News you might have missed
Here’s some of the news from this week that you might have missed.
Monday
Inward investment secured almost 8,000 jobs in Scotland last year – up 10 per cent on the previous year.
Last year 7,839 jobs were secured in Scotland through inward investment – up 10%. Get the facts on our economy: https://t.co/R9iXxZyEAe pic.twitter.com/nY9FZyZ6of
— The SNP (@theSNP) June 26, 2017
Tuesday
Nicola Sturgeon addressed the Scottish Parliament on giving people a choice on the future direction of Scotland. Read the speech here and get a summary here.
@NicolaSturgeon addresses @scotparl on Scotland’s future, #Brexit and giving people a choice about the future direction of Scotland. pic.twitter.com/RuyyJwRPqe
— The SNP (@theSNP) June 27, 2017
Wednesday
The Scottish Government announced plans for a soft opt-out system for organ and tissue donation.
Excellent news as @ClydesdAileen announces @scotgov plans to legislate for an opt-out system of organ donation https://t.co/yXhVsJ4O3F
— BMA Scotland (@BMAScotland) June 28, 2017
An estimated 2,600 extra nursing and midwifery training places will be created over the next four years.
An estimated 2600 extra nursing & midwifery training places will be created over 4 years. Get the facts on our NHS: https://t.co/KNbLVPfIvm pic.twitter.com/I1IBOp5Mo9
— The SNP (@theSNP) June 28, 2017
Thursday
Renewable electricity generation in Scotland has reached a new record high.
UK Gov figures released today show renewable electricity generation in Scotland has reached a new record high: https://t.co/wBvTtpi1Sl pic.twitter.com/QOGLupAWmx
— Scottish Renewables (@ScotRenew) June 29, 2017
Friday
Our new plans to increase our emissions reduction target to 90 per cent are now open to consultation. People can give their views here.
We want to increase our emissions reduction target to 90% by 2050. Read more about our action on #ClimateChange: https://t.co/Ls9To72SCZ pic.twitter.com/lvd9T1ohGL
— The SNP (@theSNP) June 30, 2017