Ian Harper
@ianharper444.bsky.social
Special Olympics GB Athlete Leader & Hall of Famer, SSGM Alumni Special Olympics Europe Eurasia, Public Speaker & Leadership Campaigner for Inclusion, Housing & Employment for people with Intellectual Disabilities. Love Eurovision & Cars.
Really sorry to hear that Quentin Wilson has passed away. My childhood memories of watching Top Gear in the 90’s with him, @JeremyClarkson & @tiff_tv was brilliant. Great journalist & gave superb advice when it came to deals on classic cars. Wonderful man, he will be missed.
November 8, 2025 at 8:26 PM
Really sorry to hear that Quentin Wilson has passed away. My childhood memories of watching Top Gear in the 90’s with him, @JeremyClarkson & @tiff_tv was brilliant. Great journalist & gave superb advice when it came to deals on classic cars. Wonderful man, he will be missed.
Reposted by Ian Harper
President Christine Lagarde introduces the economic growth outlook for the euro area
@president.ecb.europa.eu
@president.ecb.europa.eu
June 5, 2025 at 12:56 PM
President Christine Lagarde introduces the economic growth outlook for the euro area
@president.ecb.europa.eu
@president.ecb.europa.eu
Reposted by Ian Harper
Good discussions with the leaders of Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Tajikistan, and Turkmenistan.
We’re expanding our cooperation like never before:
Transport, critical raw materials, digital, energy and climate protection.
Everything we need to grow and prosper together.
We’re expanding our cooperation like never before:
Transport, critical raw materials, digital, energy and climate protection.
Everything we need to grow and prosper together.
April 3, 2025 at 2:35 PM
Good discussions with the leaders of Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Tajikistan, and Turkmenistan.
We’re expanding our cooperation like never before:
Transport, critical raw materials, digital, energy and climate protection.
Everything we need to grow and prosper together.
We’re expanding our cooperation like never before:
Transport, critical raw materials, digital, energy and climate protection.
Everything we need to grow and prosper together.
Reposted by Ian Harper
We’ve issued our first €3 billion bond under the new European Green Bond Standard, the largest to date and the first by a supranational.
This transaction underlines EIB's support in promoting standardisation and transparency in green capital markets.
🔗 bit.ly/EuropeanGree...
This transaction underlines EIB's support in promoting standardisation and transparency in green capital markets.
🔗 bit.ly/EuropeanGree...
April 3, 2025 at 4:03 PM
We’ve issued our first €3 billion bond under the new European Green Bond Standard, the largest to date and the first by a supranational.
This transaction underlines EIB's support in promoting standardisation and transparency in green capital markets.
🔗 bit.ly/EuropeanGree...
This transaction underlines EIB's support in promoting standardisation and transparency in green capital markets.
🔗 bit.ly/EuropeanGree...
Reposted by Ian Harper
We invest €50m to support Ukrainian railways in upgrading rail border crossings with Poland, Hungary, Slovakia and Romania.
Backed by #UkraineFacility & co-funded by EU’s CEF, it will:
✅boost movement of goods & passengers
✅strengthen trade & transport links with the EU⤵️
bit.ly/EIB_BorderCr...
Backed by #UkraineFacility & co-funded by EU’s CEF, it will:
✅boost movement of goods & passengers
✅strengthen trade & transport links with the EU⤵️
bit.ly/EIB_BorderCr...
April 1, 2025 at 8:32 AM
We invest €50m to support Ukrainian railways in upgrading rail border crossings with Poland, Hungary, Slovakia and Romania.
Backed by #UkraineFacility & co-funded by EU’s CEF, it will:
✅boost movement of goods & passengers
✅strengthen trade & transport links with the EU⤵️
bit.ly/EIB_BorderCr...
Backed by #UkraineFacility & co-funded by EU’s CEF, it will:
✅boost movement of goods & passengers
✅strengthen trade & transport links with the EU⤵️
bit.ly/EIB_BorderCr...
Reposted by Ian Harper
Christina McKelvie's partner, Keith Brown, along with her sons, Lewis and Jack, are deeply saddened to announce her passing this morning at Glasgow Royal Infirmary.
March 27, 2025 at 10:25 AM
Christina McKelvie's partner, Keith Brown, along with her sons, Lewis and Jack, are deeply saddened to announce her passing this morning at Glasgow Royal Infirmary.
Reposted by Ian Harper
Labour made big cuts to public spending and hiked taxes, and word is more cuts and tax rises are coming.
No wonder after 9 months, the public have realised Labour will not improve their lives.
"Yes, they will" 29% (-25)
"No, they won't" 71% (+25)
Source: @Moreincommon_
No wonder after 9 months, the public have realised Labour will not improve their lives.
