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SNP MP @petewishart.bsky.social: "This government's new heinous asylum and immigration policy marks a dark moment for many who have chosen Scotland to be their home.
"Why does Scottish Labour support an immigration policy that is contrary to the Scottish interest?"
"Why does Scottish Labour support an immigration policy that is contrary to the Scottish interest?"
November 26, 2025 at 12:25 PM
SNP MP @petewishart.bsky.social: "This government's new heinous asylum and immigration policy marks a dark moment for many who have chosen Scotland to be their home.
"Why does Scottish Labour support an immigration policy that is contrary to the Scottish interest?"
"Why does Scottish Labour support an immigration policy that is contrary to the Scottish interest?"
John Swinney has named his goal of the match after Scotland’s 4-2 win over Denmark www.holyrood.com/news/view,jo...
November 19, 2025 at 3:55 PM
John Swinney has named his goal of the match after Scotland’s 4-2 win over Denmark www.holyrood.com/news/view,jo...
Prime Minister Keir Starmer and Chancellor Rachel Reeves are said to have “ripped up” plans to raise income tax in a major U-turn ahead of the Budget. www.holyrood.com/news/view,la...
November 14, 2025 at 10:15 AM
Prime Minister Keir Starmer and Chancellor Rachel Reeves are said to have “ripped up” plans to raise income tax in a major U-turn ahead of the Budget. www.holyrood.com/news/view,la...
During discussion of a bill to recall MSPs brought by Reform UK's Graham Simpson, Green MSP @patrickharvie.bsky.social suggests extending it to those who defect to "an openly racist, far-right party".
"Voters' legitimate disgust at that behaviour might be seen as grounds for recall."
"Voters' legitimate disgust at that behaviour might be seen as grounds for recall."
November 13, 2025 at 4:15 PM
During discussion of a bill to recall MSPs brought by Reform UK's Graham Simpson, Green MSP @patrickharvie.bsky.social suggests extending it to those who defect to "an openly racist, far-right party".
"Voters' legitimate disgust at that behaviour might be seen as grounds for recall."
"Voters' legitimate disgust at that behaviour might be seen as grounds for recall."
The new edition of Holyrood - out Monday
November 13, 2025 at 10:42 AM
The new edition of Holyrood - out Monday
Police Scotland Chief Constable Jo Farrell: "A man who rapes or attempts to rape a woman, girl or other victim is, should be, and will be recorded by Police Scotland as a male."
November 12, 2025 at 11:00 AM
Police Scotland Chief Constable Jo Farrell: "A man who rapes or attempts to rape a woman, girl or other victim is, should be, and will be recorded by Police Scotland as a male."
SNP MP @petewishart.bsky.social has said he is seeking legal advice after X's chatbot, Grok, called him a "rape enabler" during an exchange about immigration.
November 5, 2025 at 4:37 PM
SNP MP @petewishart.bsky.social has said he is seeking legal advice after X's chatbot, Grok, called him a "rape enabler" during an exchange about immigration.
Inverness military site could house asylum seekers www.holyrood.com/news/view,in...
October 28, 2025 at 12:50 PM
Inverness military site could house asylum seekers www.holyrood.com/news/view,in...
SNP Westminster leader Stephen Flynn asks when the government will bring forward legislation to strip Prince Andrew of his titles.
October 23, 2025 at 2:03 PM
SNP Westminster leader Stephen Flynn asks when the government will bring forward legislation to strip Prince Andrew of his titles.
"'If there's an SNP majority, it's got to be looked at in Westminster'. Who said that?"
The SNP's @stephengethins.bsky.social asks Scottish Secretary Douglas Alexander about the mandate for another independence referendum.
The SNP's @stephengethins.bsky.social asks Scottish Secretary Douglas Alexander about the mandate for another independence referendum.
October 22, 2025 at 12:18 PM
"'If there's an SNP majority, it's got to be looked at in Westminster'. Who said that?"
The SNP's @stephengethins.bsky.social asks Scottish Secretary Douglas Alexander about the mandate for another independence referendum.
The SNP's @stephengethins.bsky.social asks Scottish Secretary Douglas Alexander about the mandate for another independence referendum.
"The quality of the SNP's contributions don't seem to have improved since 2007."
Douglas Alexander responds to a question from the SNP's
Brendan O'Hara, who says that the Scottish Secretary's appointment "hasn't been universally welcomed".
Douglas Alexander responds to a question from the SNP's
Brendan O'Hara, who says that the Scottish Secretary's appointment "hasn't been universally welcomed".
October 22, 2025 at 11:49 AM
"The quality of the SNP's contributions don't seem to have improved since 2007."
Douglas Alexander responds to a question from the SNP's
Brendan O'Hara, who says that the Scottish Secretary's appointment "hasn't been universally welcomed".
Douglas Alexander responds to a question from the SNP's
Brendan O'Hara, who says that the Scottish Secretary's appointment "hasn't been universally welcomed".
"Can you just imagine the sight of Prime Minister Farage with the data of the nation at his fingertips, with all of his authoritarian tendencies..."
SNP MP @petewishart.bsky.social speaks out against digital ID.
SNP MP @petewishart.bsky.social speaks out against digital ID.
October 21, 2025 at 5:25 PM
"Can you just imagine the sight of Prime Minister Farage with the data of the nation at his fingertips, with all of his authoritarian tendencies..."
SNP MP @petewishart.bsky.social speaks out against digital ID.
SNP MP @petewishart.bsky.social speaks out against digital ID.
