4 Sep 2019 Scotland’s budget is set to be boosted by a £1.2 billion Barnett Consequentials bonus, announced by the UK Government today. Chancellor Sajid Javid confirmed that, thanks to a range of new spending commitments south of the border, Scotlan… read more
Home Posts All News Convergence funds a ‘massive’ victory for the Scottish Conservatives 4 Sep 2019 The Scottish Conservatives have welcomed the £160 million of convergence funding for Scottish farmers that has been announced in the UK Spending Rev… read more
4 Sep 2019 Directly-elected mayors or provosts for Scotland’s seven cities would boost growth and improve local decision-making, the Scottish Conservatives have said. Making a keynote speech this morning, shadow finance secretary Murdo Fraser said t… read more
3 Sep 2019 Nicola Sturgeon has used her programme for government to try and force through a second referendum on independence. The First Minister confirmed today that she will seek the “transfer of power” from Westminster so the SNP can officially c… read more
3 Sep 2019 Below is a list of failed SNP pledges from previous programmes for government: Education 1. Failing to close the attainment gap PfG promise: “At its centre is a commitment to introduce an Improvement Framework for schools, to help us driv… read more