@gerrychambers.bsky.social
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This is the leadership needed to be FM of Scotland.We await the other party leaders at Holyrood following his lead as the unanimous voice of Scotland.
February 5, 2025 at 9:58 AM
This is the leadership needed to be FM of Scotland.We await the other party leaders at Holyrood following his lead as the unanimous voice of Scotland.
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The Scottish Parliament has just voted to pass the SNP Government's budget at stage one.
Our budget includes a record £21 billion for the NHS and scraps Labour's two-child cap.
The only parties not to vote for these policies were Labour and the Tories.
Our budget includes a record £21 billion for the NHS and scraps Labour's two-child cap.
The only parties not to vote for these policies were Labour and the Tories.
February 4, 2025 at 5:11 PM
The Scottish Parliament has just voted to pass the SNP Government's budget at stage one.
Our budget includes a record £21 billion for the NHS and scraps Labour's two-child cap.
The only parties not to vote for these policies were Labour and the Tories.
Our budget includes a record £21 billion for the NHS and scraps Labour's two-child cap.
The only parties not to vote for these policies were Labour and the Tories.
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The UK is definitely heading for a hard right English nationalist take over of government. The Union as traditionally understood is over. At best, Scotland can act as an airbag in the car crash of English politics, but the problem with that is the car still crashes & the airbag gets burst.
February 4, 2025 at 4:43 PM
The UK is definitely heading for a hard right English nationalist take over of government. The Union as traditionally understood is over. At best, Scotland can act as an airbag in the car crash of English politics, but the problem with that is the car still crashes & the airbag gets burst.
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Human rights lawyer Starmer still has't condemned Trump's plan to ethnically cleanse Gaza and call it out for the crime against humanity that it is. John Swinney called it out as ethnic cleansing. Yet again Starmer fails dismally to show moral leadership and Scotland shows him the way.
February 5, 2025 at 3:05 PM
Human rights lawyer Starmer still has't condemned Trump's plan to ethnically cleanse Gaza and call it out for the crime against humanity that it is. John Swinney called it out as ethnic cleansing. Yet again Starmer fails dismally to show moral leadership and Scotland shows him the way.
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🇪🇺 Five years since Scotland was dragged out of the EU, people are still paying the price.
🏴 We’re ready to work with anyone who’ll help us rebuild Scotland’s ties with Europe, says @johnswinney.bsky.social in today’s @theguardian.com
www.theguardian.com/commentisfre...
🏴 We’re ready to work with anyone who’ll help us rebuild Scotland’s ties with Europe, says @johnswinney.bsky.social in today’s @theguardian.com
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 1:21 PM
🇪🇺 Five years since Scotland was dragged out of the EU, people are still paying the price.
🏴 We’re ready to work with anyone who’ll help us rebuild Scotland’s ties with Europe, says @johnswinney.bsky.social in today’s @theguardian.com
www.theguardian.com/commentisfre...
🏴 We’re ready to work with anyone who’ll help us rebuild Scotland’s ties with Europe, says @johnswinney.bsky.social in today’s @theguardian.com
www.theguardian.com/commentisfre...
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Scotland is on course to have the lowest child poverty rate in the UK within five years - and it’s set to keep falling, according to a report by the Joseph Rowntree Foundation.
Encouraging news but there’s more to do, which is why we’re building a Scotland where every child can thrive.
Encouraging news but there’s more to do, which is why we’re building a Scotland where every child can thrive.
Scottish progress on child poverty 'to outstrip rest of UK'
Scotland’s child poverty rate could fall to 21.8% by January 2029 from the current rate – believed to be 23.7%, according to forecasting data.
news.stv.tv
January 29, 2025 at 11:38 AM
Scotland is on course to have the lowest child poverty rate in the UK within five years - and it’s set to keep falling, according to a report by the Joseph Rowntree Foundation.
Encouraging news but there’s more to do, which is why we’re building a Scotland where every child can thrive.
Encouraging news but there’s more to do, which is why we’re building a Scotland where every child can thrive.
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🏴In a naturally rich country like Scotland it is unacceptable for any child to be living in poverty.
💛SNP policies such as the Scottish Child Payment are having an impact on our mission to eradicate child poverty In Scotland.
💛SNP policies such as the Scottish Child Payment are having an impact on our mission to eradicate child poverty In Scotland.
January 29, 2025 at 1:00 PM
🏴In a naturally rich country like Scotland it is unacceptable for any child to be living in poverty.
💛SNP policies such as the Scottish Child Payment are having an impact on our mission to eradicate child poverty In Scotland.
💛SNP policies such as the Scottish Child Payment are having an impact on our mission to eradicate child poverty In Scotland.
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Steps like a goose, honks like a goose…
Musk joins German far right's opening rally remotely, instructs Germans to stop feeling guilty and reminds them how impressed Caesar had been with German tribes' ability to fight.
