Catherine MacLeod retweeted
Devolution was never meant to stop at Holyrood.
The PM is right to offer to work with the Scottish Government to push power out into Scotland’s regions.
That must include the Highlands and Islands where we have felt the impact of SNP centralisation over the last two decades.
"My message to John is simple, I want to push economic power out into the regions of Scotland, do you?"
Andy Burnham challenges Scotland's First Minister John Swinney to "push power" out from Westminster and Holyrood "into the hands of local people"
bbc.in/4yl7lNX
Catherine MacLeod retweeted
I said I would make the case for further devolution within Scotland directly to Downing Street and Bute House.
I’m delighted Andy is backing this approach, and I hope John Swinney does too. Let’s work together to put power in the hands of local people.
"My message to John is simple, I want to push economic power out into the regions of Scotland, do you?"
Andy Burnham challenges Scotland's First Minister John Swinney to "push power" out from Westminster and Holyrood "into the hands of local people"
bbc.in/4yl7lNX
Catherine MacLeod retweeted
wow - thank you so much for shouting out How To Kill A Language @campbellclaret!! And how nice to hear @michaelgove defending the UK’s language diversity.
I’m on a mission to raise awareness about linguicide - to get the word on the UK’s number 1 podcast is… 🥹
Catherine MacLeod retweeted
Great to see Lord Gove making the case for the preservation and promotion of the Gaelic language - "as much a part of our culture as soaring cathedrals or Purcell". He's right, of course (as he very often is). @JoMoMMS
wow - thank you so much for shouting out How To Kill A Language @campbellclaret!! And how nice to hear @michaelgove defending the UK’s language diversity.
I’m on a mission to raise awareness about linguicide - to get the word on the UK’s number 1 podcast is… 🥹
Catherine MacLeod retweeted
This year Canada hosted the @IEA’s annual global conference on energy efficiency 🇨🇦
As Head of the UK delegation, I outlined the action we have taken to improve energy efficiency for greater security, affordability and growth in Britain.
A few highlights 👇
Catherine MacLeod retweeted
Indeed. The opportunity for the Scottish Govt to engage with a Burnham Govt to Scotland's advantage is being thrown away with cheap misrepresentation of this kind. The process of centralisation and uniformism has been a Swinney hallmark.
John Swinney is wilfully mis-representing what Andy Burnham was saying. We don’t have much detail but his point was that political and fiscal power has become too centralised in Edinburgh and London. He is correct. Scotland is one of the most centralised countries in Europe with very weak (non-existant in practice) *local* government. Scottish Parliament has removed many competencies that local authorities enjoyed back in 1999.
John Swinney had been actively engaged is this centralisation over the past 25 years from his threats to take away education from local authorities to his years of enforcing a council tax freeze and the creation of national police snd fire services.
It is actually John Swinney who is in no position to lecture anyone on these matters.
Catherine MacLeod retweeted
Congratulations @donaldlabour on becoming the Scottish Labour MSP for Na h-Eileanan an Iar constituency!
Catherine MacLeod retweeted
Great to be with Gordon Brown and Claire Baker on the campaign trail in Kirkcaldy at the weekend.
We want to bring apprentice training to the high street here, like we’ve done in Barrow, and use investment in defence to create hope and opportunities for working class people.
Catherine MacLeod retweeted
Three years ahead of schedule we've delivered on our manifesto commitment to deliver 8,500 more mental health workers in the NHS.
That means more support, quicker and closer to home.
This Labour Government is keeping its promise to rebuild the NHS 🌹💙
Catherine MacLeod retweeted
Every time I watch a Leaders Debate I am astounded Swinney has the downright cheek ask people to vote for his party after what they have done to Scotland in the past 20 years. It’s unfathomable.
Catherine MacLeod retweeted
So over the Indy chat - this election is about changing the government after 20years. It’s about fixing our NHS, sorting the housing crisis, making life affordable.
Only a vote for @AnasSarwar and @ScottishLabour can deliver that change #BothVotesScottishLabour #stvdebate 🏴
Catherine MacLeod retweeted
John Swinney's car crash interview reveals the total mess that is the SNP's energy policy.
He opposes nuclear power during an energy crisis, wants to cut off investment in Scottish renewables from across the UK and he cannot provide any clarity on the future of the North Sea.
Catherine MacLeod retweeted
Scotland’s energy wealth is being “siphoned off” by Westminster, says John Swinney. Populist bullshit of the highest order. #bbcdn
Catherine MacLeod retweeted
This is what May 7th is all about 👇
5 years to improve schools, the NHS, social care, housing.
Some Scots support independence, some don’t, but what we need now is a government that gets on with improving Scotland for everyone. 🏴
Catherine MacLeod retweeted
It’s telling the only issue Swinney actually gets animated about is independence.
Grievance and the constitution is the only thing the SNP have because there’s nothing in their record to stand on.
Tired. Out of touch. Time for change.
#bbcdn
Catherine MacLeod retweeted
The SNP have had 20 years and have failed.
Why should anyone believe they’d do any differently with another five?
This is the best leader @ScottishLabour has had since Donald Dewar. Give him five years with the chance to build a better future for Scotland 👇🏻
Catherine MacLeod retweeted
Swinney says the buck stops with him but then never takes responsibility for anything.
He’s been round the cabinet table for two decades, in charge of Scotland’s NHS and it’s got worse.
The SNP have failed Scotland, and they’ll keep on failing Scotland.
It’s time for change.
Catherine MacLeod retweeted
This election is a clear choice between @ScottishLabour and the SNP.
Change with @AnasSarwar versus more of the same SNP failure with John Swinney.
Scotland needs change - Vote Scottish Labour on 7th May 👇
