@ewancrawford.bsky.social
Special Adviser to the First Minister of Scotland. Dog walker and cricket lover
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It’s not where we come from that counts, it’s about where we’re going.
Great to meet Afghan Scots children at Maryhill Burgh Halls and hear a lovely rendition of Robert Burns.
Great to meet Afghan Scots children at Maryhill Burgh Halls and hear a lovely rendition of Robert Burns.
November 29, 2025 at 9:42 PM
It’s not where we come from that counts, it’s about where we’re going.
Great to meet Afghan Scots children at Maryhill Burgh Halls and hear a lovely rendition of Robert Burns.
Great to meet Afghan Scots children at Maryhill Burgh Halls and hear a lovely rendition of Robert Burns.
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The Home Secretary says "we have become the destination of choice in Europe, clearly visible to every people smuggler and would-be illegal migrant across the world"
That is a factually untrue claim: the Home Office shows that the UK is fifth, getting 1/10 claims, while Germany gets 1/5 claims
That is a factually untrue claim: the Home Office shows that the UK is fifth, getting 1/10 claims, while Germany gets 1/5 claims
November 17, 2025 at 3:51 PM
The Home Secretary says "we have become the destination of choice in Europe, clearly visible to every people smuggler and would-be illegal migrant across the world"
That is a factually untrue claim: the Home Office shows that the UK is fifth, getting 1/10 claims, while Germany gets 1/5 claims
That is a factually untrue claim: the Home Office shows that the UK is fifth, getting 1/10 claims, while Germany gets 1/5 claims
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According to a recent Eurobarometer survey, the EU is viewed as a place of stability by its citizens, with more than 7 out of 10 respondents saying that their country has benefitted from being a member of the EU.
🔗 Read more: europa.eu/!K8Wqcq
🔗 Read more: europa.eu/!K8Wqcq
October 2, 2025 at 2:41 PM
According to a recent Eurobarometer survey, the EU is viewed as a place of stability by its citizens, with more than 7 out of 10 respondents saying that their country has benefitted from being a member of the EU.
🔗 Read more: europa.eu/!K8Wqcq
🔗 Read more: europa.eu/!K8Wqcq
FM John Swinney: Let us join with others in saying unequivocally: Our saltire is a flag of welcome - and refugees are welcome here” www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
Swinney sets out latest plan for an independence referendum
The first minister says a majority of SNP MSPs at Holyrood should be the trigger for a new vote.
www.bbc.co.uk
September 4, 2025 at 10:39 AM
FM John Swinney: Let us join with others in saying unequivocally: Our saltire is a flag of welcome - and refugees are welcome here” www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
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Asylum protests vs the local park run. @lgeraghty23.bsky.social runs the numbers for the Big Issue
www.bigissue.com/news/social-...
www.bigissue.com/news/social-...
Revealed: Asylum hotel protests dwarfed by runners going to Parkrun
Protesters outside asylum hotels over the bank holiday weekend were vastly outnumbered by Parkrun runners, Big Issue analysis found.
www.bigissue.com
September 2, 2025 at 2:42 PM
Asylum protests vs the local park run. @lgeraghty23.bsky.social runs the numbers for the Big Issue
www.bigissue.com/news/social-...
www.bigissue.com/news/social-...
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No10 spokesman not prepared to criticise anything about Farage speech today.
Not his description of "invasion", not his prediction that the UK on brink of civil war, not plans to pay the Taliban or Iran to take back migrants, or indeed to rule out doing so themselves.
Not his description of "invasion", not his prediction that the UK on brink of civil war, not plans to pay the Taliban or Iran to take back migrants, or indeed to rule out doing so themselves.
August 26, 2025 at 12:34 PM
No10 spokesman not prepared to criticise anything about Farage speech today.
Not his description of "invasion", not his prediction that the UK on brink of civil war, not plans to pay the Taliban or Iran to take back migrants, or indeed to rule out doing so themselves.
Not his description of "invasion", not his prediction that the UK on brink of civil war, not plans to pay the Taliban or Iran to take back migrants, or indeed to rule out doing so themselves.
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Every time living standards fall, Nigel Farage blames migration.
And every time, Keir Starmer nods along.
People are struggling with the cost of living and blaming migration won’t fix that.
Scotland deserves better - a fairer, wealthier, welcoming future with independence.
And every time, Keir Starmer nods along.
People are struggling with the cost of living and blaming migration won’t fix that.
