Indyref: New 'No' Report Targets Mums

Breaking up the UK would cost Scottish families dear, according to the Better Together campaign.

'The Cost of Living In An Independent Scotland' claims the following would increase in the event of a Yes vote this month.

• Energy bills
• Rail tickets
• Supermarket bills
• Pay slips
• Credit card bills
• Children's clothing

Scottish Labour MSP Jackie Baillie said:

“Much of this debate has rightly focused on the big economic questions of currency and funding for our public services. But the cost of living for families in Scotland is also at the front of people’s minds.

“Times are hard enough as it is for families all across Scotland without increasing costs even more with independence.

“The fact is that independence would cost families in Scotland dear. The supermarket bosses and the energy experts have been very clear – leaving the UK would push up costs for families in Scotland.

“Being part of the UK we can spread the cost across an economy of more than 63 million people, rather than taking all the burden on the shoulders of Scottish families alone. Where is the sense in taking on all that risk?

“We can have the best of both worlds for Scotland within the UK. That means more powers for Scotland without taking on all the risks of independence. For the sake of families all across Scotland we should say No Thanks to independence on 18 September.”