"Tories and their Labour allies do not believe in democracy" says Councillor Kenny MacLaren

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Nicola Sturgeon has reinforced her and the SNP’s desire to hold another referendum after announcing the second set of papers.And Renfrewshire politicians are backing the First Minister. Don't miss the latest headlines from around Renfrewshire.

Sign up to our newsletters here. She outlined her desire to hold the referendum in light of the Tory leadership candidate race.Ms Sturgeon used this set of papers to help paint the picture to the public as to how she will deliver the vote, as she confirms she has asked to Lord Advocate to clarify with the supreme court if Scotland has any legal standing by holding a referendum without a section 30, a power the UK Government hold when a country wants to reduce or expand reserve matters.SNP Councillor for Paisley Northwest, Kenny Mclaren, says that it shows the democratic “deficit” that exists, while arguing that the Tories and Labour don’t believe in democracy.He said: “The latest paper on Building New Scotland, simply highlights the democratic deficit which exists in Scotland.“Despite the SNP winning the last Scottish Parliament elections with the clear policy of holding a new Independence Referendum, it is clear that the Tories and their Labour allies do not believe in democracy. "Normally it is the winners of elections who are allowed to introduce the policies they put before the public at an election.

With SNP and Green MSPs now having the majority of MSPS in the Scottish Parliament it is essential – if you believe in democracy – to allow them to hold an Independence Referendum.“T