@theSNP MSP for Argyll & Bute. For constituent enquiries email me on [email protected]

Islay.
Joined February 2015
Promoted by Jenni Minto MSP at 60-62 Hillfoot Street, Dunoon, PA23 7DT
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Today, thanks to @snp, the House of Commons finally voted on the Ombudsman’s report and compensation for the WASPI women. I am delighted that MPs voted 105 to 0 in favour of the Bill brought in by @StephenFlynnSNP .
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First Minister @JohnSwinney has chaired a Scottish Government Resilience Room meeting. As #StormÉowyn continues, people are asked not to travel during the red weather warning and to be mindful that dangerous conditions will persist into this evening. gov.scot/news/response-to-st…
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Just finished @scotgov resilience call on #StormÉowyn. The predicted very strong winds are here and there is widespread disruption to power supplies, transport and schools. I am grateful to many who have followed the advice not to travel. Please continue to do so and stay safe.
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‼️Please help us during #StormEowyn by only calling 999 in critical emergencies ‼️ If you are waiting for a call back after a 999 call, please only call again if your condition significantly worsens or you no longer need our help. If your condition isn't immediately life-threatening, call NHS24 on 111 or use the symptom checker and self-help guides on NHS Inform: nhsinform.scot/winter
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The RED weather warning we have today is very serious. There are extensive school closures, transport disruption and many dangers from the strong wind. @PoliceScotland have issued do not travel advice. Please follow all of the advice and stay safe.
⚠️⚠️🔴 Red weather warning issued 🔴⚠️⚠️ Strong and damaging winds for parts of south and southwest Scotland Friday 1000 – 1700 Latest info 👉 bit.ly/WxWarning Stay #WeatherAware ⚠️
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⚠️🟥 With a red weather warning in place across Argyll and Bute tomorrow I would encourage all of my constituents to take care, pay close attention to guidance from the @metoffice and @PoliceScotland and avoid travel in the areas affected.
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A rare red weather warning has been issued by @MetOffice for Friday. @PoliceScotland is urging people not to travel in affected areas. #StormÉowyn is expected to cause danger to life and significant disruption. Our resilience operation has been activated. Watch for more.
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Now that a rare RED weather warning has been issued, I ask everyone to follow the advice that will be set out. It is vital we all do this to keep safe.
Red warning of wind affecting Dumfries, Galloway, Lothian & Borders metoffice.gov.uk/weather/war…
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Your NHS dental practice will be happy to discuss your treatment plan and costs with you before any work is carried out. Brush up on NHS dental treatment you’re entitled to➡️bit.ly/Denta_treatment_NHS_i…
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Women’s Health Minister @jenni_minto encouraged girls to accept HPV vaccination to help eliminate cervical cancer. No cases have been detected in fully vaccinated girls who received a first dose at age 12-13 years. #PreventCervicalCancer #CervicalScreeningScot
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I'm looking forward to being back on Mull on Friday. If you'd like an appointment at my advice surgery please contact my office.
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Getting vaccinated is not only the best way to protect yourself and your family from serious illness this winter, but it will also help to reduce the pressure on the NHS over the busy winter period. 4/5
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People who are eligible for winter vaccinations should check nhsinform.scot/winter-vaccin… and their local health boards for available drop-in clinics. 5/5
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It is hugely encouraging that Scotland had the highest uptake of vaccines in the UK last winter and I encourage everyone in Argyll and Bute, who hasn’t already done so this winter, to check if they are eligible. 3/5
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Getting vaccinated gives you the best possible protection against flu viruses which are circulating this winter. The flu vaccine offers strong protection, while the Covid-19 booster reduces the severity of illness and boosts protection. 1/5
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The vaccines will reduce your risk of needing to go to hospital with serious illness and help to protect those around you from catching flu and getting ill. 2/5
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The Labour government’s betrayal of the WASPI Women is utterly shameful. As many as 6,670 across Argyll and Bute have lost out as a result of a UK government mistake, and many have tirelessly campaigned for decades to right this wrong. 1/3
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For the Labour Party – after mere months in power – to break their promise to compensate these women is wrong and an enormous breach of trust. 2/3
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The SNP will continue to campaign alongside the WASPI Women for the compensation they deserve. I urge the Labour government to see sense and u-turn on their decision. 3/3
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I am looking forward to being on Gigha next Friday. If you would like an appointment at my advice surgery please contact my office.
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