The SNP leader said he believes independence is the best opportunity to build a more prosperous and fairer country.
John Swinney has urged people to “vote for a future made in Scotland, for Scotland” by backing the SNP, as he formally launched the party’s General Election campaign.
And he urged people to vote SNP in the July 4 election to “put Scotland’s interests first” and to remove the Tories from government.He said: “At this election, my priority is to protect Scotland. Let’s ensure the decade of destructive decisions at Westminster is never again visited upon the Scottish people.He added: “I’m asking people to vote SNP to put Scotland’s interests first.
He said the party is focused on people’s top priorities, such as the cost of living and the NHS, and said “that laser-like focus on the daily concerns of people is our guiding star”.He said: “Austerity from the Conservative Government has been a curse that is inflicting significant damage on the NHS, housing and other public services.“And it’s pushed up food, mortgages and other household costs.
“In key seats across the country, only the Scottish Conservatives can beat the SNP and move the focus on to the issues that really matter.”
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