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| Politicians outline aims for 2010 | Politicians outline aims for 2010 |
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| Scotland's political leaders have published their hopes, aims and predictions for the coming year. | Scotland's political leaders have published their hopes, aims and predictions for the coming year. |
| First Minister Alex Salmond said Scotland needed the power to manage its own natural resources so it could become the energy powerhouse of Europe. | First Minister Alex Salmond said Scotland needed the power to manage its own natural resources so it could become the energy powerhouse of Europe. |
| He predicted a "renewables revolution for the country". | He predicted a "renewables revolution for the country". |
| Scottish Secretary Jim Murphy said that politicians should show greater "humility" during 2010 and move away from the arrogance of 2009. | Scottish Secretary Jim Murphy said that politicians should show greater "humility" during 2010 and move away from the arrogance of 2009. |
| Alex Salmond: First Minister Jim Murphy: Scottish Secretary | Alex Salmond: First Minister Jim Murphy: Scottish Secretary |
| ALEX SALMOND: FIRST MINISTER | ALEX SALMOND: FIRST MINISTER |
| Scotland needs the power to manage its own natural resources so it can become the energy powerhouse of Europe, First Minister Alex Salmond has said in his New Year message. | Scotland needs the power to manage its own natural resources so it can become the energy powerhouse of Europe, First Minister Alex Salmond has said in his New Year message. |
| Alex Salmond says Scotland could become the powerhouse of Europe | Alex Salmond says Scotland could become the powerhouse of Europe |
| Mr Salmond predicted a "renewables revolution" emanating from a Scotland which had won the "natural lottery" - with wind, wave and tidal resources offering the capacity to produce some 10 times Scotland's own electricity requirements. | Mr Salmond predicted a "renewables revolution" emanating from a Scotland which had won the "natural lottery" - with wind, wave and tidal resources offering the capacity to produce some 10 times Scotland's own electricity requirements. |
| The first minister pointed to the Climate Change Act - setting legally-binding targets to cut Scottish greenhouse gas emissions by 42% and 80% by 2020 and 2050 respectively - as the most important legislation passed by the parliament in 2009. | The first minister pointed to the Climate Change Act - setting legally-binding targets to cut Scottish greenhouse gas emissions by 42% and 80% by 2020 and 2050 respectively - as the most important legislation passed by the parliament in 2009. |
| He said: "In Copenhagen I spoke about Scotland's energy potential, our green energy potential, our ambition to be the energy powerhouse of Europe. | He said: "In Copenhagen I spoke about Scotland's energy potential, our green energy potential, our ambition to be the energy powerhouse of Europe. |
| "Many countries saw the lead that Scotland was taking as an example of the legislation and of the action that must be taken to protect our planet collectively. | "Many countries saw the lead that Scotland was taking as an example of the legislation and of the action that must be taken to protect our planet collectively. |
| "Despite the disappointment of Copenhagen, people power internationally will force political leadership to commit to the ambitious targets for their countries that Scotland has already set." | "Despite the disappointment of Copenhagen, people power internationally will force political leadership to commit to the ambitious targets for their countries that Scotland has already set." |
| But the first minister believes Scotland must get the benefit of its own resources if it is to become a major exporter and "the energy powerhouse of Europe". | But the first minister believes Scotland must get the benefit of its own resources if it is to become a major exporter and "the energy powerhouse of Europe". |
| He said: "Even now, we're being held back in the exploitation of these renewables because we now have to pay in Scotland much higher connection charges to the electricity grid than companies have to pay south of the border. That's totally unfair and totally unacceptable. | He said: "Even now, we're being held back in the exploitation of these renewables because we now have to pay in Scotland much higher connection charges to the electricity grid than companies have to pay south of the border. That's totally unfair and totally unacceptable. |
| "If we're going to make the most of this renewable revolution, then we're going to have to have equal access to the grid - and the powers for our parliament to secure that proper access. | "If we're going to make the most of this renewable revolution, then we're going to have to have equal access to the grid - and the powers for our parliament to secure that proper access. |
| "And that's why it's important, as we move into this New Year, that the people of Scotland are given their say in making sure that their parliament can extend its powers to have the ability to mobilise the resources of Scotland for Scotland's benefit. | "And that's why it's important, as we move into this New Year, that the people of Scotland are given their say in making sure that their parliament can extend its powers to have the ability to mobilise the resources of Scotland for Scotland's benefit. |
