The week in review: 7 - 13 march — scottish national party

This week the SNP celebrated International Women’s Day, stood up for EU nationals, and challenged the UK Government over workers’ protections during the outbreak of coronavirus. Here’s a

round-up of all the latest news. 📍 On Saturday we marked International Women’s Day by reflecting on progress so far, and by reaffirming our commitment to upholding, protecting and advancing

the rights of all women and girls. > 🙋‍♀️ We’re working hard to ensure that future generations > of women and girls grow up in a truly equal society. >  > 👇 Today we’re 

celebrating #IWD2020 by reaffirming our > commitment to upholding, protecting and advancing the rights of all > women and girls. https://t.co/3keRebOnZi >  > — The SNP (@theSNP) 

March 8, 2020 📍 On Monday, SNP MP Stuart McDonald challenged the Tories’ approach to EU nationals, criticising the way they had been described as “cheap, unskilled labour”. > ⚠️ The 

Tories are wilfully damaging Scotland’s economy and > insulting hard-working EU nationals as “cheap, unskilled > labour”. >  > ✊ Unlike the Tories, we value immigrants and will 

always stand up > for Scotland’s interests. pic.twitter.com/xYXGfeys6o >  > — The SNP (@theSNP) March 9, 2020 📍 That day the SNP’s Westminster leader Ian Blackford also spoke to The

National about the damaging effects Tory policies will have on businesses, and highlighted the need for Scotland to become an independent country. > I spoke with @ScotNational about the 

political landscape in Scotland > and the damaging effects for business that the Tories plans will > bring. The momentum is with the independence cause, we are on the > right path 

and in time we will win our > independence.https://t.co/dYaqOkeQa0 >  > — Ian Blackford (@Ianblackford_MP) March 9, 2020 📍 On Tuesday SNP MP Kirsty Blackman called on the UK

Government to boost its protections for workers and businesses in light of the coronavirus outbreak. > 📺 @KirstySNP on @SkyNewsPolitics, calling on the UK government to > step up 

statutory sick pay and boost protections for workers and > businesses. >  > No one should be driven into poverty because of #COVID2019uk. > pic.twitter.com/Waj1gdPlBg >  > 

— Olaf Stando 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿🇪🇺 > (@olafdoesstuff) March 10, 2020 📍 Later that day Ian Blackford MP was on radio, calling for additional support for the hospitality and tourism industries during

the crisis. > 🗣️Coronavirus crisis 📻 >  > The UK government need to pay particular attention to help the > tourism and hospitality industry through the Coronavirus crisis – > 

including a temporary drop in the VAT rate to 5 per cent to assist > businesses reduce their costs. My interview below👇 > pic.twitter.com/q6rEScoKMK >  > — Ian Blackford 

(@Ianblackford_MP) March 10, 2020 📍 On Wednesday First Minister Nicola Sturgeon highlighted the action being taken in the wake of the coronavirus outbreak, including the roll-out of new

technology that allows people to consult their GP from home. > 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿 Scotland is taking action to relieve > pressure on our NHS in the wake of #COVID19. >  > 💻 We’re 

accelerating the roll-out of new technology that allows > people to consult their GP via video from > home.pic.twitter.com/JsG9wuG9TJ >  > — The SNP (@theSNP) March 11, 2020 📍 

Ian Blackford later challenged Boris Johnson to increase the UK’s statutory sick pay arrangements to at least the EU average, given the developing crisis caused by the coronavirus. > 🙈 

Boris Johnson’s Tories are in denial over UK’s statutory > sick pay. Meanwhile EU countries are providing for people in the > wake of the Coronavirus. >  > 👇 The UK’s lagging 

behind on SSP, it’s time for Westminster > to step up. #PMQs >  > 🇩🇪 £287 > 🇦🇹 £287 > 🇮🇪 £266 > 🇸🇪 £230 > 🇳🇱 £201 > 🇬🇧 £94.25 pic.twitter.com/CKdmpiMxeJ >  > — 

The SNP (@theSNP) March 11, 2020 📍 Responding to the UK government’s budget statement, Blackford also attacked the Tories’ record of austerity over the last 10 years, which has led to rising

inequality, child poverty and use of food banks. > 👎 Rising inequality. > 👎 Rising child poverty. > 👎 Rising food bank use. >  > 🔎 The Tories have presided over a disastrous 

decade of austerity, > and new slogans won’t change the painful experience of Tory > economics. #Budget2020 pic.twitter.com/l2cmX6KHkT >  > — The SNP (@theSNP) March 11, 2020 📍

On Wednesday evening, on BBC Debate Night, SNP MSP Jenny Gilruth highlighted the growing need for Scotland to adopt its own immigration system. > 📢 @JennyGilruth: “The UK government is 

ignoring Scotland on > immigration and they’re also not interested in listening to the > devolved governments on Brexit.” >  > Scotland deserves and needs its own immigration 

powers so we can > build a fairer system. #bbcdnpic.twitter.com/YRaQChvtDF >  > — The SNP (@theSNP) March 11, 2020 📍 On Thursday afternoon Nicola Sturgeon addressed a press

conference about the spread of coronavirus, setting out the latest information on schools and public gatherings. The Scottish Government is due to publish further advice over the weekend.

> "The decision has been taken that we have now moved from a contain > phase, into the delay phase" >  > First Minister of Scotland Nicola Sturgeon speaks following the

 UK > government's Cobra meeting about coronavirushttps://t.co/IYmntjfZpe > #CoronavirusPandemic pic.twitter.com/ItyuYJXDUv >  > — BBC News (UK) (@BBCNews) March 12, 2020 📍

We released a video showing that Scotland under the SNP is a world leader in many diverse areas, from climate change to working conditions. > 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿 Scotland is a world leader. > 

> 🌍 Global leadership on cutting emissions > 👩 Tackling period poverty > 📈 A more progressive tax system > 👩‍🏭👨‍💻 Tackling exploitative working conditions > 🛰 More satellites 

built in Glasgow than any city outside the US > pic.twitter.com/ghdSD4Xi9P >  > — The SNP (@theSNP) March 12, 2020 📍 And on Friday the Scottish Government launched a new helpline

providing Scottish businesses with advice during the outbreak of coronavirus. > A helpline providing businesses in Scotland with advice and guidance > on the coronavirus outbreak has 

been launched by the Scottish > Government. https://t.co/9v3wY1aWtn >  > — STV News (@STVNews) March 13, 2020