Scotland deserves better - a fairer, wealthier, welcoming future with independence.
August 26, 2025 at 4:52 PM
Every time living standards fall, Nigel Farage blames migration.
And every time, Keir Starmer nods along.
People are struggling with the cost of living and blaming migration won’t fix that.
Scotland deserves better - a fairer, wealthier, welcoming future with independence.
And every time, Keir Starmer nods along.
People are struggling with the cost of living and blaming migration won’t fix that.
Scotland deserves better - a fairer, wealthier, welcoming future with independence.
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Tomorrow's front page 📰
Refugees are welcome here: New series highlighting their positive stories in Scotland begins
Refugees are welcome here: New series highlighting their positive stories in Scotland begins
August 24, 2025 at 8:31 PM
Tomorrow's front page 📰
Refugees are welcome here: New series highlighting their positive stories in Scotland begins
Refugees are welcome here: New series highlighting their positive stories in Scotland begins
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Quite a different tone from Starmer's reheated Farage leftovers
Proud to support the campaign by @scotrefugeecouncil.bsky.social to show that Scotland is proud to welcome refugees.
Join me in being #PartofTheBiggerPicture, and together let’s make Scotland a more welcoming and inclusive place. 💛🌍
Join me in being #PartofTheBiggerPicture, and together let’s make Scotland a more welcoming and inclusive place. 💛🌍
August 14, 2025 at 1:31 PM
Quite a different tone from Starmer's reheated Farage leftovers
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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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If you thought Germany took a particularly hard hit to its exports in recent years, it turns out the UK has fared even worse.
May 23, 2025 at 10:17 AM
If you thought Germany took a particularly hard hit to its exports in recent years, it turns out the UK has fared even worse.
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Speaking at the WELSH Conservative conference in Llangollen Kemi Badenoch said it was “wonderful to meet so many MSPs”.
MSP stands for “Member of the Scottish Parliament”….
MSP stands for “Member of the Scottish Parliament”….
May 16, 2025 at 11:13 AM
Speaking at the WELSH Conservative conference in Llangollen Kemi Badenoch said it was “wonderful to meet so many MSPs”.
MSP stands for “Member of the Scottish Parliament”….
MSP stands for “Member of the Scottish Parliament”….
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Scotland is a proud European nation - today on #EuropeDay and every day.
We didn’t vote for Brexit which is causing so much damage to our economy and communities, but we know that a better future is possible.
An independent Scotland in the EU, playing its full part. 🇪🇺🏴
We didn’t vote for Brexit which is causing so much damage to our economy and communities, but we know that a better future is possible.
An independent Scotland in the EU, playing its full part. 🇪🇺🏴
May 9, 2025 at 2:37 PM
Scotland is a proud European nation - today on #EuropeDay and every day.
We didn’t vote for Brexit which is causing so much damage to our economy and communities, but we know that a better future is possible.
An independent Scotland in the EU, playing its full part. 🇪🇺🏴
We didn’t vote for Brexit which is causing so much damage to our economy and communities, but we know that a better future is possible.
An independent Scotland in the EU, playing its full part. 🇪🇺🏴
“Economists say the cuts will harm key public services, despite Labour’s promises to undo years of decline under the Conservatives.”
www.theguardian.com/politics/202...
www.theguardian.com/politics/202...
Reeves to reveal biggest UK spending cuts since austerity in spring statement
Labour MPs uneasy as chancellor prepares even deeper reductions that economists say will harm key services
www.theguardian.com
March 19, 2025 at 8:48 PM
“Economists say the cuts will harm key public services, despite Labour’s promises to undo years of decline under the Conservatives.”
www.theguardian.com/politics/202...
www.theguardian.com/politics/202...
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Scotland stands in solidarity with Ukraine, its democratically-elected President Zelenskyy, and the Ukrainian people. Good to meet new Ukrainian Consul General Madzianovskyi. #SlavaUkraini 🏴🇺🇦
February 20, 2025 at 6:24 PM
Scotland stands in solidarity with Ukraine, its democratically-elected President Zelenskyy, and the Ukrainian people. Good to meet new Ukrainian Consul General Madzianovskyi. #SlavaUkraini 🏴🇺🇦
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Two years ago, Labour opposed the Internal Market Act - which is nothing short of an undemocratic power grab from Westminster.
Today, Labour have just voted together with the Tories against protecting the powers of our Parliament.
