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Gordon Macdonald SNP

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SNP MSP for Edinburgh Pentlands since 2011. Campaigning for independence since 1975. Promoted by: G.Macdonald, 9 Kingsknowe Park, Edinburgh. EH14 2JQ

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Gordon Macdonald SNP @gmacdonaldsnp.bsky.social · Nov 26

Delivering for Scotland!

Everyone in Scotland has benefitted from SNP Government policies.

www.snp.org/achievements/

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Gordon Macdonald SNP @gmacdonaldsnp.bsky.social · 3h

Attending Community Pharmacy Scotland event with the opening comment being our system of 1,200 community pharmacies in Scotland are world leading with our focus on service delivery, including #NHSpharmacyfirstscotland

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Gordon Macdonald SNP @gmacdonaldsnp.bsky.social · 4h

Seconding the SNP conference resolution attacking LABOUR'S JOB TAX HIKE, which impacts our public, private, and voluntary sectors!

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Gordon Macdonald SNP @gmacdonaldsnp.bsky.social · 8d

Visited @SAMHtweets Redhall Walled Garden this morning, along with some MSP colleagues, to be thanked for our successful cross party campaign to keep this fantastic oasis in the city open. Much appreciated.

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Scotland's No1 Comrade @scotlandscomrade.bsky.social · 10d

Keir Starmer suggested that the SNP 'want Britain to fail' in a speech at the Labour Party conference.

I have news for you Keir, Britain has failed Scotland for the last 300 years.

If you say that you love our flag, Why not respect those who fly it & stop denying us our democracy?
#AreYouYesYet

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Gordon Macdonald SNP @gmacdonaldsnp.bsky.social · 11d

Met with John Lee of @TOMRAGroup in parliament to talk all things reverse vending.

UK DRS scheme will not be up and running before 2027. DRS is already up and running in Ireland, where 1 BILLION bottles and cans were recycled in its first year.

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Gordon Macdonald SNP @gmacdonaldsnp.bsky.social · 12d

I'm sponsoring in parliament next week an exhibition by the National Robotarium in Edinburgh on why greater investment into Scotland's robotics ecosystem could transform public services, improve lives, and stimulate economic growth. #NationRobotarium

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Gordon Macdonald SNP @gmacdonaldsnp.bsky.social · 13d

So building costs up 17% before labours NI hike; which is a tax on jobs. No wonder the number of private homes being built has dropped putting further pressure on the social housing sector!

The Times & Sunday Times @thetimes.com · 13d

A damning report reveals building costs soared 17 per cent between 2022 and 2024. This makes new homes a loss-maker for builders in nearly half the country ⬇️

Housing policy in crisis as building costs doom 1.5m homes pledge

A damning report reveals building costs soared 17 per cent between 2022 and 2024. This makes new homes a loss-maker for builders in nearly half the country

www.thetimes.com

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John Swinney @johnswinney.bsky.social · 14d

How can any government justify pushing children into poverty?

It beggars belief that the UK Labour government still hasn’t committed to scrapping the cruel two-child cap.

We are doing it in Scotland - while also delivering the Scottish Child Payment, the Baby Box, and more.

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John Swinney @johnswinney.bsky.social · 15d

I am opposed to mandatory digital ID - people should be able to go about their daily lives without such infringements.

That aside, by calling it BritCard, the Prime Minister seems to be attempting to force every Scot to declare ourselves British.

I am a Scot. 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿

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The SNP @snp.org · 15d

We’re against Starmer’s Brit-card.

A poster-style graphic with the headline: “Say ‘No Thanks’ to Starmer’s Brit-Card.” An illustration shows a mobile phone displaying a digital ID card with Keir Starmer’s photo and the words “Citizen Brit-Card.”

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Gordon Macdonald SNP @gmacdonaldsnp.bsky.social · 16d

This latest Survation poll for Holyrood (September 2025) gives the SNP its highest constituency vote share in almost three years and puts us within touching distance of an outright majority in the Scottish Parliament.

