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• explain government decisions to parliament

  Government should not make major decisions without the support of parliament, it is therefore important for the First Minister to keep parliament up to date on key issues.
• explain government decisions to parliament

  For example, the FM faces questions from MSPs every Thursday with Humza Yousaf being challenged on delays to dualling the A9 road in June 2023.
• communicate government decisions

  As head of the Scottish Government it’s their responsibility to explain government decisions to the public
• communicate government decisions

  For example, throughout the Covid-19 pandemic Nicola Sturgeon held daily press briefings to update the public on restrictions and progress against the virus.
• represents scotland abroad

  This means the FM works to improve trade with other countries to help the scottish economy grow
• represents scotland abroad

  For example, in 2023 Humza Yousaf met the EU Vice President Maros Sefcovic to discuss closer ties between Scotland and the EU.