Withdrawal from the EU would pose a threat to Scotland’s
strong and dynamic third sector, which plays a crucial role in the drive for
social justice and inclusive economic growth.
Addressing delegates at Scottish Council for Voluntary
Organisations (SCVO) gathering event, Minister for UK Negotiations on
Scotland's Place in Europe Michael Russell said:
“The social protections and human rights which make Scotland
an open and inclusive country are seriously at risk due to Brexit.
“The SCVO paper on the impact of Brexit on the sector is a
compelling read. There is powerful evidence of the concern felt throughout
Scotland. More than 80% of those asked in their survey believe Brexit will have
a negative impact on the economy, on poverty and on human rights.
“This is something that I hear time and time again from
those in many different sectors. Scotland out of the single market - with
cutting immigration and enforcing borders prioritised ahead of living
standards, human rights, the economy and how the United Kingdom is seen around
the world.
“The third sector’s continued access to EU structural funds
also vital – including our new £29 million ESF fund, with £12 million to
support communities and the Third Sector to develop new approaches to tackling
poverty and inequality helping us to create a fairer Scotland.”
Source: Scottish
Government
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