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First Minister Speech 14/04/25

Speech by First Minister of Scotland John Swinney FM: Government fighting Scotland’s corner – (via Scot Gov Website 14/04/25) First Minister John Swinney has announced he will bring forward the Scottish Government’s legislative programme to ensure the country is as prepared as possible to secure its future in the face of the uncertainty facing the global economy. Speaking during a press conference at Bute House, the First Minister announced the Programme for Government will be presented to the Scottish Parliament on Tuesday 6 May 2025. It will set out the…

‘A £150m road crossing over the River Tay has officially opened after years of planning and construction. The Cross Tay Link Road runs from west of the A9 and joins with the A93 and A94 north of Scone. A report previously prepared for Perth and Kinross Council said it would pave the way for thousands of new jobs and relieve traffic congestion. The project centres around Destiny Bridge – a three-span structure crossing the River Tay – and the New Kingsway – a 6km (3.7 miles) stretch of new carriageway.…

Plan for future of Grangemouth – (via Scot Gov Website 19/03/25) ‘Summary of Project Willow report published: Plans to secure a long-term industrial future for Grangemouth have been stepped up as a feasibility study sets out nine options for its future. The plan – which is backed by £25 million from the Scottish Government and £200 million from the UK Government – will support jobs, unlock investment and drive growth. The £1.5 million feasibility study – published today by EY – follows the recent decision by Petroineos to decommission the…

The 2025-26 Scottish Budget has been approved by Parliament, including £21.7 billion for health & social care and more than £15 billion for local councils, alongside social security measures supporting an estimated two million people. Scot Gov Website Post: The Budget invests: £21.7 billion in health and social care services, including almost £200 million to cut waiting times and help reduce delayed discharge £6.9 billion in social security, expected to support around two million people in 2025‑26 £4.9 billion in climate-positive investment more than £7 billion for infrastructure more than…

Speech By First Minister of Scotland John Swinney at Glasgow Botanic Gardens – ‘Ensuring a just transition to net zero’. (on 19/02/25) This article is from The Scot Gov Website: Climate action must benefit all of Scotland, says First Minister. First Minister John Swinney has vowed that he will take a collaborative approach to tackling the climate and nature emergency, and that the transition to net zero ‘will abandon no community’. Addressing key climate stakeholders at the Glasgow Botanic Gardens, the First Minister said that despite the many examples of…

First Minister John Swinney’s speech about the paths to prosperity for Scotland, given at JP Morgan Chase & Co in Glasgow on Wednesday 22 January 2025. This Article is from The Scot Gov Website: ‘ Thank you for your words of welcome and thank you for the commitments that JPMorgan Chase has given to the City of Glasgow, to Edinburgh, to Scotland – representing the significance of the strength of the company, and the attractiveness of Glasgow and Edinburgh as destinations for investment. It is a huge privilege to be…

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…

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…

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…

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…

Category: Scottish Politics

First Minister Speech 14/04/25

£150m bridge over River Tay opens

Scottish Govt News – Plan for future of Grangemouth

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First Minister Climate Speech at Glasgow Botanic Gardens

First Minister speech at JP Morgan – “Plans to help grow Scotland’s economy”

New Scottish Govt Cabinet

New Scottish First Minister nominated

New Scottish Government Cabinet Unveiled

Humza Yousaf’s speech as he wins SNP Leadership Contest