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Sarwar picks back up as he continues to pick at what the first minister announced in his programme for government.

He says there is "more rhetoric" and "no plan" in Yousaf's programme.

The Scottish Labour leader says there are one in seven Scots on NHS waiting lists as he adds "this is what we've come to expect from SNP government".

He then goes onto call various missed targets "a shameful failure".

Sarwar insists had Yousaf brought forward a plan which deals with backlogs, then Scotland could see more doctors, nurses, faster diagnosis in cancer and higher pay for social care staff.

Earlier, we heard the first minister say staff in the private, voluntary and independent childcare sector will be paid a minimum of £12 per hour from April.

He said: "High-quality early education and childcare is a perfect example of a policy that is both anti-poverty and pro-growth, I am proud that Scotland has the most generous childcare offer in the UK, and I am committed to ensuring we stay ahead and provide families with the crucial support they need."

You can watch that moment in the clip above.

Next we hear for Labour's Anas Sarwar who has 11 minutes to add his thoughts to the Scottish government's programme.

He begins by claiming it isn't "bold enough" to tackle the cost of living and NHS crisis.

"The first minister can't hide from reality," Sarwar says. "This is an SNP government which has lost its way.

"They are trying to clear a mess of their own making. Sixteen years of incompetence and financial mismanagement.

"It took the first minister 22 minutes to even mention the NHS."

But, Sarwar says Labour welcomes pay increases for social care staff and policies on criminalising misogyny.

'Deeply personal speech'published at 15:21 British Summer Time 5 September 2023

15:21 BST 5 September 2023

Kirsten Campbell
BBC Scotland political correspondent

Today's announcement opened with a deeply personal speech from the first minister.

Humza Yousaf told of how his grandmother died at the age of just 33. He said his grandfather couldn’t have supported his five children without the support of his community.

He spoke of his faith, and how he was always taught that you are not a true Muslim if you have a full stomach while your neighbour goes to bed hungry.

He argued that tackling poverty isn’t straightforward but is absolutely essential.

And he shared the personal loss and trauma he and his wife Nadia have faced through multiple miscarriages, promising to improve care and support for those affected.

Ross invites the first minister to make an intervention committing to fully dualling the A9.

The work to dual the remaining single-carriageway sections of the A9 between Inverness and Perth was meant to be finished by 2025.

But since 2011, about 11 miles of the road have been completed - leaving 80 miles still to be done.

When Yousaf declines the offer, Ross says it's vital for Perthshire and the Highland, and says the A9 had the highest death rate in 20 years last year.

He also says he has no hope for the delivery of six new ferries.

The five key pillars in Yousaf's programme for governmentpublished at 15:18 British Summer Time 5 September 2023

15:18 BST 5 September 2023

Andrew Kerr
Scottish political correspondent

A crucial plank in the first minister's programme for government is improving Scotland's childcare offer.

Humza Yousaf said Scotland has the best childcare offer in the United Kingdom - but he wants to go further.

There are five key pillars in the announcement today:

1. pilots for care from nine months to the end of primary school
2. accelerate care expansion for two-year olds
3. more scope to personally manage childcare
4. improve childminder recruitment
5. boost that pay will be £12 per hour minimum from April

The government's mantra in this statement has been anti-poverty and pro-growth.

It's hoped the announcements today will help struggling families and boost the economy.

The opposition will have their say later - they will no doubt be looking for more detail in these announcements.

We have a brief exchange between Ross and Yousaf in the chamber.

The Tory leader says the number of Scots on NHS waiting lists is up 51,000.

Yousaf responds by saying boosting wages for social care workers will help NHS recovery.

He then turns on Ross to highlight what would not have helped is if Scotland had industrial action like elsewhere in the UK.

As Yousaf sits back down, Ross describes the First Minister's response as "dismal".

Ross continues his criticism of the Scottish government as he claims the first minister is still being "led by extremist Greens" who he says want to shut down the oil and gas sector.

"What the SNP and Greens don't seem to realise is it would devastate communities across north of Scotland," Ross says.

He urges Yousaf to abandon Nicola Sturgeon's position and back Scotland's oil or else "there won't be a single SNP MP left in the north of Scotland after the next election".

Ross says "we got one mention of oil and gas in the statement" but then says there is no mention of it in the accompanying programme document.

Ross welcomes the pay deal agreed for with the police and the use of body cameras and the rollout of childcare.

The Scottish Tory leader says after half a year in office he is carrying on with the failed policies of his predecessor.

He says there is no commitment to help businesses with interest rates, and businesses are saying legislation passed on short term lets will wreak havoc on tourism industry in Scotland.

"I think the first minister should be ashamed and accept he has got this wrong again."