Only the SNP will stand up for Scotland. 🏴
Today, Labour have just voted together with the Tories against protecting the powers of our Parliament.
Only the SNP will stand up for Scotland. 🏴
February 19, 2025 at 5:24 PM
Two years ago, Labour opposed the Internal Market Act - which is nothing short of an undemocratic power grab from Westminster.
Today, Labour have just voted together with the Tories against protecting the powers of our Parliament.
Only the SNP will stand up for Scotland. 🏴
Today, Labour have just voted together with the Tories against protecting the powers of our Parliament.
Only the SNP will stand up for Scotland. 🏴
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Linn Park looking gorgeous in the frost this morning. Out for a walk with my best pal
February 7, 2025 at 11:34 AM
Linn Park looking gorgeous in the frost this morning. Out for a walk with my best pal
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After months of collective punishment and the death of over 40,000 in Gaza, any suggestion Palestinians should be removed from their home is unacceptable and dangerous.
There must be no ethnic cleansing.
Only a proper two state solution will bring lasting peace.
There must be no ethnic cleansing.
Only a proper two state solution will bring lasting peace.
February 5, 2025 at 9:11 AM
After months of collective punishment and the death of over 40,000 in Gaza, any suggestion Palestinians should be removed from their home is unacceptable and dangerous.
There must be no ethnic cleansing.
Only a proper two state solution will bring lasting peace.
There must be no ethnic cleansing.
Only a proper two state solution will bring lasting peace.
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🏴 Delighted that our Budget has passed stage 1 at the Scottish Parliament - a step closer to delivering a winter heating payment for pensioners, scrapping the two-child cap and tackling NHS waiting lists.
While Labour and Tories refused to vote for it, we’re working to deliver progress.
While Labour and Tories refused to vote for it, we’re working to deliver progress.
February 4, 2025 at 5:52 PM
🏴 Delighted that our Budget has passed stage 1 at the Scottish Parliament - a step closer to delivering a winter heating payment for pensioners, scrapping the two-child cap and tackling NHS waiting lists.
While Labour and Tories refused to vote for it, we’re working to deliver progress.
While Labour and Tories refused to vote for it, we’re working to deliver progress.
First Minister John Swinney writing today on the 5th anniversary of Brexit
www.theguardian.com/commentisfre...
www.theguardian.com/commentisfre...
Scotland knows Brexit is holding Britain back. Why won't Labour admit it? | John Swinney
Five years after we left the EU, people are still paying the price. We’re ready to work with Westminster to forge closer bonds with Europe, says Scotland’s first minister John Swinney
www.theguardian.com
January 31, 2025 at 1:01 PM
First Minister John Swinney writing today on the 5th anniversary of Brexit
www.theguardian.com/commentisfre...
www.theguardian.com/commentisfre...
New Scottish Government analysis on impact of Brexit on Scottish trade www.gov.scot/news/impact-...
Impact of Brexit on Scottish Trade
New figures show possible cost of increased trade barriers.
www.gov.scot
January 30, 2025 at 10:45 AM
New Scottish Government analysis on impact of Brexit on Scottish trade www.gov.scot/news/impact-...
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YouGov find just 30% of people think we were right to leave the EU. The lowest number yet.
Just 10% of 18-24 year olds think it was the right decision.
Just 10% of 18-24 year olds think it was the right decision.
January 29, 2025 at 11:01 AM
YouGov find just 30% of people think we were right to leave the EU. The lowest number yet.
Just 10% of 18-24 year olds think it was the right decision.
Just 10% of 18-24 year olds think it was the right decision.
Radio Scotland currently showcasing brilliant array of talent on their Burns Night programme. Gorgeous listening
January 25, 2025 at 6:28 PM
Radio Scotland currently showcasing brilliant array of talent on their Burns Night programme. Gorgeous listening
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Inside the Kibble Palace in Glasgow's Botanic Gardens at nightfall.
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#glasgow #architecture #nightphotography #glasgowbotanicgardens #kibblepalace #architecturephotography #glasshouse
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January 13, 2025 at 9:59 AM
Inside the Kibble Palace in Glasgow's Botanic Gardens at nightfall.
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#glasgow #architecture #nightphotography #glasgowbotanicgardens #kibblepalace #architecturephotography #glasshouse
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#glasgow #architecture #nightphotography #glasgowbotanicgardens #kibblepalace #architecturephotography #glasshouse