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Stopping child poverty is ‘utmost priority’ Swinney says in Christmas message
The First Minister’s Christmas card proceeds will go to charity Children First.
First Minister of Scotland John Swinney has said his priority is to stop child poverty (Jane Barlow/PA)
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Ryan McDougall3 minutes ago
The ScottishGovernment’s “utmost priority” is tackling child poverty, the First Ministerhas said in his Christmas message.
On Tuesday, John Swinney wished the country a Merry Christmas and thanked volunteers, emergency service workers and those in the armed forces.
He said: “The festive period is always a good time to appreciate those who mean the most to us.
“For me, that is my family. It has been an unexpectedly busy year for all of us, and I cannot thank my family enough for the support they have given to me.
The utmost priority of my Government is eradicating child poverty here in Scotland, and Children First provides support to Scotland’s children and their families
John Swinney, First Minister
“I can’t wait to spend some more time at home over the holidays.
“At the top of our list will be taking time to enjoy the countryside near our home – the Perthshirecountryside – places such as Loch Faskally, which are very special to me.”
He added: “I even made it the cover of my Christmas card this year, the proceeds of which will support Children First.
“The utmost priority of my Governmentis eradicating child poverty here in Scotland, and Children First provides support to Scotland’s children and their families.
John Swinney and PA news agency photographer Jane Barlow at the launch of the First Minister’s official Christmas card (Lesley Martin/PA)
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“Because, while Christmas is a wonderful, festive time of the year for many, it can also be a difficult or hectic time for others.”
Earlier, Mr Swinney announced money earned from a framed, signed copy of the picture of Loch Faskally on his personal Christmas card, which was taken PA news agency photographer Jane Barlow, will be auctioned in the new year with proceeds going to charity Children First.
Me Swinney then paid tribute to those working in public and armed services, as well as those who volunteer to help others for free.
“Their hard work and dedication make Scotland’s many wonderful communities what they are,” he said.
At Christmas, we should all take a moment to thank those public servants who won't get much of a holiday over the festive period, especially Armed Forces personnel and emergency service workers
Russell Findlay, Scottish Conservative leader
“So, I hope you will all join me, in whatever way you choose, in saying thanks to those who mean the most to you, whether they are sitting around a table with you or simply in your thoughts.
“From my family to yours, Merry Christmas.”
Meanwhile, Russell Findlay gave his first ever festive message as Scottish Conservative leader.
He said it is an “honour” and a “privilege” to work in public service, and promised to stand up for the rights of Scots.
He said: “Public service is not just a duty, it’s a privilege, too. I will never take for granted the opportunity to represent you and stand up for your hopes, concerns and ambitions.
“At Christmas, we should all take a moment to thank those public servants who won’t get much of a holiday over the festive period, especially armed forces personnel and emergency service workers.
“We owe them a huge debt of gratitude for the sacrifices they make in doing their duty and keeping us safe.
“I hope you will get a chance to spend time with family and friends this year. Over Christmas, we should all take the opportunity to cherish moments with loved ones and also think about reaching out to those who may be alone and lonely.
“Merry Christmas from everyone at the Scottish Conservatives.”
Children First chief executive Mary Glasgowpreviously said they were “delighted and honoured” that the First Minister had chosen the charity to benefit from this year’s Christmas card.
Ms Glasgow said: “We are very grateful to John Swinney for thinking of us and to Jane Barlow for sharing her beautiful image to help children across the country.”
She added: “Through our national support line and in homes, schools and communities across Scotland, our teams are working with families, day in day out, to help protect their children from harm.”
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[1] => Sign inNews| Politics
[2] => Stopping child poverty is ‘utmost priority’ Swinney says in Christmas message
[3] => The First Minister’s Christmas card proceeds will go to charity Children First.
[4] => First Minister of Scotland John Swinney has said his priority is to stop child poverty (Jane Barlow/PA)
[5] => Ryan McDougall3 minutes ago
[6] => The ScottishGovernment’s “utmost priority” is tackling child poverty, the First Ministerhas said in his Christmas message.
[7] => On Tuesday, John Swinney wished the country a Merry Christmas and thanked volunteers, emergency service workers and those in the armed forces.
[8] => He said: “The festive period is always a good time to appreciate those who mean the most to us.
[9] => “For me, that is my family.
[10] => The utmost priority of my Government is eradicating child poverty here in Scotland, and Children First provides support to Scotland’s children and their families
[11] => John Swinney, First Minister
[12] => “At the top of our list will be taking time to enjoy the countryside near our home – the Perthshirecountryside – places such as Loch Faskally, which are very special to me.”
[13] => He added: “I even made it the cover of my Christmas card this year, the proceeds of which will support Children First.
[14] => “The utmost priority of my Governmentis eradicating child poverty here in Scotland, and Children First provides support to Scotland’s children and their families.
[15] => John Swinney and PA news agency photographer Jane Barlow at the launch of the First Minister’s official Christmas card (Lesley Martin/PA)
[16] => “Because, while Christmas is a wonderful, festive time of the year for many, it can also be a difficult or hectic time for others.”
[17] => Earlier, Mr Swinney announced money earned from a framed, signed copy of the picture of Loch Faskally on his personal Christmas card, which was taken PA news agency photographer Jane Barlow, will be auctioned in the new year with proceeds going to charity Children First.
[18] => Me Swinney then paid tribute to those working in public and armed services, as well as those who volunteer to help others for free.
[19] => At Christmas, we should all take a moment to thank those public servants who won't get much of a holiday over the festive period, especially Armed Forces personnel and emergency service workers
[20] => Russell Findlay, Scottish Conservative leader
[21] => “So, I hope you will all join me, in whatever way you choose, in saying thanks to those who mean the most to you, whether they are sitting around a table with you or simply in your thoughts.
[22] => “From my family to yours, Merry Christmas.”
[23] => Meanwhile, Russell Findlay gave his first ever festive message as Scottish Conservative leader.
[24] => He said it is an “honour” and a “privilege” to work in public service, and promised to stand up for the rights of Scots.
[25] => He said: “Public service is not just a duty, it’s a privilege, too.
[26] => “At Christmas, we should all take a moment to thank those public servants who won’t get much of a holiday over the festive period, especially armed forces personnel and emergency service workers.
[27] => “We owe them a huge debt of gratitude for the sacrifices they make in doing their duty and keeping us safe.
[28] => “I hope you will get a chance to spend time with family and friends this year.
[29] => Over Christmas, we should all take the opportunity to cherish moments with loved ones and also think about reaching out to those who may be alone and lonely.
[30] => “Merry Christmas from everyone at the Scottish Conservatives.”
[31] => Children First chief executive Mary Glasgowpreviously said they were “delighted and honoured” that the First Minister had chosen the charity to benefit from this year’s Christmas card.
[32] => Ms Glasgow said: “We are very grateful to John Swinney for thinking of us and to Jane Barlow for sharing her beautiful image to help children across the country.”
[33] => She added: “Through our national support line and in homes, schools and communities across Scotland, our teams are working with families, day in day out, to help protect their children from harm.”
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