Very popular yes, who doesn't like "free" stuff though. Not sure it's a massive achievement though, but very popular.
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I got baby box. Its nice to know all children have the essentials needed. Was proud to put my wee one in the little outfits.
Crime being 60% lower in Scotland than England & Wales?
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Free University tuition?
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Difficult to measure, really.
When we got ours we were grateful for it and made good use of it but it was stuff we could and should have bought anyway - for us it was a bit more of a token "nice to get free stuff" thing.
Sadly there are still huge numbers of people in Scotland who live in poverty and you could imagine it being a godsend to those less fortunate. It's hard to imagine that so many people will likely attempt to get by without some very basics.
So I'd go along with it being a great thing.
Given the type of generosity of spirit generally shown by the governments chosen for us by our pals South of the border towards the less fortunate, it does stand out.
Violent crime was rising every year for 5 years in Scotland before the pandemic hit. But austerity brings crime, so could be worldwide rise. Like all crime statistics they can be changed and there is conflicting results. Not prosecuting for cannabis possession helped lower crime
https://www.google.com/amp/s/www.bbc...d-49809729.amp
An achievement is keeping a party with a large majority popular, which isn't easy. I guess she should be judged on how close Scotland is to independence mainly, as that is her parties main aim
£20 child payment surely counts as an achievement? I’m sure it’s much needed in a lot of households.
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Social security Scotland. Treating those with difficulties, with dignity and respect. Uplifting benefit payments more than any other uk country, and introducing new benefits, not found anywhere else in the UK. Fairness, and respect are not to be found on the tory thread. I suppose that's why all the Tories are on here. 🙈
I look forward to reading your replies.
https://www.hibs.net/showthread.php?...=1#post6972781
That was the Smith Commission that delivered that, yes she enacted the policy but you could argue it's a success of devolution. Allowing Scotland to make different choices and having the funds to do so.
Education and closing the attainment gap was what she wanted judged on but I think that was harder than she probably thought it would be.
Fair old list already of achievements. And given that the last few elections the SNP has not faced a single party with a single flagship policy apart from stopping a referendum then I think she is very safe in her job for now.
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The opposition have been useless yes, and I am sure she is safe in her job until she decides she wants to quit. But her list of 'achievments' are not exactly overwhelming for 8 years at the top. Dare I suggest Alex Salmond delivered far more. (A referendum for one)
For anyone going on about ferries check this whopper out.
I remember work ongoing when I used to work in London back in 2013.
This from Sky News
After 20 years of planning, construction and delays, the Elizabeth Line is finally open 🚆
It’s 4 years and 5 months late and billions over budget - but will it be worth it?