Shirley-Anne Somerville MSP
@sa4dunfermline.bsky.social
SNP MSP for Dunfermline Constituency and Cabinet Secretary for Social Justice
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The UK Labour Government should follow Scotland’s example and scrap the cruel two-child cap. 🏴
@sa4dunfermline.bsky.social will travel to London later this week to make that point.👇
www.scotsman.com/news/politic...
@sa4dunfermline.bsky.social will travel to London later this week to make that point.👇
www.scotsman.com/news/politic...
Minister Shirley-Anne Somerville makes London lobbying trip on Labour two-child cap
Social justice secretary Shirley-Anne Somerville is to lobby the UK government on lifting the two-child benefit cap
www.scotsman.com
November 12, 2025 at 9:06 AM
The UK Labour Government should follow Scotland’s example and scrap the cruel two-child cap. 🏴
@sa4dunfermline.bsky.social will travel to London later this week to make that point.👇
www.scotsman.com/news/politic...
@sa4dunfermline.bsky.social will travel to London later this week to make that point.👇
www.scotsman.com/news/politic...
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We welcomed some guests to the DA office yesterday in advance of Living Wage Week next week.
@sa4dunfermline.bsky.social & @livingwagescotland.bsky.social joined us to talk about our work and the importance of being accredited Living Wage employers.
#LivingWage #LivingHours #FairWork #Scotland
@sa4dunfermline.bsky.social & @livingwagescotland.bsky.social joined us to talk about our work and the importance of being accredited Living Wage employers.
#LivingWage #LivingHours #FairWork #Scotland
November 6, 2025 at 2:43 PM
We welcomed some guests to the DA office yesterday in advance of Living Wage Week next week.
@sa4dunfermline.bsky.social & @livingwagescotland.bsky.social joined us to talk about our work and the importance of being accredited Living Wage employers.
#LivingWage #LivingHours #FairWork #Scotland
@sa4dunfermline.bsky.social & @livingwagescotland.bsky.social joined us to talk about our work and the importance of being accredited Living Wage employers.
#LivingWage #LivingHours #FairWork #Scotland
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An 18-year-old SNP candidate has won a key by-election, signaling a crucial moment for the future of Stirling Council
18-year-old SNP candidate wins crucial Scottish city council by-election
www.thenational.scot
October 31, 2025 at 8:10 AM
An 18-year-old SNP candidate has won a key by-election, signaling a crucial moment for the future of Stirling Council
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Labour promised cheaper energy bills, but instead, they are £150 higher than this time last year.
People will go into this winter struggling to heat their homes. In an energy-rich country, that is unacceptable.
Westminster won’t fix this – but with independence, Scotland can.
People will go into this winter struggling to heat their homes. In an energy-rich country, that is unacceptable.
Westminster won’t fix this – but with independence, Scotland can.
August 25, 2025 at 10:49 AM
Labour promised cheaper energy bills, but instead, they are £150 higher than this time last year.
People will go into this winter struggling to heat their homes. In an energy-rich country, that is unacceptable.
Westminster won’t fix this – but with independence, Scotland can.
People will go into this winter struggling to heat their homes. In an energy-rich country, that is unacceptable.
Westminster won’t fix this – but with independence, Scotland can.
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From next Monday, your rail commute will be cheaper.
We’re scrapping peak rail fares in Scotland for good.
Under the SNP, public ownership of rail means fairer prices – making travel cheaper, greener and easier for everyone.
We’re scrapping peak rail fares in Scotland for good.
Under the SNP, public ownership of rail means fairer prices – making travel cheaper, greener and easier for everyone.
August 25, 2025 at 4:20 PM
From next Monday, your rail commute will be cheaper.
We’re scrapping peak rail fares in Scotland for good.
Under the SNP, public ownership of rail means fairer prices – making travel cheaper, greener and easier for everyone.
We’re scrapping peak rail fares in Scotland for good.
Under the SNP, public ownership of rail means fairer prices – making travel cheaper, greener and easier for everyone.
