In December 2013 it was announced that Mr Savage had donated £150,000 to the anti-Scottish independence group Better Together, stating that "My support for the Better Together campaign is stronger than ever following the publication of a White Paper that does nothing to convince me that independence would be a force for good for Scotland, Scottish people, the Scottish business community and the rest of our friends in the UK."
In December 2013, Mr. Savage contributed £150,000 to Better Together, an anti-Scottish independence organization, stating that "My endorsement for the Better Together campaign is stronger than ever after the release of a White Paper that does not convince me that Scottish independence would be beneficial."