Former First Minister of Scotland Alex Salmond in Derry last week urging the public to vote ‘Remain’ in June 23 referendum
SCOTLAND’S former First Minister Alex Salmond has said he had a fantastic response from everyone in Derry for a ‘Remain’ vote in the upcoming EU referendum on June 23rd.
The former-leader of the Scottish Nationalist Party (SNP) was speaking after joining the SDLP on a city centre canvass on Friday afternoon.
Mr Salmond tweeted afterwards: “Great time campaigning the positive case for Europe in Derry… Fantastic response from everyone.”
“I thoroughly enjoyed the singing in Derry too!”
Foyle MP Mark Durkan said: “It was great to welcome Alex Salmond to Derry.
“Alex is someone who is a proven, formidable campaigner for Europe who is making such a positive pitch for the ‘Remain’ campaign.
“He was strong in his message, credibly measured in his arguments, sensitive to local perspectives, and colourful in his appeal to voters.”