Sweet smell of success for anti-vaping campaignerspublished at 15:10 British Summer Time 5 September 2023

15:10 BST 5 September 2023

Andrew Kerr
Scottish political correspondent

It made front page news today and is the subject of great debate and discussion in society – what to do about vaping?

There appears to be growing concerns among medical professionals about health consequences.

A UK-wide survey today - which suggests a rise in vaping amongst young people, particularly women - has been described as “worrying” by one expert.

A Scottish newspaper has been campaigning against the use of single-use vapes – because of health concerns and also environmental worries about what happens to the small plastic containers after use.

The first minister expressed his own concerns – saying he hears too often how common vaping is amongst young people.

He said he would take “action” – including consulting on the curbing of disposable vapes and consulting on an outright ban.

There will be the sweet smell of success for those who campaigned for action.

But, it will be some time before any of this becomes legislation that winds it way through parliament.

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Scottish Conservative leader Douglas Ross says this programme for government "is pretty much the same as before".

He argues that the "discredited" agenda of Sturgeon is being continued.

He says Scotland is getting the same tinkering around the edges of public services, consultations and trials rather than promises and delivery.

He says there is predictably an "overwhelming focus on the SNP's obsession with independence".

Yousaf concludes his statement by saying the Scottish government is on the side of the Scottish people.

He acknowledges Scotland should be a land of opportunity and admits it sometimes doesn't always feel like it.

The first minister says his programme will tackle poverty and inequality "head on".

Yousaf pledges to work with Gillian Mackay to support her bill for safe access to abortions, so that women do not feel impeded in accessing health care.

The government will also criminalise misogynistic abuse and the first minister mentions a movement of women sharing stories of harassment and crime women are subjected to.

He warns it is the responsibility of all men to create positive change and do more than just calling out behaviour.

"We must build a society where men feel confident in taking a stand against misogyny," he says.

You can read more about Gillian Mackay's bill here.

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Speaking on a personal note, Yousaf speaks about miscarriages as he sets out improvements.

He wants to better support those who experience miscarriage including "ensuring women don't have to wait until their third miscarriage to receive tailored support".

Yousaf says he wants to secure separate spaces in hospitals within maternity wards and later this month he will launch a certificate memorial book.

He mentions and acknowledges work by his predecessor Nicola Sturgeon.

Humza Yousaf tells the chamber his government will increase the pay of social care workers to at least £12 an hour, for those on full time contracts.

This could lead to a pay increase of £2,000 a year from April, values Scotland's social care staff and helps them to support families, he says.

Let's have another look at the top of the agenda for First Minister Humza Yousaf.

We're expecting announcements on issues like childcare, anti-poverty measures and single-use vapes.

A recent Scottish government report estimated up to 2.7 million single-use vapes were littered in Scotland last year.

Zero Waste Scotland was asked to produce an urgent review because of growing concerns about their environmental impact.

It offers nine options ranging from a total ban to redesigning disposable vapes so they are easier to recycle.

The Scottish government welcomed the report and said it will respond fully in the autumn.

• You can read more about the single-use vapes report here

The first minister turns to a "new and stronger relationship with business" to create jobs and opportunities.

He pledges to implement all the recommendations of the New Deal for Business Group.

Yousaf also pledges to work with the UK government to support economic growth.

International investment will be a priority, he adds.

Humza Yousaf says the government will take action to reduce vaping.

He confirms a consultation will take place of an outright ban of single-use vapes in Scotland

The first minister continues his programme for government address in Holyrood as he sets out details of his childcare expansion plan.

He insists the government is going further by increasing access in six areas, from nine months old all the way through to the end of primary school.

Yousaf wants to accelerate the expansion of childcare for families with two-year-olds.

He supports efforts to recruit and retain more childminders - Yousaf turns to funding this as he says those in the private and independent voluntary sector will be paid a minimum of £12-an-hour from April 2024.

Yousaf pulls on family background and faithpublished at 14:43 British Summer Time 5 September 2023

14:43 BST 5 September 2023

Andrew Kerr
Scottish political correspondent

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Humza Yousaf began his statement by speaking about his grandfather – illustrating how the support of the society and state supported the young man from Pakistan who was widowed and had children to support.

This set out the case for an anti-poverty, pro-growth statement.

The first minister also referred to his religion – saying that in the Islamic faith you are not a true Muslim if you have a full stomach while your neighbour goes to bed hungry.

He says his government wants to give people the best possible start.

When he first ran for the SNP leadership back in February in Clydebank Town Hall, he spoke about his grandfather who had worked at the nearby Singer sewing factory.

Yousaf has referred to his family background and faith to help set out his political arguments – including the protection of marginalised communities.

Strong origin stories draw in voters and can provide a fundamental building block for one’s political thinking.