Programme for Government LIVE: John Swinney sets out SNP Government policy plans on economy, NHS, transport
John Swinney’s Programme for Government statement is early this year, perhaps due to the Holyrood election being in 2026
First Minister John Swinney has unveiled his Programme for Government (PfG), setting out the Scottish Government’s policy priorities and legislation for the next 12 months.
He has made announcements on eradicating child poverty and scrapping ScotRail peak fares as well as how ministers are seek to mitigate the impact of Donald Trump’s tariff scheme.
Usually announced in September, Mr Swinney said he had brought the PfG forward to “ensure people know that the Government I lead is entirely focused on improving their lives”.
With this rhetoric, make no mistake about it, today has seen the starting gun fired on the race to Holyrood.
Stay tuned to the live blog for all the announcements as they happen, as well as for reaction, analysis and exactly what the announcements mean for you.
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