Could not make this up.
Could not make this up.
Elon Musk bei AfD-Wahlkampfauftakt in Halle (Saale) zugeschaltet
»Seid stolz, Deutsche zu sein«: Von einer Videoleinwand sprach der Techmilliardär Elon Musk zu AfD-Anhängern. Der Trump-Berater verbreitete seine Erkenntnisse über die »deutsche Kultur«, in der Messeh...
www.spiegel.de
January 25, 2025 at 6:54 PM
Steps like a goose, honks like a goose…
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We need an immigration policy that works for Scotland’s interests, made in Scotland.
Today in Glasgow I’ve set out the Scottish Government’s proposals for a Scottish graduate visa so we can grow Scotland’s economy.
Here’s a wee video summary on why it really matters 👇
youtube.com/shorts/qyRBS...
Today in Glasgow I’ve set out the Scottish Government’s proposals for a Scottish graduate visa so we can grow Scotland’s economy.
Here’s a wee video summary on why it really matters 👇
youtube.com/shorts/qyRBS...
January 22, 2025 at 6:39 PM
We need an immigration policy that works for Scotland’s interests, made in Scotland.
Today in Glasgow I’ve set out the Scottish Government’s proposals for a Scottish graduate visa so we can grow Scotland’s economy.
Here’s a wee video summary on why it really matters 👇
youtube.com/shorts/qyRBS...
Today in Glasgow I’ve set out the Scottish Government’s proposals for a Scottish graduate visa so we can grow Scotland’s economy.
Here’s a wee video summary on why it really matters 👇
youtube.com/shorts/qyRBS...
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Scottish News you won’t hear: “A Scottish Labour-run council underspent its housing budget by £9m despite blaming a lack of SNP Government funding for an ‛emergency’”
tinyurl.com/underspent-h...
tinyurl.com/underspent-h...
January 23, 2025 at 12:17 PM
Scottish News you won’t hear: “A Scottish Labour-run council underspent its housing budget by £9m despite blaming a lack of SNP Government funding for an ‛emergency’”
tinyurl.com/underspent-h...
tinyurl.com/underspent-h...
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"Fascism should more appropriately be called Corporatism because it is a merger of state and corporate power"
Benito Mussolini
Benito Mussolini
January 20, 2025 at 9:49 PM
"Fascism should more appropriately be called Corporatism because it is a merger of state and corporate power"
Benito Mussolini
Benito Mussolini
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Maureen Burke, the @scottishlabour.bsky.social MP whose constituency my ward is in, *still* has this "I'm a new MP" autoreply on her inbox.
It's been 194 days since she was elected.
It's been 194 days since she was elected.
January 15, 2025 at 4:31 PM
Maureen Burke, the @scottishlabour.bsky.social MP whose constituency my ward is in, *still* has this "I'm a new MP" autoreply on her inbox.
It's been 194 days since she was elected.
It's been 194 days since she was elected.
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Happy birthday Janey Godley - the fact that your first birthday not here with us is on Blue Monday and the Cheeto Ones Inauguration is heartbreaking. The fun you would have had xx
January 20, 2025 at 7:41 AM
Happy birthday Janey Godley - the fact that your first birthday not here with us is on Blue Monday and the Cheeto Ones Inauguration is heartbreaking. The fun you would have had xx
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Excellent NYT interview with the outgoing U.S. ambassador to Hungary. This is a key insight!
January 19, 2025 at 4:13 PM
Excellent NYT interview with the outgoing U.S. ambassador to Hungary. This is a key insight!
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While Labour and the Tories chase Reform’s rhetoric, the SNP under my leadership will always focus on what matters: serving Scotland and staying true to our progressive values.
In short, delivering progress for Scotland. 🏴
In short, delivering progress for Scotland. 🏴
January 14, 2025 at 3:20 PM
While Labour and the Tories chase Reform’s rhetoric, the SNP under my leadership will always focus on what matters: serving Scotland and staying true to our progressive values.
In short, delivering progress for Scotland. 🏴
In short, delivering progress for Scotland. 🏴
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If you’re struggling with fuel debt
the British Gas Energy Trust may be able to help with up to £2,000 of grants. They also offer fuel vouchers and advice on how to access the Warm Home Discount, which provides £150 if you're on a low income. Find out more here 👇
britishgasenergytrust.org.uk
the British Gas Energy Trust may be able to help with up to £2,000 of grants. They also offer fuel vouchers and advice on how to access the Warm Home Discount, which provides £150 if you're on a low income. Find out more here 👇
britishgasenergytrust.org.uk
January 9, 2025 at 6:35 PM
If you’re struggling with fuel debt
the British Gas Energy Trust may be able to help with up to £2,000 of grants. They also offer fuel vouchers and advice on how to access the Warm Home Discount, which provides £150 if you're on a low income. Find out more here 👇
britishgasenergytrust.org.uk
the British Gas Energy Trust may be able to help with up to £2,000 of grants. They also offer fuel vouchers and advice on how to access the Warm Home Discount, which provides £150 if you're on a low income. Find out more here 👇
britishgasenergytrust.org.uk
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I've just created this. This is where I think we are now, and why I am very pessimistic that we will fix the #ClimateCrisis
Hopefully someone can explain why I'm wrong.
