First Minister
@ScotGovFM
Office of the First Minister of Scotland managed by @scotgov communications. Please note we're unable to answer questions here, get in touch at https://t.co/Pklf7s2Pxj
ID:441779125
http://www.firstminister.gov.scot 20-12-2011 12:10:14
5,1K Tweets
245,0K Followers
416 Following
Follow People
First Minister Humza Yousaf met Olivia Marks-Woldman, CEO of Holocaust Memorial Day Trust.
He said the Holocaust and genocide are a stark reminder of the devastating impact of allowing hatred and prejudice to go unchallenged, and pledged to work with the trust ahead of Holocaust Memorial Day in January.
Really positive and constructive meeting with Humza Yousaf - lots of issues covered and I came away enthused by the First Minister’s recognition of the vital role our farmers and crofters play in our society and willingness to work together going forward NFU Scotland
Excellent meeting with First Minister Humza Yousaf highlighting the vital role the sector plays in our rural economy, and also its importance in supporting rural communities and caring for our environment, including if allowed our ability to help with flood management.
First Minister Humza Yousaf met NFU Scotland President Martin Kennedy, reaffirming his support for farmers, including those hit by Storm Babet.
The First Minister recognised the vital role of farmers in food production, improving biodiversity and tackling climate change.
First Minister Humza Yousaf has joined faith leaders in Scotland to express a steadfast commitment against all forms of hate crime, bigotry and xenophobia.
He pledged to continue working together to foster community cohesion and goodwill across Scotland.
gov.scot/news/leaders-r…
First Minister Humza Yousaf met residents impacted by Storm Babet on a visit to Brechin this morning.
He thanked volunteers, Angus Council and the emergency services for their work to support people evacuated from their homes.
➡️gov.scot/news/first-min…
⚠️ #StormBabet - Met Office update ⚠️
Further warnings now issued for Saturday:
🔴 Red for parts of #Tayside and #Aberdeenshire
🟠 Amber for #EasterRoss , #Caithness and #Sutherland areas
🔴 Avoid travel in red warning areas
Read more ➡️ bit.ly/3tKby28
First Minister Humza Yousaf met with Jo Farrell, to congratulate her on becoming Chief Constable of Police Scotland.
They discussed her priorities for leading the force, in its 10th anniversary year, as overall recorded crime rates remain at one of the lowest levels since 1974.
Visiting @TheYardScotland, First Minister Humza Yousaf confirmed Scottish Government will provide up to £2 million funding over three years.
Subject to approval by Scottish Parliament, this funding will help grow support services for families of young disabled children.
➡️gov.scot/news/funding-c…
⚠️@MetOffice has now issued a Red weather warning for rain on Thursday and Friday for #StormBabet
This means extremely dangerous travel conditions and floodwater could cause a danger to life.
Areas likely to be affected:
🔴 Angus
🔴 Aberdeenshire
First Minister Humza Yousaf has announced new annual funding of £100 million, subject to approval by the Scottish Parliament, to help reduce inpatient/day-case waiting lists by an estimated 100,000 patients over the next three years.
Read more➡️ow.ly/5ULG50PY47w
First Minister Humza Yousaf attended a service of prayer and solidarity last night with Scotland’s Jewish community.
Expressing sorrow for those who lost loved ones, he said Scottish Government stands in solidarity with all communities in Scotland suffering the loss of innocent life.
First Minister Humza Yousaf has written to the Foreign Office supporting the establishment of a humanitarian corridor in Gaza to allow civilian evacuation and to get food, fuel, water and medical supplies to those civilians who cannot leave.
gov.scot/publications/i…