"Yes, they will" 29% (-25)
"No, they won't" 71% (+25)
Source: @Moreincommon_
March 28, 2025 at 12:25 PM
Labour made big cuts to public spending and hiked taxes, and word is more cuts and tax rises are coming.
No wonder after 9 months, the public have realised Labour will not improve their lives.
"Yes, they will" 29% (-25)
"No, they won't" 71% (+25)
Source: @Moreincommon_
No wonder after 9 months, the public have realised Labour will not improve their lives.
"Yes, they will" 29% (-25)
"No, they won't" 71% (+25)
Source: @Moreincommon_
Reposted by Ian Harper
In 2014, Westminster told Scots they'd be "£1,400 better off every year" if Scotland voted No to independence.
This week, analysis shows UK families will be "£1,400 a year poorer" by 2030.
Read more: www.snp.org/do-you-feel-...
This week, analysis shows UK families will be "£1,400 a year poorer" by 2030.
Read more: www.snp.org/do-you-feel-...
Do you feel £1,400 better off every year since 2014? — Scottish National Party
In the 2014 independence referendum Westminster politicians said “every Scot will be £1,400 better off every year” if people voted ‘No’. Do you feel £1,400 better off every year since 2014?
www.snp.org
March 28, 2025 at 2:57 PM
In 2014, Westminster told Scots they'd be "£1,400 better off every year" if Scotland voted No to independence.
This week, analysis shows UK families will be "£1,400 a year poorer" by 2030.
Read more: www.snp.org/do-you-feel-...
This week, analysis shows UK families will be "£1,400 a year poorer" by 2030.
Read more: www.snp.org/do-you-feel-...
Reposted by Ian Harper
Child poverty has fallen in Scotland - whilst rising sharply in the UK.
Absolute child poverty in Scotland fell from 23% to 17% - the lowest figure in 30 years.
SNP Scottish Government policies are working to deliver on our top priority of eradicating child poverty.
Absolute child poverty in Scotland fell from 23% to 17% - the lowest figure in 30 years.
SNP Scottish Government policies are working to deliver on our top priority of eradicating child poverty.
March 28, 2025 at 5:28 PM
Child poverty has fallen in Scotland - whilst rising sharply in the UK.
Absolute child poverty in Scotland fell from 23% to 17% - the lowest figure in 30 years.
SNP Scottish Government policies are working to deliver on our top priority of eradicating child poverty.
Absolute child poverty in Scotland fell from 23% to 17% - the lowest figure in 30 years.
SNP Scottish Government policies are working to deliver on our top priority of eradicating child poverty.
Reposted by Ian Harper
We’ve made sure adults of any age who need personal or nursing care will receive it - free of charge.
And our Carer’s Allowance Supplement puts extra money in the pockets of thousands of carers.
And our Carer’s Allowance Supplement puts extra money in the pockets of thousands of carers.
March 31, 2025 at 10:58 AM
We’ve made sure adults of any age who need personal or nursing care will receive it - free of charge.
And our Carer’s Allowance Supplement puts extra money in the pockets of thousands of carers.
And our Carer’s Allowance Supplement puts extra money in the pockets of thousands of carers.
Reposted by Ian Harper
Scotland’s delivering more homes per head than anywhere else in the UK.
Since 2007, we’ve delivered 136,705 affordable homes - 97,099 for councils and housing associations.
We’re focused on what matters to you: secure homes, strong communities, and a fairer Scotland.
Since 2007, we’ve delivered 136,705 affordable homes - 97,099 for councils and housing associations.
We’re focused on what matters to you: secure homes, strong communities, and a fairer Scotland.
March 31, 2025 at 12:23 PM
Scotland’s delivering more homes per head than anywhere else in the UK.
Since 2007, we’ve delivered 136,705 affordable homes - 97,099 for councils and housing associations.
We’re focused on what matters to you: secure homes, strong communities, and a fairer Scotland.
Since 2007, we’ve delivered 136,705 affordable homes - 97,099 for councils and housing associations.
We’re focused on what matters to you: secure homes, strong communities, and a fairer Scotland.
Reposted by Ian Harper
Hungary’s government has been undermining European values for too long. It is good sign that the incoming German coalition appears to have agreed to push the EU to take action under their government.
March 31, 2025 at 1:38 PM
Hungary’s government has been undermining European values for too long. It is good sign that the incoming German coalition appears to have agreed to push the EU to take action under their government.
Reposted by Ian Harper
In Europe, we pride ourselves on being diverse, equal and inclusive.
The EU's motto is ''United In Diversity''.