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Great to have First Minister @johnswinney.bsky.social here in Dunfermline today with @sa4dunfermline.bsky.social setting out the @snp.org’s vision for Scotland and listening to members.
With next year’s election upcoming, it’s important we engage with members and put independence at the front.
With next year’s election upcoming, it’s important we engage with members and put independence at the front.
August 7, 2025 at 7:48 PM
Great to have First Minister @johnswinney.bsky.social here in Dunfermline today with @sa4dunfermline.bsky.social setting out the @snp.org’s vision for Scotland and listening to members.
With next year’s election upcoming, it’s important we engage with members and put independence at the front.
With next year’s election upcoming, it’s important we engage with members and put independence at the front.
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Scotland’s NHS was built on fairness and equality, yet Westminster keeps the door open to privatisation.
Only independence can guarantee it stays public, free and protected.
Read Clare Haughey’s article here: www.snp.org/only-indepen...
Only independence can guarantee it stays public, free and protected.
Read Clare Haughey’s article here: www.snp.org/only-indepen...
Only independence can keep Scotland’s NHS safe from privatisation - Clare Haughey MSP — Scottish National Party
As long as Westminster is in control, Scotland’s NHS will never be fully safe. Only independence can guarantee it remains public and free for all.
www.snp.org
August 11, 2025 at 10:56 AM
Scotland’s NHS was built on fairness and equality, yet Westminster keeps the door open to privatisation.
Only independence can guarantee it stays public, free and protected.
Read Clare Haughey’s article here: www.snp.org/only-indepen...
Only independence can guarantee it stays public, free and protected.
Read Clare Haughey’s article here: www.snp.org/only-indepen...
August 1, 2025 at 10:29 AM
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A better future with independence - real change that will make a difference to your life.
Independence is how we build the Scotland we all deserve.
Independence is how we build the Scotland we all deserve.
July 29, 2025 at 11:19 AM
A better future with independence - real change that will make a difference to your life.
Independence is how we build the Scotland we all deserve.
Independence is how we build the Scotland we all deserve.
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🇵🇸 The UK should follow the example of France tonight and recognise the State of Palestine.
This is essential for peace. The ceasefire and humanitarian aid must start now.
This is essential for peace. The ceasefire and humanitarian aid must start now.
July 24, 2025 at 8:38 PM
🇵🇸 The UK should follow the example of France tonight and recognise the State of Palestine.
This is essential for peace. The ceasefire and humanitarian aid must start now.
This is essential for peace. The ceasefire and humanitarian aid must start now.
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Westminster doesn’t work for Scotland.
Independence means choosing our own future - using our energy wealth to lower bills, growing our economy, building a fairer nation.
Let’s build that independent Scotland together. Here is how I intend to do that. 👇
Independence means choosing our own future - using our energy wealth to lower bills, growing our economy, building a fairer nation.
Let’s build that independent Scotland together. Here is how I intend to do that. 👇
July 28, 2025 at 8:45 AM
Westminster doesn’t work for Scotland.
Independence means choosing our own future - using our energy wealth to lower bills, growing our economy, building a fairer nation.
Let’s build that independent Scotland together. Here is how I intend to do that. 👇
Independence means choosing our own future - using our energy wealth to lower bills, growing our economy, building a fairer nation.
Let’s build that independent Scotland together. Here is how I intend to do that. 👇
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Great to welcome @sa4dunfermline.bsky.social to discuss key challenges for single parents, including work barriers, childcare & unpaid care.
With 1 in 4 families being single parent families, it was a welcome opportunity to discuss manifesto calls
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With 1 in 4 families being single parent families, it was a welcome opportunity to discuss manifesto calls
opfs.org.uk/wp-content/u...
July 24, 2025 at 11:49 AM
Great to welcome @sa4dunfermline.bsky.social to discuss key challenges for single parents, including work barriers, childcare & unpaid care.
With 1 in 4 families being single parent families, it was a welcome opportunity to discuss manifesto calls
opfs.org.uk/wp-content/u...
