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The UK Government is delivering change for Scotland.

The UK Government is delivering change for Scotland.

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🚀 Up to £292 million to transform communities 📍 16 local authorities across Scotland 🙌 Local voices, local groups, local change Together, we’re making communities all across Scotland even better places to live, work and play. 👉 #PlanForChange

🚀 Up to £292 million to transform communities 📍 16 local authorities across Scotland 🙌 Local voices, local groups, local change Together, we’re making communities all across Scotland even better places to live, work and play. 👉 #PlanForChange

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Cod we take a moment of your time to set out how public spending works in Scotland? 🐟🍟 From the fiscal framework to the Barnett Formula - Minister for Scotland Melanie Ward MP explains! HM Treasury

Cod we take a moment of your time to set out how public spending works in Scotland? 🐟🍟 From the fiscal framework to the Barnett Formula - Minister for Scotland Melanie Ward MP explains! HM Treasury

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171,818 views • 1 month ago

Pooling and sharing resources across the UK boosts higher spending for 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿's public services. Today's Scottish Government GERS figures show £2,720 more is spent per person than the UK average - funding schools, hospitals and transport and other vital services Douglas Alexander

Pooling and sharing resources across the UK boosts higher spending for 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿's public services. Today's Scottish Government GERS figures show £2,720 more is spent per person than the UK average - funding schools, hospitals and transport and other vital services Douglas Alexander

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39,611 views • 1 month ago

📢🛫NEWS UK Government Minister Kirsty McNeill MP was at Prestwick as Ryanair announced a £40m investment made possible by the UK Gov’s Ayrshire Growth Deal. This expansion is securing 1,200 highly skilled jobs by building Ryanair’s largest heavy maintenance hangar in Europe.

📢🛫NEWS UK Government Minister Kirsty McNeill MP was at Prestwick as Ryanair announced a £40m investment made possible by the UK Gov’s Ayrshire Growth Deal. This expansion is securing 1,200 highly skilled jobs by building Ryanair’s largest heavy maintenance hangar in Europe.

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110,226 views • 6 months ago

US tariffs on Scotch whisky are being removed today. ‼️📢 That supports our whisky industry and its exports to a key global market - securing growth both here in the UK and in the US. Scottish Secretary Douglas Alexander explains 👇

US tariffs on Scotch whisky are being removed today. ‼️📢 That supports our whisky industry and its exports to a key global market - securing growth both here in the UK and in the US. Scottish Secretary Douglas Alexander explains 👇

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25,864 views • 2 months ago

Back in office and focused on Scotland’s future. 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿 Following his reappointment as Secretary of State for Scotland, Douglas Alexander has a clear focus: delivering investment, supporting local communities, and championing Scottish interests at the heart of government.

Back in office and focused on Scotland’s future. 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿 Following his reappointment as Secretary of State for Scotland, Douglas Alexander has a clear focus: delivering investment, supporting local communities, and championing Scottish interests at the heart of government.

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25,151 views • 2 months ago

From devolution to Irn-Bru and Travis 👀 Scotland Office Minister Melanie Ward MP answers our week one questions.

From devolution to Irn-Bru and Travis 👀 Scotland Office Minister Melanie Ward MP answers our week one questions.

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13,450 views • 2 months ago

Scottish Secretary Douglas Alexander delivered opening remarks at Dept. for Business, Innovation, Science and Trade's UK-India Sports Business Conference ahead of the opening of #Glasgow2026. The event brought together key decision-makers & highlighted major export & collaboration opportunities for UK businesses.

Scottish Secretary Douglas Alexander delivered opening remarks at Dept. for Business, Innovation, Science and Trade's UK-India Sports Business Conference ahead of the opening of #Glasgow2026. The event brought together key decision-makers & highlighted major export & collaboration opportunities for UK businesses.

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11,739 views • 2 months ago

The new Secretary of State for Scotland, Douglas Alexander, shares his vision for the role and how he plans to deliver for Scotland. Douglas Alexander

The new Secretary of State for Scotland, Douglas Alexander, shares his vision for the role and how he plans to deliver for Scotland. Douglas Alexander

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42,642 views • 1 year ago

The future of the Royal Navy is being built right here in Scotland. Scottish Secretary Douglas Alexander visited Babcock International in Rosyth – home to 10,000 Scottish jobs, £500m annual economic contribution, and five new frigates for the Royal Navy.

The future of the Royal Navy is being built right here in Scotland. Scottish Secretary Douglas Alexander visited Babcock International in Rosyth – home to 10,000 Scottish jobs, £500m annual economic contribution, and five new frigates for the Royal Navy.

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27,118 views • 7 months ago

UK Government defence spending in Scotland keeps the nation safe and creates jobs. 📽️Scottish Secretary Douglas Alexander visited Leonardo in the UK 🇬🇧 in Edinburgh as half a billion was announced to upgrade RAF Typhoons, securing 1,500 UK jobs and backing the UK defence industry.

UK Government defence spending in Scotland keeps the nation safe and creates jobs. 📽️Scottish Secretary Douglas Alexander visited Leonardo in the UK 🇬🇧 in Edinburgh as half a billion was announced to upgrade RAF Typhoons, securing 1,500 UK jobs and backing the UK defence industry.

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20,609 views • 8 months ago

The Scottish Secretary Douglas Alexander visited Grangemouth as the UK Government confirmed a £120m investment in INEOS ethylene operation, safeguarding over 500 jobs and protecting vital national infrastructure.

The Scottish Secretary Douglas Alexander visited Grangemouth as the UK Government confirmed a £120m investment in INEOS ethylene operation, safeguarding over 500 jobs and protecting vital national infrastructure.

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17,993 views • 9 months ago

"Whether it's salmon, Irn-Bru, satellites or whisky, there are a huge number of sectors across the Scottish economy that will directly benefit from this landmark deal." Scottish Secretary Douglas Alexander on BBC Scotland The Sunday Show on the UK Government's India Trade deal👇

"Whether it's salmon, Irn-Bru, satellites or whisky, there are a huge number of sectors across the Scottish economy that will directly benefit from this landmark deal." Scottish Secretary Douglas Alexander on BBC Scotland The Sunday Show on the UK Government's India Trade deal👇

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15,521 views • 11 months ago

"A busy order book & a growing workforce. That's what confidence in the future looks like." Secretary of State for Scotland Douglas Alexander speaks from Navantia UK's yard in Fife on the site's bright future following the company announcing a further £12 million investment.

"A busy order book & a growing workforce. That's what confidence in the future looks like." Secretary of State for Scotland Douglas Alexander speaks from Navantia UK's yard in Fife on the site's bright future following the company announcing a further £12 million investment.

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10,561 views • 7 months ago

The UK Government is backing regional economies across Scotland with £140 million of new investment with the Scottish Local Growth Fund. Launched by Scottish Secretary Douglas Alexander, the Fund will help drive economic prosperity in 5 Scottish regions.

The UK Government is backing regional economies across Scotland with £140 million of new investment with the Scottish Local Growth Fund. Launched by Scottish Secretary Douglas Alexander, the Fund will help drive economic prosperity in 5 Scottish regions.

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10,792 views • 8 months ago