MSPs just voted for full compensation for Waspi women - but Scottish Labour abstained.

The unifying statement of intent from John Swinney this morning could not have been more impressive.

Precisely what the party, but more importantly the public, needed to hear.

A man who speaks to all of Scotland, he will lead us to a brighter future.

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Just when you think the UK Government can stoop no lower, a sick Home Office detention video comes out, parading people’s real life trauma as something to celebrate – and then see fit to make cheap gags about it.

Oh what I would give to have been the person who asked him for his ID…

If you believe -as seems logical- that anyone who voted for this idiot is stupider than he is, then what a country we live in.

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And the people of Aberdeen need to stand up to this abhorrent policy and let it be known loud and clear #RefugeesWelcome

It is imperative these individuals know their rights and are prepared.
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We have been alerted to the risk of individuals seeking refuge in our city being at risk of arrest and detention at their routine sign in apt with Police Scotland tomorrow at Marischal College from 11am. These individuals are at risk of deportation under the #RwandaScheme

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So proud of our new Edinburgh SNP Group leader Cllr Simita Kumar

Congratulations to become the leader of our council team during such a critical time for Edinburgh and Scotland.

Fantastic that Cllr Lesley Macinnes will stay on as deputy too.

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EU citizens- how to vote in the European Parliament elections

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Lots more interesting info in the Europe Street article below

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I'm sorry but this 👇if true, is pure UK exceptionalism and arrogance, this time from Labour

Why oh why do they think France which already has 2x asylum seekers than the UK - or the EU with a lot more - are supposed to step up and take back anyone the UK deems non desirable ?👇

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More than £6bn spent on prescriptions in England since fees scrapped in Scotland - SNP news.stv.tv/politics/more-…

5/Pourtant, il est peu probable que cet accord dissuade les gens d’aller au Royaume-Uni. Il faut comprendre que ces demandeurs d’asile ont souvent déjà traversé le désert, la Méditerranée et plusieurs milliers de kilomètres pour atteindre Dunkerque ou Calais.

3/ 🎙️La plupart des Soudanais de Loon-plage veulent rejoindre Londres « parce qu’on pourra étudier dans une langue qu’on comprend. Personne ne parle français au Soudan », continue James. « Ça n’a pas de sens de demander l’asile ici alors que je ne comprends rien »

1/🎙️« Si le #Rwanda était un pays si sûr que ça, je serais allé là-bas. C’est voisin avec mon pays, le Sud Soudan. J’aurais pas traversé le continent pour aller en Europe »

James vit à Loon-Plage près de Dunkerque. Son rêve : rejoindre #UK malgré la « loi Rwanda » 🔽

Alongside 28 other organisations, we're urging Rishi Sunak to immediately restore and increase funding to UNRWA.

The denial of funding will only lead to more deaths, at a time when the International Court of Justice has underscored the need to prevent the risk of genocide and…

Equality Education: In The Times today, it is stated that more special needs schools are required to meet the ASN (Additional Support Needs) of children…