Michelle Mone has said that she is not turning her back on Scotland after announcing she will leave the country.
The bra tycoon hit out at SNP activists who criticised her plan to move away from Scotland
Note all the SNP muppets.I haven't turned my back on Scotland purely biz global commitments.I certainly won't miss u angry,hated,jealous lot
- Michelle Mone OBE (@MichelleMone) May 21, 2015
The bra tycoon tweeted that she plans to move away from Scotland this morning, saying many factors had been involved in her decision.
Been a long hard decision,but I'm moving away for many reasons.Ultimo HQ will still remain.My passion&love will never die for #Scotland
- Michelle Mone OBE (@MichelleMone) May 21, 2015
She later tweeted that her career success had been a factor after Kevin Wallace replied "Hopefully the door will smack you on the way out... pointless Tory drone..." to her original tweet. This reply has now been deleted from Mone's account.
She has confirmed that Ultimo HQ will remain in Scotland.
I'm moving because of my career has taken off beyond my wildest dreams.Advice,get rid of your jealousy drags u down https://t.co/BENgrPnTU5
- Michelle Mone OBE (@MichelleMone) May 21, 2015
Mone had previously said she would leave Scotland if the country voted for independence in the September 2014 referendum.
The lingerie guru, who gave her backing to the Tories ahead of the general election, sold her luxury flat in Glasgow's Park Circus last month so she could buy her ex-husband out of the 'dream house' they once shared in Thorntonhall, Lanarkshire.
Her announcement has received a mixed reaction on Twitter, with some asking what prompted her decision.
@MichelleMone: Been a long hard decision,but I'm moving away for many reasons < sorry you're leaving Scotland, good luck with your move!!xx
- Laura Jane Quick (@eljay1980) May 21, 2015
@MichelleMone would love to know why your moving out of Scotland? Political, financial, practical, personal or recommended?
- Diane Dawson (@ddawsonayr) May 21, 2015
@MichelleMone Good luck keep inspiring
- Julian Newton (@cymruambyth1964) May 21, 2015
@MichelleMone whatever makes you happy.scotland will miss you x
- susie (@susie22784334) May 21, 2015
@MichelleMone If it make's sense and give's you more happiness then it's a win win. Andrew
- Andrew Davis (@andrew14ad) May 21, 2015
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