11 September 2017
First Minister Nicola Sturgeon today marked the 20th anniversary of the devolution referendum.
On Monday we celebrate the 20th anniversary #Scotland’s devolution referendum #DevoRef20 pic.twitter.com/vjWl6RAAqZ
— First Minister (@ScotGovFM) September 10, 2017
Two decades after the people of Scotland voted for a Scottish Parliament, the First Minister outlined the importance of building a similar consensus to that achieved in 1997 to safeguard the devolution settlement and extend the Parliament’s powers.
#OnThisDay 20 years ago the people of #Scotland voted to establish a new @ScotParl #DevoRef20 pic.twitter.com/tQx8ajyvmg
— First Minister (@ScotGovFM) September 11, 2017
Addressing a cross-section of civic Scotland, the First Minister said:
“We should always be restless in our ambition to make life better for the people who live here. And the more powers our Parliament has, the more we can, collectively, do for Scotland.
“Even though there is still disagreement about the final destination of our constitutional journey, we should seek a new spirit of consensus to match that achieved in 1997.
"We want today's young #Scots to live in an outward-looking, welcoming nation" – FM @NicolaSturgeon #DevoRef20 https://t.co/B7YM2G7C6K
— First Minister (@ScotGovFM) September 11, 2017
"20 years ago we put differences aside to build a better #Scotland. It's time to go forward in that spirit" – FM @NicolaSturgeon #DevoRef20 pic.twitter.com/ysRSLsBEXS
— First Minister (@ScotGovFM) September 11, 2017
The First Minister said:
“Last week, using the current powers of devolution, I unveiled the Scottish Government’s programme for the coming year.
“Over the coming months the Scottish Government will publish a series of evidence-based papers on extending the powers of our Parliament – they will cover the issues of employment and employability, social security, immigration and trade.”
FM @NicolaSturgeon's speech celebrating the 20th anniversary of Scotland's devolution referendum #DevoRef20 https://t.co/MWp55nTNqL pic.twitter.com/JwR5iskTiz
— First Minister (@ScotGovFM) September 11, 2017
Listen to the full speech: