Pro-brexit Labour has failed Scotland says Yousaf

SNP Leader Humza Yousaf will today (Monday) lead an SNP pro-EU campaign event on the fifth anniversary of Sir Keir Starmer’s commitment to voters that Labour would push for a second vote on Brexit.

As reported on 26th February 2019, while Shadow Brexit Secretary, Sir Keir stated unequivocally that Labour would back a second EU referendum. Five years on however, this commitment is just one of a myriad of broken promises made by the Labour party.

Humza Yousaf is expected to be joined on the campaign trail in Glasgow by a group of young students at the pro-EU event – just days after Anas Sarwar’s Labour party hinted at support for back-door tuition fees.

Commenting SNP Leader, Humza Yousaf said:

“Brexit is yet another example of Scotland paying the price for the damaging policies of Westminster parties completely out of touch with Scotland’s values.

“Scotland did not vote for Brexit, yet Westminster has taken a sledgehammer to our economy - it’s hitting everything from our bills and our industries to our workforce and our students.  

“However, like with so many issues, neither Labour or the Tories can offer Scotland an alternative.

“Another referendum on Brexit is just one of the many promises Keir Starmer has u-turned on, from £28bn green energy fund, capping bankers’ bonuses, lifting the two child benefit cap and abolishing tuition fees - you simply can’t trust a word a Labour politician says.

“Today I’ll be joined by a group of young students who have had the benefits and opportunities that EU membership offers, ripped away from them despite voting to remain.

“The pro-Brexit Labour party has failed Scotland’s young people – worse still, senior Labour figures in Holyrood hinted last week at the introduction of back-door tuition fees in Scotland.

“Let me be clear, the SNP will always fight to protect Scotland’s values and ensure that education will always be free in Scotland.

“Brexit and Westminster aren't working for Scotland. The SNP is the only party at the upcoming election offering Scotland a route back into the European Union with the full powers of independence.”