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The First Minister hosts regular news conferences in the drawing room of Bute House, where she engages with journalists who are based in the Scottish Parliament.

The events begin with a short statement from the First Minister, followed by an open question and answer session during which the attendees can ask any questions they like. The whole event is ‘on camera’ and is attended by around 30 representatives from the Scottish media.

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Watch FM @NicolaSturgeon highlight some of the economic benefits of the new Aberdeen Western Peripheral Route 🎥 👇 twitter.com/transcotland/s…

FM @NicolaSturgeon highlighted some of the initial benefits of the AWPR in a speech to business leaders today - she also launched the 'New Perspectives' exhibition of @colinprior specially-commissioned AWPR-themed photos. Check out the full speech 👇bit.ly/AWPRspeech pic.twitter.com/Cs7aSKuONy

Around 50% of traffic has shifted from Aberdeen city onto the new Aberdeen Western Peripheral Route since it fully opened in February – easing congestion and improving air quality in the north east @NicolaSturgeon has announced 👉bit.ly/AWPRbenefits @transcotland pic.twitter.com/4mirOd0gxe

FM @NicolaSturgeon on how consumers are being encouraged to shape how Scotland moves towards affordable, clean energy. #AllEnergy19 twitter.com/scotgov/status…

FM @NicolaSturgeon met young climate change campaigners this afternoon to discuss @scotgov climate change ambitions and to set out the steps that are being taken to respond to the climate emergency pic.twitter.com/VThDZcK00t

The next stage of the @CashBackScot scheme which was launched today will focus on projects that support young people & communities most affected by crime 👇 twitter.com/scotgov/status…

In the driving seat. FM @NicolaSturgeon hails Scotland as international climate leader while unveiling Energy Consumer Action Plan. She visited @ADLbus hydrogen fuel cell bus after delivering keynote address @AllEnergy conference @SECGlasgow. #AllEnergy19 bit.ly/2LHuOqr pic.twitter.com/uJ172yRYwA

First Minister @NicolaSturgeon highlights the importance of Mental Health Awareness Week. #MentalHealthAwarenessWeek. pic.twitter.com/B2nxXF3zOM

FM @NicolaSturgeon and Fair Work Minister @jamiehepburn today held their bi-annual meeting with @ScottishTUC General Council to discuss fair work and the impact of Brexit on the Scottish economy and labour market. pic.twitter.com/Jr6Pcd6KMw

Scotland’s deposit return scheme design has been unveiled #depositreturn #ScotPfG 👇 twitter.com/greenerscotlan…

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