Scot! identifies as Reeni, mum of two wonderful people and wife of a beautiful man; "be yourself, everyone else is taken" thanks Oscar
Isle of Bute, Scotland
Joined June 2014
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Do we have a detailed plan for the current westminster sponsored bbc? What is planned for existing buildings in Glasgow, Edinburgh, Aberdeen & various other locations including islands? Devolve the powers, devolve the budget and grow the base again without cowtowing.
It would be nice to see a detailed plan for how this might work in practice. Where would a national broadcaster be based. Would jobs be dispersed equitably or would Glasgow take the vast bulk of them as happens now.
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The @ScotParl has just voted for the call to transfer broadcasting powers to Scotland.
We need a thriving national broadcaster that can be fully supported to represent our country, and it's time for the powers to be devolved to a Parliament that actually cares about it.
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The Bute and Cowal Area Committee is taking place on Monday 16 November at 10.30am in the Queens Hall, and by Teams. Submit questions in advance, email [email protected].
Team’s link, email: [email protected] .
More info: tinyurl.com/BandC-AC
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When my rapist was sentenced, his lawyer said it was in injustice that I had done well in life and that my rapist was just in love with me. So I took a disciplinary case against him and won. But I shouldn’t have had to fight so hard. The system should do the work, not survivors.
I wonder what goes through this persons' brain, and then i realise there is no understanding, compassion or presence. In my family many were miners during both wars. In my nation we welcomed those who fled & served from other nations. Today i remember those being murdered
On Remembrance Sunday, the SNP government hasn't posted anything about those who fought and died for our country.
However, they have posted about a Sikh festival👇
I wonder what the many brave Sikhs who serve and have served in our armed forces make of this.
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EXCLUSIVE: New figures have revealed the impact of a Scottish Government care worker scheme launched in response to Labour's visa crackdown, with almost 20,000 additional monthly social care hours estimated to have been added across Scotland 👇
Methinks the narrative of the mid terms will turn dramatically in favour of a trump turnaround because the war hasnt happened yet as some ducks arent aligned
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Of course the official concerned is NOT a “Holyrood Official” ( the legislature) but instead is the Permanent Secretary of the executive branch of government - a “ St Andrews House official”. I have scolded @KennyFarq about this and the editor (not Kenny’s fault) but they still fail to understand the basic architecture of government in Scotland.
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Is the cost-of-living causing household stress? Our welfare rights team can carry out a benefits check to make sure you aren’t missing anything you are entitled to. We can direct you to other sources of support or help with forms. Don’t struggle alone. tinyurl.com/wel-rghts
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6000 miles of Scotland's North Sea were secretly claimed by Westminster in 1999. Unionists often deny this, so I have included the legislation. Every Scot should RT this to reveal the truth about Westminster's underhand tactics to stop independence.
legislation.gov.uk/uksi/1999…
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In a fast-moving world, Scotland cannot afford to stand still. I make no apology for building relationships, attracting more investment and creating more opportunities.
That's exactly what my visit to India was about. My reflections in @TheScotsman:
scotsman.com/news/opinion/jo…
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'It breaks my heart to think that anyone thinks their child is more important than someone else's'.
British singer Paloma Faith speaks about motherhood and the value of every child's life during Macklemore's Free Palestine benefit concert.
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We're taking action to protect young people from nicotine addiction.
From 29th October, under-18s will no longer be able to buy nicotine or herbal smoking products in Scotland.
This includes:
• pouches
• strips and pearls
• herbal smoking products
gov.scot/news/sale-of-nicoti…
ALT Protecting young people from nicotine addiction
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Earlier this week I spoke during the Scottish Parliament debate on Celebrating the 25th Anniversary of Black History Month in Scotland. It had been my intention to listen and not take part but after an MSP brought up some deeply offensive opinions I felt I had to speak out.
Given our different climate and tempratures Scotland will be worse off. This also has not impact on zonal pricing for connecting energy production to the grid where we contribute massively at cost versus being paid for production. #indy
Today's Poll: Do you support scrapping the gas Standing Charge, so the cost's shifted to increase the price of each unit of energy used?
Net result: Lower users pay less, higher more
[I did similar poll 3wks ago. Interesting to see if result changes now its to happening]
74%Yes
26%No
12,555 votes • Final results 1
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I have been detained by Israeli security forces all day. Along with with MPs @labourlewis, @larabirdsnp, MSP Kate Nevans, former MP @SamTarry and campaigners from across the world, we were turned back because they don’t want anyone seeing their ethnic cleansing.
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Here is the same teary Largs shop owner who was being comforted by @stvnews @vanessataaffe today, not looking so teary when she’s grinning with her Tory branch manager👇
The very same afternoon.
She is a Tory activist and candidate.
Yes @vanessataaffe on STV News tonight really did say to Stephen Flynn ‘you blocked over the drains, do you take any responsibility for the flooding’.
What an embarrassment for @WeAreSTV
What is STV coming to?
@STVColin
@stvnewsandrew
@STVKellyAnn
@stvewan
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Today I was denied entry into the West Bank, alongside other parliamentary colleagues from across Europe as part of a @ProgIntl delegation.
We were held for 8 hours, interrogated and ultimately prevented from crossing the border.
I came to stand alongside Palestinians being attacked for harvesting olives on their own land. Instead, we were turned away, with no reason given.
More than ever, Palestinians are being subject to terror and violence by the IDF and illegal settlers. Increased blockades, demolitions and unthinkable violence have become the norm for Palestinians in the West Bank.
It is more important now than ever that we bear witness and show our solidarity.
But we were prevented from doing so.
I will continue to do everything I can to apply pressure on the Netanyahu government, and those responsible for the persecution and genocide of the Palestinian people.
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Our teams are out working in challenging conditions to help clear roads from fallen trees and debris.
For emergency contacts, the latest service disruptions and useful information visit argyll-bute.gov.uk/roads-and…
