First Minister Humza Yousaf will set out his priorities for the next three years in a statement at Holyrood later.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
It will be Mr Yousaf’s first major policy announcement since becoming first minister last month.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
He will also publish a policy document listing what the Scottish government plans to deliver for communities and businesses over the period.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Ahead of his statement, Mr Yousaf said he would present a “fresh vision” of how to face challenging times.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
And he committed to using the powers of devolution to the maximum, while also making the case for independence.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Mr Yousaf was sworn in as first minister last month when Nicola Sturgeon stood down after more than eight years in the role.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
He said in this time his government had already “tripled support” for families struggling with energy bills with a \u00a330m fund, announced \u00a325m in net zero funding for north east Scotland and invested \u00a315m in free childcare.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Mr Yousaf said: “These measures have come as a response to the challenges presented by our ongoing recovery from the pandemic and cost of living crisis – exacerbated by Brexit and the UK government’s economic mismanagement – as well as climate change and Russia’s invasion of Ukraine.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
“These challenging times we live in call for us to share a fresh vision of how we face them.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
“My cabinet has considered how we can build a better future for Scotland and the outcomes necessary to achieve that.”<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The statement and policy paper is expected to fall under three key themes of equality, opportunity and community.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Mr Yousaf said his targets would include reducing poverty, strengthening public services, building a “green wellbeing economy” and supporting businesses.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
He added: “We will do so using the powers of devolution to their maximum, whilst making the case that as an independent nation, we can do so much more to make Scotland a wealthier, fairer, and greener country.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
“I have promised to lead Scotland in the interests of all our people.”<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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