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First Minister

@ScotGovFM

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Edinburgh

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Joined December 2011

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@ScotGovFM
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First Minister @JohnSwinney has backed Scotland fan Craig Ferguson’s 'Tartan Trek' for Scottish Action on Mental Health with a £400,000 boost from @scotgov. Craig is walking across the US to raise funds for the charity ahead of the World Cup. ➡️ gov.scot/news/fm-backs-…
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Scottish Government
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First Minister @JohnSwinney has spoken out following events that took place across Glasgow and other locations. Ministers have been briefed on the policing operation and will continue to engage closely with @PoliceScotland over the coming days.
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Jun 9
First Minister @JohnSwinney has confirmed up to £1million will be provided to @ClacksCouncil to support residents in Coalsnaughton. The money will ensure the local authority can cover temporary housing, welfare and staffing costs. Find out more: gov.scot/news/support-f…
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Jun 8
The First Minister’s Start Up Challenge will support young people to start businesses. Applications are now open. On a visit to Juicy Health Club in Glasgow, First Minister @JohnSwinney heard from young entrepreneurs about their business experiences. gov.scot/news/supportin…
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@ScotGovFM
Jun 5
First Minister @JohnSwinney visited Coalsnaughton to hear about work to support residents evacuated from their homes due to ground movements. He also chaired a meeting with local partners. @scotgov will continue to meet @ClacksCouncil to provide support where and when required.
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@ScotGovFM
Jun 4
Addressing the Prosper Forum in #Edinburgh, First Minister @JohnSwinney set out @scotgov's plans to grow the economy. These include improving planning systems, expanding apprenticeships and devolving powers to regional partnerships to create jobs and boost local economies.
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@ScotGovFM
Jun 4
First Minister @JohnSwinney welcomed Susanne Baumann @GermanAmbUK to Bute House. They discussed the strength of Scotland-Germany relations and he reaffirmed @scotgov's commitment to continued constructive engagement with Germany and the EU.
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Jun 3
First Minister @JohnSwinney visited one of Scottish Action for Mental Health (SAMH)’s drop-in mental health hubs in #Glasgow. He highlighted @scotgov’s plans to expand on SAMH's work as part of the Government's continued focus on providing community-based mental health support.
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@ScotGovFM
May 28
Scotland’s renewable energy sector presents enormous opportunities for international investment. First Minister @JohnSwinney attended the opening of @hitachienergy new UK Centre of Excellence in Glasgow, which will create around 100 specialised jobs in the city.
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Scottish Government
@scotgov
May 27
We want to help people buy their first home. First Minister @JohnSwinney explains how first-time buyers in Scotland could get up to £10,000 to help them get on the property ladder. Watch for more.
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Scottish Government
@scotgov
May 27
We're supporting first-time buyers. Through our First Homes Fund, eligible first-time buyers will receive up to £10,000 towards their home. Find out more: gov.scot/news/first-hom…
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@ScotGovFM
May 27
We promised to support first time buyers and we will deliver. First Minister @JohnSwinney and Social Justice and Housing Secretary @S_A_Somerville visited a housing development in East Lothian, where they saw progress underway to increase housing supply.
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@ScotGovFM
May 22
First Minister @JohnSwinney has addressed @CBI_Scotland in his first formal speech since being re-elected. He pledged that delivering increased economic growth in Scotland will be at the heart of the @scotgov’s agenda.
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