Mr Salmond also claimed it was “auspicious” to announce the nationwide poll on the anniversary of the Declaration of Arbroath, which set out Scotland's independence in 1320.
SNP leader Alex Salmond today said Scotland needs champions “more than ever before” as he launched the party's General Election campaign.
Mr Salmond also claimed it was “auspicious” to announce the nationwide poll on the anniversary of the Declaration of Arbroath, which set out Scotland's independence in 1320.