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Michael Hutchison @snpmichael.bsky.social · Mar 15

A great time on doors this morning in Cove, campaigning for the @snp.org

Took the photo - @douglasdaniel.bsky.social
Missed the photo - @christianallardsnp.bsky.social & @mirandaradley.bsky.social

🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿 #ActiveSNP

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The SNP @snp.org · Jan 29

📢 A new report shows Scotland will be the only part of the UK where child poverty falls over the next four years.

If the UK followed our lead, 800,000 fewer children would be in poverty.

Action, not excuses, delivers results. Westminster must step up.

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Christian Allard @christianallardsnp.bsky.social · Feb 1

We’ll be back

The SNP @snp.org · Jan 31

🇪🇺 Five years since Scotland was dragged out of the EU, people are still paying the price.

🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿 We’re ready to work with anyone who’ll help us rebuild Scotland’s ties with Europe, says @johnswinney.bsky.social in today’s @theguardian.com

www.theguardian.com/commentisfre...

Scotland knows Brexit is holding Britain back. Why won't Labour admit it? | John Swinney

Five years after we left the EU, people are still paying the price. We’re ready to work with Westminster to forge closer bonds with Europe, says Scotland’s first minister John Swinney

www.theguardian.com

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Kevin Stewart SNP @kevinstewartsnp.bsky.social · Jan 17

The SNP is advocating for a social tariff for energy consumers to help cut household bills.

The UK Labour Government must step up to the plate & help make this a reality.

People need help during this cost of living crisis.

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Rob @nemofishy.bsky.social · Jan 27

Event map for the Tall Ships race visiting Aberdeen this summer has been announced. I’m signing up to volunteer, like my grandad did when they last visited in 1991 and 1997. Looks like it’s going to be a mad few days.

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Natalie Hood @nataliehood.bsky.social · Jan 27

Love them or loathe them it was really great to see the Aberdeen letters moved to there new location tonight #abzletters ❤️

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Neil Drysdale @neildrysdale.bsky.social · Jan 28

I’m looking forward to SPECTRA next week in Aberdeen. It always illuminates the city and offers a welcome reminder that spring isn’t far away. And it’s free to visit from February 6 to 9! #SPECTRA #Aberdeen

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Dick Winchester.. @dickwinchester.bsky.social · Jan 29

How ironic for Scots that @RachelReevesMP is giving her speech at a German MRI magnet factory when the first practical working MRI system was developed at Aberdeen university but the UK financial sector wouldn't support the plan to build an MRI factory there. @StephenFlynnSNP

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Kevin Stewart SNP @kevinstewartsnp.bsky.social · Jan 30

His Majesty’s Theatre, the Music Hall & the Lemon Tree are a trio of great Aberdeen institutions run by Aberdeen Performing Arts.

I am really pleased that today APA received over £1.6 million of funding over three years from Creative Scotland to carry on their fantastic work.

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Christian Allard @christianallardsnp.bsky.social · Feb 1

Oui, oui, oui

John Swinney @johnswinney.bsky.social · Jan 31

To grow Scotland’s economy, help our businesses access the huge single market, and give more opportunities to our young people, the EU is the answer.

To build a more prosperous future for us all, let’s make it our national mission to #RejoinEU in our own right.

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Eóghan @fandabbydossy.bsky.social · Jan 23

Immigration is more of a positive than it is a negative. Not just financially but culturally.

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Graeme Dey MSP @graemedey.bsky.social · Feb 1

📉 ONS data has shown how disastrous right-wing immigration policies would be on Scotland in the long term.

🔍 Scotland urgently needs more immigration to tackle rural depopulation, support public services, and grow our economy.

👉 More: https://buff.ly/4hh0IEB

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Christian Allard @christianallardsnp.bsky.social · Jan 23

Bien sûr 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿 ❤️ 🌍

The SNP @snp.org · Jan 22

🧵 Migration strengthens Scotland.

It boosts tax revenue, sustains our NHS, and fuels businesses as employers and customers.

Scotland is open, welcoming, and thriving with diversity.

