SNP are lying b******s as well !

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I'd go free baby boxes. Never personally benefitted from it myself, good initiative all the same.

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.

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Crime being 60% lower in Scotland than England & Wales?


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Free University tuition?


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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.

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.

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Crime being 60% lower in Scotland than England & Wales?


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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.

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Free University tuition?


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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.

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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

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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

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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.

Does Glasgow have the UK’s highest violent crime rate? Is there a source for that?


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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

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.

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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.

Support for Indy used to hover about 25%, now it’s hovers about 50%. You think that’s failure?


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Nicola Sturgeon becomes Scotland's longest serving FM tomorrow, what's her greatest achievement been?

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?

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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?

Stick it on the Tory thread and off you go.

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Support for Indy used to hover about 25%, now it’s hovers about 50%. You think that’s failure?


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No, but when Nicola Sturgeon took over support was about 45%, it's now at about 45%.

I am talking about the period she has been FM.

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No, but when Nicola Sturgeon took over support was about 45%, it's now at about 45%.

I would say it’s about 49% but I don’t suppose that matters just now as no campaign is underway.


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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. 🙈

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I would say it’s about 49% but I don’t suppose that matters just now as no campaign is underway.


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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.

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Stick it on the Tory thread and off you go.

I look forward to reading your replies.

https://www.hibs.net/showthread.php?...=1#post6972781

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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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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.

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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.

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?

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I look forward to reading your replies.

https://www.hibs.net/showthread.php?...=1#post6972781

I just answered it.

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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?

Yes, that's true. Is that her greatest achievement then? Although Alex Salmond delivered an overall majority didn't he? Maybe not.

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I just answered it.

I hate it when I agree with you.

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I hate it when I agree with you.

We're all Hibbies so we DO agree on SOME things!

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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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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)

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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?

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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?