Nicola Sturgeon has said she will lay out a “substantive legislative platform” in the Programme for Government, but did not say if legislation for another independence vote will be announced.
View email online | | | | | | | | | Sep 7, 2021 | | | | | | | | | | | Sam Shedden | | Engagement Editor |
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Good morning, Today Nicola Sturgeon will set out her Programme for Government for the coming year. The First Minister has said she will lay out a “substantive legislative platform” in the plan but did not say if legislation for another independence vote will be announced. The First Minister will make a statement in Holyrood today and we'll have all the latest analysis for you this afternoon on our homepage. With a particular focus on children and families, Ms Sturgeon will announce the implementation of “wrap-around childcare” for the poorest families, aimed at offering care before and after school for free to help parents get back into the workforce. But the First Minister would not be drawn on how many Bills are likely to be announced, nor would she say if the draft independence Bill which was announced earlier this year would be introduced. Don't forget you can access unlimited articles, exclusives, agenda-setting opinion, expert analysis, get daily puzzles and see 70% fewer online ads from just £3 a month. For the same price you can also gain full access to our app (Digital+) and read every print edition of The Scotsman or Scotland on Sunday on tablet or mobile. Sign up today and become a Scotsman subscriber under no obligations. Your support allows us to continue reporting on the issues which matter to you. More of the day's biggest headlines are below. Thanks for reading. | |
| | | | | | | Nicola Sturgeon to lay out 'substantive platform', but does not confirm if independence referendum part of Programme for Government | | | | | | | | Nicola Sturgeon has said she will lay out a “substantive legislative platform” in the Programme for Government, but did not say if legislation for another independence vote will be announced. | | | | | |
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