SNP 2017

MANIFESTO 2017
STRONGER FOR SCOTLAND
A vote for the SNP on June 8th is a vote for MPs
who will always stand up for Scotland’s best interests.
Now, more than ever, with the prospect of a re-elected
and increasingly hard line Conservative government at
Westminster, it is vital that Scotland’s voice is heard.
A vote for the SNP will strengthen Scotland’s hand against
further Tory cuts and ensure that progressive polices, like
those pursued by the SNP government in Scotland, are firmly
on the agenda at Westminster.
At the heart of this manifesto is a responsible fiscal plan
to end austerity and free up resources to invest in public
services, protect family budgets and call a halt to cuts
in social security support for working families and
the disabled.
Tackling rising inequality must be one of the key priorities
of the next parliament. This manifesto sets out plans for fair
taxation, action to tackle low pay and an end to the freeze
on working age benefits.
A vote for the SNP will also strengthen Scotland’s hand
in the Brexit negotiations.
A majority of people in Scotland voted to remain in the
EU - but even many of those who voted to leave have real
concerns about the extreme Brexit now being pursued.
The SNP Government published compromise proposals
that would keep Scotland in the Single Market.
These proposals were rejected by the UK government,
but this election offers people the chance to back them and
demand that they become part of the UK’s
negotiating remit.
A vote for the SNP will also strengthen Scotland’s right to
choose our own future.
This election won’t decide whether or not Scotland will
become independent - but a vote for the SNP will reinforce the
right of the Scottish Parliament to decide when a referendum
should happen. It will make sure that Scotland’s future is
always in Scotland’s hands.
My pledge is to make Scotland stronger at Westminster.
With your support, we can secure a better future for you,
your family, and Scotland.
Nicola Sturgeon
Leaving the Single Market could cost 80,000 jobs in Scotland.
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