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SNP leader Nicola Sturgeon has unveiled her party’s “transformational” manifesto, but said she could go further if Scotland was independent.
She outlined a £2.5 billion increase in NHS spending in the next five years if her party is re-elected on May 6, along with an £800 million boost in social care funding.
NHS dentistry charges will be scrapped, at an initial cost of £75 million a year and then rising to £100 million annually as demand grows, and government-supported childcare will be expanded to one and two-year-olds.
The rates of income tax will also be frozen over the next parliamentary term if Ms Sturgeon is re-elected to continue serving as First Minister.
SNP Government’s legacy is broken promises – Douglas Ross
Updated: April 15 2021, 3.57pm
Douglas Ross and Ruth Davidson campaign for Scots to use their list vote to support the Scottish Conservatives (Jane Barlow/PA)
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The SNP Government will be remembered for “broken promises” rather than any positive changes in Scotland, Douglas Ross has said.
The Scottish Conservative leader cited pledges on education, health and council tax that he argued have not been met, suggesting that is what Alex Salmond and Nicola Sturgeon’s legacy in government will be.
Postal voting kits set to arrive next week
April 15, 2021 at 10:56 am
Folk in Orkney who have signed up to vote by post are set to receive their voting kits for the Scottish Parliamentary Election, next week.
These need to be returned in time for polling day – Thursday, May 6.
Orkney Islands Council has urged voters to take time to ensure that the postal voting statement is filled in correctly and to complete this by signing and adding their date of birth in the boxes provided.
When returning postal votes to Orkney Islands Council by mail, electors should ensure these are posted in good time to reach the Council Offices by Thursday, May 6.