Laura Westring

#Speechwriter | Senior #LandeckerFellow | Author of Slug in a Mug | Creator #ScotFestStirling | Member @YoungAcademySco

[Laura Westring @westringwrites]

"You can be that person and you can be here." Former NZ PM @jacindaardern emphasises the strength of kindness, empathy and optimism in her final address to parliament. #BBCExpertWomen #LandeckerFellow #Speechwriting #ScotFestStirling
#Democracy
#DiversityandInclusion

[Scottish Government @scotgov]

First Minister @JohnSwinney delivered a speech outlining his vision for economic renewal across the UK.

Ahead of the UK Budget, he set out his hopes for real and meaningful partnership among all four nations.

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[Scottish Government @scotgov]

We are celebrating 25 years of @ScotParl.

First Minister @JohnSwinney praised the success of the Scottish Parliament and its place at the very heart of the nation.

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[Scottish Government @scotgov]

First Minister @JohnSwinney hosted a reception at @ourdynamicearth to:

🔵 celebrate Scottish athletes who took part in the @Paris2024 Olympic and Paralympic Games

🔵 recognise medical staff, coaches and sports officials who supported Scotland’s athletes

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[First Minister @ScotGovFM]

First Minister @JohnSwinney hosted a reception to celebrate Scottish athletes who took part in the @Paris2024 Olympic and Paralympic Games.

Medical staff, coaches and sports officials were also recognised for supporting Scotland’s Olympians and Paralympians.

[Scottish Government @scotgov]

First Minister @JohnSwinney led a debate in @ScotParl on creating a modern, diverse, and dynamic Scotland.

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[First Minister @ScotGovFM]

Leading a @ScotParl debate, First Minister @JohnSwinney said that as a modern, diverse, dynamic nation, Scotland would thrive with independence.

He said: “We are a nation on the cutting edge of solving many of the 21st century’s most complex challenges.”

[Laura Westring @westringwrites]

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[First Minister @ScotGovFM]

The @BeyondBorders__ Scottish Global Dialogues annual lecture will introduced by First Minister @JohnSwinney today at 3pm.

📺Watch live at: https://t.co/IL6ViXRaJ5

[Royal Society of Edinburgh @RoyalSocEd]

Meet the new members of @YoungAcademySco 🎉

48 innovative early career professionals and emerging leaders join the membership commitment to achieve transformative societal change through citizenship, innovation, collaboration, evidence, and leadership.

https://t.co/mkRKUzOO0G

[STV News @STVNews]

'Hate preachers' like Andrew Tate are promoting the 'wrong type of masculinity', said Humza Yousaf. https://t.co/im3PjrhMbF

[First Minister @ScotGovFM]

"The freedom and dignity of every citizen relies on our willingness to defend each other’s human rights."

On @HMD_UK #HolocaustMomorialDay, First Minister @HumzaYousaf is honouring everyone killed and all those who continue to be affected by the atrocity.

[Scottish Government @scotgov]

🎄 First Minister @HumzaYousaf has called for kindness over this festive period.

He thanked those who are looking out for others, brightening our communities and raising our spirits:

"Every kind word, every kind act, makes a difference. Merry Christmas."

[First Minister @ScotGovFM]

🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿 Happy #StAndrewsDay! 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿

First Minister @HumzaYousaf is encouraging us to reflect on the values of Scotland’s patron saint by showing kindness and compassion.

"Together, let’s ensure that everyone feels welcome in Scotland, and that Scotland speaks out for everyone in need."

[Humza Yousaf @HumzaYousaf]

Jewish and Muslim communities in Scotland are much loved, and have enjoyed good relations for many years.

I was pleased to get agreement from Senior Rabbis & Imams in Scotland to a joint statement that, collectively, we will stand up against any forms of hatred.

[Samaritans @samaritans]

Events going on in the Middle East right now are distressing, particularly if you or your loved ones have been affected.

We want you to know that we’re here to listen if you’re struggling to cope and need emotional support.

[Humza Yousaf @HumzaYousaf]

Bernard's mother and family went out of their way to tell me that they would be praying for my family in Gaza. We hugged, we cried, and we promised to re-dedicate ourselves to peace and to be unequivocal; no innocent man, woman, or child should pay the price of another's actions.

[Danielle Bett @daniellebett]

I’m really struggling to find hope and humanity, but yesterday @HumzaYousaf - who has family trapped in Gaza - spent the evening grieving with and comforting our community.

This picture of him and Bernard Cowan’s mother really touched me and maybe it will give you some hope too.

[Rachel Amery @therachelamery]

Hi - Rachel Amery from @TheScotsman here.

Unfortunately I've been locked out of my account @RachelAmery.

@Support has been no help whatsoever, so I've been forced to set up a brand new account. Please share far & wide & give my new account a follow!

[Cllr Roza Salih @RozaSalih]

This book has made my day. Thank you @DiscoverKelpies I hope thousand of young people able to read this book 📕 #SpectacularScottishWomen #GlasgowGirls

[Foras Ventures @ForasVentures]

Applications are OPEN!

⁉ Who is this for? ⁉
- Founder, Director or C-Suite Leader in a Scotland-based #startup or #scaleup.
- We’re looking for 15 women and 5 men for the cohort. 
- Applications can come from ANY industry, so long as you are scaleable.
https://t.co/UymvLCQFdg

[Samuel Moore @smflamencomusic]

I still cant believe this actually happened!!!

Exactly one month ago today, my debut solo performance at the legendary Carnegie Hall (New York) 🇺🇸!

An experience I'll never forget!