Independence will be on 'page one, line one' of SNP manifesto, says John Swinney

dailyrecord.co.uk:

Independence will "proudly" be one "page one, line one" of the Scottish National Party's General Election manifeso, according to John Swinney.

The First Minister said that the manifestio will offer a "real vision of hope" when it is launched next week.Mr Swinney said the SNP's plans will be a contrast to the "continuing despair" being offered by Westminster.

And the Nats chief said his MPs would oppose spending cuts and propose investment in public services like the NHS.And referring directly to his party's push for independence, the FM said the SNP believe separation will allow Scotland to “match the success of our European neighbours”.Mr Swinney said: “Austerity, Brexit and the cost-of-living crisis were all made in Westminster – and in this campaign the SNP is exposing just how much these bad decisions have damaged Scotland.“In this election it is the SNP who is offering the real alternative to the cosy Westminster consensus.

Our manifesto will focus on the issues that matter most to people, offering a real vision of hope in stark contrast to the continuing despair being offered by Westminster.“SNP MPs will stand fully against public spending cuts – whether they are Tory cuts or Labour cuts.