NEW POLL - SSP POISED FOR MAJOR BREAKTHROUGH
Despite the poor coverage and tabloid distortion of the Scottish Socialist Party, the latest Herald/System 3 opinion polls show the SSP is well placed to secure a major advance in representation in the Scottish Parliament.

The poll predicts the SSP will win at least three seats while the regional breakdown shows the Party is within touching distance of one MSP in every region.

The SSP records 12% support in Glasgow, which suggests Rosie Kane will join Tommy Sheridan in representing Glasgow. The SSP is sitting on 6% support in North East Scotland and the Highlands &Islands, and 5% in each of the other five regions. Another percentage point or two is all the SSP needs to secure representation in every region of Scotland.

Tommy Sheridan, SSP National Convenor, said today,
“The latest opinion poll shows the SSP’s anti-poverty manifesto could deliver a huge breakthrough for the Socialists on May 1st. Despite the poor coverage of our campaign and the constant tabloid distortions, we are on course for at least three seats and within touching distance of between four and six. Every single vote on the crucial list ballot paper is vital to our success. The Labour voters who want wealth redistribution and abolition of the unfair council tax on the agenda should not waste their 2nd list vote. Voting Labour twice is simply a wasted vote that helps the Tories.”

Tommy continued,
“The SSP is the party that wants wealth redistribution at the top of the political agenda in Scotland. Scrapping the council tax will benefit 77% of Scots who will pay less under our Scottish Service Tax replacement because it is linked directly to personal income. The pensioners and low paid workers will benefit most while the rich and wealthy will pay more. That’s what wealth redistribution is all about.”
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For further information contact Tommy Sheridan on 07887 795075 or Hugh Kerr on 01620 890518/07713 063647