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Businesses and consumer groups join Scottish Power fight
Sunday, 18 September 2005
Nicola Sturgeon MSPSpeaking today following a report in today’s Observer that both the influential Energy Intensive Users Group (EIUG), which represents big industrial companies and consumer group Energywatch have raised concerns over the possible takeover of Scottish Power by German firm Eon with industry regulator Ofgem, SNP Depute Leader Nicola Sturgeon MSP called on Jack McConnell to join the consensus and stand up for the vital Scottish business. Ms Sturgeon said:

“This is a welcome intervention by both business and consumer groups who oppose the takeover of this vital Scottish company.  Not only is the protection of Scottish interests vital to our country’s economic future, but it’s clear that these influential bodies also agree with the SNP that any future intervention by Eon would be detrimental to competition within the sector, disadvantaging both businesses and families across the country.

“The consensus is growing across the country that action is needed now to stop any future bid for Scottish Power, but still Jack McConnell and the Labour Party are failing to stand up for Scottish interests.  I will be using my meeting with the company tomorrow to explore more ways in which we can get behind Scottish Power and save Scottish jobs, while our lame duck First Minster will be twiddling his thumbs at Holyrood.

“Jack McConnell is quick to open his mouth to slag off successful Scottish businesses, but is mute when it comes to standing up for their interests.  We cannot and must not stand idly by while Scottish businesses are sold down the river.”
 
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