Talking-up Scotland

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There have been so many good news stories reported here, I thought it might be useful if you had a summary you can pull out whenever you need to put a Unionist straight. So here are the general economy ones. I’ll do energy, health, housing and others separately:

Oh no, not more good news about the Scottish economy! Quick get more tissues for Ruth and Kezia. Far Less [Fewer] businesses failing in Scotland for the second quarter in a row

Scottish Government to help create 21 000 new jobs for Edinburgh and South-East Scotland

Ruth and Kezia sob as they hear Scotland is ranked as the best place in the UK to start a business. Will this good news never end?

Scotland’s hotels a better investment than those in England or Europe: SNP Administration works?

Dramatic growth in Scottish fish and shellfish farming output. More evidence we can thrive.

And again, clear evidence Scottish economy is growing

Tourists from North America flooding to Scotland in ever increasing numbers

Further evidence of growth in the Scottish economy

Unemployment at record low, employment up, economy growing, youth unemployment amongst lowest in Europe, business confidence increasing, oil jobs returning, health indicators improving to world’s best: That’ll be Norway? No? Scotland!? SNP baaaad!

Ruth, Kezia, where’s that recession? I can’t see it anywhere.

Good news for Scotland’s economy

Scottish graduates more likely to find work or further study than other UK graduates

Scotland has higher gross disposable income per head than most UK regions

Foreign investors seem more likely to create jobs in Scotland

Scotland in recession? No, the economy is growing. Are the Fraser of Allander Institute and its media followers talking through holes in their bahookies?

Scottish Government grants to further boost Scotland’s food and drink industry which already produces 28% of all UK exports

As Scottish unemployment falls, North Sea employment starts to climb again

25-year low in Scottish unemployment and increasing employment as rUK unemployment stagnates

25-year low in Scottish unemployment and increasing employment as rUK unemployment stagnates