Unfortunately, the UK government’s autumn statement delivered a worst-case scenario for Scotland, neglecting to provide cost-of-living support or make the necessary investment into public service. Along with a real-terms cut to our capital budget, that means a lot of stressed and gloomy-looking politicians having to make decisions we don’t want to make. However, our budget will be based on our priorities: tackling poverty, growing a fair economy, and investing in public services. As I write this, I’ve just left the chamber where MSPs voted unanimously for the UN Rights of the Child Bill. Because now that the Rights of the Children Bill is passed, the work begins: we need to make these rights well-known, visible, and protected.

Source: The Times December 13, 2023 07:03 UTC