by choice, but by corruption. The rioting that followed showed clearly what the ordinary Scot thought of the British Union.�
“In 300 years the voice of the Scots remains unheard, the Act of Union has never been verified by popular vote. Now, as we approach the 300th anniversary surely it must be time for that democratic deficit to be rectified.�
“It is for this reason that I support the Independence First campaign for a referendum, it is for this reason that all Scots who believe in democracy (whether or not they believe in Independence) should support this basic democratic demand. After 300 years - it is time for the people to have their say.�
Joe Middleton, Press Officer for Independence First added “I hope that as many people as possible will visit our website www.independence1st.com and consider joining our campaign.�
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