Nicola Sturgeon envisions ‘slow and steady’ exit from lockdown
In keeping with her consistently cautious approach to the management of the coronavirus crisis, Scotland’s First Minister, Nicola Sturgeon, has flatly rejected a quick exit from the lockdown.
In her latest intervention on the crisis, Sturgeon, who is also the leader of the pro-independence Scottish National Party (SNP), has tried to strike a balance between public safety and economic recovery.
Speaking on Sky News’ Sophy Ridge on Sunday show, Sturgeon emphasized that Scotland would adhere to a “slow and steady” route out of the coronavirus-related restrictions.
"Scotland will continue to take a very cautious, very slow and steady route out of lockdown"
— Sophy Ridge on Sunday (@RidgeOnSunday) May 31, 2020
When asked if she is concerned politicians are no longer following the science, Nicola Sturgeon says she agrees that we need to be "very cautious" when lifting lockdown#Ridge pic.twitter.com/rfN99pyIgJ
Scotland’s First Minister reiterated that whilst “it’s important to get the economy going as soon as it is safe to do so”, it is equally important “we recognize the things that matter most to people’s quality of life, and that is family, friendship and love”.
Sturgeon’s renewed leadership drive over the coronavirus crisis coincided with a call by 80 organizations from across different sectors of Scottish life for a “radical” response to Scotland’s coronavirus recovery.
Peter Kelly, director of Poverty Alliance, said: "As we plan our economic recovery, we must build back better”.
"Tackling inequalities in income, wealth and power is now, as it has always been, important to reduce avoidable years of life lost to illness and early death." New blog from Head of the Scottish Public Health Observatory at @P_H_S_Official @gerrymccartney1 https://t.co/4EQ59PYzOu
— Poverty Alliance (@PovertyAlliance) May 29, 2020
"We must design a more just taxation system, provide affordable and accessible public services, build a labor market that works for everyone, and ensure that everyone has an income that meets their needs", Kelly added.
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