Hopefully someone can explain why I'm wrong.
January 10, 2025 at 10:40 AM
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As temperatures drop to coldest levels in years, many people across Scotland can’t afford their bills.
Less than a year ago, UK Labour promised to slash energy bills by £300 - but instead they have allowed bills to continue rising.
Scotland deserves better than that.
news.stv.tv/scotland/tem...
Less than a year ago, UK Labour promised to slash energy bills by £300 - but instead they have allowed bills to continue rising.
Scotland deserves better than that.
news.stv.tv/scotland/tem...
Temperatures to plummet to -16C as warning for heavy snow and ice issued
It comes after forecasters said sleet, rain, snow and ice would sweep large parts of the country on Wednesday.
news.stv.tv
January 9, 2025 at 9:34 PM
As temperatures drop to coldest levels in years, many people across Scotland can’t afford their bills.
Less than a year ago, UK Labour promised to slash energy bills by £300 - but instead they have allowed bills to continue rising.
Scotland deserves better than that.
news.stv.tv/scotland/tem...
Less than a year ago, UK Labour promised to slash energy bills by £300 - but instead they have allowed bills to continue rising.
Scotland deserves better than that.
news.stv.tv/scotland/tem...
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🟥 As part of the UK, Scots are being penalised by an unfair energy system that doesn’t serve the needs of the people.
🟪 Scots are counting the cost of allowing another country to take responsibility for our affairs.
🟪 Scots are counting the cost of allowing another country to take responsibility for our affairs.
Westminster Effect means Scots experience more fuel poverty than any EU nation.
www.believeinscotland.org
January 10, 2025 at 11:52 AM
🟥 As part of the UK, Scots are being penalised by an unfair energy system that doesn’t serve the needs of the people.
🟪 Scots are counting the cost of allowing another country to take responsibility for our affairs.
🟪 Scots are counting the cost of allowing another country to take responsibility for our affairs.
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Labour’s straitjacket on tax, their hike in employers’ national insurance, and their refusal to rejoin the EU single market have all stifled growth which we so badly need.
They ignored every warning, and now we’re all paying the price.
They ignored every warning, and now we’re all paying the price.
Reeves mulls deeper cuts to public services as borrowing costs soar
Chancellor could slash departmental spending in spring after ruling out tax increase, officials reveal
www.theguardian.com
January 10, 2025 at 2:07 PM
Labour’s straitjacket on tax, their hike in employers’ national insurance, and their refusal to rejoin the EU single market have all stifled growth which we so badly need.
They ignored every warning, and now we’re all paying the price.
They ignored every warning, and now we’re all paying the price.
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Reports coming in from New York that the Statue of Liberty has just put down her torch and is walking back to France.
January 10, 2025 at 3:18 PM
Reports coming in from New York that the Statue of Liberty has just put down her torch and is walking back to France.
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A Labour Councillor has blasted his own administration in South Lanarkshire.
In a quote to local press Cllr Ralph Barker said “There is a serious issue with our administration using legislation and risk assessments meant to help people in a perverse way to disadvantage people”
In a quote to local press Cllr Ralph Barker said “There is a serious issue with our administration using legislation and risk assessments meant to help people in a perverse way to disadvantage people”
January 10, 2025 at 2:13 PM
A Labour Councillor has blasted his own administration in South Lanarkshire.
In a quote to local press Cllr Ralph Barker said “There is a serious issue with our administration using legislation and risk assessments meant to help people in a perverse way to disadvantage people”
In a quote to local press Cllr Ralph Barker said “There is a serious issue with our administration using legislation and risk assessments meant to help people in a perverse way to disadvantage people”
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What you actually get with Labour 👇
January 10, 2025 at 5:54 PM
What you actually get with Labour 👇
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First a Labour MSP criticised the party for its shameful treatment of #WASPI campaigners, now this. Not a good week for Labour 🤔
A Labour Councillor has blasted his own administration in South Lanarkshire.
In a quote to local press Cllr Ralph Barker said “There is a serious issue with our administration using legislation and risk assessments meant to help people in a perverse way to disadvantage people”
In a quote to local press Cllr Ralph Barker said “There is a serious issue with our administration using legislation and risk assessments meant to help people in a perverse way to disadvantage people”
January 10, 2025 at 7:33 PM
First a Labour MSP criticised the party for its shameful treatment of #WASPI campaigners, now this. Not a good week for Labour 🤔