New First Minister of Scotland John Swinney has selected his first Cabinet of Ministers.<\/p>\n
(Following Article from gov.scot website)<\/p>\n
‘Cabinet to drive progress on key challenges for Scotland.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n
First Minister John Swinney has announced a new Scottish Cabinet to help drive real and urgent progress in eradicating child poverty, driving economic growth, and tackling the climate emergency. ‘<\/p>\n
The Cabinet of eleven, with a majority of women, is as follows:<\/p>\n
The First Minister said:<\/p>\n
\u201cAhead of my appointment as First Minister, I committed to working collaboratively across the Parliament to address the pressing issues facing the people of Scotland.<\/p>\n
\u201cWith that in mind, I have selected a Cabinet team that blends experience and energy, with a strong focus on the priorities my Government will pursue \u2013 eradicating child poverty, driving economic growth, meeting climate obligations and investing in our vital public services.<\/p>\n
\u201cMy overriding priority will be to work to eradicate child poverty in Scotland, an issue on which real progress has been made through measures such as the Scottish Child Payment. The Government I lead will maximise every lever at our disposal to tackle the scourge of poverty in our country.<\/p>\n
\u201cA strong economy supports the delivery of services on which people depend \u2013 health, education, housing, and transport\u00a0\u2013 and so each of these areas are aligned to distinct roles in my Cabinet, with a focus on ensuring people see their lives improve as a result of the actions of their Scottish Government.<\/p>\n
\u201cI believe that Scotland\u2019s future is best served as an independent country \u2013 but I recognise more people need to be convinced of that before independence can be achieved. My Cabinet will also focus efforts on reaching out to those who remain unconvinced, with respect and courtesy, to ensure that the people of Scotland have the democratic right to choose their own future.\u201d<\/p>\n
Background <\/strong><\/p>\n Cabinet and Ministers – gov.scot (www.gov.scot)<\/a><\/p>\n The new Scottish Cabinet has been selected by the First Minister.<\/p>\n Find out more at https:\/\/t.co\/CVQI2fhT7s<\/a> pic.twitter.com\/zYoA641Fay<\/a><\/p>\n \u2014 Scottish Government (@scotgov) May 8, 2024<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\n\n