MSP Gail Ross says Scotland’s voice must be heard in Europe

SNP MSP Gail Ross is urging people in her Caithness, Sutherland and Ross constituency to register to vote by May 7 for the upcoming European Parliament elections, warning that it is the only way to ensure Scotland’s voice is heard in Europe.

Research published this week revealed that 600,000 Scots who are eligible to vote in this month’s elections have not registered yet. Unlike the Brexit referendum, EU citizens living in the UK can vote in European parliamentary elections.

To be able to vote in the European Parliament elections, people must be registered to vote by midnight on May 7. The elections will take place on May 23.

Mrs Ross said: “People in Caithness, Sutherland and Ross overwhelmingly voted to remain in the European Union – but even many of those who voted to leave have real concerns about the extreme Brexit now being pursued.

“We know that Brexit will harm our economy, cost jobs and hit people's pockets, which is why it’s vital that anyone who has not registered to vote does so as soon as possible.

We know that Brexit will harm our economy, cost jobs and hit people's pockets

“Never before have European elections been so important. We need strong SNP voices in Europe to send a clear message that we will not accept a Brexit process which fails to represent Scotland's interests.

“A vote for the SNP is a vote to make clear that Scotland says no to Brexit.”

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