Gordon Macdonald SNP
@gmacdonaldsnp.bsky.social
SNP MSP for Edinburgh Pentlands since 2011.
Campaigning for independence since 1975.
Promoted by: G.Macdonald, 9 Kingsknowe Park, Edinburgh. EH14 2JQ
Campaigning for independence since 1975.
Promoted by: G.Macdonald, 9 Kingsknowe Park, Edinburgh. EH14 2JQ
Happy to support Cycling Without Age Scotland @CWAScotland.
CWAS provides free rides in the fresh air in its unique Trishaws for people of any age with limited mobility, disabilities or isolated.
For more information visit cwas.org or email: info@cwas.org
CWAS provides free rides in the fresh air in its unique Trishaws for people of any age with limited mobility, disabilities or isolated.
For more information visit cwas.org or email: info@cwas.org
November 13, 2025 at 3:19 PM
Happy to support Cycling Without Age Scotland @CWAScotland.
CWAS provides free rides in the fresh air in its unique Trishaws for people of any age with limited mobility, disabilities or isolated.
For more information visit cwas.org or email: info@cwas.org
CWAS provides free rides in the fresh air in its unique Trishaws for people of any age with limited mobility, disabilities or isolated.
For more information visit cwas.org or email: info@cwas.org
UK national debt is now the 4th highest in the world!
What happened to the deep pockets of the UK?
What happened to the deep pockets of the UK?
November 1, 2025 at 7:41 AM
UK national debt is now the 4th highest in the world!
What happened to the deep pockets of the UK?
What happened to the deep pockets of the UK?
In 2010, the four UK nations put in about the same amount per head to cover NHS dental care.
In 23/24, Scotland's support for NHS dental care is nearly double that of England and higher than any other UK nation.
In 23/24, Scotland's support for NHS dental care is nearly double that of England and higher than any other UK nation.
October 27, 2025 at 2:41 PM
In 2010, the four UK nations put in about the same amount per head to cover NHS dental care.
In 23/24, Scotland's support for NHS dental care is nearly double that of England and higher than any other UK nation.
In 23/24, Scotland's support for NHS dental care is nearly double that of England and higher than any other UK nation.
Fantastic result for @lindsay_whittle and @plaid_cymru
Labour held the Caerphilly constituency in the Senedd for 26 years, from the first election in May 1999 and at Westminster for over a century!
Labour held the Caerphilly constituency in the Senedd for 26 years, from the first election in May 1999 and at Westminster for over a century!
October 24, 2025 at 6:40 AM
Fantastic result for @lindsay_whittle and @plaid_cymru
Labour held the Caerphilly constituency in the Senedd for 26 years, from the first election in May 1999 and at Westminster for over a century!
Labour held the Caerphilly constituency in the Senedd for 26 years, from the first election in May 1999 and at Westminster for over a century!
The 7.4m people on NHS waiting lists in Labour-run England now far exceed the entire population of Scotland.
Meanwhile, in Scotland, waiting lists are coming down with an additional 213,000 appointments and procedures thanks to record funding from the SNP Government.
Meanwhile, in Scotland, waiting lists are coming down with an additional 213,000 appointments and procedures thanks to record funding from the SNP Government.
October 23, 2025 at 9:25 PM
The 7.4m people on NHS waiting lists in Labour-run England now far exceed the entire population of Scotland.
Meanwhile, in Scotland, waiting lists are coming down with an additional 213,000 appointments and procedures thanks to record funding from the SNP Government.
Meanwhile, in Scotland, waiting lists are coming down with an additional 213,000 appointments and procedures thanks to record funding from the SNP Government.
Scotland has the highest proportion of college students - 1.6m in England, 218k in Scotland, 127k in Wales, 37k in N.Ireland.
Completion rates for apprenticeships show: England 53%, Wales 66%, N.Ireland 48%, Scotland 70-80 % for much of the last decade.
And no tuition fees!
Completion rates for apprenticeships show: England 53%, Wales 66%, N.Ireland 48%, Scotland 70-80 % for much of the last decade.
And no tuition fees!
October 21, 2025 at 10:37 AM
Scotland has the highest proportion of college students - 1.6m in England, 218k in Scotland, 127k in Wales, 37k in N.Ireland.
Completion rates for apprenticeships show: England 53%, Wales 66%, N.Ireland 48%, Scotland 70-80 % for much of the last decade.
And no tuition fees!
Completion rates for apprenticeships show: England 53%, Wales 66%, N.Ireland 48%, Scotland 70-80 % for much of the last decade.
And no tuition fees!
