Tom McEwan
@flugeryl.bsky.social
SNP Housing & Social Wellbeing Convener @ PKC, Blairgowrie, Rattray & Glens, Pharmacist, GGTTH, 🏴💚💚💚🏴
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Nearly two-thirds of Britons say very rich have too much influence on politics
@fairness.bsky.social
www.theguardian.com/inequality/2...
@fairness.bsky.social
www.theguardian.com/inequality/2...
Nearly two-thirds of Britons say very rich have too much influence on politics
Opinium survey of 2,000 adults found concern about the impact of growing wealth inequality in the UK
www.theguardian.com
January 25, 2025 at 7:21 PM
Nearly two-thirds of Britons say very rich have too much influence on politics
@fairness.bsky.social
www.theguardian.com/inequality/2...
@fairness.bsky.social
www.theguardian.com/inequality/2...
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🥀 As soon as they got into government, Labour decided to cut the Winter Fuel Payment.
🏴 We don’t think that’s right - so we’ve introduced a universal Winter Heating Payment for 900,000 Scots pensioners.
🏴 We don’t think that’s right - so we’ve introduced a universal Winter Heating Payment for 900,000 Scots pensioners.
November 28, 2024 at 5:22 PM
🥀 As soon as they got into government, Labour decided to cut the Winter Fuel Payment.
🏴 We don’t think that’s right - so we’ve introduced a universal Winter Heating Payment for 900,000 Scots pensioners.
🏴 We don’t think that’s right - so we’ve introduced a universal Winter Heating Payment for 900,000 Scots pensioners.
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We're grateful to @johnswinney.bsky.social for a frank & productive discussion ahead of the budget with our CEO @margl24.bsky.social about the need for more investment in whole family support to address child poverty & the transformative effect for children of good, community based support.
November 28, 2024 at 7:27 PM
We're grateful to @johnswinney.bsky.social for a frank & productive discussion ahead of the budget with our CEO @margl24.bsky.social about the need for more investment in whole family support to address child poverty & the transformative effect for children of good, community based support.
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Across the UK there are 880,000 pensioners estimated to have been eligible for pension credit but who had not put in a claim.
Those who apply before 21 December will receive backdated payments of both pension credit and the winter fuel allowance.
www.gov.uk/pension-cred...
Those who apply before 21 December will receive backdated payments of both pension credit and the winter fuel allowance.
www.gov.uk/pension-cred...
Pension Credit
Pension Credit is extra money for pensioners to bring your weekly income up to a minimum amount - what you'll get, apply, eligibility.
www.gov.uk
November 29, 2024 at 6:52 AM
Across the UK there are 880,000 pensioners estimated to have been eligible for pension credit but who had not put in a claim.
Those who apply before 21 December will receive backdated payments of both pension credit and the winter fuel allowance.
www.gov.uk/pension-cred...
Those who apply before 21 December will receive backdated payments of both pension credit and the winter fuel allowance.
www.gov.uk/pension-cred...
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It should be pointed out that the winter fuel benefit system in Scotland was to be the fairest in the U.K. Pension Age Winter Heating Payment was designed via consultation with many stakeholder groups.
November 29, 2024 at 9:00 AM
It should be pointed out that the winter fuel benefit system in Scotland was to be the fairest in the U.K. Pension Age Winter Heating Payment was designed via consultation with many stakeholder groups.
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The SNP Scottish Government will introduce a universal Pension Age Winter Heating Payment, following the UK Labour government's decision to cut the Winter Fuel Payment to 900,000 Scots.
"We will not abandon older people this winter or any winter" - @sa4dunfermline.bsky.social 👏
"We will not abandon older people this winter or any winter" - @sa4dunfermline.bsky.social 👏
November 28, 2024 at 3:42 PM
The SNP Scottish Government will introduce a universal Pension Age Winter Heating Payment, following the UK Labour government's decision to cut the Winter Fuel Payment to 900,000 Scots.
"We will not abandon older people this winter or any winter" - @sa4dunfermline.bsky.social 👏
"We will not abandon older people this winter or any winter" - @sa4dunfermline.bsky.social 👏
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Thanks to IndyforScots for this.
If you are thinking of backing "Scottish" Labour in the next election OR even joining the Party then please read this, especially the last paragraph.
If you are thinking of backing "Scottish" Labour in the next election OR even joining the Party then please read this, especially the last paragraph.
November 24, 2024 at 10:04 AM
Thanks to IndyforScots for this.
If you are thinking of backing "Scottish" Labour in the next election OR even joining the Party then please read this, especially the last paragraph.
If you are thinking of backing "Scottish" Labour in the next election OR even joining the Party then please read this, especially the last paragraph.
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Many of us have seen this figure, which shows the dramatic increase in sea-surface temperatures, breaking historical records. Looks scary. However...
Short🧵 1/5
Short🧵 1/5
November 24, 2024 at 10:20 AM
Many of us have seen this figure, which shows the dramatic increase in sea-surface temperatures, breaking historical records. Looks scary. However...
Short🧵 1/5
Short🧵 1/5
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NASA’s new rendering of the Christmas Tree Nebula
November 18, 2024 at 5:52 AM
NASA’s new rendering of the Christmas Tree Nebula
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What frightens the British Establishment most is the prospect of an independent, progressive, prosperous Scotland being witnessed by the English electorate.
November 16, 2024 at 11:09 AM
What frightens the British Establishment most is the prospect of an independent, progressive, prosperous Scotland being witnessed by the English electorate.
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'There can be no future in Britain in the 21st century for a rural economy dependent on tweedy gentlemen coming from the south to slaughter our wildlife
'That is not the way to run the Highlands and islands,' writes @andywightman.bsky.social ✍
Read here: www.thenational.scot/politics/247...