| "The referendum on the constitution is not an abstraction - it's not something for politicians. It's something for every person in Scotland. Because if we're going to harness the power of Scotland, then we need to give Scotland power. | "The referendum on the constitution is not an abstraction - it's not something for politicians. It's something for every person in Scotland. Because if we're going to harness the power of Scotland, then we need to give Scotland power. |
| "So this Ne'er Day, as we look forward to 2010, I'm wishing you a happy New Year - renewing the energy of Scotland, renewing Scotland as a country. Have a guid New Year." | "So this Ne'er Day, as we look forward to 2010, I'm wishing you a happy New Year - renewing the energy of Scotland, renewing Scotland as a country. Have a guid New Year." |
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| JIM MURPHY: SCOTTISH SECRETARY | JIM MURPHY: SCOTTISH SECRETARY |
| Humility is the main quality required of politicians in 2010, according to Scottish Secretary Jim Murphy. | Humility is the main quality required of politicians in 2010, according to Scottish Secretary Jim Murphy. |
| Jim Murphy wants to see an end to the arrogant politician | Jim Murphy wants to see an end to the arrogant politician |
| He said that arrogance characterised 2009. The reckless actions of some bankers destroyed good banks and endangered the economy, and the arrogance of a handful of politicians damaged politics. | He said that arrogance characterised 2009. The reckless actions of some bankers destroyed good banks and endangered the economy, and the arrogance of a handful of politicians damaged politics. |
| The twin virtues of humility and hard work will make Scotland stronger in 2010, he is arguing. | The twin virtues of humility and hard work will make Scotland stronger in 2010, he is arguing. |
| In his New Year message Mr Murphy said that while the UK government "provided many of the tools to combat this recession there was no escaping the fact that the people of Scotland did the hard work to get us through it". | In his New Year message Mr Murphy said that while the UK government "provided many of the tools to combat this recession there was no escaping the fact that the people of Scotland did the hard work to get us through it". |
| He also pointed to the need for all politicians to help restore the credibility and trust in public life after a "political annus horribilis" in 2009. | He also pointed to the need for all politicians to help restore the credibility and trust in public life after a "political annus horribilis" in 2009. |
| Mr Murphy said: "No MP or minister is bigger than their country or the people who elect them. It is a privilege to serve. | Mr Murphy said: "No MP or minister is bigger than their country or the people who elect them. It is a privilege to serve. |
| "There are many good people who never get the chance. My sincere hope is that in 2010 politics and public service recovers some of the ground it has lost." | "There are many good people who never get the chance. My sincere hope is that in 2010 politics and public service recovers some of the ground it has lost." |
| He believes patriotism should come before partisan politics. | He believes patriotism should come before partisan politics. |
| Mr Murphy added: "The economy and jobs remain my priorities for the next year. | Mr Murphy added: "The economy and jobs remain my priorities for the next year. |
| "Although this will be a General Election year I believe that whenever we can we should put party politics second. Working harder, and working together, to get Scotland out of recession must be our priority." | "Although this will be a General Election year I believe that whenever we can we should put party politics second. Working harder, and working together, to get Scotland out of recession must be our priority." |
| "I certainly believe that the UK government took the right decisions to help get us through the financial crisis and global recession. | "I certainly believe that the UK government took the right decisions to help get us through the financial crisis and global recession. |
| "Decisions based on our core values of fairness and responsibility - geared to supporting Scottish households and businesses. | "Decisions based on our core values of fairness and responsibility - geared to supporting Scottish households and businesses. |
| "We will not forget those who lost their jobs in this recession. The government will help in every way we can in the next 12 months to get them back to work." | "We will not forget those who lost their jobs in this recession. The government will help in every way we can in the next 12 months to get them back to work." |
| He went on: "At the next General Election the people will have their say. | He went on: "At the next General Election the people will have their say. |
| "Myself and thousands of others will put ourselves in front of the UK electorate. | "Myself and thousands of others will put ourselves in front of the UK electorate. |
| "For those people sensible enough never to have tried it I can assure you that we all do it with trepidation. | "For those people sensible enough never to have tried it I can assure you that we all do it with trepidation. |
| "Most people I come across also do it with the best of intentions. | "Most people I come across also do it with the best of intentions. |
| "This coming election all politicians need to recognise the need to restore some of the credibility and trust that was lost in the political annus horriblis of 2009." | "This coming election all politicians need to recognise the need to restore some of the credibility and trust that was lost in the political annus horriblis of 2009." |
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