Humza Yousaf delivers first major policy speech as Scottish First Minister

The First Minister of Scotland outlines the government's priorities and challenges, emphasizing the importance of governing in the interests of all Scots. The speech addresses economic recovery, public service challenges, and the impact of the UK government's economic decisions. It also highlights the need to tackle climate change and nature loss, while acknowledging the difficult public spending environment due to factors like Brexit and the pandemic. The constraints imposed by UK government spending decisions and the lack of borrowing powers are also discussed, underscoring the cost of not being independent.

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