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Tory Brexit is depriving young people of vital opportunities
Tories have abandoned the Erasmus+ programme, which has benefitted students for generations.
Boris Johnson is dragging Scotland to the no-deal cliff edge
Last year, Boris Johnson was saying he had an “oven-ready” deal and that chances of a no-deal Brexit were “a million to one”. Now, he’s actively planning for it.
It’s for the people of Scotland to decide our future, not Boris Johnson
Nicola Sturgeon: “As an independent country, we can be decision-makers, partners, bridge-builders. We have a right, if a majority of us want it, to choose that future.”
If Northern Ireland can have a special deal, why can’t Scotland?
The UK government are promising preferential EU access for Northern Ireland, while imposing the hardest of Brexits on Scotland.
“I’ll be there with my sleeve rolled up getting vaccinated”
We must do all we can to tackle myths and misinformation around COVID vaccines – and take the opportunity to lead by example.
COVID vaccine authorised and ready for supply in Scotland
Nicola Sturgeon: “It is without a shadow of a doubt the best news we have heard since this pandemic started all these months ago. Today is a genuinely good day.”
Boris Johnson is missing in action
There are millions who still haven’t received a penny of UK government support. This has been an abject failure by a Prime Minister who’s missing in action.
Free breakfast and lunch for every primary school pupil
While the Tories impose more austerity cuts, Scotland is taking bold and progressive steps to tackle child poverty.
Tories clap for key workers and then freeze their wages
Rishi Sunak splurges £29m on a Festival of Brexit, while freezing public sector pay, turning his back on the world’s poorest, failing to invest in a proper recovery
This is why the people of Scotland don’t trust the Tories
As Boris Johnson’s government attacks devolution, breaks international law and treats Scotland with contempt, is it any wonder that independence now has majority support?
We all have a part to play in stopping the spread
Watch Nicola Sturgeon’s message to Scotland’s university students as we step up our collective efforts to beat COVID back.
These jobs are viable and they must be saved
It’s not for Rishi Sunak to decide what businesses and jobs are “viable.” Jobs in hospitality, tourism, arts and culture must be saved.
Powers to protect jobs must be in Scotland’s hands
If Rishi Sunak and the Tories won’t take real action to prevent mass unemployment, they must urgently devolve the powers to Scotland.
Extend furlough to protect jobs
The UK government must either extend furlough, or give us the powers to do it ourselves. There’s too many jobs on the line right now for us not to do something.
Nicola Sturgeon’s address to the nation
Nicola Sturgeon: “Though we are all struggling with this, let’s pull together. Let’s keep going, try to keep smiling, keep hoping and keep looking out for each other.”
Scotland’s Recovery
Together, we’re tackling COVID-19. Now it’s time to work together for the recovery. Here’s what we’re doing to protect jobs, support businesses, and invest in the industries of tomorrow.
UK government must extend the Brexit transition period
The clock towards a no-deal Brexit is ticking, and the Tories are gambling with our economic future in the middle of a health emergency.
Suppressing the virus and safeguarding our economy
Later this week, the Scottish Government will publish its strategy for restoring normality and safeguarding our economy.
This is how we will defeat this virus together
“We will get through these difficult times if we all keep doing the right thing – for our own sake and for the sake of each other.” Nicola Sturgeon announces a 3-week extension of the COVID-19 lockdown.
Inspiring and hopeful good news in times of darkness
Our very best wishes to 98-year-old Daphne Shah, who has recovered from COVID-19 at Ninewells Hospital in Dundee.
You can help to support our NHS and your community
Thank you to the 41,000 people who have already signed up to volunteer during the COVID-19 outbreak. You too can support our NHS and your community – go to http://www.readyscotland.org to see how.
Please stay at home this weekend and help save lives
This weekend, please stay at home and help save lives. It is vital, wherever possible, we all do this.
Stay at home, protect our NHS, save lives
We must all play our part in overcoming the challenge of coronavirus. Stay at home to protect our NHS and save lives.
It’s time for an emergency universal basic income
Coronavirus is an unprecedented emergency and it requires an unprecedented response. It’s time for an emergency universal basic income so that no one is left behind.
Damaging and insulting Tory policy torn apart in 40 seconds
While the Tories are insulting people and wilfully damaging Scotland’s economy, we value immigrants and will always stand up for Scotland’s interests.
Tories admit more than half of Scots pay less tax
The majority of Scottish taxpayers pay less tax than anyone else in the UK, while receiving best value for public services. Watch another Tory myth unravelling as Alister Jack admits the facts.
The brutal truth for Labour in Scotland
While Labour leadership candidates try to avoid even mentioning Scotland in prime-time TV debates, they can’t escape the reality of growing support for independence.
Labour’s staggering hypocrisy on PFI exposed
Labour’s record on PFI contracts is nothing but a con trick – even the Scottish Labour leader says so.