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Banff & Buchan MSP Stewart Stevenson this week celebrated the SNP’s first anniversary in power and promised not to rest on his laurels in representing the interests of the people of Banff and Buchan.
Commenting on his year both as an MSP and as a Minister Mr Stevenson said:
“We came to power last May because the people of Scotland wanted change and they wanted a party that would stick up for the interests of Scotland. By voting the SNP into power, Scotland now has a government that is listening to the electorate and working harder than ever to deliver for each and every constituency in the country.
“This basic fundament of being a political representative had been lost on the previous administrations and one which is still ignored by those in power in Westminster. In our year in government we have looked to bring in policies that will bring a real positive change to the lives of the people of Scotland.
”Speaking to the constituents in Banff & Buchan It has been policies such as the reduction of prescription charges, the increase in free personal and nursing care payments, the freezing of the council tax and the abolition of the graduate endowment that have been welcomed the most. These policies are ones that have intended to see many of our most vulnerable individuals benefit as a direct result.
"As we continue to move Scotland forward we are looking to protect our rural heritage, our farming and fishing industry and work hard to ensure the Scottish Parliament and Government reacts to the best interests of our constituents.
“We intend to continue to govern in the best interests of the people of Scotland, our families and our communities and will not rest on our laurels till this is achieved.”
Karen Adam is now the MSP for Banffshire and Buchan Coast
