Badenoch's MSP Forbes issues last-minute personal video plea to undecided voters
Kate Forbes this morning released a personal video message urging undecided SNP members to trust her with their vote.
She claims to be the only candidate who “can reach across the political divide and convince No voters to think again” and that “without achieving that conversion of No voters, Scotland is stuck in an endless constitutional loop”.
After launching her campaign on February 20, the SNP leadership hopeful faced a tough first week back from maternity leave, but has steadily battled on – and now commands continuous leads with the public in opinion polls, her team confirms.
In her address Ms Forbes said: “This week we will elect a new leader of the SNP, and the Scottish Parliament will elect a new First Minister – so these next few days are of profound importance.
“Today, I want to speak directly to those SNP members who haven’t yet voted
“And I know from speaking to members across the country that lots of you are still deciding what to do. So my message to you in these last days is simple - I need your vote, Scotland needs your vote.
“Change happens only when we vote for it. Independence happens only if we win
“And it is clear that in this election, I am the only candidate who can deliver that ultimate prize for our nation. Only I can reach across the political divide and convince No voters to think again. Every poll in the campaign tells you that, and without achieving that conversion of No voters, Scotland is stuck in an endless constitutional loop.”
She continued: “So if you want to win, it is up to you to make it happen.
“I have met so many people in the last weeks who have waited so long - for many a lifetime- to achieve Scottish independence. Give me your support and Iet’s get this done.
“As this campaign reaches an end, I have also been struck by the obvious desire of members, and voters, around the country for a new approach to politics.
“A reset in how we engage with each other. Honesty, candour, integrity in our party and in our government.
“I will fight for Scotland and I will win, but I pledge to do it in a better way – an approach which shows the SNP and Scotland at its best.
“That’s my mission – a country and a party reborn.”
WATCH the video on her socials
