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John Swinney @johnswinney.bsky.social · Aug 25

Labour promised cheaper energy bills, but instead, they are £150 higher than this time last year.

People will go into this winter struggling to heat their homes. In an energy-rich country, that is unacceptable.

Westminster won’t fix this – but with independence, Scotland can.

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John Swinney @johnswinney.bsky.social · Aug 25

From next Monday, your rail commute will be cheaper.

We’re scrapping peak rail fares in Scotland for good.

Under the SNP, public ownership of rail means fairer prices – making travel cheaper, greener and easier for everyone.

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Kieran MacNeil @kieranmacneil.bsky.social · Aug 7

Great to have First Minister @johnswinney.bsky.social here in Dunfermline today with @sa4dunfermline.bsky.social setting out the @snp.org’s vision for Scotland and listening to members.

With next year’s election upcoming, it’s important we engage with members and put independence at the front.

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The SNP @snp.org · Aug 11

Scotland’s NHS was built on fairness and equality, yet Westminster keeps the door open to privatisation.

Only independence can guarantee it stays public, free and protected.

Read Clare Haughey’s article here: www.snp.org/only-indepen...

Only independence can keep Scotland’s NHS safe from privatisation - Clare Haughey MSP — Scottish National Party

As long as Westminster is in control, Scotland’s NHS will never be fully safe. Only independence can guarantee it remains public and free for all.

www.snp.org

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Shirley-Anne Somerville MSP @sa4dunfermline.bsky.social · Aug 1

Only an SNP win in 2026 can ensure the new generation have their say on Scotland’s future 💛

@snp.org

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The SNP @snp.org · Jul 29

A better future with independence - real change that will make a difference to your life.

Independence is how we build the Scotland we all deserve.

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John Swinney @johnswinney.bsky.social · Jul 24

🇵🇸 The UK should follow the example of France tonight and recognise the State of Palestine.

This is essential for peace. The ceasefire and humanitarian aid must start now.

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John Swinney @johnswinney.bsky.social · Jul 28

Westminster doesn’t work for Scotland.

Independence means choosing our own future - using our energy wealth to lower bills, growing our economy, building a fairer nation.

Let’s build that independent Scotland together. Here is how I intend to do that. 👇

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One Parent Families Scotland @opfs.org.uk · Jul 24

Great to welcome @sa4dunfermline.bsky.social to discuss key challenges for single parents, including work barriers, childcare & unpaid care.

With 1 in 4 families being single parent families, it was a welcome opportunity to discuss manifesto calls

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The SNP @snp.org · Jul 23

Labour are increasing your energy bills, after promising to cut them - to pay for a nuclear plant in England.

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Shirley-Anne Somerville MSP @sa4dunfermline.bsky.social · Jun 30

I spoke to @scotnational.bsky.social about Scotland's fairer approach to social security, my frustration over the inadequacies of the Union & how we could do so much more with the full powers of independence.

This should be at the heart of every debate about Scotland’s future.

The National @scotnational.bsky.social · Jun 30

EXCLUSIVE: Scotland's social security system is a 'shining example' of how things could be different under independence, the Social Justice Secretary has said.

🗣️'If we had our independence, we could be doing that on a much bigger scale'

Read the full story: www.thenational.scot/news/2526376...

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Shirley-Anne Somerville MSP @sa4dunfermline.bsky.social · Jun 18

We will not cut Scotland's Adult Disability Payment.

The UK Government reforms have yet to be passed at Westminster, so there is still time for them to step back and I would strongly urge them to scrap their harmful proposals.

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The SNP @snp.org · Jun 12

Scotland needs independence. 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿💪

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Shirley-Anne Somerville MSP @sa4dunfermline.bsky.social · May 30

⚠️ The SNP Scottish Government is spending tens of millions every year just to undo the damage done by Westminster.

💛 We will always act where we can to protect the most vulnerable from Labour’s cuts, and deliver for the people of Scotland.

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The SNP @snp.org · May 28

While the Westminster cost of living crisis worsens, we’re taking action to support children and families here in Scotland.👇

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Ross Greer (he/him) @ross-greer.bsky.social · May 21

Delighted that Cabinet Secretary @sa4dunfermline.bsky.social has agreed to my amendment to the Housing Bill, which will tackle the scandal of domestic abuse survivors being forced to pay off their abuser's Council Tax debts.

www.helensburghadvertiser.co.uk/news/2517666...

Headline: Scottish Greens make call to end 'unfair' council tax debt

Text: MINISTERS are being asked to consider measures which may allow council tax debts for domestic abuse survivors to be written off.

Green MSP Ross Greer has lodged an amendment to the Housing Bill which would require ministers to review the impact of the current system on domestic abuse survivors.

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The SNP @snp.org · May 19

With just over two weeks until polling day in Hamilton, Larkhall & Stonehouse, we’re getting our positive message of hope and delivery out there. 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿

When Labour cut the Winter Fuel Payment - the SNP brought it back. 🔥

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The SNP @snp.org · Apr 25

Westminster has just voted to block Scotland from having control over migration policy.

The Scottish Parliament has been calling for a migration policy which meets Scotland’s needs - but Westminster said no.

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The SNP @snp.org · Apr 24

✂️ Yesterday, we led a vote condemning Starmer’s brutal cuts to support for disabled people.

8 Labour MSPs abstained - including their leader Anas Sarwar! 😱

Labour say he was at the anti-far right summit in Glasgow… but so were all other party leaders, who did manage to vote.

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CPAG in Scotland @cpagscotland.bsky.social · Apr 22

We are delighted to announce keynote speaker Shirley-Anne Somerville MSP @sa4dunfermline.bsky.social @scottishgov.bsky.social to our Welfare Rights Conference on Thursday 19 June in Glasgow. Have you booked your delegate place? cpag.org.uk/training-and...

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Shirley-Anne Somerville MSP @sa4dunfermline.bsky.social · Mar 31

Pleased work has begun to transfer every adult in Scotland, currently getting DLA, to our new benefit Scottish Adult DLA.

The SNP Gov is committed to ensuring everyone gets the financial support they’re entitled to & this has not changed following the UK Gov’s announcement on welfare.

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The SNP @snp.org · Mar 31

Scotland’s delivering more homes per head than anywhere else in the UK.

Since 2007, we’ve delivered 136,705 affordable homes - 97,099 for councils and housing associations.

We’re focused on what matters to you: secure homes, strong communities, and a fairer Scotland.

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The SNP @snp.org · Mar 28

In 2014, Westminster told Scots they'd be "£1,400 better off every year" if Scotland voted No to independence.

This week, analysis shows UK families will be "£1,400 a year poorer" by 2030.

Read more: www.snp.org/do-you-feel-...

Do you feel £1,400 better off every year since 2014? — Scottish National Party

In the 2014 independence referendum Westminster politicians said “every Scot will be £1,400 better off every year” if people voted ‘No’. Do you feel £1,400 better off every year since 2014?

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The SNP @snp.org · Mar 28

Child poverty has fallen in Scotland - whilst rising sharply in the UK.

Absolute child poverty in Scotland fell from 23% to 17% - the lowest figure in 30 years.

SNP Scottish Government policies are working to deliver on our top priority of eradicating child poverty.

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Shirley-Anne Somerville MSP @sa4dunfermline.bsky.social · Mar 26

Too many commentators/media reports still accepting UKG line that cuts to PIP are about helping people back to work. PIP is a recognition of the additional costs of a disability/long term condition. It is NOT related to being in or out of work.

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