The leader of the Scottish Conservatives has underscored the 'treasured and enduring bonds of the United Kingdom' during a visit to a historic landmark symbolising the Union. On Thursday, Russell Findlay intensified his appeal to voters to prevent an SNP majority and avert another independence referendum as he toured the 'blue wall' seats. He visited the Union Bridge, which spans the border between Scotland and England near Fishwick.
Findlay's Message on the Union
Mr Findlay stated: 'The magnificent Union Bridge represents the treasured and enduring bonds of the United Kingdom. For his entire adult life, John Swinney has been hellbent on destroying those bonds. If he wins a majority next week, he will immediately demand another independence referendum.'
He emphasised the importance of the 'blue wall' seats in southern Scotland, saying: 'Voters living in the Scottish Conservative blue wall spanning the south of Scotland have the power to stop Swinney. Winning the three seats I’ve campaigned in over the last two days was key to stopping an SNP majority in 2016 and 2021. We can do it again.'
SNP Leader's Independence Focus
Meanwhile, SNP leader John Swinney is set to focus on independence during a stump speech in Stirling tomorrow. He will argue: 'We want to bring down people’s bills with the fresh start of independence – and other parties want to stop us. And we want to give people the choice over their future – and the other parties want to stand in Scotland's way. They want people to vote for an opposition to stop things happening, I am asking people to vote for an SNP Government to get things done.'
