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Rob McDowall AMRSPH MIHSCM FRSA @mcdowall.me · 3d

Happy to confirm that ScotGovt have replied to confirm they have no intention to change Scots law to mirror UK Govt plans to give powers to police in E&W to prohibit repeated protests. #HumanRights #Protest #Scotland

An audio version of this letter can be accessed by going to
https://bit.ly/scotgovprotest

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The SNP @snp.org · 23d

Watch SNP Westminster Leader Stephen Flynn MP address #SNP25, live from 10:30am.

Tune in: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=t8RxLJayBVY or watch on our Facebook page!

SNP-branded graphic with text: “Watch SNP Westminster Leader Stephen Flynn – Live Today 10.30am – Follow on our social media channels.” The background shows a person in a suit speaking at a podium, smiling under stage lighting. SNP and Saltire logos appear at the bottom.

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The SNP @snp.org · 23d

Since 2014, we've been forced to live through the worst of Westminster - Brexit, Boris, Truss, and no change with Labour.

Only independence offers a fresh start for Scotland.

Read Stephen Flynn's speech here: https://www.snp.org/britain-is-broken-and-the-westminster-way-isnt-working/

Britain is Broken and the Westminster way isn’t working. — Scottish National Party

Read Stephen Flynn’s full address to the SNP’s 2025 National Conference…

www.snp.org

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The SNP @snp.org · 23d

The General Secretary of Scotland's largest trade union body is absolutely correct.

Scotland's future must be decided by Scotland's people. #SNP25

Quote from Roz Foyer emphasizing the Scottish Parliament's right to hold an independence referendum if a pro-independence majority exists.

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The SNP @snp.org · 23d

First Minister John Swinney is about to open an important debate on how we win Scotland’s independence at #SNP25

Watch here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fnJmSKDIpuc

John Swinney, wearing a dark suit, white shirt, and purple tie stands at a yellow podium with microphones, speaking on stage at the SNP Annual Conference. The large letters “SNP” are displayed on the screen behind them. The speaker gestures with one hand raised and an index finger pointed upward.

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The SNP @snp.org · 23d

We’ve seen what Westminster chaos brings - it’s time to take control and build a fairer, more hopeful Scotland. The need for independence has never been greater. #SNP25

Promotional graphic for SNP Annual National Conference 2025 featuring a quote from John Swinney MSP on Scotland's political challenges and independence.

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The SNP @snp.org · 23d

We’ll fight the 2026 election on what independence can do for Scotland - building the mandate, the movement and the plan to make it happen. #SNP25

Graphic: Independence: A Fresh Start for Scotland.” The text lists six key points: fight the 2026 election on what independence can do for Scotland, win a Holyrood majority for a lawful referendum, deliver a democratic legal path back into the EU, launch a Scottish Constitutional Convention, build a cross-party civic campaign, and publish a shared independence plan and clear answers for voters. SNP and Scottish flag logos appear at the bottom, with a circular “YES” badge at the top right.

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John Swinney @johnswinney.bsky.social · 23d

We’re here to build a better future for the people who live here - an independent Scotland.

Fantastic energy at #SNP25 this morning and it’s great to meet members from up and down our beautiful country.

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Rob McDowall AMRSPH MIHSCM FRSA @mcdowall.me · 26d

Audio version of letter:

tinyurl.com/cabsecjustice

Letter to Angela Constance MSP, Cabinet Secretary for Justice

Letter from Rob McDowall of Welfare Scotland to Angela Constance MSP, Cabinet Secretary for Justice

whyp.it

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Rob McDowall AMRSPH MIHSCM FRSA @mcdowall.me · 26d

This morning I have written to the Cabinet Secretary for Justice @angelaconstance.bsky.social MSP to register our concern over plans by the Home Secretary to provide new protest policing powers to police forces in England and Wales and to ascertain if the CabSec intends to mirror this in Scots law.

Audio version of letter is linked on the second post. The link to the audio version is: https://tinyurl.com/cabsecjustice

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John Swinney @johnswinney.bsky.social · Sep 24

This is dangerous, reckless, anti-science nonsense.

Paracetamol is safe to use and Nigel Farage should stop spreading misinformation.

LBC @lbc.co.uk · Sep 24

"We were told thalidomide was a safe drug and it wasn't..."

Nigel Farage says he has 'no idea' if Donald Trump is right about paracetamol being linked to autism.

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John Swinney @johnswinney.bsky.social · Aug 7

65 countries have gained independence from the United Kingdom - and not one of them has tried to come back.

That’s because independence is normal.

Decisions for Scotland, made in Scotland. It’s a future worth voting for. 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿

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Brian Tyler Cohen @briantylercohen.bsky.social · Aug 2

Republicans thought they were getting people who would expose the Deep State pedophiles with Trump, Bongino and Patel. Instead, they got their protectors. Maxwell just got rewarded with a nicer prison, and in exchange, the pedophiles stay concealed. Hell of a legacy, fellas.

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The SNP @snp.org · Aug 1

Tuition fees have risen to £9,535 a year in Labour-run England & Wales - £9,535 a year more than in SNP-run Scotland.

We can do so much more with the powers of independence.

in England & Wales, tuition fees rise to £9,535 a year.

in Scotland, no tuition fees.

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The SNP @snp.org · Jul 4

❌ One year of Keir and the report card’s in - it’s a Fail for Keir Starmer.👇

Image shows a Keir Starmer Report Card which shows Labour’s broken promises, including: Didn’t lower energy bills, cut Winter Fuel Payment, didn’t save Grangemouth, ignored disabled people, no help for WASPI women.

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John Swinney @johnswinney.bsky.social · Jul 10

Children in Gaza are dying as a result of Israel’s actions. The suffering must end.

Our NHS stands ready to help treat injured children, and I’ve urged the Prime Minister to support urgent medical evacuations.

These children need care now.

www.thenational.scot/politics/253...

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Ross Colquhoun @rosscolquhoun.bsky.social · Jul 6

Scottish Labour are seeking advice from the Tony Blair Institute for the Scottish Election, whose staff have been taking part in a project investigating turning Gaza into a Riveria. The final plan proposes “paying half a million Palestinians to leave the area”.

Tony Blair’s staff took part in Gaza Riveria project.

Scottish Labour turns to Tony Blair Institute to prepare for election.

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The SNP @snp.org · Jul 18

Scotland is a nation, and must have the right to decide our own future. 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿

That’s why we’re putting independence front and centre of our campaign in 2026. 👇