The SNP have published a People's manifesto to make Scotland matter.
The manifesto focuses on measures to improve the lives of people in
Scotland as well as campaigning priorities for the next Parliament.
The SNP will be delivering for the people of Scotland, with measures
to:
- create new opportunities for young Scots
- provide more support for young families
- boost incomes for pensioners
- generate higher wealth with a focus on economic growth
The SNP will also commit to a nuclear free future for Scotland
and to save the Scottish regiments.
Speaking in advance of the launch, SNP Leader, Alex Salmond
said:
"This is a People's manifesto for a free
Scotland. It is
made in Scotland for Scotland. It is a manifesto to make Scotland
matter in this election, a manifesto focused on a better future for
the people of Scotland. We want to boost Scotland's national wealth,
so we can invest in more opportunities for young Scots, deliver more
help for Scottish families and boost the incomes of our
pensioners."
"Scotland doesn't want a forced choice between Michael
Howard, a Tory who introduced the poll tax, or Tony Blair, a Tory
who took us into an illegal war. People want a Scottish option - a
party that will make Scotland matter in May, a party with the vision
to create a new Scotland."
Speaking in Edinburgh, SNP Depute Leader, Nicola Sturgeon MSP,
said:
"This election is about more than the no choice option
of Michael Howard or Tony Blair – it is about the real choice for
Scotland, getting our nation back on track, putting Scotland in
control. We have a vision for a health service that remains
local and treats people more quickly and effectively. We want the
best start for children in Scotland with more free nursery education
and smaller class sizes for P1 to P3. Together with Scotland, at
this election, we can win a better deal for our pensioners, and
secure Scottish control over Scotland's oil so we can invest a share
of our vast natural wealth in a fund for future
generations."
"At this election, SNP success can save our regiments and
stop Scotland from becoming the world's nuclear dustbin. This
election matters for Scotland, and the SNP is committed to make
Scotland matter in May. SNP MPs are the hardest working at
Westminster, taking every opportunity to stand up for their
constituents and for Scotland. It is no wonder the SNP is the most
trusted political party and Alex Salmond the most trusted political
leader. When the SNP wins, London listens. This manifesto
is a
platform for future Scottish success."
To find out more, download the document(s) by clicking here
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