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7 ways we’re keeping homes affordable
In government, we’re building more homes, we’re helping people buy their first home, we’re tackling fuel poverty and we’re ensuring tenants in the private rented sector don’t get ripped off.
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Our plan for Scotland: transforming mental health services for young people
Outlining our plan for Scotland, the First Minister recognised that mental wellbeing is as important as physical health – that is as true for young people as it is for everyone else.
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Employment in Scotland: get the facts
Here’s everything you need to know about how we’ll keep delivering progress on jobs.
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Scotland must have a role in future UK trade talks
The Scottish Government has published a new paper setting out why Scotland can, should and must have a role in future UK trade talks. Here’s what you need to know.
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Over to you: how the National Assembly in Ayr put members in charge
On Saturday we held the first of three National Assemblies in Ayr, using an innovative new format that put members in charge of the conversation.
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How a no deal Brexit will affect our daily lives
The UK government has published the first of their plans for a no deal Brexit.
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Jeremy Corbyn in Scotland: what he won’t mention
Jeremy Corbyn is in Scotland this week. The Labour Leader is keen to promote his party’s policies but not so keen to talk about Labour’s record in government.
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Good news on Scotland’s economy you might have missed
Economic growth up, employment up and unemployment down: how we’re delivering progress on Scotland’s economy.
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Supporting a strong NHS workforce
We owe a huge debt of gratitude to the staff who work in our NHS. Day in and day out, doctors, nurses and support staff deliver world class care for patients in Scotland.
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How we’re investing in rural infrastructure fit for the future
We understand that to achieve our vision for Scotland’s economy we must ensure that rural communities have infrastructure fit for the future. Here’s how, in government, we’re doing that.
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Despite the challenges we face as a result of Brexit, Scotland’s jobs market remains strong. Here’s everything you need to know about how we’ll keep delivering progress on jobs.
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The murky world of Tory ‘dark money’
A secretive trust has donated almost £320,000 to the Tories since 2001 – including donations to the campaigns of current Tory MPs and MSPs, including the Scottish Secretary David Mundell.
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How we’re supporting greener ways to get around
We’re investing in greener ways to get around: creating new opportunities for walking and cycling; to drive low emission cars; or use greener public transport.
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Supporting a strong rural economy
Here’s how, in government, the SNP is supporting a strong rural economy in Scotland.
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Our NHS isn’t safe in Tory hands
Theresa May has now been forced in appointing a new Cabinet, yet this one appears to be even more extreme than the old one – especially when it comes our NHS.
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Scotland is leading the world
Scotland is a progressive nation, brimming with innovation and confident of its role in the world. Today, Scotland is at the forefront of tackling some of the biggest issues of the 21st century.
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Our plan to tackle food insecurity
After eight years of Tory welfare cuts, more and more people are relying on emergency food support. This is unacceptable.
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The UK Brexit White Paper: what it should have said
Almost 750 days on since the EU referendum, the chaotic UK government has finally published a Brexit plan.
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The murky world of Tories’ dark money donations finally exposed
Over the past week, there have been some pretty damning revelations emerging over how the Scottish Tories are being bankrolled.
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Scotland’s new Cabinet
Nicola Sturgeon has appointed a new, refreshed Scottish Cabinet. The addition of new talent will ensure that the SNP government continues to deliver progress for Scotland.
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Scotland’s new ministerial team: what you need to know
First Minister Nicola Sturgeon has appointed a new, refreshed Scottish Government Cabinet. Here are the positions that have been announced.
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Timeline: every time the Tories have ignored Scotland on Brexit
In 2016 Scotland voted decisively to remain in Europe. Since then, Westminster has ignored the will of Scotland’s parliament at every turn.
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Depute leader tasked with ‘building case’ for independence
Keith Brown is to dedicate his time and energy to his new depute leader role and become the standing campaign director for the SNP – with responsibility for building the case for Scotland to become an independent country.
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How you can help us build a better Scotland
Scotland is already amongst the fairer and wealthiest countries, with your help we can seize the opportunity of greater prosperity and higher living standards.
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Two years on from the Brexit referendum: here’s what we know
Since the EU referendum, the Tory government has been so riven by infighting that they are left united on just one issue – a power grab on the Scottish Parliament which rips up the founding principles of devolution.
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SNP MPs will vote to protect the devolution settlement that people in Scotland overwhelmingly voted for in 1997.
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Scotland can match the fairest and most prosperous countries in the world
Scotland is a trailblazer in financial services, tech, medicine, life sciences, renewable energy and even satellites. We are brimming with potential.
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Growing confidence and optimism about Scotland’s potential
As the SNP gathers in Aberdeen, new research has found that confidence in an independent Scotland’s economic prospects has soared.
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