Plans to invest in Scotland’s future. An ambitious but realistic public spending framework has been published which outlines how more than £180 billion will be invested to deliver priorities for Scotland. – Graeme Prioritising public spending is essential to grow a stronger economy as Scotland
Outperforming UK on Foreign Direct Investment Scotland has recorded a 14% increase in Foreign Direct Investment (FDI) projects in 2021, according to Ernst & Young’s (EY) latest Annual Attractiveness Survey results. Figures published today show this significant level of investment is compared to an increase
Calls for £30bn Support Package Scottish Government Finance Secretary Kate Forbes has welcomed the short-term action announced by the Chancellor of the Exchequer, but warned more support is needed for households and businesses as the cost of living crisis worsens. Following calls from the Scottish
Scotland Fighting Poverty ‘With One Hand Tied Behind its Back’ £938,260 has been spent in Angus this year on Discretionary Housing Payments, for the purpose of mitigating UK Government cuts including the ‘bedroom tax’. While highlighting the significance of this intervention, Graeme has decried the
Douglas Ross Must Resubmit 1922 Letter Scots Tory leader losing control of his own party – Douglas Ross is “out of excuses” and must resubmit his letter of no confidence to the 1922 backbench committee or risk losing any remaining credibility – after the publication
Next Steps for Landmark Legislation Plans to progress Scotland’s ground-breaking children’s rights legislation have been announced by Deputy First Minister John Swinney. The UNCRC (Incorporation) (Scotland) Bill was backed unanimously by the Scottish Parliament in March 2021, but could not be implemented because of a
Helping to break the stigma. During the ‘Mental Health Awareness Week’, Graeme paid a visit to Reach Across to highlight the support on offer locally for those experiencing mental ill health. Mental Health Awareness Week is a national week in the UK to raise awareness
Bid to Increase Numbers Graeme has joined the Scottish Government’s Children’s Minister, Clare Haughey, in encouraging more people to consider fostering. Currently, around 500 additional foster families are required to provide stable and nurturing homes for children who cannot be looked after at home. Ms
New National Guidance to Be Developed Pupils, parents and carers are being asked to give their views on school uniform to help shape new national guidance. A key aim of the guidance will be to reduce costs for families, while ensuring pupils can go to
£3.9bn+ to Benefit a Million People in 2022-23 A new report published by Audit Scotland has highlighted the Scottish Government’s “significant achievement” in the scale and pace of delivering the devolved programme of social security benefits in Scotland. This includes seven new payments unavailable anywhere