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Gordon Macdonald SNP @gmacdonaldsnp.bsky.social · 17d

This #OrganDonationWeek, we remember that one donor can save or transform up to 9 lives. Please register and share your decision at organdonation.scot. #LeaveNoDoubt
@Kidney_Research @scotorgandonor

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Gordon Macdonald SNP @gmacdonaldsnp.bsky.social · 17d

Thanks to SNP public ownership, Scotland has not only removed peak fares but also has the lowest % of cancelled trains in the UK. 🚂👇

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Gordon Macdonald SNP @gmacdonaldsnp.bsky.social · 18d

The latest Westminster poll has the SNP on 46 seats and Reform ZERO!

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Gordon Macdonald SNP @gmacdonaldsnp.bsky.social · 19d

150 countries now recognise the State of Palestine as a sovereign entity. This represents approximately 77.7% of the United Nations' 193 member states.

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Woodland Trust Scotland @wtscotsocial.bsky.social · 22d

Great fun launching our Tree Equity Action Plan at Good Roots Community Garden yesterday. Massive thanks to the children from Stenhouse Primary who helped plant some trees with Edinburgh's Depute Lord Provost @lezleymarion.bsky.social , @cajardinemp.bsky.social and @gmacdonaldsnp.bsky.social 🧵1/2

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Edinburgh World Heritage @edinburghwh.bsky.social · 22d

Thank you @gmacdonaldsnp.bsky.social for shouting out Edinburgh Traditional Building Festival in Parliament yesterday!

Read the full motion here:

www.parliament.scot/chamber-and-...

www.parliament.scot

Gordon Macdonald SNP @gmacdonaldsnp.bsky.social · 24d

When Labour came to power inflation was 2.3% but it now stands at 3.8% with food inflation hitting 5.1%.

Britain is bankrupt its time to leave!

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Gordon Macdonald SNP @gmacdonaldsnp.bsky.social · 26d

DICE Europe - 150 global gaming industry leaders come to Edinburgh for key talks on Scotland’s rise to become a global powerhouse in the industry & the role of Artificial Intelligence. Scotland is home to 130 gaming companies with a £340m turnover with staff doubling since 2015.

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Gordon Macdonald SNP @gmacdonaldsnp.bsky.social · 29d

In Labour controlled Wales, water bills rose by 27% in April to an average of £639 per year, with further rises due until 2030.

www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...

Welsh Water announces plans to cut 500 jobs

The company says the cuts to about 12% of its workforce will not affect front-line services.

www.bbc.co.uk

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Gordon Macdonald SNP @gmacdonaldsnp.bsky.social · Sep 9

Nae change under Labour!

The latest City AM/Freshwater Strategy poll shows 75% are expecting taxes to rise. Just under 60% expect to be worse off as a result of the UK Budget & just under 80% were concerned about the impact of tax rises on the wider economy.

www.cityam.com/starmers-new...

Starmer's new team faces same old problem

Starmer's new cabinet meets today and he's urging them to "step up a gear" in search of economic growth

www.cityam.com

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Gordon Macdonald SNP @gmacdonaldsnp.bsky.social · Aug 30

Scottish Water, your SNP Government publicly owned water company, provides £133 of savings on your water bill compared to elsewhere in the UK.

Helping you to make ends meet!

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Gordon Macdonald SNP @gmacdonaldsnp.bsky.social · Aug 29

Scotrail, your SNP Government nationalised rail service, is slashing rail fares helping you to make ends meet.

From 1 September 2025, you’ll pay the same train fare no matter the time of day or the day of the week you travel.

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Gordon Macdonald SNP @gmacdonaldsnp.bsky.social · Aug 27

OFGEM has announced today that the Energy Price Cap will go up again to £1,755 from October, with campaigners warning that 43% of households are struggling to pay their energy bills.

Labour promised to cut energy bills by £300 but they're up £187 since Starmer came to power.

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Gordon Macdonald SNP @gmacdonaldsnp.bsky.social · Aug 25

The "Deep Pockets" of the UK is an illusion as over the last 80 years, there have been only 10 years when a surplus occurred in UK government expenditure.

It's credit rating has dropped from the top AAA to AA3 making borrowing more expensive.

Its borrowed money!
National debt is now £2.9 trillion!

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