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The quality of life we offer, the services we provide and the importance we attach to issues like tuition-free higher education, personal care for our elderly, prescriptions free at the point of need, paying the Living Wage and increasing childcare are all hugely important to attracting people to Scotland and helping to create new jobs.

Tory plans to close half of Glasgow’s Job Centres demonstrate the lack of respect the UK Government has for some of Scotland’s most disadvantaged communities.

Equality for women is at the heart of the SNP’s vision for an equal Scotland.

From promoting 50:50 gender balance in boardrooms to tackling violence against women, here are just some of the ways we are working to build a more equal Scotland.

The Tory government at Westminster has cut support for disabled people, vulnerable young adults, the bereaved – and are now abandoning their commitment to pensioners.

Scotland has now been rated the best country in Europe on LGBTI equality by ILGA-Europe for two years in a row. But we know there’s still much more to do to achieve a fair and equal Scotland for all LGBTI people. Here’s just seven ways we’re working towards this goal.

We live in challenging times – the events of recent months make this the most unpredictable political climate in a generation or more. Brexit looms large over everything. Tomorrow, the Prime Minister will give more detail about her negotiating stance once Article 50 is triggered.

Whether it’s the scenic beauty of the Highlands, the world’s best golf courses or Edinburgh’s globally-renowned festivals – it’s little wonder tourists are flocking to Scotland.

Scotland has always been an outward looking, innovative and caring nation. By maintaining Scotland’s place in the world as a good global citizen, we can provide leadership on global issues such as equality, sustainable development, climate justice and fair trade.

Here’s how we’re using the social security powers at our disposal to build a fairer Scotland.

It’s the start of a new year and so a good time to look forward to new opportunities.

2017 will mark the 10th anniversary of the SNP’s election as the Scottish Government.

Today at Holyrood, I will lead for the Scottish Government in the first Parliamentary debate of 2017. As we look forward to a New Year, it is both appropriate and symbolic that it will focus on the importance of human rights and Scotland’s place in Europe. And, through our collective commitment to human rights safeguards in our vision for a fairer Scotland, these are perhaps the most powerful values binding our diverse movement for Independence together.

During the SNP Depute Leadership contest, all candidates promised to make changes to the way the party works to create more opportunities for the involvement of our members.

SNP decision-making body – the National Executive Committee – has now agreed to make changes to better engage members in party decision making, and offer more training opportunities for activists.

2016 has been a year of progress for Scotland. A lot has been achieved in the last year, health spending has reached a record high, crime is at a 42 year low and we’ve committed £750 million to closing the educational attainment gap. Here are just some of the ways that Scotland has been moving forward in 2016.

If 2016 was a year of fear, let the next year be one of hope. And let us all hope that, in time, 2017 will be seen to have been a turning point – one in which the values of liberal democracy were able to show that they can and will prevail over the forces which would draw us all backwards.

We want all Scotland’s communities to thrive. The SNP is committed to supporting those in rural and remote areas of Scotland – here’s 10 things we’ve done over our 10 years in Government.

Scotland is a world leader on tackling climate change – and we’re taking important steps to protect our natural environment for generations to come.

Here are just ten ways we’re creating a greener, more sustainable Scotland.

The SNP is investing in getting Scotland moving – by road, rail, ferry, bike or on foot. Here are just some of the action we’re taking in government.

Much has been achieved over the last 10 years and there is a lot to be proud of in our schools, not least because of the hard work and dedication of our teachers.

But, with pace and urgency, more must be done in collaboration with teachers, professional associations, parents and local authorities to ensure that we close the attainment gap in education once and for all.

Here are just seven ways we’re working to make our schools world-class.

Here’s why the Scottish budget means disabled people get the best deal anywhere in the UK.

The Scottish Government has set out its budget plans for the year ahead.

The Draft Budget includes new investment in public services, as well as new measures to support business, jobs and economic growth.

Here’s what our plans mean for remote and rural communities.

Here’s why the Scottish budget means businesses get the best deal anywhere in the UK.

Nicola Sturgeon has set out the Scottish Government’s proposals to protect Scotland’s interests following the EU referendum. Here’s what you need to know about the proposals.

From record health spending to free personal care, here’s why the Scottish budget means older people get the best deal anywhere in the UK.

Here’s why the Scottish budget means women get the best deal anywhere in the UK.

Scotland will unveil its #Brexit plan on Tuesday

Here’s why the Scottish budget means young people get the best deal anywhere in the UK.

The Scottish Government has set it outs budget plans for the year ahead. The Draft Budget includes new investment in public services, as well as new measures to support business, jobs and economic growth. Here’s what our plans mean for families.