This is deeply troubling from a legal case in England. A black, working class, lesbian barrister at risk of losing her job when her employer is contacted by a powerful lobby group accusing her of “hate speech” & demanding action against her for opinions such as sex is real

These pledges are progress. But this #IWD it’s the duty of all responsible politicians to call out the #misogyny underlying the abuse & threats & to take a stand against the creeping hatred of women taking hold in our public discourse wherever it occurs

Happy #IWD2021 to women and girls everywhere. Lots of progress made...but so much more yet to do in the cause of gender equality.

🥀 CONFIRMED: Scottish Labour are against Scotland having a choice over its future and have removed a candidate that backs it. 🚨 Voting Scottish Labour helps Tories deny Scotland's right to decide. 🗳 Only #BothVotesSNP on May 6 will put Scotland’s future in Scotland’s hands.

While Westminster wastes billions on nuclear weapons, we're giving Scotland's children the best start: 📦 The Baby Box 💷 Scottish Child Payment 💛 More free childcare 🍎 Free school meals 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿 Children's rights put into law On May 6, make it #BothVotesSNP to say #BairnsNotBombs.

Scottish Govt not confirming receipt of the Hamilton report but my understanding is current plan is to publish late afternoon. People whose evidence is used have been notified and asked to come back with any objections to use of their data by early afternoon @skynews

This will benefit East Lothian - very helpful support