Scotland is a nation - and nations have the right to decide their future.
Let’s make Scotland’s voice heard loud and clear. Add your name here: yes.scot/decide
Sign and share with family, friends, and work colleagues.
Let’s make Scotland’s voice heard loud and clear. Add your name here: yes.scot/decide
Sign and share with family, friends, and work colleagues.
October 12, 2025 at 6:44 AM
Scotland is a nation - and nations have the right to decide their future.
Let’s make Scotland’s voice heard loud and clear. Add your name here: yes.scot/decide
Sign and share with family, friends, and work colleagues.
Let’s make Scotland’s voice heard loud and clear. Add your name here: yes.scot/decide
Sign and share with family, friends, and work colleagues.
Attending Community Pharmacy Scotland event with the opening comment being our system of 1,200 community pharmacies in Scotland are world leading with our focus on service delivery, including #NHSpharmacyfirstscotland
October 11, 2025 at 11:52 AM
Attending Community Pharmacy Scotland event with the opening comment being our system of 1,200 community pharmacies in Scotland are world leading with our focus on service delivery, including #NHSpharmacyfirstscotland
Seconding the SNP conference resolution attacking LABOUR'S JOB TAX HIKE, which impacts our public, private, and voluntary sectors!
October 11, 2025 at 10:54 AM
Seconding the SNP conference resolution attacking LABOUR'S JOB TAX HIKE, which impacts our public, private, and voluntary sectors!
Visited @SAMHtweets Redhall Walled Garden this morning, along with some MSP colleagues, to be thanked for our successful cross party campaign to keep this fantastic oasis in the city open. Much appreciated.
October 3, 2025 at 1:34 PM
Visited @SAMHtweets Redhall Walled Garden this morning, along with some MSP colleagues, to be thanked for our successful cross party campaign to keep this fantastic oasis in the city open. Much appreciated.
Met with John Lee of @TOMRAGroup in parliament to talk all things reverse vending.
UK DRS scheme will not be up and running before 2027. DRS is already up and running in Ireland, where 1 BILLION bottles and cans were recycled in its first year.
UK DRS scheme will not be up and running before 2027. DRS is already up and running in Ireland, where 1 BILLION bottles and cans were recycled in its first year.
September 30, 2025 at 2:00 PM
Met with John Lee of @TOMRAGroup in parliament to talk all things reverse vending.
UK DRS scheme will not be up and running before 2027. DRS is already up and running in Ireland, where 1 BILLION bottles and cans were recycled in its first year.
UK DRS scheme will not be up and running before 2027. DRS is already up and running in Ireland, where 1 BILLION bottles and cans were recycled in its first year.
I'm sponsoring in parliament next week an exhibition by the National Robotarium in Edinburgh on why greater investment into Scotland's robotics ecosystem could transform public services, improve lives, and stimulate economic growth. #NationRobotarium
September 29, 2025 at 1:13 PM
I'm sponsoring in parliament next week an exhibition by the National Robotarium in Edinburgh on why greater investment into Scotland's robotics ecosystem could transform public services, improve lives, and stimulate economic growth. #NationRobotarium
This latest Survation poll for Holyrood (September 2025) gives the SNP its highest constituency vote share in almost three years and puts us within touching distance of an outright majority in the Scottish Parliament.
September 25, 2025 at 7:19 AM
This latest Survation poll for Holyrood (September 2025) gives the SNP its highest constituency vote share in almost three years and puts us within touching distance of an outright majority in the Scottish Parliament.
This #OrganDonationWeek, we remember that one donor can save or transform up to 9 lives. Please register and share your decision at organdonation.scot. #LeaveNoDoubt
@Kidney_Research @scotorgandonor
@Kidney_Research @scotorgandonor
September 24, 2025 at 12:24 PM
This #OrganDonationWeek, we remember that one donor can save or transform up to 9 lives. Please register and share your decision at organdonation.scot. #LeaveNoDoubt
@Kidney_Research @scotorgandonor
@Kidney_Research @scotorgandonor
Thanks to SNP public ownership, Scotland has not only removed peak fares but also has the lowest % of cancelled trains in the UK. 🚂👇
September 23, 2025 at 7:31 PM
Thanks to SNP public ownership, Scotland has not only removed peak fares but also has the lowest % of cancelled trains in the UK. 🚂👇
The latest Westminster poll has the SNP on 46 seats and Reform ZERO!
September 23, 2025 at 6:28 AM
The latest Westminster poll has the SNP on 46 seats and Reform ZERO!
