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From a quick skim of the #ScotPfG, there doesn't seem much on transport that hadn't been published before.
However, lots of useful commitments made recently -- and comprehensive plan for delivering 20% road traffic reduction target will be crucial.
However, lots of useful commitments made recently -- and comprehensive plan for delivering 20% road traffic reduction target will be crucial.
From #SustainableTransport perspective, the most important commitment in #ScotPfG is to reduce car kilometres by 20% by 2030.
This was initially announced in December 2020's #ClimateChangePlan update.
This was initially announced in December 2020's #ClimateChangePlan update.
@TransformScot has campaigned for #TrafficReduction for 20 years, but we've seen nothing concrete from @scotgov or @transcotland in the 9 months since.
Exactly 100 months left until January 2030. The clock's ticking on that one.
Exactly 100 months left until January 2030. The clock's ticking on that one.
📈 As we emerge from the pandemic, we face crucial decisions.
❓ Do you want Scotland's recovery in Scotland's hands, or those of Boris Johnson?
🗳️ If it's safe to do so, we will offer Scotland this choice in the first half of this parliament - by the end of 2023. #ScotPfG
❓ Do you want Scotland's recovery in Scotland's hands, or those of Boris Johnson?
🗳️ If it's safe to do so, we will offer Scotland this choice in the first half of this parliament - by the end of 2023. #ScotPfG
💷 We will increase frontline health spending by 20% each year, making it at least £2.5 billion higher by 2026-27.
🏥 We’ll also invest £10 billion in new and upgraded hospitals and facilities - increasing capacity and tackling backlogs. #ScotPfG
🏥 We’ll also invest £10 billion in new and upgraded hospitals and facilities - increasing capacity and tackling backlogs. #ScotPfG
🧠 We’re ensuring that 10% of all frontline health spend will be dedicated to improving and expanding mental health.
🤝 This includes £120 million this year to support the immediate recovery of mental health services. #ScotPfG
🤝 This includes £120 million this year to support the immediate recovery of mental health services. #ScotPfG
📺 Watch @NicolaSturgeon set out the @scotgov's plan for the year ahead. scottishparliament.tv #ScotPfG
FM: "Today, I will set out the Government’s programme for the year ahead - and our priorities for the duration of this parliament - as we implement the manifesto we were re-elected on in May, and our Co-operation Agreement with the Scottish Green Party." #ScotPfG
FM: "This programme addresses the key challenges Scotland faces, and aims to shape a better future. It sets out how we will: Tackle the challenge of Covid, and rebuild from it; Address the deep-seated inequalities in our society..." #ScotPfG
Later today, First Minister @NicolaSturgeon will outline this year’s Programme for Government to @ScotParl.
🔊 Join in the conversation from 2:20pm using #ScotPfG.
Thread: what’s in this year’s Programme for Government ⬇️
🔊 Join in the conversation from 2:20pm using #ScotPfG.
Thread: what’s in this year’s Programme for Government ⬇️
We will continue to support and protect our #NHS.
We’re committed to increasing our frontline health spend each year so it is at least £2.5 billion higher by 2026-27.
#ScotPfG
We’re committed to increasing our frontline health spend each year so it is at least £2.5 billion higher by 2026-27.
#ScotPfG
We'll work to improve national wellbeing by increasing direct mental health investment by at least 25% over the lifetime of this parliament.
This year we're providing £120 million additional funding to support the recovery and transformation of mental health services.
#ScotPfG
This year we're providing £120 million additional funding to support the recovery and transformation of mental health services.
#ScotPfG
NS: The centrepiece of this Programme for Government is our work to tackle the climate emergency.
But I must begin by addressing the constitutional emergency that is engulfing the UK. #scotpfg
But I must begin by addressing the constitutional emergency that is engulfing the UK. #scotpfg
NS: Today MPs from across the political divide will seek to block the possibility of a no deal Brexit.
Given the anti-democratic move last week by Boris Johnson to shut down Parliament, it is vital that this effort succeeds. #ScotPfG
Given the anti-democratic move last week by Boris Johnson to shut down Parliament, it is vital that this effort succeeds. #ScotPfG
NS: SNP MPs will do everything possible to stop the UK crashing out of the EU without a deal. Scotland did not vote for any form of Brexit, and having a catastrophic no deal Brexit imposed on us is completely unacceptable. #scotpfg
The centrepiece of this Programme for Government is our work to tackle the climate emergency. #ScotPfG
"I can confirm today that, during the passage of the [Referendum] Bill, we will seek agreement to the transfer of power that will put the referendum beyond legal challenge."
"We have a clear democratic mandate to offer the choice of independence within this term of Parliament - and we intend to do so."
🏢 @NicolaSturgeon: “We will introduce a Non-Domestic Rates Bill to implement other recommendations of the review – for example, reforming rate reliefs and moving to a three year valuation cycle.” #ScotPfG
👷♀️ @NicolaSturgeon: “We will increase the number of modern apprenticeships in line with our commitment to 30,000 per year by 2030.” #ScotPfG
🏴 @NicolaSturgeon: “We will continue to support the South of Scotland Economic Partnership with £10 million of funding.” #ScotPfG
