Holyrood 429 / 9 September 2019
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Life expectancy has stalled in Scotland, with heart disease still the leading cause of death. Holyrood’s annual health issue takes the pulse of the nation.
3 Editor’s note
With the temperature soaring, it’s galling that the menopause is just seen as yet another thing that women should grit their teeth and get through
6 Roundup
Pictures and numbers from the past two weeks
7 Talking Point
Does the programme for government really count as a green new deal for Scotland?
9 In Context
The key promises in the programme for government
10 Political Spotlight: Prorogation
The week UK politics entered into uncharted territory
13 Cover Story: The pulse of the nation
With the NHS under pressure, what can be done to help meet Scotland’s health challenges?
20 Interview: Malcolm Wright
Scotland’s new NHS boss on how a lifetime of experience in the health service has made him the right person for the job
29 Cabinet Secretary: Jeane Freeman
The Cabinet Secretary for Health and Sport sets out her priorities for reforming the health service
34 Opposition: Miles Briggs
The Conservatives’ shadow health secretary on the need to overcome party politics for the sake of the NHS
36 Getting to Know You: Kirsty Rafferty
Which MSP would the parliament’s barista-in-chief host in her hot tub?
38 Comment
Laura Kelly: Jacob Rees-Mogg’s slouching reveals something deeper about this government
39 Politicians & their Pets
If David Torrance could be any animal it would be a dolphin
40 Diary
The wheels come off the Scottish Tories, puppy power hits Number 10 and there’s a splash at the Scottish Parliament
42 Last Word
How Willie Rennie Mackintosh could prove to be a game-changer for the Lib Dems