Commiserations to @_KateForbes @ @AshReganSNP As someone who lost a leadership contest (with a lower vote than either of you !) I know it’s tough. But the battle of ideas has many winners and you have contributed and can continue to contribute a lot to the independence journey.
Yesterday I accused the PM of being a "self-serving, truth-twisting charlatan". My words were too strong for the rules of the Commons and The Speaker, understandably, asked me to withdraw them. But let me say now... Boris Johnson is a self-serving, truth-twisting charlatan.
Great to meet up with our @theSNP candidates Willie Hume and Jim Lynch today who are standing in the Oban South and the Isles ward for Argyll & Bute council. Jim has been an excellent group leader and Willie will be a tremendous addition to the team.
1/9 Can we talk about #Ferries?
Yeah, I know some folk may be tired of the coverage of ferry woes. Which is understandable because us islanders are pretty bored of banging on about it too We'd rather be putting our energy elsewhere.
But here's why it is important:
Hopefully we can all reduce our lighting during September to help the Manx #shearwaters on their journey south this year. Please share & spread the word to local businesses and home-owners around #Tobermory#Mull
End of a hugely positive day in Oban. Very best of luck to @jenni_minto our outstanding @theSNP candidate who is looking to fill the extra large shoes of @Feorlean as the MSP for Argyll & Bute. #BothVotesSNP
At stake here is a simple democratic principle that can unite those for and against independence - it is Scotland’s right to decide. The arrogant assertion that the Tories get to decide for us - no matter how Scotland votes - should be given short shrift by every democrat.
After ongoing positive discussions with NHS Trade Unions and NHS Employers, @scotgov has offered a substantial pay rise for NHS Scotland Agenda for Change staff. ⬇️
https://t.co/HRyjSDNGYZ
The First Minister also told the Tories: “If you think you can bully me out of office, you are mistaken and you misjudge me. If you want to remove me as First Minister, do it in an election.”
🔎 Note to unelected Tory Lord Forsyth and Labour's Ian Murray:
Scotland has the wealth, the talent and the resources to thrive as an independent country - just like Denmark, Ireland or Belgium.
Here's the facts. #bbcqt 👇
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