"I know of some mechanical fitters and welders looking to come down here," he said.
The commitments in the manifesto meanwhile are more about what the SNP will pressure UK ministers to do than what they can deliver themselves.They want to see maternity pay increase to 100% of average weekly earnings for the first 12 weeks of leave for new mums. Thereafter it would be set at either 90%, or at the statutory minimum allowance - currently £184 per week - for 40 weeks, whichever is lower.
Confusingly the manifesto says £150, but politicians say that’s a mistake and there will be no cut - the current payment is a baseline they would not fall below.And they want shared parental leave to increase from 52 weeks to 64 weeks - with the extra 12 weeks targeted specifically at dads on a “use or lose it” basis.At any point, there are dozens of photographers out and about in Wiltshire capturing snapshots of life, from news to sport and live entertainment.
Here is a selection of images taken in the county over the past few days.Art attack: Metal statues depicting soldiers and members of the public have
. The artwork was commissioned for the Ministry of Defence's Respect the Range campaign, which aims to raise awareness of the risks of going onto military land.
Top Gun: Hundreds of aircraft representing around 25 nations arrived at RAF Fairford for the largest military air show in the world.She said: "Having a sense of purpose, enjoying the great outdoors, and working alongside others have all been shown to enhance mental health, happiness and overall wellbeing.
"Meeting at Grandes Rocques, everyone is welcome to join in – just be sure to dress appropriately, and the Clean Earth Trust will provide buckets and litter pickers."The group will meet at 13:00 GMT with the beach clean expected to last for about an hour.
Organisers said mental health first aiders were available to offer support and advice if required but there was no obligation to chat.They said: "These gatherings are set to become a regular fixture, offering an uplifting way to connect with others while contributing positively to the local environment."