'Although Ukraine is fighting first and foremost for its own independence and territorial integrity, the values it is defending matter to all of us' ✍ NicolaSturgeon
The suffering and sacrifice of Ukrainians over the past year has been heartbreaking – but their resilience in the face of aggression, and their steadfast determination to defend freedom and democracy, have also been inspiring.
This national response is unprecedented and has involved close partnership working between national and local government, third-sector organisations and community groups. I am so grateful to everyone who has worked above and beyond the call of duty to ensure that we are offering a warm Scottish welcome to those who need our help.
When that happens, those who have been displaced by the war will be able to return home to their families, friends, communities and country – as so many yearn to do. But for as long as they need to be here, they will be welcome. Scotland will be their home for as long as necessary. But after eight years in the job, which of course included the heavy responsibility of leading Scotland through Covid – and almost eight years before that as Deputy First Minister – the time is right for the country to have fresh leadership.For example, young people from a deprived background have never had a better chance of going to university than they do now.
I have confidence that a new leader will build on the progress our country has made since 2014 and take us forward to even brighter times ahead.
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