PM urged to investigate ‘gutter politics’ Facebook groups: “Can the Prime Minister shed some light on these shady groups spreading abuse, their funding, their links to his party, & whether he’s aware of similar operations existing elsewhere in the UK?” independent.co.uk/news/uk/politi…

Thank you to Deidre Brock MP for raising the Refugee Council 🧡's report on how the Illegal Migration Act will cause a meltdown of the asylum system and leave over 100,000 people in limbo during the migration statement in the Commons. Pity the Minister didn't answer the question.

Today I called on the Prime Minister to take action after an Unearthed report found Tory links to 'grassroots' campaigns spreading vile racist, anti-Semitic & Islamophobic abuse. He seemed strangely unconcerned - how many more such groups are running from Conservative HQ, I wonder?

📣 Important question by Deidre Brock MP at #PMQs .

An investigation has found Tory staff and activists running a network of Facebook groups that have become a hotbed for racism, islamophobia and misinformation.

One of their members is Tory London mayor candidate Susan Hall.

Rapidly rising levels of TFA ‘forever chemical’ alarm experts dlvr.it/T6FdTs

Have you seen that there's an 'Thrive🥶: Big Beach Clean & Marine Conservation Society Survey' this coming Saturday? Sign up here ! See you there! eventbrite.co.uk/e/aye-thrive-b… @Eventbrite

I am deeply alarmed by reports of mass graves in Gaza.
 
Independent investigators must be allowed immediate access.
 
The families of the dead have a right to know what happened.

The world has a right to accountability for any violations of int’l law that may have taken place.

🚨BREAKING: Cllr Simita Kumar Cllr Simita Kumar has been elected as the new leader of Edinburgh Council's SNP group

MP Deidre Brock MP recently visited our Edinburgh & Midlothian Offending Recovery Support Service.

They discussed harm reduction work & psychosocial treatment within prison & the community.

We look forward to continuing our work with the community and beyond.

My response to the UK Govt DWP announcement on PIP -

“Disability payments in Scotland are not means-tested. They are they for all of us should we need them in recognition of the additional costs faced by disabled people and those with long-term health conditions. 1/2

Here are the Labour UK PMs & Scots & Welsh FMs who changed inbetween elections without a new election:
UK: Jim Callaghan and Gordon Brown.
Scotland: Henry McLeish and Jack McConnell.
Wales: Rhodri Morgan, Carwyn Jones, Mark Drakeford & Vaughan Gething.
FAO Anas Sarwar #C4News

Anas Sarwar doubling down on this constitutional illiteracy. We don’t have a presidential system. We elect parties not First Ministers.

But a reminder. Labour imposed an “unelected First Minister” in Wales two weeks ago.

Journos should challenge this deceitful nonsense.

I feel so blessed for having the opportunity so few are afforded — the chance to lead my country, and who could ask for a better country to lead than Scotland.

Thank you for all of the kind messages of love & support. I will always strive to serve Scotland in whatever way I can.

The MoD's answer to my written question has revealed the first 'Category A' safety incident at Faslane in 15 years - meaning likely radioactive release to the environment. This continues a worrying decline in nuclear safety standards at the bases.

We have a few free tickets left. Open to all in person or on zoom

“Conservative party staff & activists are secretly operating a network of Facebook groups that have become a hotbed of racism, misinformation and support for criminal damage”, concealing they were set up as part of a coordinated political campaign theguardian.com/politics/2024/…

CalMac currently operating at over 99% reliability with most destinations at 100% talkingupscotlandtwo.com/2024/04/26/cal…

Alarmed to read our city centre bus station could be at risk. I have written to the council for more information on their efforts to secure the site. We must keep a central hub for public transport in the capital.

SNP’s Mhairi Black asks Oliver Dowden why PM hasn’t halted the sale of UK arms to Israel upon the discovery of two mass graves outside bombed hospitals in Gaza

The deputy PM says we 'can trust' Israel to investigate

#PMQs bbc.in/3U5tu0k

Deputy First Minister @shonarobison visited Stornoway Port Deep Water Terminal as construction completes.

Supported by strong partnerships and Scottish Government investment of £33.7 million, it will create jobs and boost economic growth for the islands.

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