The Tory government's decision to deny Scotland access to full furlough, outside of English lockdown periods, is outrageous and demonstrates Scotland will never be an equal partner in the UK.
Thousands have already lost their jobs due to Tory cuts. There must be a U-turn.
Thousands have already lost their jobs due to Tory cuts. There must be a U-turn.
Scotland has been calling for a full furlough extension, and the devolution of financial powers, for more than six months now - but the Tories have refused to listen and failed to act.
It is disgraceful that Westminster has only acted when the south of England needs support.
It is disgraceful that Westminster has only acted when the south of England needs support.
By withholding crucial support, and blocking the devolution of financial powers, Westminster has deliberately hindered Scotland's ability to respond to this crisis.
We now face a growing Tory unemployment crisis across the UK - and the blame lies firmly with @BorisJohnson.
We now face a growing Tory unemployment crisis across the UK - and the blame lies firmly with @BorisJohnson.
It is vital that, even at this late stage, the Tories announce a U-turn and guarantee Scotland will receive full furlough whenever it is needed.
Whatever happens, it’s clear the only way to properly protect Scotland's interests is with the full powers of an independent country.
Whatever happens, it’s clear the only way to properly protect Scotland's interests is with the full powers of an independent country.
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