“ It is deeply disappointing to see the Scottish Green Party yet again sell our local councils, our environment and, indeed, themselves, short yet again.”
Labour Accuses the Scottish Greens of ‘Kow- Towing’ Over the Scottish Budget
Free Bus Travel For All Under 18s From 2021
Scottish Greens Strike Budget Deal With SNP
Expansion of Early Learning and Childcare
Public Finance Minister in the Scottish Government, Kate Forbes, announced the investment which will support the doubling of the free provision of childcare to 1140 hours from August 2020 for all 3- and 4-year olds and eligible 2-year olds
Scotland’s Draft Budget: 2020/2021
A Balancing Act
Is Scottish Government Action To Address Climate Emergency Too Slow ?
“The global climate emergency is at the centre of our Programme for Government and we have already put in place the most ambitious climate legislation and targets of any country.”
Scottish Budget Agreement is Grown Up Politics
“£49.6 million for NHS Orkney.Orkney Islands Council will receive an additional £1.4 million.”
Total value of exports from Scotland (excluding oil and gas):£81.4billion
Scotland’s quality food and drink is 18% (£5.9billion) of all our international exports. Most of this – 74% – is from the Whisky sector (£4.4billion).
Scottish Budget Provides Certainty and Stability
“This budget uses our powers in a progressive way in order to protect and invest in our public services – with a major boost for the NHS.”
Greens Secure £1million More For OIC in Scottish Budget
The Scottish Greens reached agreement with Scottish Ministers on the Draft Scottish Budget.
Greens Hold Out For More Cash For Councils
“ If the Government continues to refuse to accept our proposals or even come up with fair alternatives, we cannot vote for this budget when it comes to Parliament on Thursday.”
