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The Scottish Government

Scotland and Brexit
In a referendum on European Union membership held in June 2016 the Scottish people voted decisively to remain within the EU.
Scotland and Brexit

The Scottish Government believes that staying in the EU is the best option for the whole of the UK and Scotland.

It is now clear that the UK can revoke the notification under Article 50 and remain in the EU which the UK Government should do.

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Scottish Budget 2019-20

"This is a budget of stimulus and stability. It delivers for today and invests in tomorrow and does so with fairness, equality and inclusiveness at its heart."

Finance Secretary Derek Mackay
Scottish Budget 2019-20

The Scottish Government's spending plans for 2019-20 delivers increased funding for health, education and economic investment.

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gov.scot/budget

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First Minister

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As head of the Scottish Government, the First Minister is responsible for the overall development, implementation and presentation of the administration's policies and for promoting and representing Scotland at home and overseas.

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How government works

The Scottish Government is made up of:

1First Minister 11Cabinet Secretaries 16Other Ministers