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(SNP) Brexit: securing the best possible deal for Scotland

Brexit: securing the best possible deal for Scotland (By Michael Russell) Scotland has benefited from membership of the European Union for decades, and I believe – as I have for all my political life – that EU membership was and remains the best option for Scotland. Now, however, that membership and those benefits are under direct and severe threat as a result of a situation not of our making, and not supported by Scottish voters. As a nation, working with others, we must find the right way to counter that…

Nicola Sturgeon announced the National Survey below, on 02/09/16. SNP Statement: “Nicola Sturgeon launched the first phase in our new independence initiative – the biggest listening exercise in our party’s history, which will reach out to 2 million people in Scotland before St Andrew’s Day. Members of the public can take part in The National Survey to give their views on Europe, Brexit, and independence, and set out concerns and questions they have.” Source: http://www.snp.org/nicola_sturgeon_s_speech_getting_on_with_the_job Take part in the biggest ever political survey about Scotland’s Future www.survey2016.scot Take part in…

£500m new support for businesses Scotland First Minister First Minister sets out Programme for Government. A new £500m package of financial support for private sector business investment was announced by First Minister Nicola Sturgeon today as she set out plans to increase economic growth in her Programme for Government. The three-year Scottish Growth Scheme will see the Scottish Government unlock investment for the private sector, which is facing increased uncertainty as a result of Brexit. Individual investment guarantees, and some loans, of up to £5 million will be available to…

Brexit research shows economic risk to Scotland

Analysis highlights economic implications of being outside EU. Leaving the European Union is projected to cost the Scottish economy up to £11.2 billion per year and Scottish public finances up to £3.7 billion per year. Analysis published by the Scottish Government today, drawing on research by a range of external organisations, suggests that by 2030, Scottish GDP is projected to be between £1.7 billion and £11.2 billion per year lower than it would have been if Brexit does not occur. Tax revenue is projected to be between £1.7 billion and…

Record number of Scottish students gain university entry

Acceptances from Scotland’s most deprived areas at highest ever level. A record number of Scottish students have secured a place at university, with university entries from the most deprived areas also at the highest ever level, according to UCAS statistics published on A-level results day. Compared to this stage last year, the number of Scottish applicants accepted to Scottish institutions increased by four per cent from 29,120 to 30,400 and acceptances from the 20 per cent most deprived areas in Scotland (SIMD 20) increased by 5 per cent from 4,060…

SNP: ‘EU funding in limbo’

EU funding in limbo: what the Tories aren’t telling you By David Livey The UK government has announced limited measures to plug the gap in EU funding left in the wake of Brexit. The Brexit campaign’s claims about the £350 million the UK would claw back from the EU each week to spend on the NHS have been exposed for the lies they were – with the Treasury announcement falling short of the required amount to protect even existing funding. No comprehensive, long-term guarantee has been provided to Scotland’s farmers,…

Scotland’s Callum Skinner has won gold at the Rio Olmpics as part of the Team GB cycling team in the mens sprint event. Great Britain set an Olympic record to win a third straight men’s team sprint gold with a shock victory against world champions New Zealand. British trio Philip Hindes, Jason Kenny and Callum Skinner won in a time of 42.440 seconds. Article Source and More Info: >>> http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/olympics/37054904

Katie Archibald wins Gold Medal at Rio 2016

Katie Archibald of Scotland has won a Gold Medal at the Rio 2016 Olympic Games as part of the GB womens cycling team pursuit. Team colleague, Laura Trott became the first British woman to win three Olympic gold medals as Great Britain’s women set a new world record to retain their team pursuit title in Rio. Trott, Joanna Rowsell-Shand, Elinor Barker and Katie Archibald clocked four minutes 10.236 seconds to beat the United States in the final. Article Source and full report at: >>> http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/olympics/36688104

Clarity sought over EU funds

Derek Mackay calls for real certainty from Treasury. Scottish Finance Secretary Derek Mackay has urged the UK Government to guarantee crucial EU funding streams to end uncertainty and help bring stability to the economy. Mr Mackay said the failure to provide comprehensive, long-term guarantees left farmers, fishermen and communities across Scotland facing significant threats to critical investment and jobs. Mr Mackay has written to the Chief Secretary to the Treasury, David Gauke, acknowledging the partial commitments from the UK Government announced late last night. These commitments, however, do not go…

SNP Announce £ 100m Economy Boost Package

Our action to protect Scotland’s economy post-Brexit By Liam Furby Nicola Sturgeon has today announced a package of measures to stimulate Scotland’s economy following the result of the EU referendum. Action includes bringing forward government spending on infrastructure and providing fresh support for businesses. Here’s what you need to know. An additional £100 million of capital spending will be brought forward this year. This will be in addition to planned capital spending for 2015-16 and will include spending in health and other key infrastructure sectors. Details of funding for future…

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