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Mike Galsworthy @mikegalsworthy.bsky.social · Dec 29

“Brexit made the UK an early victim of this reactionary politics which, instead of making this country great again, has already made it poorer and lonelier. Who knows what further damage may be awaiting our younger generations.”

The Brexit backlash – does it signal a progressive future?

Starmer fears ‘betraying Brexit’. Yet with polls showing a majority for moving closer to Europe, can the progressive majority find its voice?

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European Commission @ec.europa.eu · Dec 28

It’s time for THE charger.

Today, the USB-C becomes officially the common standard for charging new mobile electronic devices in the EU.

It means better-charging technology, reduced e-waste, and less fuss to find the chargers you need!

#DigitalEU

A minimalist illustration showing a packaged charger box labeled "one Union one Charger." The box features an image of a blue charger with the European Union flag symbol and a USB-C cable. The scene is set within a holiday theme, with decorative Christmas trees, ornaments, and gift boxes surrounding the charger box. In the top right corner, there is a small EU flag symbol.

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Kevin Stewart SNP @kevinstewartsnp.bsky.social · Dec 29

We have the people, the talent, the culture, the skill, the beauty, the natural resources, the institutions, we just need our independence. 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿

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Christian Allard @christianallardsnp.bsky.social · Dec 24

It is the time of the year 🎅🏼, and as usual no card from me, a donation instead to Instant Neighbour who have been supporting people in the City for almost 40 years.
Help them make a poverty free #Aberdeen

Festive Greetings
Bonnes fêtes de fin d’année à tous
Christian

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The SNP @snp.org · Dec 12

🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿 37,805 Scottish students accepted to Scottish Universities this year - the highest number on record!

👏🏻 There has also been an 11% increase in acceptances from Scotland’s most deprived areas.

🥀 Unlike Labour, the SNP will always fight to keep tuition fees free in Scotland.

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The SNP @snp.org · Dec 14

🗳️ Today, @johnswinney.bsky.social met with local activists in Cowie ahead of the council by-election on January 23rd.
 🌿 He also met with Fallin Community Voice who are doing amazing work with the community garden.

👏 Thanks to Evelyn Tweed and @alynsmith.bsky.social for joining.

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Kevin Schofield @kevinschofied.bsky.social · Dec 15

Susanna Reid with a message you rarely hear amid all the "stop the boats" and "smash the gangs" stuff.

“Successive governments have failed to tell a positive story on immigration. We rely on immigration to run our public services, to grow our economy."

www.huffingtonpost.co.uk/entry/susann...

Susanna Reid Brutally Slams Chris Philp Over The Tories' Record As She Defends Migrants

"How he can lecture the current government on immigration is remarkable," the Good Morning Britain presenter said.

www.huffingtonpost.co.uk

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Kevin Stewart SNP @kevinstewartsnp.bsky.social · Dec 14

This week we learned that the number of Scots students entering Scottish universities is at a record high.

Also, more young people from disadvantaged backgrounds are entering higher education.

Remember that tuition is free because of your SNP Government.

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The SNP @snp.org · Dec 10

📢 New stats reveal record-breaking literacy and numeracy achievements in schools.

📉 The attainment gap in literacy is now at a record low.

🤝 We’re working hard to close the poverty-related attainment gap - improving opportunities for the next generation.

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The SNP @snp.org · Dec 11

📢 Scotland’s young people deserve the best education, and our budget delivers:

✅ £158m uplift for education – an above inflation increase.
✅ £29m to improve ASN support.
✅ Expansion of Free school meals for P6 & P7's in low-income families.

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The SNP @snp.org · Dec 11

📊 Polling shows strong Labour voter support for SNP Budget:

💷 Universal Winter Fuel Payment: 69%
🏥 Record NHS funding: 78%
💰 Progressive Taxation: 54%

Labour must listen to their voters and back our Budget.

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Donald Turvill @turvill.bsky.social · Dec 8

Labour suspends Edinburgh council leader over alleged inappropriate behaviour

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www.heraldscotland.com/news/2477953...

Labour suspends Edinburgh council leader over alleged inappropriate behaviour

The Labour leader of Edinburgh city council, Cammy Day, has been suspended by his party and is facing calls to resign following reports he sent…

www.heraldscotland.com

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