Very popular yes, who doesn't like "free" stuff though. Not sure it's a massive achievement though, but very popular.Quote:
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Very popular yes, who doesn't like "free" stuff though. Not sure it's a massive achievement though, but very popular.Quote:
Originally Posted by Santa Cruz
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.Quote:
Originally Posted by James310
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.
What was it when she became FM and what is it now is probably the best check of that stat, but yes impressive of that's the numbers.Quote:
Originally Posted by Ozyhibby
Pre Sturgeon. Glasgow has uks highest violent crime rate, but Scotland obviously has lots of rural are. London will make up a huge number of England's numbers.Quote:
Originally Posted by Ozyhibby
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
Does Glasgow have the UK’s highest violent crime rate? Is there a source for that?Quote:
Originally Posted by Stairway 2 7
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They are the party of Independence so as many have said on here they only vote for them because of that. As for her being judged on progress towards Independence then it must be a seen as a failure.Quote:
Originally Posted by Stairway 2 7
Support for Indy used to hover about 25%, now it’s hovers about 50%. You think that’s failure?Quote:
Originally Posted by James310
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While we're all thinking about that, and giving a range of replies, can you please let us know what Johnson's greatest achievement has been?Quote:
Originally Posted by James310
Stick it on the Tory thread and off you go.Quote:
Originally Posted by grunt
No, but when Nicola Sturgeon took over support was about 45%, it's now at about 45%.Quote:
Originally Posted by Ozyhibby
I am talking about the period she has been FM.
I would say it’s about 49% but I don’t suppose that matters just now as no campaign is underway.Quote:
Originally Posted by James310
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£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 think the poll of polls shows it lower, so basically not moved it at all after 8 years. Considering that's her ultimate aim it has to be seen as a failure.Quote:
Originally Posted by Ozyhibby
I look forward to reading your replies.Quote:
Originally Posted by James310
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.Quote:
Originally Posted by Ozyhibby
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.
You don't think that leading a Government for all these years and increasing her party's majority at every election in a system which is intended to reduce the chance for overall majorities is a success?Quote:
Originally Posted by James310
I just answered it.Quote:
Originally Posted by grunt
Yes, that's true. Is that her greatest achievement then? Although Alex Salmond delivered an overall majority didn't he? Maybe not.Quote:
Originally Posted by grunt
I hate it when I agree with you.Quote:
Originally Posted by James310
We're all Hibbies so we DO agree on SOME things! :greengrinQuote:
Originally Posted by grunt
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)Quote:
Originally Posted by Ozyhibby
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?
You have to admit constructing a new 100KM railway line that runs through central London is a bit more tricky than building two boats?Quote:
Originally Posted by Bristolhibby