“I think there is… some road to run on that coalition”

The SNP’s Richard Thomson MP hopes the coalition will stand, but if not, he says a minority government will mean other parties need to “step up” and take an “appropriate level of responsibility”

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Richard Thomson MP .Richard Thomson MP: 'Earlier this week, there was the largest approval of offshore wind capacity. It's clear we've made great progress in terms of green energy.' #bbcdn
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.Richard Thomson MP: 'Scotland has made considerable progress in reducing emissions, which are down in Scotland almost 50%.

The aim is to have targets in order to be ambitious but if it becomes clear they are unrealistic, there is no sense in sticking with them.' #bbcdn

The SNP have already nationalised Scotland’s railway.

Keep up.

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Excellent motion from Lauren raising the issue. Glad the Depute Council Leader was supportive and found a way forward to hopefully fund these lessons into the future. Well done Cllr Lauren Oxley bringing this to the table and getting cross party political support to actually do

Listen to this Victoria Derbyshire interview with an asylum seeker…

…it absolutely blows the Rwanda narrative out of the water. THIS is what has been entirely missing from the national conversation - the viewpoints and motivations of asylum seekers.

Social Justice Secretary Shirley-Anne Somerville and Public Health Minister Jenni Minto MSP visited Cranhill Development Trust Baby and Toddler Group to hear how cash-first responses are helping ensure no baby in Scotland is left without the food they need to grow and thrive.

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🎥 SNP MSP Clare Haughey MSP laid bare to Parliament the cruel and punishing reality of the Tories two-child benefit cap and the abhorrent rape clause during her members debate in Holyrood yesterday.

The case for independence is the case for hope and optimism and how best to deal with the systemic economic failures inflicted on Scotland and to tackle the cost of living crisis. That’s why The SNP will be pressing the case in this election.

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Independence Minister Jamie Hepburn MSP set out how an independent Scotland could establish a new Scottish public service broadcaster, which would reflect the specific needs, interests and values of Scottish audiences.

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#ActiveSNP back out in #Stonehaven earlier this evening, talking to voters about #GE2024 . The fact that #SNP members across West #Aberdeenshire & #Kincardine ( #WAK ) have the dedication & determination to campaign for a better future for #Scotland is an inspiration 🙏

Across all income tax bands, more people from the rest of the UK are moving to Scotland than leaving.

Nearly 4,200 more a year on average since 2017/18, bringing £200 million extra taxable income to Scotland in 2021/22.

That's more money to invest in Scotland's public services.

Do you remember, back in 2014, when our unionist chums persuaded a majority of Scots that the UK was a stable country where decency, human rights, respect for the rule of law, internationalism and standards in public life were cherished? Seems a long time ago. A generation, even.

Fair Work Minister Gillian Martin visited RSBi, a supported employment facility, to hear about initiatives helping disabled people into work.

Latest statistics show the employment rate for disabled people in Scotland increased to 52.7% in 2023.

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Stop selling arms to Israel. It is very simple.

🇺🇳The UN has now concluded its review of UNRWA. Germany and the European Union, among many others, have resumed funding.

The UK should now do the same so that life-saving aid is delivered to the people of Gaza.

A survey of 40 renewables supply chain companies by Scottish Renewables has found:

🔵 100% say Scotland is an attractive place to invest
🔵 90% have hired new staff
🔵 100% say they are confident in securing work in renewables

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Adrenaline works directly on receptor cells in muscles to speed up the contraction rate of the fibres, ready for fighting or fleeing. High levels of adrenaline can lead to muscles twitching uncontrollably, making us shake like this. Utterly appalling.

📢 Since the introduction of Scottish income tax rates, more people from the rest of the UK chose to make Scotland their home than those who left.

Hannah Bardell SNP MP 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿🏳️‍🌈🏳️‍⚧️ said she will be urging the UK Parliament to look at a higher level of compensation that is both fair and fast to implement
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