With 1 in 4 families being single parent families, it was a welcome opportunity to discuss manifesto calls
opfs.org.uk/wp-content/u...
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I spoke to @scotnational.bsky.social about Scotland's fairer approach to social security, my frustration over the inadequacies of the Union & how we could do so much more with the full powers of independence.
This should be at the heart of every debate about Scotland’s future.
This should be at the heart of every debate about Scotland’s future.
EXCLUSIVE: Scotland's social security system is a 'shining example' of how things could be different under independence, the Social Justice Secretary has said.
🗣️'If we had our independence, we could be doing that on a much bigger scale'
Read the full story: www.thenational.scot/news/2526376...
🗣️'If we had our independence, we could be doing that on a much bigger scale'
Read the full story: www.thenational.scot/news/2526376...
June 30, 2025 at 9:59 AM
I spoke to @scotnational.bsky.social about Scotland's fairer approach to social security, my frustration over the inadequacies of the Union & how we could do so much more with the full powers of independence.
This should be at the heart of every debate about Scotland’s future.
This should be at the heart of every debate about Scotland’s future.
We will not cut Scotland's Adult Disability Payment.
The UK Government reforms have yet to be passed at Westminster, so there is still time for them to step back and I would strongly urge them to scrap their harmful proposals.
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@snp.org
The UK Government reforms have yet to be passed at Westminster, so there is still time for them to step back and I would strongly urge them to scrap their harmful proposals.
t.co/zFs4I4zLgR
@snp.org
June 18, 2025 at 2:53 PM
We will not cut Scotland's Adult Disability Payment.
The UK Government reforms have yet to be passed at Westminster, so there is still time for them to step back and I would strongly urge them to scrap their harmful proposals.
t.co/zFs4I4zLgR
@snp.org
The UK Government reforms have yet to be passed at Westminster, so there is still time for them to step back and I would strongly urge them to scrap their harmful proposals.
t.co/zFs4I4zLgR
@snp.org
⚠️ The SNP Scottish Government is spending tens of millions every year just to undo the damage done by Westminster.
💛 We will always act where we can to protect the most vulnerable from Labour’s cuts, and deliver for the people of Scotland.
💛 We will always act where we can to protect the most vulnerable from Labour’s cuts, and deliver for the people of Scotland.
May 30, 2025 at 11:36 AM
⚠️ The SNP Scottish Government is spending tens of millions every year just to undo the damage done by Westminster.
💛 We will always act where we can to protect the most vulnerable from Labour’s cuts, and deliver for the people of Scotland.
💛 We will always act where we can to protect the most vulnerable from Labour’s cuts, and deliver for the people of Scotland.
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Delighted that Cabinet Secretary @sa4dunfermline.bsky.social has agreed to my amendment to the Housing Bill, which will tackle the scandal of domestic abuse survivors being forced to pay off their abuser's Council Tax debts.
www.helensburghadvertiser.co.uk/news/2517666...
www.helensburghadvertiser.co.uk/news/2517666...
May 21, 2025 at 6:24 PM
Delighted that Cabinet Secretary @sa4dunfermline.bsky.social has agreed to my amendment to the Housing Bill, which will tackle the scandal of domestic abuse survivors being forced to pay off their abuser's Council Tax debts.
www.helensburghadvertiser.co.uk/news/2517666...
www.helensburghadvertiser.co.uk/news/2517666...
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With just over two weeks until polling day in Hamilton, Larkhall & Stonehouse, we’re getting our positive message of hope and delivery out there. 🏴
When Labour cut the Winter Fuel Payment - the SNP brought it back. 🔥
When Labour cut the Winter Fuel Payment - the SNP brought it back. 🔥
May 19, 2025 at 4:24 PM
With just over two weeks until polling day in Hamilton, Larkhall & Stonehouse, we’re getting our positive message of hope and delivery out there. 🏴
When Labour cut the Winter Fuel Payment - the SNP brought it back. 🔥
When Labour cut the Winter Fuel Payment - the SNP brought it back. 🔥
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Westminster has just voted to block Scotland from having control over migration policy.
