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Imagine the budget we could have with Indy
Don’t get me wrong; last week’s Scottish budget was good one. It’s great to see extra spending on the NHS, colleges, transport and a future increase to the Scottish Child Payment to £40 a week, making life easier for the lowest paid. And good to see the tax paid by low paid workers cut slightly …
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If you want the SNP to win, you have to vote for it
[ published in The National on 12th January 2026] At the risk of becoming a psephological nerd let’s return to the voting system for the Scottish general election in sixteen weeks’ time. The most important thing in any election is to win the argument, but a close second is understanding the electoral system in play …
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Time to take the list campaigns seriously
[ published in The National on 12th January 2026] On Thursday it will be seventeen weeks until the Scottish general election. Seventeen weeks until the country decides whether to continue the argument for self-government or retreat from it. Given the imminence of the ballot, you’d think parties would be putting the finishing touches to their …
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Shocked & very sad to hear this. Jeane was a force of nature. Her passion, conviction & fearless pursuit of social justice will be sorely missed. I worked with her since the late 70s & always with awe & admiration. Thinking of Susan & many others who will be heartbroken.
First Minister @JohnSwinney has expressed his sadness following the passing of Jeane Freeman.
She served as the Minister for Social Security from 2016 to 2018. She then became Cabinet Secretary for Health and Sport until her retirement in 2021.
https://www.gov.scot/news/first-minister-pays-tribute-to-jeane-freeman/
@JohnSwinney @scotgov Gutted to hear this. Jeane was a force of nature. Her passion, conviction and fearless pursuit of social justice will be sorely missed. I worked with her since the late 70s and always with awe and admiration. So sorry Susan.
Ballots have now been emailed out to members, check your email and I’d be very grateful for your No.1 vote 🙏🗳️🏴
🚨SNP members🚨
This afternoon your ballot will be emailed out for the regional list.
I’m asking for your No.1 vote to assert Scotland’s right to decide our own future. 🗳️🏴