.@ShonaRobison: "It was just a year ago that Douglas Ross was urging us to follow Liz Truss over the cliff edge of economic catastrophe… that same Douglas Ross now comes to the chamber wanting us to follow Rishi Sunak off the same cliff edge of backsliding on net zero.” #FMQs
🏴 Watch Deputy First Minister @ShonaRobison answer MSPs' questions at this week's #FMQs.
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The House of Lords is an archaic disgrace that should have been swept into the dustbin of history long ago.
My latest report highlights just how unrepresentative Scotland’s 78 peers are: https://tommysheppardmp.scot/how-the-house-of-lords-fails-to-represent-scotland/ 🧵👇
www.gov.scot/news/scottish-revenue-increases-by-gbp-15-billion/![]()
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Cabinet Secretary Neil Gray MSP:![]()
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“It is important to remember that GERS reflects the current constitutional position, with 41% of public expenditure and 64% of tax revenue the responsibility of the UK Government. Indeed, a full £1 billion of our deficit is the direct result of the UK Government’s mismanagement of the public finances. An independent Scotland would have the powers to make different choices, with different budgetary results, to best serve Scotland’s interests.![]()
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“While we are bound to the UK’s economic model and do not hold all the financial levers needed, we will continue to use all the powers we do have to grow a green wellbeing economy, while making the case that we need independence to enable Scotland to match the economic success of our European neighbours."
Scottish revenue increases by £15 billion
www.gov.scot
Strong growth in income tax and energy sector.
Protecting the environment and public health!![]()
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Proposed: Councillor Tony Beretti SNP (Mid and Upper Nithsdale) ![]()
Seconded: Councillor Ben Dashper - Stranraer and The Rhins![]()
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SNP Councillors have formally put the spotlight on disposable vapes in Dumfries and Galloway. The leader of the council will now lobby the Scottish and UK governments encouraging the ban of disposable vapes. ![]()
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Councillor Beretti said: “The risk presented to young persons using a product that may contain substances which could cause health issues is obvious. I’m glad Dumfries and Galloway will take this strong step in the right direction.”
🏴 Tribute to Madame Écosse - Winnie Ewing (1929-2023)
🏴 Tribute to Madame Écosse - Winnie Ewing (1929-2023)
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🏴 Winnie Ewing has been a titan of the Scottish independence movement, a true pioneer who changed the course of Scottish politics forever.Our wo...