The Scottish Parliament has been calling for a migration policy which meets Scotland’s needs - but Westminster said no.
The Scottish Parliament has been calling for a migration policy which meets Scotland’s needs - but Westminster said no.
April 25, 2025 at 3:07 PM
Westminster has just voted to block Scotland from having control over migration policy.
The Scottish Parliament has been calling for a migration policy which meets Scotland’s needs - but Westminster said no.
The Scottish Parliament has been calling for a migration policy which meets Scotland’s needs - but Westminster said no.
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✂️ Yesterday, we led a vote condemning Starmer’s brutal cuts to support for disabled people.
8 Labour MSPs abstained - including their leader Anas Sarwar! 😱
Labour say he was at the anti-far right summit in Glasgow… but so were all other party leaders, who did manage to vote.
8 Labour MSPs abstained - including their leader Anas Sarwar! 😱
Labour say he was at the anti-far right summit in Glasgow… but so were all other party leaders, who did manage to vote.
April 24, 2025 at 10:20 AM
✂️ Yesterday, we led a vote condemning Starmer’s brutal cuts to support for disabled people.
8 Labour MSPs abstained - including their leader Anas Sarwar! 😱
Labour say he was at the anti-far right summit in Glasgow… but so were all other party leaders, who did manage to vote.
8 Labour MSPs abstained - including their leader Anas Sarwar! 😱
Labour say he was at the anti-far right summit in Glasgow… but so were all other party leaders, who did manage to vote.
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We are delighted to announce keynote speaker Shirley-Anne Somerville MSP @sa4dunfermline.bsky.social @scottishgov.bsky.social to our Welfare Rights Conference on Thursday 19 June in Glasgow. Have you booked your delegate place? cpag.org.uk/training-and...
April 22, 2025 at 9:19 AM
We are delighted to announce keynote speaker Shirley-Anne Somerville MSP @sa4dunfermline.bsky.social @scottishgov.bsky.social to our Welfare Rights Conference on Thursday 19 June in Glasgow. Have you booked your delegate place? cpag.org.uk/training-and...
Pleased work has begun to transfer every adult in Scotland, currently getting DLA, to our new benefit Scottish Adult DLA.
The SNP Gov is committed to ensuring everyone gets the financial support they’re entitled to & this has not changed following the UK Gov’s announcement on welfare.
The SNP Gov is committed to ensuring everyone gets the financial support they’re entitled to & this has not changed following the UK Gov’s announcement on welfare.
March 31, 2025 at 2:03 PM
Pleased work has begun to transfer every adult in Scotland, currently getting DLA, to our new benefit Scottish Adult DLA.
The SNP Gov is committed to ensuring everyone gets the financial support they’re entitled to & this has not changed following the UK Gov’s announcement on welfare.
The SNP Gov is committed to ensuring everyone gets the financial support they’re entitled to & this has not changed following the UK Gov’s announcement on welfare.
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Scotland’s delivering more homes per head than anywhere else in the UK.
Since 2007, we’ve delivered 136,705 affordable homes - 97,099 for councils and housing associations.
We’re focused on what matters to you: secure homes, strong communities, and a fairer Scotland.
Since 2007, we’ve delivered 136,705 affordable homes - 97,099 for councils and housing associations.
We’re focused on what matters to you: secure homes, strong communities, and a fairer Scotland.
March 31, 2025 at 12:23 PM
Scotland’s delivering more homes per head than anywhere else in the UK.
Since 2007, we’ve delivered 136,705 affordable homes - 97,099 for councils and housing associations.
We’re focused on what matters to you: secure homes, strong communities, and a fairer Scotland.
Since 2007, we’ve delivered 136,705 affordable homes - 97,099 for councils and housing associations.
We’re focused on what matters to you: secure homes, strong communities, and a fairer Scotland.