Scottish National Party Manifesto: A voice for Scotland
An Independent Scotland
A vote for the SNP is a vote for a referendum on independence. Our demands for self determination have been brushed aside many times by the major parties in Westminster. A victory for the SNP is the only way to send a strong message to Westminster that Scotland wants a choice on Independence.
The SNP campaigns vigorously for independence and Scottish self-determination. We are the only party with a detailed plan for an independent Scotland that is fair, prosperous and more equal.
Keeping Scotland in the European Union
Scotland voted overwhelmingly to remain in the European Union, there is no mandate for a hard Blue-KIP Brexit in Scotland. A vote for the SNP is the best way to send a message to Westminster that Scotland has to remain in the EU. 80,000 Scottish jobs rely on Scotland's membership of the Single Market. A leaked Government memo revealed that the Tories see Scotland's oil industry as a low priority, and our fishing industry as a medium priority. Only the SNP will stand up for Scotland's jobs in the face of a far right Brexit.
Ending Austerity and Supporting our Public Services
The Tories have implemented savage cuts to our public services and programs helping the vulnerable. The Tories have cut Scottish government spending by £2.9 billion in real terms since they took power. This has resulted in a huge increase in inequality, the biggest since Thatcher. A vote for the SNP will send a strong message that Scotland opposes austerity. Our plan is to invest £118 billion into our economy to stimulate the economy and restore our public services to top quality.
Fighting Inequality and Poverty
The SNP is committed to fighting against inequality and poverty. Our MPs will vigorously oppose cuts to benefits, end the freeze on increases in benefit rates and support the scrapping of the two child cap on tax credits. We will also protect the Triple Lock on pensions and increase the minimum wage to a living wage so that people can support themselves. A vote for the SNP is a vote to rid Scotland of poverty.
Creating Fair Jobs and Boosting Scotland's Economy
The SNP will double the Employment Allowance, incentivising businesses to increase employment. We will also stand with Unions and vote to repeal the Trade Union Act of 2016 which made collective action much harder. We also support a ban on zero-hours contracts which exploit workers with insecure employment. We will also work to protect jobs which rely on our membership of the European Union by stopping Brexit. Through investment and engagement, the SNP has safeguarded and created thousands of jobs. A vote for the SNP is a vote for more jobs, more secure jobs and jobs with fairer pay.
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