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Nicola Sturgeon: Scottish social security system will be based on dignity and respect
In the midst of all the political upheaval emanating from Westminster, which is understandably dominating the headlines, it’s important to remember that – in Scotland at least – the business of government goes on.
by Delivering equality for disabled people
This week I launched the new Access to Elected Office Fund, a £200,000 scheme to help disabled people become candidates in next year’s local elections. Taking action to increase the under-representation of disabled people in politics is just one way we’re delivering on our commitment to equality for disabled people. I am personally committed to…
by Brexit: what the UK government hasn’t explained
Nicola Sturgeon has said that she’ll be exploring all available options to protect Scotland’s place in Europe. Democracy, economic prosperity, social protection, solidarity and influence – these are the vital interests that the Scottish Government will seek to safeguard by keeping Scotland in Europe.
by World Breastfeeding Week and how the SNP is supporting new mums
This week is World Breastfeeding Week – an important initiative to help raise awareness of the benefits that breastfeeding can bring to people all over the planet.
Promoting breastfeeding is about giving mums the confidence to do what should be viewed as the most natural thing in the world, and that’s nurture their child to give them the healthiest start in life.
by World Day against human trafficking
Today is World Day against Trafficking in Persons, a day to raise awareness of the situation facing victims of human trafficking, the illegal trade of human beings for exploitation, and for the promotion and protection of their rights. Human trafficking knows no borders, making it more difficult for authorities to detect the crime and catch…
by Supreme Court ruling on Named Person service: what you need to know
Today the UK Supreme Court ruled on a failed bid to scrap the Named person service.
Here’s what you need to know:
by Scotland’s 5 key EU interests that must be protected
Today Nicola Sturgeon delivered a speech setting out the five key Scottish interests that must be protected after Scotland voted overwhelming in favour of remaining in the EU.
Here’s a quick summary of the five key interests.
by Scotland’s future in the EU: speech to IPPR Scotland
We are now exactly one month on from the EU referendum. It seems in some ways no time at all – and, in others, a lifetime. I’m sure many of you feel the same way.
Today, I will reflect on the result – on how it felt and what some of the lessons might be. I’ll try to give you an insight into my own feelings and how my thinking developed in the early hours of 24 June.
by Five times Westminster ignored Scotland’s democratic decisions
From the renewal of Trident to the prospect to being taken out the EU against our will – Scotland’s democratic deficit has never been clearer.
Here are just five times that Scotland’s democratic decisions have been ignored by Westminster.
by There is strong support for Scotland’s place in Europe. Here’s what you need to know.
The SNP Scottish Government is working tirelessly to deliver what Scotland voted for – to stay in the EU. Since the EU referendum there has been strong support for this position from across Europe. From the Vice-Chancellor of Germany to the Irish Taoiseach, here’s what senior politicians have said about Scotland’s place in Europe.
by Your SNP government: moving Scotland forward
Here’s just some of what your SNP Scottish Government has done this week.
by Who is Theresa May?
Theresa May is set to be the next UK Prime Minister after Andrea Leadsom dropped out of the Tory party leadership contest.
As Home Secretary she led the charge on scrapping the Human Rights Act and was responsible for the xenophobic ‘Go Home’ vans. And, during the Tory leadership contest she has refused to rule out mass-deportation of EU citizens living in the UK, while prioritising Trident renewal – at a whopping cost of £205 billion.
by Theresa May’s refusal to guarantee the status of EU nationals living here is a disgrace
Last Tuesday I hosted a gathering of consular officials from European Union countries at Bute House. The purpose of the meeting, and my message to those diplomats was clear: their citizens are very welcome here in Scotland, and I am determined that they will remain free to live and work here, contributing to our national life.
by The Chilcot Inquiry report: what you need to know
The actions of Tony Blair, as Prime Minister, took the UK to war in Iraq, which led to the death of 179 UK armed forces personnel, almost 200,000 Iraqi civilians, and the present instability in the Middle East.
by SNP statement on the Chilcot Report
The publication of the Report of the Iraq Inquiry by Sir John Chilcot today is welcome but long overdue.
by Scotland is your home: our action to reassure EU citizens
Since the EU referendum, the SNP has taken steps to reassure people from other European countries living here that they continue to be welcome in Scotland. Here’s how.
by Some things you might not know about Tory leadership candidates
Tory leadership candidates: whoever wins, Scotland loses. There are now just two candidates to be leader of the Tories and the next Prime Minister. Here’s what they stand for.
by Broken promises by Tories and No campaign since #IndyRef
After being told by the Tory Westminster government and No campaign in 2014 that the way to protect Scotland’s place in Europe was to vote No, we now find ourselves potentially being dragged out of the EU against our will – and unfortunately for people in Scotland, this is only the most obvious of the…
by Voice of one European resident in Scotland
Dear SNP,
I am a previous ‘no’ voter, but, as everyone else I spoke to today in the light of the EU referendum results, I would whole-heartedly offer my YES vote if another Scottish Independence referendum was to be held.
by Nicola Sturgeon is in Brussels today. Get the facts here.
Today Nicola Sturgeon is taking part in a series of high-level meetings in Brussels to secure Scotland’s place in Europe.
Among others, Nicola is meeting EU Commission President Juncker, EU Parliament President, Martin Schulz and Guy Verhofstadt, who is one of the Brexit negotiators.
by Our plan for raising attainment in education
Today the Deputy First Minister, John Swinney, set out Scotland’s delivery plan for raising attainment in our schools. The plan sets out how we will ensure that every child, no matter their background, has the same opportunities and an equal chance to succeed.
Here’s what you need to know.
by Nicola Sturgeon’s Statement to Parliament on EU Referendum
Today Nicola Sturgeon addressed the Scottish Parliament and set up the steps she’ll take to secure Scotland’s place in Europe. You can read the speech in full here.
Here’s a summary of the actions she set out.
by Taking action to ensure Scotland’s place in the EU
The SNP Scottish Government is working tirelessly to deliver what Scotland voted for – to stay in the EU. Here’s how.
by Protecting Scotland’s place in the EU
On Friday morning I like many people in Scotland found myself watching the results of the EU referendum in disbelief as voters across the rest of the UK voted to leave the European Union.
by Nicola Sturgeon’s statement on the EU referendum: what you need to know
Today Nicola Sturgeon gave a statement on the outcome of the EU referendum. She set out what action the Scottish Government will now take to safeguard our future in Europe, following the unequivocal vote for Scotland to remain in the EU.
by Statement on #EUref result and its implications for Scotland
Thank you for joining me this morning after a long night – and a long few months – for all of us.
Yesterday, Scotland – like London and Northern Ireland – voted overwhelmingly to remain in the European Union.
We voted to protect our place in the world’s biggest single market – and the jobs and investment that depend on it.
by Scotland voted to remain in the EU: what you need to know
Scotland has delivered a strong, unequivocal vote to remain in the EU. The vote here makes clear that the people of Scotland see their future as part of the European Union.
In voting for Remain in such high numbers, Scotland contributed significantly to the UK ‘Remain’ vote.
by How the EU protects workplace rights
You’d be surprised by just how many of the rights we take for granted at work are actually guaranteed by the EU. Many of these rights only exist because of EU laws or court decisions.
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