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The Economy Debate

Scotland’s leading election website, ScotlandVotes.com, in partnership with The Scotland on Sunday will host a series of hustings in the run up to the 2011 Scottish Parliament election.  The final event will focus on the economy and the four main party spokespeople have all agreed to take part.

The hustings will be chaired by Kenny Farquharson, Deputy Editor Scotland on Sunday.  Each spokesperson will provide a short statement and this will be followed by questions from the other spokespeople and the audience.

Please join us at the event if you would like to take part and grill the politicians in advance of the Scottish Parliament elections.

Monday 28th March – Economy

• John Swinney MSP, SNP
• Andy Kerr MSP, Scottish Labour
• Jeremy Purvis MSP, Scottish Liberal Democrats
• Derek Brownlee MSP, Scottish Conservatives

As an election first in Scotland the hustings will also be broadcast live on the internet with anyone from across the country not only able to view the proceedings but also ask questions live online.  If you aren't able to join us in person then please on Monday 28th March at 12.30pm log on to www.scotlandvotes.com to view the event.  You don't need to register here if you plan to view online.

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About ScotlandVotes.com

ScotlandVotes is an election website created and run by Weber Shandwick.  Since the 2007 election it has been the leading Scottish website for news and information about elections.

ScotlandVotes includes an election predictor, opinion poll database, candidate lists, photos and biographies, twitter feed from all candidates, a blog and video highlights.    The website has just been updated to include the new constituency boundaries for 2011 making it the only portal where people can see the potential shape of the new Parliament.