MSP Gail Ross warns of cost of revised Brexit deal
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NORTH MSP Gail Ross is highlighting new analysis from the Scottish Government which found that Prime Minister Boris Johnson’s revised Brexit deal would leave people in her area the equivalent of £1600 a person worse off by 2030.
The analysis also claimed that Scotland’s GDP would fall by around £9 billion compared with projections if the country stayed in the European Union.
With a general election confirmed for December 12, Mrs Ross called on voters in the Westminster constituency of Caithness, Sutherland and Easter Ross to back the SNP if they want to “escape the chaos of Brexit”.
She is also encouraging constituents to make sure they are registered to vote online at https://www.gov.uk/register-to-vote
“This upcoming election will be one of the most important in living memory – so it’s absolutely crucial that people here are registered to vote,” Mrs Ross said.
“Scotland didn’t vote for Brexit, but the Tories at Westminster are hell-bent on dragging Scotland out of the EU against our will.
“This analysis has made clear that any form of Brexit will inflict major harm on Scotland’s economy – costing hard-working families here in the Highlands £1600 per person.
“We can’t let Boris Johnson cut us off from the world, putting thousands of jobs at stake in the process. It’s time for action, not words – let’s use this election to send Westminster a message that we’ve had enough.”
Parties gearing up for first December election since 1923
