Michelle Mone was one of the few Scottish business leaders to speak out against independence
'I don't feel safe in Scotland': Bra Queen Michelle Mone bombarded with abuse after speaking out against independence
- Lingerie tycoon was one of few business leaders to come out pro-Union
- 'I've been called a cow, a slut and told "we'll come and get you",' she said
- Ultimo founder was born in Glasgow and is still based in Scottish city
Lingerie tycoon Michelle Mone has been bombarded with so many abusive threats since she spoke out against independence that she no longer feels safe in Scotland.
The Glasgow-born and based Ultimo founder was subjected to a vitriolic social media hate campaign after becoming one of only a few business leaders to come out in favour of the Union.
Speaking for the first time about the online abuse, she said: ‘It’s a very sad day when you can’t voice an opinion without getting threats.
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Pro-Union: Michelle Mone was one of the few Scottish business leaders to speak out against independence
‘Yet, for the first time, I don’t feel safe in Scotland and that’s horrible. It’s my home.’
Ms Mone, 42, took to Twitter to express her fears about an independent Scotland’s £6 billion deficit and the risk of losing the pound. And she vowed to move to England if Scotland voted Yes in the referendum on September 18.
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