SNP MP @petewishart.bsky.social says ID cards have returned "like the spectre from the political grave".
"Tony Blair might just reach his ultimate aspiration of getting ID cards back, only this time in the form of his proxy - the current prime minister."
"Tony Blair might just reach his ultimate aspiration of getting ID cards back, only this time in the form of his proxy - the current prime minister."
October 21, 2025 at 3:51 PM
SNP MP @petewishart.bsky.social says ID cards have returned "like the spectre from the political grave".
"Tony Blair might just reach his ultimate aspiration of getting ID cards back, only this time in the form of his proxy - the current prime minister."
"Tony Blair might just reach his ultimate aspiration of getting ID cards back, only this time in the form of his proxy - the current prime minister."
Scotland's tourism industry is suffering from being too city-centric, says Jeremy Grant www.holyrood.com/comment/view...
October 15, 2025 at 1:11 PM
Scotland's tourism industry is suffering from being too city-centric, says Jeremy Grant www.holyrood.com/comment/view...
"History will judge us by our response and by our actions. Up until now, on too many occasions, we have failed."
SNP Westminster leader Stephen Flynn calls for aid and international media to be allowed into Gaza.
SNP Westminster leader Stephen Flynn calls for aid and international media to be allowed into Gaza.
October 14, 2025 at 1:43 PM
"History will judge us by our response and by our actions. Up until now, on too many occasions, we have failed."
SNP Westminster leader Stephen Flynn calls for aid and international media to be allowed into Gaza.
SNP Westminster leader Stephen Flynn calls for aid and international media to be allowed into Gaza.
The new edition of Holyrood
October 10, 2025 at 5:51 AM
The new edition of Holyrood
BREAKING: The Right to Recovery Bill, which would have enshrined the right to drug and alcohol rehabilitation, has been voted down after SNP and Green MSPs voted against.
October 9, 2025 at 4:32 PM
BREAKING: The Right to Recovery Bill, which would have enshrined the right to drug and alcohol rehabilitation, has been voted down after SNP and Green MSPs voted against.
The new edition of Holyrood, features an in-depth interview with SNP Westminster leader Stephen Flynn and...
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✍️ @louisewilso.bsky.social on the failures in stroke care
✍️ @ruaraidh0.bsky.social on the botched smart meter rollout
✍️ @kirsteenpaterson.bsky.social on the state of the SNP
✍️ @louisewilso.bsky.social on the failures in stroke care
✍️ @ruaraidh0.bsky.social on the botched smart meter rollout
October 9, 2025 at 3:59 PM
The new edition of Holyrood, features an in-depth interview with SNP Westminster leader Stephen Flynn and...
✍️ @kirsteenpaterson.bsky.social on the state of the SNP
✍️ @louisewilso.bsky.social on the failures in stroke care
✍️ @ruaraidh0.bsky.social on the botched smart meter rollout
✍️ @kirsteenpaterson.bsky.social on the state of the SNP
✍️ @louisewilso.bsky.social on the failures in stroke care
✍️ @ruaraidh0.bsky.social on the botched smart meter rollout
The new edition of Holyrood, featuring an interview with the SNP's Stephen Flynn.
October 9, 2025 at 11:58 AM
The new edition of Holyrood, featuring an interview with the SNP's Stephen Flynn.
The new edition of Holyrood
October 9, 2025 at 8:04 AM
The new edition of Holyrood
"Four Scots including my constituent Sid Khan were kidnapped by the Israeli military last night and I feel I must raise that in parliament today."
Scottish Greens co-leader @ross-greer.bsky.social presses the FM for answers about Scots taking part in a Gaza-bound global flotilla. #FMQs
Scottish Greens co-leader @ross-greer.bsky.social presses the FM for answers about Scots taking part in a Gaza-bound global flotilla. #FMQs
October 2, 2025 at 12:05 PM
"Four Scots including my constituent Sid Khan were kidnapped by the Israeli military last night and I feel I must raise that in parliament today."
Scottish Greens co-leader @ross-greer.bsky.social presses the FM for answers about Scots taking part in a Gaza-bound global flotilla. #FMQs
Scottish Greens co-leader @ross-greer.bsky.social presses the FM for answers about Scots taking part in a Gaza-bound global flotilla. #FMQs
First Minister John Swinney expresses his "horror" at the attack on a synagogue in Manchester earlier.
"Antisemitism is an evil we must confront and stand resolutely against." #FMQs
"Antisemitism is an evil we must confront and stand resolutely against." #FMQs
October 2, 2025 at 11:08 AM
First Minister John Swinney expresses his "horror" at the attack on a synagogue in Manchester earlier.
"Antisemitism is an evil we must confront and stand resolutely against." #FMQs
"Antisemitism is an evil we must confront and stand resolutely against." #FMQs
None of Scotland's health boards are currently meeting the 62-day treatment target for prostate cancer patients.
In NHS Grampian, one patient waited 336 days to begin treatment, while in NHS Lothian another waited more than a year (393 days).
In NHS Grampian, one patient waited 336 days to begin treatment, while in NHS Lothian another waited more than a year (393 days).
September 25, 2025 at 12:39 PM
None of Scotland's health boards are currently meeting the 62-day treatment target for prostate cancer patients.
In NHS Grampian, one patient waited 336 days to begin treatment, while in NHS Lothian another waited more than a year (393 days).
In NHS Grampian, one patient waited 336 days to begin treatment, while in NHS Lothian another waited more than a year (393 days).
The new edition of Holyrood - out now
September 22, 2025 at 1:35 PM
The new edition of Holyrood - out now