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I am pleased we have now got 11 of these centres up and running, and we are going to expand the programme to 40.

I am confident this model will help the Government to do exactly what we promised in the election, which is tackle the 8am rush for GP appointments and make sure members of the public can get access to healthcare services when they require…

Solutions to adapting to and tackling climate change must be proportionate, appropriate and effective as we work together across all sectors of society to build a greener and fairer economy.

This commission will make sure that the people facing the greatest risks are at the heart of how we build resilience.

Communities hit hardest by climate change are often the ones least equipped to deal with its effects.

However, it should not take lengthy legal disputes to get answers from the SNP government.

Too often the SNP operates under a cloak of secrecy.

If he and his party are serious about this, a solid first step would be to turn Victoria Quay over to homes for the families who made Leith.

We are living through unpredictable shifts in global politics, making it all too easy to overlook the enormous humanitarian impact of war on the world’s most vulnerable communities.

Applications are being considered for the latest funding round, with grants of up to £17 million due to be announced shortly.

The Just Transition Fund has supported hundreds of jobs with more than £85 million investment into 28 projects across the North East and Moray.

More than £120 million has already been invested by the Scottish Government in the North East through the Just Transition Fund and the Energy Transition Fund to support the region’s transition to net zero.

I’m not interested in pointing fingers. Let’s get round the table and agree a set of proposals Parliament can enact to hit that target in 2030.

The Scottish Parliament voted for a legal target to have fewer than one in 10 kids in poverty by 2030. That target is going to be missed by a mile.

As Scottish Labour leader I would hold the SNP to account on their failures but also work with them to help Scotland succeed.

No one who uses or works in public services would say they are as streamlined or seamless as they should be and we want every pound of investment to make the greatest impact.

Our public service reform focuses on delivering the things that matter most to people, such as easier access to the NHS and more efficient services.

This makes immigration ever more critical in ensuring we have working-age people to fill skills gaps, sustain public services, support communities and grow the economy.