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Record-smashing EuroMillions winners ‘have political agenda’ – November 8th 2011

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It is not uncommon for lottery winners to spend some of their new windfall on causes they support and this summer’s record-smashing EuroMillions players Christine and Colin Weir are doing just that – by donating to their chosen political party.

The Largs couple – who scooped €185 million playing the draw in July – are helping to finance Scottish National Party (SNP) leader Alex Salmond’s campaign for Scottish independence, which could see the country separated from the rest of the UK.

Indeed, the Weirs have a passion for politics, with Mr Weir standing as the SNP candidate in Ayr in the 1987 election.

The couple are reported to have donated a “seven-figure sum” to Mr Salmond’s cause.

A party source said: “There is no doubt Colin is committed to the cause of independence and he even has a life membership with the SNP.  He wants to help the party make a difference.”

Lotto fans who want to get involved in such causes like Christine and Colin Weir can play tonight’s (November 8th) EuroMillions draw to be in with a chance of taking home €53 million.

Would your EuroMillions jackpot go to causes you support?