150 countries now recognise the State of Palestine as a sovereign entity. This represents approximately 77.7% of the United Nations' 193 member states.
September 21, 2025 at 8:40 PM
150 countries now recognise the State of Palestine as a sovereign entity. This represents approximately 77.7% of the United Nations' 193 member states.
When Labour came to power inflation was 2.3% but it now stands at 3.8% with food inflation hitting 5.1%.
Britain is bankrupt its time to leave!
Britain is bankrupt its time to leave!
September 17, 2025 at 8:26 AM
When Labour came to power inflation was 2.3% but it now stands at 3.8% with food inflation hitting 5.1%.
Britain is bankrupt its time to leave!
Britain is bankrupt its time to leave!
DICE Europe - 150 global gaming industry leaders come to Edinburgh for key talks on Scotland’s rise to become a global powerhouse in the industry & the role of Artificial Intelligence. Scotland is home to 130 gaming companies with a £340m turnover with staff doubling since 2015.
September 15, 2025 at 9:17 AM
DICE Europe - 150 global gaming industry leaders come to Edinburgh for key talks on Scotland’s rise to become a global powerhouse in the industry & the role of Artificial Intelligence. Scotland is home to 130 gaming companies with a £340m turnover with staff doubling since 2015.
Scottish Water, your SNP Government publicly owned water company, provides £133 of savings on your water bill compared to elsewhere in the UK.
Helping you to make ends meet!
Helping you to make ends meet!
August 30, 2025 at 7:50 AM
Scottish Water, your SNP Government publicly owned water company, provides £133 of savings on your water bill compared to elsewhere in the UK.
Helping you to make ends meet!
Helping you to make ends meet!
Scotrail, your SNP Government nationalised rail service, is slashing rail fares helping you to make ends meet.
From 1 September 2025, you’ll pay the same train fare no matter the time of day or the day of the week you travel.
From 1 September 2025, you’ll pay the same train fare no matter the time of day or the day of the week you travel.
August 29, 2025 at 1:37 PM
Scotrail, your SNP Government nationalised rail service, is slashing rail fares helping you to make ends meet.
From 1 September 2025, you’ll pay the same train fare no matter the time of day or the day of the week you travel.
From 1 September 2025, you’ll pay the same train fare no matter the time of day or the day of the week you travel.
The "Deep Pockets" of the UK is an illusion as over the last 80 years, there have been only 10 years when a surplus occurred in UK government expenditure.
It's credit rating has dropped from the top AAA to AA3 making borrowing more expensive.
Its borrowed money!
National debt is now £2.9 trillion!
It's credit rating has dropped from the top AAA to AA3 making borrowing more expensive.
Its borrowed money!
National debt is now £2.9 trillion!
August 25, 2025 at 8:25 AM
The "Deep Pockets" of the UK is an illusion as over the last 80 years, there have been only 10 years when a surplus occurred in UK government expenditure.
It's credit rating has dropped from the top AAA to AA3 making borrowing more expensive.
Its borrowed money!
National debt is now £2.9 trillion!
It's credit rating has dropped from the top AAA to AA3 making borrowing more expensive.
Its borrowed money!
National debt is now £2.9 trillion!
SQA results show that the number of students achieving passes at National 5, Higher, and Advanced Higher levels has increased not only compared to 2024 but also compared to pre-pandemic levels in 2019.
Encouragingly, the poverty-related attainment gap has continued to narrow.
Encouragingly, the poverty-related attainment gap has continued to narrow.
August 5, 2025 at 1:14 PM
SQA results show that the number of students achieving passes at National 5, Higher, and Advanced Higher levels has increased not only compared to 2024 but also compared to pre-pandemic levels in 2019.
Encouragingly, the poverty-related attainment gap has continued to narrow.
Encouragingly, the poverty-related attainment gap has continued to narrow.
Scottish Arthroplasty Project reported that 17,399 first hip or knee replacements performed in NHS Scotland hospitals in 2024 compared to 15,908 in 2019.
Over the last 10 years the mean length of hospital stays, for both procedures, has decreased from 5 days to 2.6 days.
Over the last 10 years the mean length of hospital stays, for both procedures, has decreased from 5 days to 2.6 days.
August 5, 2025 at 11:59 AM
Scottish Arthroplasty Project reported that 17,399 first hip or knee replacements performed in NHS Scotland hospitals in 2024 compared to 15,908 in 2019.
Over the last 10 years the mean length of hospital stays, for both procedures, has decreased from 5 days to 2.6 days.
Over the last 10 years the mean length of hospital stays, for both procedures, has decreased from 5 days to 2.6 days.