28 June 2019
Twenty years on from the official opening of the Scottish Parliament, First Minister Nicola Sturgeon has highlighted some of her top 20 achievements.
Introducing free personal care for all who need it
FM @NicolaSturgeon and Health Secretary @JeaneF1MSP visited @Capability_Scot in Edinburgh to meet staff and service users ahead of the extension of free personal care to all that need it, no matter their age, condition or income. Read more here https://t.co/oO1nm6xce4 pic.twitter.com/Evx94Z2GnZ
— First Minister (@ScotGovFM) March 27, 2019
Abolishing prescription charges
Banning smoking in public places
Is your #NewYearsResolution to quit smoking? 🚭You're 5 times as likely to quit with expert help and advice. #quityourway
Check out our top tips to help you quit and start your journey today ➡️https://t.co/U7VXIEq7Eb pic.twitter.com/POrgOMk7gd
— Scottish Government (@scotgov) January 3, 2019
Protecting and investing in Scotland’s NHS
Scrapping tuition fees
Introducing world-leading climate change legislation
🌍 Scotland is leading the way in combatting climate change.
This #WorldEnvironmentDay, here are some of the things we’re doing to promote sustainability and protect our planet. pic.twitter.com/sDKTXV4pIO
— Scottish Government (@scotgov) June 5, 2019
Fairer income tax policy
We are using our new income tax powers to deliver £68 million of additional revenue to invest in our essential public services. #ScotBudget pic.twitter.com/Cb2uNXaSoJ
— Scottish Government (@scotgov) December 12, 2018
Creating new social security benefits
We're building a social security system with dignity, fairness and respect at its heart and which works for the people of Scotland.
@SocSecScot will take responsibility for the full range of devolved benefits from April 2020.Find out more ➡️https://t.co/TusSvwYHlZ pic.twitter.com/NVULD50Tk6
— Scottish Government (@scotgov) February 28, 2019
Introducing Minimum Unit Pricing of alchol
The amount of alcohol sold in Scotland has fallen to a 25 year low.
We're proud that in 2018 we became the first country in the world to implement minimum unit pricing for alcohol. pic.twitter.com/5DeLJZgWho
— Scottish Government (@scotgov) June 19, 2019
Crime at some of the lowest levels since the 1970s
Over the last 10 years crime in Scotland has fallen by 42%, according to the Scottish and Crime Justice Survey 2017-18.
Around 5,500 adults across Scotland shared their experiences of crime (including crimes not reported to the police).
Learn more ➡️ https://t.co/b4YwsEzXmx pic.twitter.com/Cm4vO0dQSa
— Scottish Government (@scotgov) March 26, 2019
Scotland’s annual crime statistics have been released today. There were 244,504 recorded crimes in Scotland in 2017-18. This is up 1% over the year, though still the second lowest level since 1974.
You can read the full report here ➡️https://t.co/7egBRbob35 pic.twitter.com/tvf3t6Ynjz
— Scottish Government (@scotgov) September 25, 2018
Hosting the 2014 Commonwealth Games
Increase funded, high quality childcare
We want Scotland to be the best place to grow up 👶🏼
That’s why we are expanding funded early learning and childcare from August 2020 ✨
Quality of ELC provision for children and families is at the heart of our approach 💖@MareeToddMSP @JohnSwinney @ScotGovEdu pic.twitter.com/spYAqQCcYT
— Scottish Government ELC Expansion (@ELCScotGov) June 24, 2019
Gender balanced Scottish Cabinet
Give communities the right to buy their land
Scrapping business rates tor 100,000 properties
📢💷📈 Statistics published today by Scotland’s Chief Statistician show that the #PfG commitment to lift 100,000 properties out of business rates altogether has been delivered.
The Small Business Bonus Scheme (SBBS) provided £254m in rates relief to almost 119,442 businesses. 👇 pic.twitter.com/arZ8jMDXY4
— ScotGovEconomy (@scotgoveconomy) October 31, 2018
Improving Scotland’s infrastructure
FM @NicolaSturgeon among the 50,000 visitors walking across the new @FRC_Queensferry this weekend https://t.co/uR7ZynJXCm #LoveQC pic.twitter.com/0P6OXQ567r
— Scottish Government (@scotgov) September 2, 2017
Delivering more than a quarter of a million Modern Apprentices
FM @NicolaSturgeon today kicked off Scottish Apprenticeship Week by visiting @FVCollege to meet female engineering apprentices and launch the Scottish Apprenticeship Network. #ScotAppWeek https://t.co/cfsYDtZRfC pic.twitter.com/PwwBzKnojw
— First Minister (@ScotGovFM) March 4, 2019
Introducing new legislation to tackle controlling and coercive behaviour
Our new domestic abuse law offers protection to all victims of domestic abuse and it strengthens the power of police and prosecutors to tackle psychological abuse.
William's story gives an insight into the damage of coercive and controlling behaviour.#DAScotAct pic.twitter.com/JgzaqbP8cc
— ScotGov Justice (@ScotGovJustice) April 3, 2019
Introducing equal marriage rights
🏳️🌈 We are dedicated to making Scotland an inclusive country where everyone, no matter their sexual orientation or identity, feels safe to be themselves.
Together we can create a Scotland we can all be proud of. #IDAHOBIT pic.twitter.com/e2YUQ6Qux7
— Scottish Government (@scotgov) May 17, 2019
Delivering the 2014 referendum
First Minister Nicola Sturgeon said:
“There is no doubt that the re-establishment of Scotland’s
parliament has profoundly changed Scotland’s political culture for the better,
with our nation’s lawmakers much more accessible to those they represent.
It has also enabled us to have conversations we wouldn’t have had and
to debate our own future – with the 2014 independence referendum –
generating an increase in democratic engagement.”