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Luke Smith retweeted
Thank you, #SNP26. 💛
Let’s choose Scotland. Let’s choose independence.
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New: Scottish government set to formally drop its opposition to new oil and gas exploration in the North Sea, mirroring new language that became party policy today
More: politico.eu/article/scottish…
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Very striking to hear so many young folk picking up the Indy baton. Succession of speakers cite their age at #indyref. Erin joined SNP in January clinches it - she was 4. Now proposing YSI Indy motion at #SNP26. Notable that young audience in @bbcdebatenight this week also Yes.
‘Idle vapourings of a mind diseased’ will be rattling around my head for the next few weeks
unbelievably good wikipedia entry if you're looking to kill five minutes or so en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Unparl…
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Begging the SNP to read the room and, if not wholeheartedly support removing the triple lock, quit the insincere faux outrage on it.
A state benefit should not increase by a higher rate than wages year after year. Especially one that’s handed out with age as the only qualifier.
Luke Smith retweeted
Swinney backs decriminalisation of drugs after spike in deaths bbc.in/4yhHB5M
No matter your political persuasion, please check out newscot.scot. Scott has put together a really important site.
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Westminster’s time is coming to an end.
We believe there is a better way. Our nations working together as equals, sharing ideas and expertise, building relationships based on mutual respect and common interests.
Today marks a further step in building our cooperation. 🏴🏴🇮🇪
Luke Smith retweeted
We don't hear much from Better Together these days.
Their £1,400 "Union dividend" from 2014 has been wiped out by Brexit, which is costing everyone in Scotland £3,000 a year.
Even though Scotland said "no thanks" to Brexit.
snp.org/2014-revisited-the-p…
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not this being the way people learn about Best Kebab 😭😭😭
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Andy Burnham: If a majority of Scots want independence there should be a referendum
Scotland is a nation - and every nation has the right to choose its own future.
Our pledge is simple: choice, fairness and democracy must guide Scotland’s path.
Add your name today: yes.scot/decide
Luke Smith retweeted
Scrapping Edinburgh North-South tramline would entrench poverty in one of city's most disadvantaged communities, warns MP trib.al/5a9ZiLg
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To go from “off limits” to this is an acceptance of the reality that the people of Scotland will decide their own future - not the UK Government.
For the first time since 2014, a British Prime Minister accepts that majority support for a referendum should mean one takes place.
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A survey of Spokes members has found majority support for trams on the Roseburn Path.
@heraldscotland
heraldscotland.com/news/2652…
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This is a genuine outrage. She’s a disgrace, and it’s an utter disgrace that she’s been given Legal Aid for this.
Claire Kellerman, daughter of MASH actress Sally Kellerman sues Outer Hebrides island cafe for refusing her dog entry
Sky's @ConnorGillies visits the remote island where the community centre is facing bankruptcy after refusing entry
Readers added context they thought people might want to know
Kellerman’s case is funded by Scottish legal aid. She first sued the wrong charity, costing it over £7,000 that legal-aid rules prevent recovering. The volunteer-run cafe now faces bankruptcy on the redirected claim. bbc.co.uk/news/articles/…
Luke Smith retweeted
Granton deserves a tram.
The question is how?
Option A: Roseburn Path – an old railway line, shut down decades ago, but approved for tram use 20 years ago.
Option B: Orchard Brae – 80% more expensive, 8 minutes slower, and will take longer to build.
The solution is clear. Now it’s time to approve it.
Next Thursday, Edinburgh councillors must APPROVE Option A.
Tell them.
Luke Smith retweeted
Edinburgh nimbys strike again. To me, it seems idiotic to object to an old trainline being used as a tramline.
Edinburgh's North-South tramline: Northern section likely to be shelved amid controversy over Roseburn Path plans trib.al/EHjMWzb
