Scottish Conservatives force ‘screeching’ SNP school u-turn
23 Jun 2020
The Scottish Conservatives have forced the SNP government to perform a ‘screeching u-turn’ on its plans for blended learning and part-time schooling.
Scottish Education Secretary John Swinney today announced that the SNP government will not be implementing a blended education model in August and 50% targets for face...Read More »
Sturgeon’s ‘go-slow’ approach risks holding Scotland back ‘socially and economically’
23 Jun 2020
Nicola Sturgeon risks holding Scotland back “socially and economically” if she continues a “go-slow” approach while other parts of...Read More »
Scotland nears half a million missed Covid-19 tests
23 Jun 2020
Scotland is on course to hit half a million unused coronavirus tests within days, new analysis has shown.
As of last night, 452,081 tests had been made available through combined UK and Scottish Government facilities, but hadn’t made their way to health workers or the general public.
Capacity north...Read More »
Scottish Conservatives force emergency Swinney statement
22 Jun 2020
John Swinney is to make a statement this week to Holyrood on the SNP education crisis following pressure from the Scottish Conservatives.
Yesterday, the party demanded the SNP government addressed MSPs on the widely-criticised plans for blended learning before leaving for summer recess.
And today, First Minister Nicola Sturgeon...Read More »
Years of SNP economic incompetence coming back to haunt Scotland
22 Jun 2020
Economic incompetence from the SNP spanning more than a decade will hamper Scotland’s recovery from coronavirus, the Scottish Conservatives have warned.
The Scottish Government set out an economy recovery plan today as businesses across the country face a major downturn.
And while some measures were welcome, shadow economy secretary...Read More »