A lot of people have asked me my views of the leadership contest. Truthfully, I have been incredibly hurt so far. Hurt originating with the statements @_KateForbes has made and since stood by. I, like most people in Scotland, could not care less about someone’s religion. (1/10)
Exploring the Cu Chi Tunnels today in Ho Chi Minh. The tunnels have been widened for tourists - still very claustrophobic! It's hard to believe this is how the Vietcong lived during the war
54% of Conservative voters have little to no confidence in Liz Truss to tackle the cost of living (YouGov)
Why BE's @BNHWalker thinks this could be the government's Black Wednesday moment:
https://t.co/U9hQoRw4XW
This is not “the new normal”. The climate crisis will continue to escalate and get worse as long as we stick our heads in the sand and prioritise profit and greed over people and planet. We are still sleepwalking towards the edge.
US President Joe Biden has announced that the US is to provide a further $200 million to the United Nations Relief and Works Agency to help it 'continue its vital work helping the most vulnerable Palestinians'
https://t.co/PAiZ4DiULB
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Just received this from Johnson (one of his last acts as PM?). To be clear, Scotland will have the opportunity to choose independence - I hope in a referendum on 19 October 2023 but, if not, through a general election. Scottish democracy will not be a prisoner of this or any PM.
Protesters are carried away by police after interrupting the start of Trooping the Colour.
#PlatinumJubilee latest: https://t.co/oEpDBmxlOz
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