Throughout the election I warned about the huge financial pressure in public services and called for significant new investment from the U.K. Government. I was told there would be no austerity under Labour. Well here it is. Scotland will be affected by UK decisions.

🌹 Labour before the election: “Read my lips - no austerity under Labour.” 🥀 Labour after the election: “Things will get worse…”

Employment and Investment Minister Tom Arthur signed the #ScotlandLovesLocal Pledge on behalf of Scottish Government during a visit to Paisley, to highlight the importance of shopping locally to support jobs and growth.

Minister for Employment and Investment Tom Arthur signed the Scotland Loves Local Pledge today on a visit to Paisley, as he heard about the transformational impact of choosing local 🔽 lovelocal.scot/scottish-gover… Scottish Government Finance and Economy Leigh Sparks Paisley First Kimberley Guthrie

Really enjoyable afternoon showing Tom Arthur, Minister for Employment and Investment round the centre of the universe today. Meeting at the Art Department & then onto PACE Youth Theatre pop up theatre. Speaking with local businesses and Paisley First. All for Scotland Loves Local.

Investment Minister Tom Arthur has welcomed the news that HALO Technologies intends to set up a new office in Glasgow. This will create 60 jobs over two years. Scottish Enterprise News has supported this project with an £800,000 grant. More ➡️ tinyurl.com/mr2eb7t7

A reminder that the Labour Party in Scotland wanted tax cuts this year that would have disproportionately benefited the highest earners and reduced money available for public services by up to £1.5 billion while simultaneously demanding increased public spending.

🗣️Come and hear from our Co Chair Patricia Findlay, Minister for Employment and Investment Tom Arthur, Bryan Simpson from Unite Hospitality and Marc Crothall MBE from ST Alliance at our #FairWorkHospitalityInquiry report launch event BOOK NOW👉tinyurl.com/yzbn389f

“This has been a real benefit to communities, to residents and to businesses.” Investment Minister Tom Arthur on how @ScotGov’s 4G infill programme has helped people across rural and island areas. 📡 👇 More ➡️ ow.ly/xaAk50T9QP7

Excellent meeting with SGF Chief Exec, Dr Pete Cheema OBE, members of the Industry Leadership Group, and ScotGov Minister for Employment & Investment, Tom Arthur MSP. - Really Interesting and rewarding discussion. 👍

Heading out for the start of three busy days #SNP24. This is our opportunity to come together, build trust with the people of Scotland and set out a bold agenda to put Scotland’s future in Scotland’s hands.

We will do everything we can, with our limited economic levers, to: 💼 Attract more investment to Scotland 📈 Grow our economy 🤝 Lift people out of poverty Kate Forbes MSP: "Our economic policy to create economic prosperity has a purpose - and that purpose is people." #SNP24

Photo of review body members and speakers at todays launch of report into Scotland's #inclusivebusiness and #democraticeconomy. With Minister Tom Arthur gov.scot/publications/d…

Get ready for the Social Enterprise Summit Scotland 24! Happening November 7th in Edinburgh from 10am-4pm. Be a part of the change with keynote speaker, @thomascarthur Grab your ticket today ➡️ tinyurl.com/4y2h3kts 🌍 #SocEntSummit24

I demanded an end to austerity during the election but it continues under Labour. Shona Robison MSP set out the steps Scottish Government must take to deal with inflation and other budget pressures. We will act to protect people’s priorities and will balance the budget as we always have.

First Minister John Swinney has set out actions to grow Scotland’s economy in his first Programme for Government. These will help deliver on eradicating child poverty, protecting the planet and improving our public services. Find out more➡️gov.scot/programme-for-…

Delighted to be able to share that a Community Wealth Building Bill has been included in the Scottish Government legislative programme for the coming parliamentary year. Looking forward to continued engagement with stakeholders and colleagues.

🧵Our Programme for the Economy: practical, pragmatic and focused. This is what we’ll do to unlock economic prosperity in the next year.

Our Skills, Construction, and Community Wealth Conference is in full swing! 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿 This morning, Tom Arthur, Minister for Employment and Investment, discussed the Scottish Government's ambitions for Community Wealth Building. Scottish Government Finance and Economy #CITB #CommunityWealth #Perth

Investment Minister Tom Arthur opened CITB’s first conference on construction, skills and community wealth. Scottish Government is bringing forward a Community Wealth Building Bill to support more local spend and build prosperous communities.