Curiouser and curiouser dailyrecord.co.uk/ayrshire/ayr-s…

“I’m deeply uncomfortable with the way I'm now in effect being expected to endorse something I just think is wrong”

Extraordinary moment just now as former minister Lee Waters calls on his boss Vaughan Gething to ‘do the right thing’ and give back a £200,000 campaign donation

After two days with Open Gov Partnership colleagues from across Northern Europe, we Transparency International are mindful that continuing Scotland’s commitment to Open Government Scotland is vital who ever sits at the head of government.

🗣️ 'Whoever is First Minister, truly embracing the principles of open government will help restore trust in decision makers and decision making.”

As Holyrood looks to it's next leader see our statement about the resignation of Scotland's First Minister.

transparency.org.uk/transparency-i…

My gift to Scottish politics today is a screengrab of the MAD Telegraph article that espouses to be a week in the life of an MSP aide.

“None of us are immune to the challenges of diminishing trust in government.” “Open government is a practical tool to make government better.” Wise words from Asgeir Fløtre, Ministry of Digitalisation & Public Governance, Norway. He also advises us to never give up. Open Government Scotland

Delighted to be Scottish Parliament with Open Government Scotland and hearing from Shona Robison MSP (Dundee City East Constituency) & George Adam.

Possibly the most insightful comment so far during Open Government Scotland Nordic + meeting:
“Trust is a two way street. Not just if citizens trust government but if government trust citizens.”Open Gov Partnership

This BBC graphic is accurate but it must be remembered that at the moment the FM has only resigned as leader of the SNP and INTENDS to resign as FM. Only then will then 28 day period commence.

As Humza Yousaf steps away from
First Minister I have a very simple plea of his successor and of all our Scottish Parliament parties Douglas Ross MP MSP Anas Sarwar Patrick Harvie 🇪🇺🌈 Alex Cole-Hamilton MSP🔶🇺🇦 Ash Regan MSP

Ironically, Edinburgh is currently hosting a meeting of the Open Gov Partnership Nordic+ network discussing openness & transparency. We know it’s not easy, but Transparency International UK has this plea as we navigate another transition…

🚨📰🧵 Today, we wrote to the Foreign Sec urging 3 steps to help #FreeGubad Ibadoghlu, a UK resident, anti-corruption campaigner & political prisoner facing trial in Azerbaijan.

He also faces grave medical concerns.

Our op-ed in the Daily Express:

express.co.uk/news/uk/189338… 1/5

🗣️ Lobbying is a part of democracy but “problems can arise when a small number of players from a sector wield considerable influence.'

@ti_defence's Ara Marcen Naval spoke to The National about the need for transparent and ethical lobbying practices.

thenational.scot/news/24281332.…

Solidarity to all Scottish comms/media teams, hope you’re stocked up on coffee! ☕️

Hope

Agreed!

I'm going to jump in and say that I'm here for Taylor Swift quotes during #FMQs . Thank you Alex Cole-Hamilton MSP🔶🇺🇦 #Imtheproblemitsme