Scottish Government Plans

Nicola Sturgeon will announce her plans for the year ahead today at Holyrood.

The new First Minister is unveiling her first legislative programme in Edinburgh.

It's a crucial moment for the SNP leader as she sets out her stall and defines the kind of government we can expect to see.

We're told the new policies will focus on creating a society where everyone has the same chances in life.

Ms Sturgeon says she wants a society based on prosperity, participation and fairness - and that her government will do things differently.

That starts this evening when she'll take part in a live Q and A session on facebook as part of efforts to involve people more in decision making.

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