Getting fed up of our Governments nit pickers having a go at them just for the sake of it. So here a list of what I think are their achievements
Record funding for Scotland’s NHS, with the overall health budget at £13 billion in 2016 – over £3.3 billion more than when the SNP first took office.
Free, high quality childcare is increased to 16 hours a week for all 3 and 4 year olds – up from 12.5 hours in 2007, extended to 2 year olds from low income households too.
Employment at its highest ever level. Latest figures, 2,636,000 people in work.
Pupils are achieving more than ever with a reformed curriculum, record exam passes and 93% of school leavers now going on to work, training or education.
Council Tax frozen saving the average Band D household £1,550 by April 2017.
1.3 million older and disabled people benefit from free public transport through the National Concessionary Bus Travel Scheme – now extended to help disabled veterans.
Target to build 30,000 affordable homes exceeded, with an investment of £1.7 billion.
Free tuition maintained, saving students up to £27,000 compared to England.
Jobs and businesses protected from recession by cutting business rates for almost 100,000 small and medium-sized businesses.
78,000 elderly benefit from access to a wide range of personal care without charge.
Recorded crime in Scotland has reached its lowest level in 41 years.
Free prescriptions protected, saving people with chronic conditions over £100 a year.
Road Equivalent Tariff rolled out to all ferry routes in the Clyde and Hebrides, cutting fares by around 40%.
178,000 low income households helped to buy essentials such as nappies, food and cookers through our Scottish Welfare Fund since it was established in 2013.
By keeping Scottish Water in public hands customers pay less for a better service – charges for the average household bill are £39 lower than in England and Wales.




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