Good news from the latest stats: unemployment is falling in Scotland, and remains below the UK. But Labour’s rise in employers’ national insurance still holds us back, making it harder for businesses to hire. It’s a tax on jobs and it must be reversed.

Labour ducked the chance to end the two-child cap. The SNP didn’t. We’ll keep fighting until every child grows up free from poverty. Remember: The SNP is scrapping the two-child cap in Scotland from March 2026.

11 years ago, Scotland was inspired to think big. To imagine a better future, in our own hands. Today, the case for independence is stronger than ever. Independence is the fresh start Scotland needs - with lower bills, a fairer society, and our rightful place in Europe.

For anyone who loves Eurovision Song Contest, you might be interested to know that #intervision25 is currently taking place live from Moscow. You can watch live on Youtube. Putin has been on. Sergei Lavrov has been on. And its rubbish. A very pale / poor imitation.

Child poverty in Scotland is lower than 30 years ago and falling, unlike the rest of the UK. But there is much more to do - by working together, we must deliver more joined-up services for families, when and where they need it. This is what Whole Family Support is all about.

Team Europe won the Rider Cup and decided to directly mock Donald Trump🤡🤣

I'm pretty IT literate, but using GOV.UK online services is an absolute car crash. A jumbled mishmash of links that don't work, combined with confusing and unclear messaging. Do better, UK Government.

It’s Scotland’s right to decide - keep an eye open for news after 9am. 👀

Lots done, lots more to do. We will keep delivering progress for the people of Scotland. #SNP25

John Swinney will lead the SNP into the next election seeking a mandate one to transform Scotland for the long term. A fairer economy. Stronger public services. A confident, independent Scotland. #SNP25

We’re opening new GP walk-in centres across Scotland, staffed by doctors and nurses, and you won't need an appointment. Open from 12 to 8, 7 days a week, so you can get the care you need at a time that works for you.

What an awesome result in Caerphilly! You watching this, Scottish Labour? Plaid Cymru wins Caerphilly by-election as Labour loses seat for first time ever - BBC News share.google/8MxYVk2NWpG23O…

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✅ Stirling Council has agreed a new administration with Councillor Susan McGill appointed as new Council Leader. Cllr Jim Thomson will take up the role Depute Leader while Cllr Rosemary Fraser becomes Stirling’s new Lord Provost. The new administration was agreed at a special

A great achievement from all of the team at St Kevin's PTC in Bargeddie! This is thoroughly deserved recognition for the hard work you put in to supporting the school and improving its environment. NorthLanCouncil

Instead of pursuing directly, coordinate the response with our friends and allies in Europe.

We don’t have to put up with this broken, chaotic, failed Westminster system. Scotland needs a fresh start with independence - and that starts with voting SNP on 7th May. Join us, let’s win for Scotland: snp.org/join

Hate to break it to Anas Sarwar, but Keir Starmer's resignation will not make a blind bit of difference to Labour's chances in Scotland on May 7

Labour. The breathtaking incompetence of what has come to light over the last week, then happened today, would be hilarious if it wasn't so serious. These people are in charge of the UK, and want to run Scotland. I wouldn't trust them to run for a bus.

100% spot on from the FM