Mazeltov! Christians Against Poverty does a power of good. I've seen the impact of the huge resource you put into debt and emotional counselling. While you are driven by your faith, the results are powerful in a purely secular context too.

Delighted to have the support of Annabelle Ewing to be the next SNP Leader. She knows the importance of electing a leader who can win elections. #Forbes4FM

Grateful for @DougChapmanSNP support to be next SNP Leader. We need a leader that can deliver on the economy, to win independence. #Forbes4FM

Thanks to Michelle Thomson for her support. The SNP is at a crossroads and we need a leader that can re-energise the party. #Forbes4FM

Christine Grahame has kindly offered her support to be the next SNP Leader. #Forbes4FM

Voting opens tomorrow to elect the SNP's next Leader & Scotland's next First Minister. Be bold and brave in your choice. I've outlined some of my priorities here, in a mini manifesto: kateforbes.scot/a-radical-new-…

The next SNP leader needs to be able to win elections and attract support from those who are undecided. I'm the public's favourite to be the next First Minister. #Forbes4FM

I want to be a First Minister for all people in Scotland. I met ethnic minority women, including refugees and asylum seekers. They shared their stories of the hostile immigration process they've endured. I want to serve those who feel they have no voice and no power.

'We have been talking to each other (in too many instances abusing each other) too much' // Former SNP MP Roger Mullin on why he's backing Kate Forbes for leader thenational.scot/politics/23385…

I have written an open letter to SNP members, specifically to those who haven't yet voted in the leadership contest. Don't lose your chance to vote for change. #Forbes4FM

Last year, working in Ireland, having a pint in the cold outside a Dalkey pub with some new friends, a woman with purpose strode past us. Puffy parker zipped to the nape and her bowed head covered in a scarf. One of my new friends muttered an exclamation, jumped up

and pursued the woman. Thirty metres down the road the friend and the woman embraced and he waived me over. There under streetlights with mist on my breath, I met Sinéad. She looked in my eyes, and uttered with disarming softness “ oh, it’s you Russell”.

She came with us back to the table and sat in the cold and ordered a hot tea. In a conversation without fences we roamed through the recent Dublin heatwave, local politics, American politics, the ongoing fight

for indigenous recognition in many places, but particularly in Australia, her warm memory of New Zealand, faith, music, movies and her brother the writer. I had the opportunity to tell her she was a hero of mine.

When her second cup was taking on the night air, she rose, embraced us all and strode away into the fog-dimmed streetlights. We sat there the four of us and variously expressed the same thing. What an amazing woman. Peace be with your courageous heart Sinéad.

Join us at Keswick Convention 2024 as we explore together the theme of 'Resurrection'. Gather with thousands of believers next summer to sit under God's Word, enjoy fellowship with each other, and be refreshed in God's creation. Find out more: keswickministries.org/convention-202…

A giant of broadcasting who made the job look effortless. Steve Wright in the afternoon was a big part of my formative years. It was such an honour to appear on his shows and see the master at work. RIP Steve Wright.

Just spent a shift in A&E dealing with the consequences of poor diet and obesity Hungry so went off to get some food And this was what was for sale....... As a society we need to stop health problems not just treat them....

Dear Scots, those have been a wonderful couple of days with you. I could not be a happier mayor. You are always welcome to come back to Cologne! #tartanarmy Scotland National Team #euro2024

One of Scotland’s most popular paintings, ‘Christ of St John of the Cross’ by Salvador Dalí, has returned to Kelvingrove. The beloved artwork, which had been on loan to the Vatican and the Dalí Theatre-Museum in Spain, is now back on show for you to enjoy.