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| Scottish independence: PM urges Union supporters to speak up | Scottish independence: PM urges Union supporters to speak up |
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| Prime Minister David Cameron will urge the "silent majority" who support Scotland staying in the UK to speak up. | Prime Minister David Cameron will urge the "silent majority" who support Scotland staying in the UK to speak up. |
| During a speech in Scotland ahead of the September independence referendum, he will say "the noise of the Nationalist few" is already well known. | During a speech in Scotland ahead of the September independence referendum, he will say "the noise of the Nationalist few" is already well known. |
| The PM will urge backers of the Union to help silent supporters find their voice with a positive UK message. | The PM will urge backers of the Union to help silent supporters find their voice with a positive UK message. |
| Meanwhile, Scottish Finance Secretary John Swinney will be setting out the economic benefits of independence. | Meanwhile, Scottish Finance Secretary John Swinney will be setting out the economic benefits of independence. |
| Speaking in Dundee, he will argue that Westminster offers only more spending cuts and economic austerity. | Speaking in Dundee, he will argue that Westminster offers only more spending cuts and economic austerity. |
| He will say Scotland would gain "the tools to change course" with independence. | He will say Scotland would gain "the tools to change course" with independence. |
| Mr Swinney has argued that funding capital spending with borrowing can boost the economy and so achieve a sustainable cut in the deficit. | Mr Swinney has argued that funding capital spending with borrowing can boost the economy and so achieve a sustainable cut in the deficit. |
| Mr Cameron, who is speaking at a rally with Scottish Conservative leader Ruth Davidson, is expected to say: "We've heard the noise of the Nationalist few, but now it is time for the voices of the silent majority to be heard. | Mr Cameron, who is speaking at a rally with Scottish Conservative leader Ruth Davidson, is expected to say: "We've heard the noise of the Nationalist few, but now it is time for the voices of the silent majority to be heard. |
| "The silent majority who feel happy being part of the UK; the silent majority who don't want the risks of going it alone; the silent majority who worry about what separation would mean for their children and grandchildren. | "The silent majority who feel happy being part of the UK; the silent majority who don't want the risks of going it alone; the silent majority who worry about what separation would mean for their children and grandchildren. |
| "With 77 days to go, we need the voices of the many to ring out across the land. For each one to realise that they are not alone because there are millions just like them." | "With 77 days to go, we need the voices of the many to ring out across the land. For each one to realise that they are not alone because there are millions just like them." |
| Mr Cameron will also say: "And this is how we rouse them to find their voice. | Mr Cameron will also say: "And this is how we rouse them to find their voice. |
| "We tell them: We've achieved so much together, we're safer together, we're better off together, we've got the best of both worlds together. | |
| "And finally let's tell them this: You can be proudly Scottish and want to stay in the UK." | "And finally let's tell them this: You can be proudly Scottish and want to stay in the UK." |
| The prime minister will also tell the rally: "Too many people in this country have been made to feel that you can't be a proud Scot and say 'no thanks'. You've got to choose between the Saltire and the Union flag. | The prime minister will also tell the rally: "Too many people in this country have been made to feel that you can't be a proud Scot and say 'no thanks'. You've got to choose between the Saltire and the Union flag. |
| "That is wrong. Loving your country means wanting the best for it - and for Scotland that is staying in the UK. | "That is wrong. Loving your country means wanting the best for it - and for Scotland that is staying in the UK. |
| "So yes - you can be a patriotic Scot and vote 'No'." | "So yes - you can be a patriotic Scot and vote 'No'." |