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Neil Alexander @neilalex94.bsky.social · 13h

This flagship policy was meant to put in place real support to tackle poverty in our highland communities, instead we got a talking shop

It's time for real change in the Highlands, not more of the same with the SNP

Full article 👇

www.inverness-courier.co.uk/news/flagshi...

Flagship Highland Council anti-poverty measures “left in tatters” with no real funding before 2027

An estimated £70m in benefits are likely to go unclaimed leaving thousands of hard-pressed Highlanders out of pocket.

www.inverness-courier.co.uk

Neil Alexander @neilalex94.bsky.social · 13h

The SNP/Independent highland council are letting down the poorest in our society

📉 NO real funding until 2027

💰 £70 MILLION in unclaimed benefits

👴👵 £6.9m in pension credits - 3,000 pensioners missing out

❄️ Hard-pressed Highlanders facing another winter without help

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Neil Alexander @neilalex94.bsky.social · 9d

It's world mental health day.

We need to talk about mental health support in the Highlands.

Neil Alexander @neilalex94.bsky.social · 14d

SSEN are advising that customers who experience additional costs due to the ongoing disruption to keep hold of their receipts and claim back expenses via ssen.co.uk/stormclaim

Raise an Enquiry

ssen.co.uk

Neil Alexander @neilalex94.bsky.social · 14d

Storm Amy Update 🌧️ Sunday

Still reports of homes without power, with SSEN still advising that it could be Monday evening before it's restored

They have published a list of hot food locations offering support in this link 👇
www.ssen.co.uk/stormsupport

How we're supporting customers affected by Storm Amy

Storm Amy has caused considerable damage to the network in the north of Scotland. While we work to reconnect customers in what are challenging conditions, we're also supporting you in a number of ways...

www.ssen.co.uk

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Neil Alexander @neilalex94.bsky.social · 15d

SSEN are advising that customers who experience additional costs due to the ongoing disruption to keep hold of their receipts and claim back expenses via

ssen.co.uk/stormclaim

Raise an Enquiry

ssen.co.uk

Neil Alexander @neilalex94.bsky.social · 15d

🧵Storm Amy Update 🌧️

Still homes without power across the Highlands, with SSEN advising it could be Monday before power is restored in places

There are a number of food vans being run to support those without power, more in the article below 👇

www.inverness-courier.co.uk/news/ssen-st...

SSEN steps up welfare response after Storm Amy with hot food vans as thousands remain cut off

A network of hot food hubs and community support points has been rolled out across the north.

www.inverness-courier.co.uk

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Neil Alexander @neilalex94.bsky.social · 16d

Spreading the word and avoiding storm Amy 🌧️☔

Great to be out and about in Lochardil, Inverness as always - although cut a little shorter to make sure we don't get blown away!

With the weather warning out, please stay safe 🙏

Neil Alexander @neilalex94.bsky.social · 23d

We will be the light in the dark, @scotlibdems.org.uk will end the politics of division

🛣️ Build the Nairn bypass, dual the A96
🧠 Support for mental health and ASN
🏥 A Raigmore Hospital with the support it needs

I will make sure the people of Inverness and Nairn are not forgotten

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Neil Alexander @neilalex94.bsky.social · 23d

One problem at a time 😉

Neil Alexander @neilalex94.bsky.social · 23d

It's been submitted!

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David Green @davidgreen4csr.bsky.social · 24d

Today is polling day in Tain and Easter Ross!

Connie Ramsay will work to save TRACC as a vital leisure service in Tain, push for better local health services, and fight to get our roads fixed.

To elect a strong local champion for Tain and Easter Ross - vote Connie Ramsay #1 !

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Neil Alexander @neilalex94.bsky.social · 26d

Having grown up in Dunblane, @eddavey.libdems.org.uk was completely right to warn about gun control laws being relaxed in a Farage-led government

Our community was torn apart by gun violence

Look up Farage's Dunblane comments and tell me they aren't victim blaming

#ldconf

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Neil Alexander @neilalex94.bsky.social · 26d

We have liftoff 🚀

Very happy to speak at #ldconf supporting the UK's space industry

In Scotland, we have industry leading companies such as Orbex

As a game designer, I also know that it's also the creative industries that look to the stars, just like one of my favourites No Man's Sky

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Neil Alexander @neilalex94.bsky.social · 26d

Couldn't resist 👀

Paul Brocklehurst @paulbrock.co.uk · 26d

#Starfield and no mans sky mentions in #ldconf debate on space ♥️🚀

Neil Alexander @neilalex94.bsky.social · 26d

Thank you so much!!

Neil Alexander @neilalex94.bsky.social · 27d

Very fair!! Very excited for it, on the wishlist as always!

Neil Alexander @neilalex94.bsky.social · 27d

Thank you!! Are you about?

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Neil Alexander @neilalex94.bsky.social · 27d

Well, it's been a morning at #ldconf

An honour to make my first UK federal @libdems.org.uk conference speech, which I made all about Inverness and Nairn (sorry not sorry)

We will lead the way next year, it's time for change

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Neil Alexander @neilalex94.bsky.social · 27d

Well, it's been a morning at #ldconf

An honour to make my first UK federal @libdems.org.uk conference speech, which I made all about Inverness and Nairn (sorry not sorry)

We will lead the way next year, it's time for change

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Neil Alexander @neilalex94.bsky.social · 28d

Scotland Deserves Better

Great speeches from @alex.scotlibdems.org.uk and @jamiegreeneuk.bsky.social at #LDConf, as we prepare for Scottish elections next year where we can get more @scotlibdems.org.uk elected

In Inverness & Nairn, & across the highlands, we can lead the way by beating the SNP

Neil Alexander @neilalex94.bsky.social · 29d

It's not the Scottish Prem, but it's not bad!

#LDConf

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Neil Alexander @neilalex94.bsky.social · Sep 19

An exciting opportunity to join our campaign team for next year's Scottish election

Right across the Highlands, including in Inverness and Nairn we have a fantastic chance to win more MSPs

Click the link below for more information 👇

www.libdems.org.uk/work-for-us/...

Campaign & Volunteer Management Officer (Highland Lib Dems)

The Scottish Liberal Democrats are seeking an enthusiastic and self-motivated person who can play a key role in building our volunteer infrastructure and leading campaigning on the ground for the upco...

www.libdems.org.uk

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Neil Alexander @neilalex94.bsky.social · Sep 12

It's been a fantastic start to our campaign to win Inverness and Nairn!

I've been blown away by the support we've had, but to make sure we get over the line this time, every penny counts towards winning the seat

Donate at the link below 👇

t.ly/EdR2D

Neil Alexander @neilalex94.bsky.social · Sep 4

The Nairn Bypass was promised before I was old enough to vote by the Scottish Government

18 years later, the people of Nairn are still waiting...

It's time for change, and next May the people of Inverness and Nairn can vote for real change, not more of the same with the SNP