CAMERON CONCEDES AN INDEPENDENT SCOTLAND WOULD BE SUCCESSFUL
Posted on Wednesday, April 11 2007
Moray SNP MP Angus Robertson today commented on the Conservative Party leader David Cameron's concession that Scotland could be a successful, independent country.In opinion piece in the Daily Telegraph today, Mr Cameron said that "it would be wrong to suggest that Scotland could not be a successful, independent country".Mr Robertson said:"The Tories are at sixes and sevens in this election, and this admission by David Cameron simply confirms that the SNP are leading the election agenda."The SNP are winning the business debate, and winning the debate about how we can make Scotland more successful, forcing the other parties to respond."The SNP are earning the trust of the Scottish people for our positive case that it's time for a 21st century relationship between Scotland and England as equal, independent partners."ENDS.
OXFAM AND RED CROSS REPORTS INDICTMENT OF BLAIR POLICY
Posted on Wednesday, April 11 2007
Commenting on the reports by Oxfam that the UK's power to be aninternational force for good has been undermined by foreign policy errors,and the report of the International Committee of the Red Cross findingthat the situation for ordinary Iraqis is getting steadily worse, theScottish National Party's Foreign Affairs Spokesperson Mr Angus RobertsonMP said:"It is four years since Tony Blair dragged Scotland into the illegal and unnecessary war under false pretences about weapons of mass destruction, and the tragic loss of life continues."There can be no doubt that the involvement in the quagmire in Iraq has undermined our position as an international force for good. People in Scotland never supported the war and it's time to bring our troops home."ENDS
MP Praises Work of Rescuers
Posted on Tuesday, April 10 2007
Moray SNP MP Angus Robertson has praised the work of rescuers who winched an injured canoeist to safety from a deep gorge on the River Findhorn.The multi-agency rescues involved the RAF, Coastguard, Police, Mountain Rescue and, ultimately the medical staff who treated the injured Kayaker.The canoeist was flown from the Forres area to Raigmore in Inverness and has since been released from hospital.Commenting the Scottish National Party MP for Moray said:" The complex and technical nature of this rescue demonstrates the skill and expertise that have to be employed by the various rescue services." The good weather this Easter has brought out many outdoor enthusiasts and even with the best will in the world the most experienced canoesists and hillwalkers can require the services of rescue teams." It is important therefore that we recognise the vital work being undertaken and ensure that the services are properly funded. Whether they are part of the RAF, police and other government financed organisations or whether they are voluntary like the Mountain Rescue teams their services are invaluable."Ends.
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