3/ I will have more to say about Scotland’s constitutional future in the coming weeks.
Fundamentally, nobody will take better decisions about Scotland’s future than the people who live here. That future belongs to the people of Scotland – and no one else. 🏴
The future of Ireland is for the people of this island to decide, and for the people of this island alone.
It is not the right of any British Prime Minister to deny our people’s right to self-determination.
Today I met with Andy Burnham and directly challenged his anti-democratic comments on a referendum on Irish unity, which are completely at odds with the Good Friday Agreement.
The right to a referendum on Irish unity was guaranteed by the Good Friday Agreement, and that Agreement must be honoured.
I have full belief and confidence in the ability of all the people of our island to take full control of our own future and to build a new and united Ireland.
This is unbelievably patronising but don't worry, the centrist London commentators will be along soon to tell us it's expert level comms that really connects with the people 👌
It’s hard to imagine anything more consistent with Sarwar’s total lack of principles than accepting the seat in the House of Lords he repeatedly said he wouldn’t take. An extremely fitting end to his total failure of a career in Scotland.
Keir Starmer says scrapping the 2 child benefit cap is his proudest moment as PM
Starmer could have scrapped the cap on day one of becoming PM. Instead he suspended 7 Labour MPs for voting to scrap it & the govt had to be dragged kicking & screaming to do it over 20 months later
Shameful
A young minority politician - who has broken no rules - is elected. Days after their election such is the abuse they suffer they have to be escorted by additional security staff.
Those who have led the pile on to Q Manivannan should take a long hard look at themselves.
Mary Lou McDonald and I have spoken today with SNP leader John Swinney and Plaid Cymru leader Rhun ap Iorwerth.
The momentum for constitutional change across these islands is now greater than ever.
People in Ireland, Scotland and Wales are looking towards a future beyond the Union, where we have full control over our own affairs.
We discussed the enormous significance of this week’s election results, and the historic potential of having three nationalist, pro-independence First Ministers.
We agreed to continue working together to strengthen the friendship between our nations, and to stand up for the democratic right of our people to self-determination.
I have contacted SNP leader John Swinney and Plaid Cymru leader Rhun ap Iorwerth to congratulate them on their enormous mandates.
For the first time ever, there could be three pro-independence First Ministers across these islands.
More and more people are looking towards a future beyond the constraints of the Union.
I look forward to continuing to build the friendship between the people of our nations, and to working closely with both John and Rhun in the time ahead.
So incredibly proud to see Kate elected as the MSP for Edinburgh Eastern, Musselburgh and Tranent. She will be a fantastic local champion and make an excellent addition to Holyrood.
It's only with independence that we can lower energy bills and invest in Scotland's future.
For a government that's on your side, and the choice of an independent Scotland, vote SNP on the 7th May.
As well as improving rights for private renters the SNP will support young people with up to £10k for a deposit on their first home.
The SNP is trying to make life better. The other parties want to stop us.
Vote SNP on 7th May for a government that is on your side.
This is the most abhorrent policy, campaign and, frankly, party to ever manifest in mainstream Scottish politics. And it’s likely what awaits us if we remain in the UK. Scotland has a way out with independence - and only the SNP can deliver it. It’s got to be #BothVotesSNP
Ross Greer and his merry band of crackpots believe in open borders, mass migration and abolishing prisons.
Vote Green? Then live with the consequences.
55% Yes.
But it will only happen if we vote for it.
On Thursday, make it both votes SNP to elect a majority SNP government, secure Scotland’s right to decide, and put our future in Scotland’s hands.