6 February 2017
Scottish Labour is to hold its annual conference in Perth this month, unveiling the theme ‘Together We’re Stronger’.
Leader Kezia Dugdale will welcome UK Labour leader Jeremy Corbyn, London Mayor Sadiq Khan, UK Labour deputy leader Tom Watson and other high-profile speakers to the Fair City.
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As part of the ‘Together We’re Stronger’ theme, Scottish Labour will firmly oppose the SNP’s divisive plans for a second independence referendum and the austerity of the Tories and the SNP that is dividing communities.
The conference will be held in Perth Concert Hall between February 24 and 26.
Scottish Labour leader Kezia Dugdale said:
“I’m delighted that Scottish Labour is returning to Perth this year for our annual conference.
“We always receive a great welcome, and the hundreds of Labour delegates attending will help to boost the local economy. I look forward to welcoming Jeremy Corbyn, Sadiq Khan, Tom Watson and our other speakers to the city.
“The last few years have been among the most dramatic in UK political history. The full implications for our country may not be known for some time, however one thing is clear now more than ever – people need a strong Scottish Labour Party focused on growing our economy, investing in public services and giving everybody a fair chance in life.
“Our country is divided enough, which is why Scottish Labour will firmly oppose the SNP’s reckless plans for a second independence referendum. Together, our country can be stronger.”
UK Labour leader Jeremy Corbyn said:
“I will be bringing a message that only a Labour government would hand back wealth and control to people and communities.
“That only a Labour Government would put the public back into our economy, fix our rigged economy and break the grip of vested interests to help the many not the few.
“That only a Labour Government would redistribute power and wealth and shrink the gap in income and wealth, making sure the corporations and the richest pay their fair share of taxes.
“And that only a Labour Government would end the race to the bottom in the jobs market and guarantee education and employment rights for all.”
London Mayor Sadiq Khan said:
“I’m very much looking forward to visiting Perth for Scottish Labour’s annual conference.
“I’m working to grow the relationship between London and the great Scottish cities such as Perth, Edinburgh, Glasgow, Dundee and Aberdeen. London and Scotland share many of the same challenges following the Brexit vote.
“Kezia Dugdale has set out a welcome and ambitious vision for our United Kingdom. As Mayor of London, I am forging a new cross-party consensus on further devolution to the UK capital.
“As in Scotland, this is about protecting jobs, wealth and prosperity. Londoners should have more control over how taxes raised in our city are spent.
“The entire country will benefit from this – if we increase investment, London and the UK will grow.”
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