Andy Murray Keeps An Eye On Scottish Politics

Written by: on 25th April 2013
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Andy Murray Keeps An Eye On Scottish Politics

epa03666960 Andy Murray of Britain returns the ball to Stanislas Wawrinka of Switzerland during their third round match at the Monte-Carlo Rolex Masters tournament in Roquebrune Cap Martin, France, 18 April 2013. EPA/SEBASTIEN NOGIER  |

With a long-term proposal for an independent Scotland now simmering on the front burner of British domestic politics, it follows that the opinion of famed Scot Andy Murray might be sought.

Perhaps the highest profile Scot in the world after James Bond actor Sean Connery, the world No. 3 has kept any opinions on the matter close to his chest. As in Surrey, the posh county south of London who earns the bulk of his sponsorship income – the Royal Bank of Scotland is an exception – Murray will have been advised by handlers to keep a low profile.

But that doesn’t necessarily mean he cannot speak out on the touchy subject. And, following the example of any politician, Murray has managed to straddle the ideological fence on the contentious issue.

“You need to figure out what’s best for the country and then come to an opinion,” he told British media. “I want to read more about the issue. I don’t think you should judge the thing on emotion but on what is best economically for Scotland.”

With a referendum on the issue set for September, Murray’s status as a Scottish voter remains unclear due to his English address. But he does own a hotel in his hometown of Dunblane which he bought earlier in the year.

“You don’t want to come to a snap decision and then see the country go t**s up. I’m proud to be Scottish but I am also proud to be British. I don’t think there is any contradiction in that.”

©Daily Tennis News Wire

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