This morning Scottish Labour has lodged a parliamentary motion of
no confidence in the entire SNP government, Scottish Labour can
reveal.
In the midst of speculation ahead of the planned vote of no
confidence in , Scottish Labour is calling
for parliamentary support to remove the entire SNP government.
Commenting, Scottish Labour leader said: “It's a
matter now of when – not if – will step down as First
Minister.
“It would be untenable for the SNP to assume it can impose
another unelected First Minister on Scotland.
“Scottish Labour has no confidence in or this SNP Government – that
is why we are laying a motion today to this effect to say that
the parliament has no confidence in the Scottish Government.
“People across the parliament should support our motion because
it is for the people of Scotland to decide who is First Minister,
not just a group of SNP members.
“Removing alone will not deliver the
change we need – we need to get rid of the entire SNP government
which has left almost 1 in 6 Scots on an NHS waiting list, public
finances in chaos and public services at breaking point.
“The people of Scotland deserve a fresh start – this can only
come with a Scottish election.
“Scottish Labour is ready and willing to deliver the change we
need – from restoring our NHS, to creating jobs and making
Scotland a global leader in clean energy.
“The time for change has come.”
ENDS
Notes to editors
Motion as below
S6M-13005
Text:
That the Parliament has no confidence in the Scottish Government.
