New First Minister of Scotland Humza Yousaf has announced the members of the Scottish Governement Ministerial Team. (Following Article from gov.scot website) FM: new team to deliver ‘radical, ambitious and progressive policy agenda’. First Minister Humza Yousaf has unveiled his Cabinet team with five members aged under 40 and, for the first time ever, a majority of women. In a Cabinet of ten that sees the Economy established as a portfolio in its own right: Shona Robison, the new Deputy First Minister, will take on the Finance portfolio, including responsibility…
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Humza Yousaf’s speech as he wins SNP Leadership Contest
Can I thank the National Secretary for overseeing the ballot and our team at Headquarters for their efforts throughout this process. It is hard to find the words to describe just how honoured I am to be entrusted by the membership of the SNP to be our Party’s next leader, and to be on the cusp of being our country’s next First Minister. Can I begin by paying tribute to my colleagues, Kate and Ash. During almost 20 hustings it probably felt like we saw more of each other than…
Read MoreFirst Minister of Scotland NicolaSturgeon speech at #SNP22
‘Scotland has got what it takes to be a successful independent country.’ It is so good to be speaking at Conference in person again, rather than virtually. Getting to hug friends and colleagues is so much better. Our political family – Scotland’s biggest party by far – is together again. And that feels great. The only downside of not being on zoom is having to trade my slippers for these heels. But I suppose I can’t have everything. Of course, it is always good to be here in Aberdeen. Especially…
Read MoreThe world’s eyes are on Scotland
First Minister Nicola Sturgeon has now published the Referendum Bill and set the Scottish independence referendum date for 19 October 2023. (Article Below from yes.scot) Source: https://www.yes.scot/the-worlds-eyes-are-on-scotland/ After pro-independence parties won a record result in the 2021 election, there is a clear mandate for an independence referendum. Watch our video below setting out the facts. 1️⃣ Scottish Tory leader: “a vote for the SNP is a vote for another independence referendum”2️⃣ Scotland votes for #indyref2.3️⃣ Another independence referendum. 🏴 Scotland will have a choice. Pledge your support at https://t.co/bkLETLnJTB. pic.twitter.com/iorBoMRpvk…
Read MoreScot Govt Announce 2023 Referendum Plan
Nicola Sturgeon’s full statement announcing the 2023 independence referendum First Minister Nicola Sturgeon has now announced the path to Scotland’s independence referendum, set the date to 19 October 2023, and published the Scottish Independence Referendum Bill. Read her full statement below, delivered in the Scottish Parliament on 28 June 2022. Presiding Officer, The campaign to establish this Parliament was long and hard. It was rooted in the belief that self-government would improve the lives of those who live here. And so it has proved. There were – and still are…
Read MoreJune 6 (2022) Nicola Sturgeon’s speech launching the case for independence
Today, we publish the first in a series of papers – “Building a New Scotland” – that will make afresh the case for Scotland becoming an independent country. An independent country better able to chart our own course here at home and – as the outward looking nation we have always been – play our part in building a stronger, safer, better world. Today, Scotland – like countries across the world – faces significant challenges. But we also have huge advantages and immense potential. The refreshed case for independence is…
Read MoreNew Independence Referendum by end of 2023
Swinney: Indyref plans can progress due to improved Covid situation First Minister Nicola Sturgeon has said it is her intention to hold a referendum by the end of 2023. “It is now right, because the [Scottish] government has a mandate and was elected on the promise of holding that referendum, that we now move towards that”
Read MoreFirst Minister: ‘For countries of Scotland’s size, independence works’
“For countries of Scotland’s size, independence works” First Minister of Scotland Nicola Sturgeon tells the SNP conference that “democracy must, and democracy will prevail” as she confirms the timetable towards a new Independence Referendum.
Read MoreScottish Parliament Election Results 2021
This is the results page for the Scottish Parliament Elections held on the 6th of May 2021. The SNP will form the next Scottish Government – a historic fourth consecutive win for the party. Pro Independence parties also carried a majority of seats with the SNP and Greens winning 72 of the 129 seats in the parliament. Orkney Islands (Highlands & Islands) Constituency Vote: LIB DEM HOLD – Liam McArthur MSP LDem 7238 (62.4%, -5.4) SNP 3369 (29.1%, +5.2) Con 699 (6%, +1.9) Lab 290 (2.5%, -0.4) Aberdeen Donside (North…
Read MoreCouncil Tax Frozen in Scotland
All 32 local authorities across Scotland have chosen to freeze council tax following a Scottish Government commitment to compensate those who do so. Finance Secretary Kate Forbes said: “With people facing unprecedented challenges and extra pressures, now is a time to work together to provide stability and certainty. “In the budget for the year ahead I took the significant step of providing £90 million to support a national council tax freeze, giving local authorities the option to support families while ensuring there would be no impact on vital local services.…
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