'That is not the way to run the Highlands and islands,' writes @andywightman.bsky.social ✍
Read here: www.thenational.scot/politics/247...
November 16, 2024 at 12:19 PM
'There can be no future in Britain in the 21st century for a rural economy dependent on tweedy gentlemen coming from the south to slaughter our wildlife
'That is not the way to run the Highlands and islands,' writes @andywightman.bsky.social ✍
Read here: www.thenational.scot/politics/247...
'That is not the way to run the Highlands and islands,' writes @andywightman.bsky.social ✍
Read here: www.thenational.scot/politics/247...
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#FluorescenceFriday reminder that if you sprinkle turmeric into alcohol while shining a UV light on it, you get a brilliant fireworks display in a glass 🎇
#ChemSky 🧪
#ChemSky 🧪
November 15, 2024 at 9:04 AM
#FluorescenceFriday reminder that if you sprinkle turmeric into alcohol while shining a UV light on it, you get a brilliant fireworks display in a glass 🎇
#ChemSky 🧪
#ChemSky 🧪
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Here's a list of the political scientists working on climate I could find on here. Let me know if I missed you!
go.bsky.app/C9L9xV
go.bsky.app/C9L9xV
November 15, 2024 at 4:28 AM
Here's a list of the political scientists working on climate I could find on here. Let me know if I missed you!
go.bsky.app/C9L9xV
go.bsky.app/C9L9xV
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Todays front page of The National. Read more at thenational.scot or pick up a copy in stores today 🗞️
November 15, 2024 at 9:42 AM
Todays front page of The National. Read more at thenational.scot or pick up a copy in stores today 🗞️
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So Under #Labour A&E waiting times are Up and Growth is Down.
Would #AnasSarwar or anyone at #ScottishLabour like to point out that just the opposite is true in #Scotland thanks to @theSNP #SNP
news.sky.com/story/politi...
Would #AnasSarwar or anyone at #ScottishLabour like to point out that just the opposite is true in #Scotland thanks to @theSNP #SNP
news.sky.com/story/politi...
Politics latest: Chancellor Rachel Reeves 'not satisfied' as data shows growth slowed over summer; Health Secretary Wes Streeting under fire for assisted dying comments
Rachel Reeves has given her reaction as official figures show growth slowed in the first three months of the Labour government. Meanwhile, Baroness Harman says Wes Streeting "crossed the line" with hi...
news.sky.com
November 15, 2024 at 9:15 AM
So Under #Labour A&E waiting times are Up and Growth is Down.
Would #AnasSarwar or anyone at #ScottishLabour like to point out that just the opposite is true in #Scotland thanks to @theSNP #SNP
news.sky.com/story/politi...
Would #AnasSarwar or anyone at #ScottishLabour like to point out that just the opposite is true in #Scotland thanks to @theSNP #SNP
news.sky.com/story/politi...
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Prestwick Airport, saved by the Scottish Government makes its 5th consecutive yearly profit. Maintaining support for the local economy and thousands of jobs. The decision to save the airport by the SNP was met with the usual immediate criticism from opposition.
Was this reported on BBC or STV?
Was this reported on BBC or STV?
November 14, 2024 at 10:11 AM
Prestwick Airport, saved by the Scottish Government makes its 5th consecutive yearly profit. Maintaining support for the local economy and thousands of jobs. The decision to save the airport by the SNP was met with the usual immediate criticism from opposition.
Was this reported on BBC or STV?
Was this reported on BBC or STV?
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Why pharmacies in Scotland are not on strike:
talkingupscotlandtwo.com/2024/09/26/p...
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Pharmacists in England look to Scotland
Romanes Pharmacy in Duns By Professor John Robertson OBA The Guardian today: Pharmacy closures in England threaten plan to use them instead of GPs for some care There’s no mention of Scotland…
talkingupscotlandtwo.com
November 14, 2024 at 8:54 AM
Why pharmacies in Scotland are not on strike:
talkingupscotlandtwo.com/2024/09/26/p...
talkingupscotlandtwo.com/2024/09/26/p...
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New report highlights that Brexit’s economic toll costs Scotland £100 billion per year as Scottish businesses continue to grapple with mounting paperwork, increased operational costs, and diminished access to their traditional European trading partners.
thehighlandtimes.com/scottish-fir...
thehighlandtimes.com/scottish-fir...
November 14, 2024 at 9:00 AM
New report highlights that Brexit’s economic toll costs Scotland £100 billion per year as Scottish businesses continue to grapple with mounting paperwork, increased operational costs, and diminished access to their traditional European trading partners.
thehighlandtimes.com/scottish-fir...
thehighlandtimes.com/scottish-fir...
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🏘️ We're bringing forward legislation to enhance tenants’ rights through measures such as rent controls.
📢 Scottish Labour backed this in committees but in the chamber they voted against rent controls.
❓ Labour must tell renters are they for or against rent controls.
📢 Scottish Labour backed this in committees but in the chamber they voted against rent controls.
❓ Labour must tell renters are they for or against rent controls.
November 14, 2024 at 6:58 PM
🏘️ We're bringing forward legislation to enhance tenants’ rights through measures such as rent controls.
📢 Scottish Labour backed this in committees but in the chamber they voted against rent controls.
❓ Labour must tell renters are they for or against rent controls.
📢 Scottish Labour backed this in committees but in the chamber they voted against rent controls.
❓ Labour must tell renters are they for or against rent controls.
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Zorro and Bandit are ready to fight crime
November 14, 2024 at 7:08 PM
Zorro and Bandit are ready to fight crime
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Greatest living Frenchman and he played for Hibs.
November 14, 2024 at 11:40 PM
Greatest living Frenchman and he played for Hibs.