We reject bribery attempts against our companies or foreign influence on our values, President Trump.
👇
www.ft.com/content/02ed...
The EU's motto is ''United In Diversity''.
We reject bribery attempts against our companies or foreign influence on our values, President Trump.
👇
www.ft.com/content/02ed...
March 31, 2025 at 3:14 PM
In Europe, we pride ourselves on being diverse, equal and inclusive.
The EU's motto is ''United In Diversity''.
We reject bribery attempts against our companies or foreign influence on our values, President Trump.
👇
www.ft.com/content/02ed...
The EU's motto is ''United In Diversity''.
We reject bribery attempts against our companies or foreign influence on our values, President Trump.
👇
www.ft.com/content/02ed...
Reposted by Ian Harper
📢 Labour before the election: "No austerity under Labour."
📉 Labour after the election: Cutting disability benefits.
Labour promised "change", but instead, voters are getting more of the same.
📉 Labour after the election: Cutting disability benefits.
Labour promised "change", but instead, voters are getting more of the same.
March 18, 2025 at 12:51 PM
📢 Labour before the election: "No austerity under Labour."
📉 Labour after the election: Cutting disability benefits.
Labour promised "change", but instead, voters are getting more of the same.
📉 Labour after the election: Cutting disability benefits.
Labour promised "change", but instead, voters are getting more of the same.
Reposted by Ian Harper
Anti-poverty campaigners are quitting Labour in disgust at their welfare cuts.
As Labour's Wes Streeting said: "It must be hard for the Conservatives, watching Labour doing the things they only ever talked about."
As Labour's Wes Streeting said: "It must be hard for the Conservatives, watching Labour doing the things they only ever talked about."
March 19, 2025 at 9:52 AM
Anti-poverty campaigners are quitting Labour in disgust at their welfare cuts.
As Labour's Wes Streeting said: "It must be hard for the Conservatives, watching Labour doing the things they only ever talked about."
As Labour's Wes Streeting said: "It must be hard for the Conservatives, watching Labour doing the things they only ever talked about."
Reposted by Ian Harper
Labour campaigned to protect disability benefits. Now they're cutting £5 billion from the most vulnerable.
Scotland chooses a different path - one of fairness, dignity, and protection for the most vulnerable.
We stand for a better Scotland, Labour stands for broken promises.
Scotland chooses a different path - one of fairness, dignity, and protection for the most vulnerable.
We stand for a better Scotland, Labour stands for broken promises.
March 19, 2025 at 3:52 PM
Labour campaigned to protect disability benefits. Now they're cutting £5 billion from the most vulnerable.
Scotland chooses a different path - one of fairness, dignity, and protection for the most vulnerable.
We stand for a better Scotland, Labour stands for broken promises.
Scotland chooses a different path - one of fairness, dignity, and protection for the most vulnerable.
We stand for a better Scotland, Labour stands for broken promises.
Reposted by Ian Harper
🥀 Both current and former Scottish Labour MSPs know Labour are wrong on cutting support for disabled people.
@anassarwar.bsky.social - are your MSPs wrong?
@anassarwar.bsky.social - are your MSPs wrong?
March 19, 2025 at 4:25 PM
🥀 Both current and former Scottish Labour MSPs know Labour are wrong on cutting support for disabled people.
@anassarwar.bsky.social - are your MSPs wrong?
@anassarwar.bsky.social - are your MSPs wrong?
Reposted by Ian Harper
📢 Our Budget delivers progress for Scotland:
💷 Record £21 billion for our NHS
🏠 8,000 new affordable homes
❄️ Winter Heating Payment for every pensioner household
✂️ Ending Labour’s two-child cap, lifting 15,000 kids out of poverty
🎭 £34m boost for Scotland’s culture
💷 Record £21 billion for our NHS
🏠 8,000 new affordable homes
❄️ Winter Heating Payment for every pensioner household
✂️ Ending Labour’s two-child cap, lifting 15,000 kids out of poverty
🎭 £34m boost for Scotland’s culture
December 6, 2024 at 9:27 AM
📢 Our Budget delivers progress for Scotland:
💷 Record £21 billion for our NHS
🏠 8,000 new affordable homes
❄️ Winter Heating Payment for every pensioner household
✂️ Ending Labour’s two-child cap, lifting 15,000 kids out of poverty
🎭 £34m boost for Scotland’s culture
💷 Record £21 billion for our NHS
🏠 8,000 new affordable homes
❄️ Winter Heating Payment for every pensioner household
✂️ Ending Labour’s two-child cap, lifting 15,000 kids out of poverty
🎭 £34m boost for Scotland’s culture
Reposted by Ian Harper
The UN and its organisations are critical for tackling global challenges and sustainable development.
