The number of NHS operations is up on the year before, according to latest statistics.
Long waits are down for 11 months in a row, and we exceeded our target of 150,000 extra appointments and procedures.
More to do, but this is good progress. Thank you to our NHS staff. 👏
I love this country and it is the privilege of my life to be elected as your First Minister at @ScotParl today.
I will give everything I have to deliver on your priorities, and to fulfil Scotland’s enormous potential. 🏴
💥 The moment Zen Ghani, @theSNP’s youngest candidate - just 24 years old - beats Scottish Labour leader Anas Sarwar in Glasgow.
Big congrats to Zen! Labour getting totally rejected across the board.
Thank you to everyone in Glasgow Cathcart and Pollok for putting your trust in me and @theSNP.
It’s a huge honour and privilege to be elected to represent this constituency. I’m committed to working hard every single day for every community across Cathcart and Pollok.
As First Minister, I will take urgent action to support people - with a £2 bus fare cap, cutting the cost of essential foods, and bringing down electricity bills with the fresh start of independence.
The SNP wants to lower your bills, other parties are trying to stop us.
The SNP is on your side. Let’s take Scotland forward together:
🚌 £2 bus fare cap across Scotland
🍝 Cap on prices for essential foods
🍎 Free breakfast clubs for every primary school
🏡 Up to £10,000 support for first-time buyers
🚸 Expanded childcare, from 9 months old to 12 years old
✈️ Private Jet Tax
💻 Online harm tackled
👩🏫 Teacher Job Guarantee
🏴 An independence referendum
Can spot the desperate men a mile off once again - Anas Sarwar, Alec Cole-Hamilton & Russell Findlay - hectoring, aggressive & sniping every time @JohnSwinney speaks. The First Minister is the only serious candidate for FM setting out a positive vision for Scotland #BothVotesSNP
Oooft. C4 leaders debate hots up as Reform's Malcolm Offord says Anas Sarwar 'bounced' up to him and suggested they work together to get rid of the SNP.
Swinney's eyebrows achieve lift-off.
Reminiscent of Nicola Sturgeon shafting Kezia Dugdale over Brexit and indy in GE2017
I will always be focused on your priorities and the SNP is always on Scotland’s side.
Helping with the cost of living, improving our NHS, and bringing hope with the fresh start of independence.
#BothVotesSNP on May 7th. 🏴
Too many young people are paying more in rent than they would on a mortgage – but can’t save for a deposit.
If re-elected, my SNP government will change that.
✅ New right for private renters to buy their home
✅ £10,000 support for first-time buyers
The SNP is on your side.
No better way to spend my last official day as an MSP than knocking the doors campaigning for @ZenGhani in Pollok! If the responses are anything to go by the polls have got it spot on, the SNP on course for a big win! We won't be complacent and keep working hard for every vote.
A gorgeous sunny day in Castlemilk this afternoon campaigning for @ZenGhani.
There’s only 30 days till the election. Make sure it’s Both Votes SNP on Thursday 7th May 🗳️
Westminster only works for one part of the UK and for the very wealthiest, leaving most people worse off.
For real change, Scotland needs the full powers of independence. Make it #BothVotesSNP on May 7th. 🏴
😱: Leader of Labour in Scotland Anas Sarwar asks a female photographer “did you get my stroke pose?”
“What!?”
He laughs and doubles down: “a picture I saw online, it looked like I was having a stroke.”
Anas Sarwar must apologise!
Not acceptable for a party leader.
Parents across Scotland have told us they need more support. The working day does not stop at 3pm.
A re-elected SNP Government will extend childcare from 9 months old to the end of primary school, 52 weeks a year.
Make it #BothVotesSNP on May 7 for a Scottish Government on your side. #SNP26