There certainly has been a lot of talk and pledges about the economy with this new government – let’s see if they can deliver on it.
>Swinney also said that while his government would “use every tool at its disposal” to maximise growth, an end to the UK Government’s austerity programme would be required if Scotland is to realise its full economic potential.
>He said: “My government will support business and economic growth – not for its own sake, but for a clear social purpose.
>“It is the outcomes of growth which will deliver public funding we can invest in public services like the NHS and schools and ultimately create a fairer society.
>“It is vital that benefits of economic growth are felt right across Scotland – and equally, it is vital that all of Scotland contributes to our economic success – I want to see every aspect of our economy and society working together to achieve the best economic outcomes for Scotland.”
They’re trying their best to sound like an opposition party instead of the same people that have been in charge for so long.
This is a refreshing change in rhetoric from the previous administration or Sturgeon needs a bigger caravan and Swinney has been tasked to deliver it.
Finally adult supervision
I would love some fibre, I don’t understand why we don’t have it yet. Scotland has one of the lowest fibre (fttp) roll-out rates in Europe.
Take the revenues from the crown estate (now in the hundred of millions a year) and re-invest it in the Scottish economy via the Scottish National Investment Bank. This way you create a national wealth fund, albeit tied up in business assets. But that’s good, because it will stimulate the economy, allowing us to invest even more.
Good. Improving the economy is vital to making the case for independence
Acts like he just won an election when in reality his party has been in charge for 17 years.
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There certainly has been a lot of talk and pledges about the economy with this new government – let’s see if they can deliver on it.
>Swinney also said that while his government would “use every tool at its disposal” to maximise growth, an end to the UK Government’s austerity programme would be required if Scotland is to realise its full economic potential.
>He said: “My government will support business and economic growth – not for its own sake, but for a clear social purpose.
>“It is the outcomes of growth which will deliver public funding we can invest in public services like the NHS and schools and ultimately create a fairer society.
>“It is vital that benefits of economic growth are felt right across Scotland – and equally, it is vital that all of Scotland contributes to our economic success – I want to see every aspect of our economy and society working together to achieve the best economic outcomes for Scotland.”
They’re trying their best to sound like an opposition party instead of the same people that have been in charge for so long.
This is a refreshing change in rhetoric from the previous administration or Sturgeon needs a bigger caravan and Swinney has been tasked to deliver it.
Finally adult supervision
I would love some fibre, I don’t understand why we don’t have it yet. Scotland has one of the lowest fibre (fttp) roll-out rates in Europe.
Take the revenues from the crown estate (now in the hundred of millions a year) and re-invest it in the Scottish economy via the Scottish National Investment Bank. This way you create a national wealth fund, albeit tied up in business assets. But that’s good, because it will stimulate the economy, allowing us to invest even more.
Good. Improving the economy is vital to making the case for independence
Acts like he just won an election when in reality his party has been in charge for 17 years.
Finally the right priority, build a strong base.