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Scottish independence: Labour Yes group holds conference | Scottish independence: Labour Yes group holds conference |
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The Labour for Independence (LFI) group is holding its first policy conference. | |
Founded by a member of the Scottish Labour Party, it has claimed support is "rapidly growing" within the party. | Founded by a member of the Scottish Labour Party, it has claimed support is "rapidly growing" within the party. |
The inaugural event is taking place at the Scottish Trades Union Congress (STUC) in Glasgow on Saturday and Sunday. | |
LFI said it wanted to explore what Labour policy in Scotland could become after a Yes vote. | |
Leader and founder Allan Grogan said: "It's very important for the people of Scotland to see that a Yes vote doesn't just mean we will be going down a one way road. | |
"Rather a Yes vote is the starting point to choosing how best we shape our nation." | "Rather a Yes vote is the starting point to choosing how best we shape our nation." |
The group has said it intends to continue to play a prominent role in the Yes campaign. | The group has said it intends to continue to play a prominent role in the Yes campaign. |
Alex Bell, the chairman of LFI, said the choice of the STUC as a venue was significant. | Alex Bell, the chairman of LFI, said the choice of the STUC as a venue was significant. |
He added: "This is a strong message as to how a real Labour Party in Scotland would operate. It's the kind of venue Ed Miliband should take his focus groups to." | He added: "This is a strong message as to how a real Labour Party in Scotland would operate. It's the kind of venue Ed Miliband should take his focus groups to." |
A spokesman for the Scottish Labour Party declined to comment. | A spokesman for the Scottish Labour Party declined to comment. |