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Since the SNP took office, Scotland’s NHS has grown by over 33,000 extra doctors, nurses, and staff—an increase of over 26%. More frontline care. More support for patients. A stronger NHS for Scotland.

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Scotland is leading the UK in green jobs adding 16,500 new roles in climate-friendly industries since 2022. A greener economy means lower energy bills, better energy security, healthier communities, and long-term job growth. Scotland isn’t just keeping up, we’re leading the way.

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Lovely to be at the Pitlochry Festival Theatre for the Winter Words Festival, and a privilege to chair a discussion with Jamie Jauncey on his seminal work on Don Roberto - RB Cunninghame Graham. Such a joy to meet up with one of my late Mum’s literary heroes, Liz Lochhead.

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There's been (inexplicably, IMO) some debate over the source of Reform UK's growth in Scotland (e.g. a few unionists claim that the flow to them is from the SNP). Looking at the latest polling, that very clearly isn't the case. The story is the total fragmentation of Scottish Labour's vote:

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lmao mate no, wtf are you doing?

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I've now looked at the polling data from that recent #Norstat poll which showed a slender Yes lead. As usual, the published figures hide some strange sampling anomalies. I've done my usual reweighting based on current demographics, which shows a Yes lead of 5pts (6 without DK) Short thread 1/5

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Tomorrow's front page 🗞️ 'This is an act of sabotage'

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The Tories want to sow division, I’m here to deliver on the people’s priorities: 👉 Grow the economy 👉 Eradicate child poverty 👉 Strengthen our public services 👉 Tackle the climate crisis Instead of backing our Budget for delivery, they prefer to carp on the sidelines.

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2023 — The amount still owed under PFI for hospitals and schools: £15.4 billion #RedTories #YouYesYet #VoteSNP www.snp.org/the-price-of...

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Today @johnswinney.bsky.social announced extra funds to help keep Grangemouth’s skilled workers here in Scotland. Before the election, Labour committed to saving the site. It’s now time they stepped up and matched our funding...

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Warmest thanks to all @thesnp.bsky.social campaigners who were out and about today to promote our actions to renew and strengthen the NHS.

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Labour is heading for its worst Holyrood election since devolution, a devastating reversal of fortune after July’s landslide In a blow for Labour that will cast a shadow over the party’s conference this week, a poll has found that only 18% of voters intended to vote Labour #VoteSNP #BothVotesSNP

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🥀 Before the Westminster election, Labour promised to save Grangemouth - they’ve broken that promise. 👇

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The privatization of Scottish ports occurred in the early 1990s under the UK Government, led by the Tories, before devolution-include the privatization of Clydeport & Forth Ports during this period The Scottish Parliament & Government was established in 1999 & wasn’t involved in these sales

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Where’s the blue tents x.com/pjwoodside/s...

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NEW: Ian Murray has been given a 'season ticket' for backing Manchester United over Scottish Grangemouth workers www.thenational.scot/news/2493290...

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A couple of weeks ago I attended the Dreamers exhibition in parliament to view artworks by young Ukrainians about their thoughts and hopes. We cannot allow their hopes for the future to be dashed by an American & Russian agreement that sacrifices Ukraine. 🇺🇦 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿

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Nicola Sturgeon has spoken out against those 'kotowing' to the likes of Donald Trump and Elon Musk. In a new interview, she warns of right-wing parties taking us on a "road to ruin"

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Labour government Employers National Insurance hike hits Scottish Care members at a sector-wide cost of over £56M for independent social care employers in Scotland. 98% of respondents said these changes make their organisation less sustainable. scottishcare.org/media-releas...

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🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿🇪🇺 Good to meet EU Ambassador Pedro Serrano today. Scotland is a proud European nation and our best future lies in the EU. In the meantime, we will keep building stronger ties and working together for a better future.

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If council tax increases by 10%, remember it was Labour governments decision to increase employer National Insurance to Scottish local authorities by £240 million. news.stv.tv/east-central...

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Scottish Labour are expecting people to believe that they will protect the SNP Government successes. This is the same party who lied in the General Election saying they’d save Grangemouth Refinery and would stand up for WASPI women. Here’s the real Scottish Labour plan for 2026 👇

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Landmark Orkney Renewable Project Awarded £5million Grant to Develop a Deep Water Quay The Scottish Government has awarded a grant of £5million to The Scapa Deep Water Quay project. Announcing the new funding whilst in Orkney, First Minister John Swinney said: "Accelerating Scotland’s offshore…

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NEW: The Labour Government has been accused of 'standing in the way' of international law after a former Foreign Office official made a series of bombshell allegations about behind-the-scenes manipulation around weapons exports to Israel www.thenational.scot/news/2492392...

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Labour & nuclear power! Hinkley Point C, began in 2006 under UK Labour government at an estimated cost £18 billion and operational in 2025. Over the years, the cost projections have risen substantially to potentially £46 billion when adjusted for inflation to current prices and operational 2031.

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NEW: Two new Scottish restaurants have won prestigious Michelin stars 👏👏 See the full list ⬇️

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Cronyism didn’t disappear with the Tories.

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🌟Good morning. Here’s today’s content from #BrandScotland showcasing Scotland as a fantastic place to live, work, invest, study, and visit. Please share. 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿🌍

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A first look at tomorrow's front page of The National 📰 'Disgusting': Fury as Labour arms sales cover-up claims emerge

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If Labour politicians complain about cuts in services then remind them that councils have warned they will have to make "difficult decisions" to cover a £100m funding gap arising from the Labours decision to increase employer National Insurance. www.bbc.com/news/article...

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Labour WhatsApp group scandal so far has identified the following MPs & Cllrs in the group: -Andrew Gwynne MP -Oliver Ryan MP -Cllr Claire Reid -Cllr Jack Naylor -Cllr George Newton MPs have been suspended Cllrs have resigned from their executive duties at Tameside Council x.com/pjwoodside/s...

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NEW: The UK Government has systemically edited documents or suppressed evidence of war crimes so it can continue selling weapons to Israel, a former Foreign Office official has said in a series of bombshell allegations Read the full story: www.thenational.scot/news/2492225...

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🚨BREAKING: A SECOND Labour MP has now apologised for being involved with the "I hope pensioners who don't vote labour DIE" WhatsApp group. - Burnley MP Oliver Ryan [pictured] has confirmed his involvement - How many more will be revealed? Labour truly are the nasty party.

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