Category: Scottish Politics

New First Minister of Scotland John Swinney has selected his first Cabinet of Ministers. (Following Article from gov.scot website) ‘Cabinet to drive progress on key challenges for Scotland. 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. ‘ The Cabinet of eleven, with a majority of women, is as follows: Kate Forbes, the youngest-ever Deputy First Minister, will take on the Economy portfolio and responsibility for Gaelic Shona Robison remains…

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John Swinney of The Scottish National Party has been elected as the new First Minister of Scotland by The Scottish Parliament. (Following Article from gov.scot website) ‘Parliament votes for John Swinney. John Swinney has been nominated as the seventh First Minister of Scotland, following a vote in the Scottish Parliament today. MSPs voted 64 to 57 to select Mr Swinney as First Minister from a total of four nominees. There were seven abstentions. Mr Swinney is anticipated to be formally appointed as First Minister this afternoon with a Royal Warrant…

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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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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…

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‘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…

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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…

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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…

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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…

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