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"For me, independence is about making life better for people in Scotland and about Scotland contributing to a better world. Scotland is already a great place to live for many people, but it could be so much better for everyone.

Former Falkirk MP and MSP, Dennis Canavan, took time out after the launch of Yes Scotland to talk about his reasons for saying yes to an independent Scotland.

Former Ravenscraig Works Convener and Trade Union leader, Tommy Brennan, was at the centre of yesterday's Yes Campaign launch as one of the key speakers at an event that brought together leading figures from Scotland's creative communities, politics, the environmental movement, business, broadcasting and the labour movement.

Former Labour MP and independent MSP, Denis Canavan, has joined with the Yes campaign and made clear his support for Scotland becoming independent.