RENEWED CALLS FOR FURTHER SUPPORT FOR SELF-EMPLOYED
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📢 @NicolaSturgeon: “With the nation-building we have been undertaking in government, Scotland is more ready than ever to transition to independence and take its place among the family of independent nations.”
https://www.yes.scot/now-is-the-time-to-debate-scottish-independence/
‘If we have been able to use the existing devolved powers to take significantly better decisions for Scotland, what more could we be achieving with the powers that remain in the hands of the Tories at Westminster?’
Answer- So very much. Bring on Indy! 🏴 https://www.thenational.scot/politics/20156755.nicola-sturgeon-now-time-debate-scottish-independence/
Nicola Sturgeon: Now is the time to debate Scottish independence
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CAST your mind back to the elections last May. Thinking about the Covid restrictions under which that campaign took place, it already feels like a...
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SNP WELCOMES PROGRESSIVE COUNCIL TALKS TO TACKLE COST-OF-LIVING CRISIS![]()
Following the local council election results, the leader of the Dumfries and Galloway Council SNP Group, Cllr Stephen Thompson, has welcomed moves to form a progressive alliance to tackle the Tory Cost-of-Living crisis. ![]()
As part of ongoing discussions, SNP councillors in Dumfries & Galloway have offered to work with other elected members across the political spectrum to find common ground. This includes the offer to form a cross-party Cost-of-Living crisis task force.![]()
Cllr Thompson commented:![]()
"I am encouraged that discussions are underway, particularly with Labour and Independent councillor colleagues. We have a proven track record for delivery over the last 5 years and the extraordinary challenges we faced. We are keen to encourage more dialogue with all parties that share our progressive agenda.![]()
“The Tory-made Cost-of-Living crisis is affecting people all across the region and our front-line services will be vital in supporting our communities. People want to be assured that their Council is putting their needs first. We believe this can best be achieved by working together.![]()
Cllr Katie Hagmann, SNP Group Deputy Leader added:![]()
“Our SNP Council Group is proposing innovations that includes Labour and Independent group priorities. The aim is to work together to help mitigate the impacts which will have a devastating effect across the region.![]()
“We are committed to delivering on our local manifesto. The offer of ongoing dialogue extends to other groups and parties where we share a progressive agenda.”![]()
In conclusion, Cllr Thompson said:![]()
“We need a comprehensive and practical local response to the Cost-of-Living crisis, that puts people’s needs first.”![]()
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