I know there are many of us feeling hopeless about the state of the world & the constant attention given to those who spread hate.
So instead, I thought I’d make thread of remarkable people doing good in this world. We just don’t hear about them enough. I hope it uplifts you🧵
The BBC: The far right are making gains in Europe. Should we be worried?
Also the BBC: Here's Nigel Farage for the 45th time this week explaining why refugees want to come over here & fuck your cat
✨🎵 “I searched for my spark and I found it” ✨🎵
Cruinniú na nÓg, Europe’s only national free day of creativity for young people is back, with over 1,000 free activities, taking place on Saturday, June 15. 🎉
#CruinniuNaNog - an initiative of @creativeirl, supported by @rte
Politicians like Nigel Farage can’t be trusted to remain impartial. That’s why I’m telling @Ofcom to ban politicians from presenting on news channels to stop any bias on our news before the General Election. Can you sign too? https://t.co/yBv8MjLgPc
Statement re UK Covid Inquiry:
I do not intend to give a running commentary on the ongoing Inquiry. Instead, out of respect to all those impacted by the pandemic, I will answer questions directly and openly when I give evidence at the end of this month
However, in light of recent coverage, there are certain points I feel it important to make clear.
Contrary to the impression given in some coverage, the Inquiry does have messages between me and those I most regularly communicated with through informal means.
Although these had not been retained on my own device, I was able to obtain copies which I submitted to the Inquiry last year.
To be clear, I conducted the Covid response through formal processes from my office in St Andrews House, not through WhatsApp or any other informal messaging platform. I was not a member of any WhatsApp groups. The number of people I communicated with through informal messaging at all was limited.
Also, any handwritten notes made by me were passed to my private office to be dealt with and recorded as appropriate.
Throughout the entire process, I acted in line with Scottish Government policy.
I did my level best to lead Scotland through the pandemic as safely as possible - and shared my thinking with the country on a daily basis. I did not get every decision right - far from it - but I was motivated only, and at all times, by the determination to keep people as safe as possible.
Average pay offer for nurses.
Scotland - 7%
England - 4.75%
Wales - 4.75%
Average salary for nurses.
Scotland - £36,641
England - £33,384
Wales - £36,636
Which party is responsible?
Scotland - SNP
England - Conservative
Wales - Labour
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