But it is facing an unprecedented crisis.
Europe supports you in reforming and strengthening this important institution, dear António Guterres.
But it is facing an unprecedented crisis.
Europe supports you in reforming and strengthening this important institution, dear António Guterres.
March 19, 2025 at 4:57 PM
The UN and its organisations are critical for tackling global challenges and sustainable development.
But it is facing an unprecedented crisis.
Europe supports you in reforming and strengthening this important institution, dear António Guterres.
But it is facing an unprecedented crisis.
Europe supports you in reforming and strengthening this important institution, dear António Guterres.
Reposted by Ian Harper
Women's rights aren’t a one-day fight. International Women's Day is a reminder: the battle is daily, the mission is equality, and the time is now. Keep pushing. Every day.
#IWD2025 #GenderEquality
#IWD2025 #GenderEquality
On #IWD2025 the EU's commitment to gender balance remains unwavering.
With initiatives aiming to reduce the gender pay gap and targeting better representation or work-life balance, we are paving the way for a more inclusive future.
More info 👇
europa.eu/!Xpm8mY
#GenderEquality
With initiatives aiming to reduce the gender pay gap and targeting better representation or work-life balance, we are paving the way for a more inclusive future.
More info 👇
europa.eu/!Xpm8mY
#GenderEquality
March 8, 2025 at 8:49 AM
Women's rights aren’t a one-day fight. International Women's Day is a reminder: the battle is daily, the mission is equality, and the time is now. Keep pushing. Every day.
#IWD2025 #GenderEquality
#IWD2025 #GenderEquality
Reposted by Ian Harper
Gender equality doesn’t just 'happen.'
Women’s rights must be fought for and protected.
Our responsibility is clear.
To lead by example and create a world where opportunities are fair for all.
Not just today, but every single day.
#InternationalWomensDay
Women’s rights must be fought for and protected.
Our responsibility is clear.
To lead by example and create a world where opportunities are fair for all.
Not just today, but every single day.
#InternationalWomensDay
March 8, 2025 at 8:10 AM
Gender equality doesn’t just 'happen.'
Women’s rights must be fought for and protected.
Our responsibility is clear.
To lead by example and create a world where opportunities are fair for all.
Not just today, but every single day.
#InternationalWomensDay
Women’s rights must be fought for and protected.
Our responsibility is clear.
To lead by example and create a world where opportunities are fair for all.
Not just today, but every single day.
#InternationalWomensDay
Reposted by Ian Harper
France and the UK have floated the idea to send troops on the ground as a guarantee after a potential peace deal. However, so far, not many countries appear to be on board.
#EuropeNews
#EuropeNews
Which countries would take part in a 'coalition of the willing'?
France and the UK have floated the idea to send troops on the ground as a guarantee after a potential peace deal. However, so far, not many countries appear to be on board.
l.euronews.com
March 4, 2025 at 1:33 PM
France and the UK have floated the idea to send troops on the ground as a guarantee after a potential peace deal. However, so far, not many countries appear to be on board.
#EuropeNews
#EuropeNews
Reposted by Ian Harper
I have decided to convene a special European Council on 6 March.
We are living a defining moment for Ukraine and European security.
In my consultations with European leaders, I’ve heard a shared commitment to meet those challenges at EU level:
We are living a defining moment for Ukraine and European security.
In my consultations with European leaders, I’ve heard a shared commitment to meet those challenges at EU level:
February 23, 2025 at 5:03 PM
I have decided to convene a special European Council on 6 March.
We are living a defining moment for Ukraine and European security.
In my consultations with European leaders, I’ve heard a shared commitment to meet those challenges at EU level:
We are living a defining moment for Ukraine and European security.
In my consultations with European leaders, I’ve heard a shared commitment to meet those challenges at EU level:
Reposted by Ian Harper
Had good exchanges on the phone this weekend with Emmanuel Macron and Keir Starmer.
We discussed our unflinching support to Ukraine, financially and militarily.
We shared updates on our contacts with US partners and discussed plans for the defence and security of our continent.
We discussed our unflinching support to Ukraine, financially and militarily.
We shared updates on our contacts with US partners and discussed plans for the defence and security of our continent.
February 23, 2025 at 1:22 PM
Had good exchanges on the phone this weekend with Emmanuel Macron and Keir Starmer.
We discussed our unflinching support to Ukraine, financially and militarily.
We shared updates on our contacts with US partners and discussed plans for the defence and security of our continent.
We discussed our unflinching support to Ukraine, financially and militarily.
We shared updates on our contacts with US partners and discussed plans for the defence and security of our continent.