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Pirrie fears backlash over independence

ONE of Scotland's leading entrepreneurs has said independence would be bad for business in Scotland, fearing it could provoke an anti-Scottish backlash south of the Border.

CONCERNS: Brian Aitken, left, and John Pirrie believe independence could be bad for Scottish businesses.
CONCERNS: Brian Aitken, left, and John Pirrie believe independence could be bad for Scottish businesses.

John Pirrie, who sold the LCH Generator business he built with his brother James for £62 million, told The Herald he is concerned that independence could cause big problems for Scottish firms by threatening their positions in other parts of the UK.