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Scottish independence 'a threat to safety and security'

Independence poses a threat to both levels of safety and security and the future of defence jobs in Scotland, Defence Secretary Philip Hammond has told the Scottish Conservative Party conference in Edinburgh.

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Scotland will 'not take defence lessons' from Hammond

Scotland will not take lessons from Philip Hammond, SNP defence spokesman said, after the Defence Secretary told the Conservative Party Conference that independence poses a threat to both levels of safety and security. Angus Robertson said:

We will take no lessons from Philip Hammond when it comes to defence after his Government callously handed redundancy notices to thousands of serving forces personnel.

A yes vote this year will ensure that decisions on Scotland's defence are made in Scotland and always reflect the needs of people in Scotland.

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