Maroiogog gives a short speak in Stanraer

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"Hello, and thank you all for being here.

as you may know I am standing to be an independent candidate in the Holyrood. But who am I and what do I stand for?

I am best known for my work as the Convenor of the Crossbench Lords in the House of Lords, where I regularly scrutinize and hold to account the Government of the day. Just earlier today we launched a flier campaign holding them to account for not answering questions in the Lords chamber. I want to export this model to Scotland.

But what do I stand for?

I am first and foremore a Socialist. I believe in strong Government intervention in the Economy to redistribute wealth and provide public goods to everyone. This is essential in my eyes to ensure that everyone has the means to live a dignified and fullfilling life. I know there are at least a couple of other parties standing at this election that have similar views to me in that regard.

I also strongly believe that the union is a force for good for Scotland. Scotland receives more money from the Exchequer than it contributed and gets other very clear benefits in terms of sharing of expenditure for defence and other matters and the benefits for trade.

I hope you vote for me tomorrow and thank you very much"