@theSNP chief executive (2000-2023). @YesScot until Scotland is independent🏴 Pro Europe🇪🇺 Married to @NicolaSturgeon
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Peter Murrell retweeted
🏴 To all the people of Scotland - whether you voted for me or not - please know that being your First Minister has been the privilege of my life.
Nothing - absolutely nothing - I do in future will ever come close.
Thank you from the bottom of my heart.
“Giving absolutely everything of yourself to this job is the only way to do it – the country deserves nothing less.”
Nicola Sturgeon has been outlining why she is resigning as First Minister of Scotland.
Follow all the latest - bit.ly/40Ygr3K
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Peter Murrell retweeted
A great turnout today to say farewell to one of the very best people, Allan Angus.
Allan was an @theSNP stalwart, dancer extraordinaire and an all round good guy.
All the best Allan and I hope that there is MacAllan on tap and ceilidh dancing galore wherever you are.
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Peter Murrell retweeted
So sad that this @theSNP legend and my dear friend - one of my favourite people in the world - has left us. Allan Angus lit up every room and always made me smile. Despite his frailty, he was determined to be at our conference last year & I’m so glad he made it. I’ll miss him 💛
So sorry to hear that Allan Angus, one of the best people, SNP legend and dancing superstar has sadly passed away.
Allan was loved by all, was a mentor to many and was always there to give folk a helping hand.
He will be missed by so, so many.
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Peter Murrell retweeted
You can watch @lewis_goodall's full interview with @NicolaSturgeon exclusively on @GlobalPlayer.
They discuss her Gender Recognition Reform Bill, Keir Starmer, and whether the SNP leader prefers @maitlis or @jonsopel...
👉global-player.onelink.me/Br0…
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Peter Murrell retweeted
First Minister @NicolaSturgeon has wished everyone a happy #BurnsNight
We hope you can tak’ a cup o’ kindness yet to remember our bard, Robert Burns.
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Peter Murrell retweeted
As many are saying from across the political divide, the use of a s35 order is outrageous & a political decision. The GRR bill has overwhelmingly support from members of all parties & we will take whatever steps we can to ensure the democratic will of the @ScotParl is respected.
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Peter Murrell retweeted
Summary of my views on UK gov attempt to veto @ScotParl decisions - covers both the attempt to block this particular piece of legislation (passed by a substantial majority, inc MSPs from all parties) and the very significant wider issue of principle .
"It will be using trans people... as a political weapon."
First Minister of Scotland Nicola Sturgeon says it would be an "outrage" if the UK government blocks the Scottish gender recognition bill, and will "embolden them" to block more bills, creating a "very slippery slope".
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Peter Murrell retweeted
This is a full-frontal attack on our democratically elected Scottish Parliament and it's ability to make it's own decisions on devolved matters. @scotgov will defend the legislation & stand up for Scotland’s Parliament. If this Westminster veto succeeds, it will be first of many
Scottish Secretary says UKgov is using a S35 order to block a Holyrood bill (for the first time) due to concerns that the gender reforms would have “an adverse impact on the operation of Great Britain-wide equalities legislation”
ALT Statement from Alister Jack
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Peter Murrell retweeted
🏴 The SNP’s NEC has unanimously agreed the wording of a draft resolution to be debated at our Special Democracy Conference in March.
📄 Read the full draft resolution below. snp.org/the-snps-nec-agrees-…
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Peter Murrell retweeted
Delighted GMB, RCM & RCN who were in dispute with ScotGovt around 22/23 pay deal have agreed to pause industrial action, after constructive talks yday. We've collectively agreed to pace around next year's pay deal, I have offered to meet next week to get discussions underway.
BREAKING: Scottish NHS strikes on hold while new pay offer negotiated
bbc.in/3CL6ITI
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Peter Murrell retweeted
Reminder ambulance strikes today are in England & Wales only, not in Scotland. If you have medical emergency then do call 999. If not an emergency but you need medical advice then you can call your GP, NHS 24, Pharmacy First and other avenues available to provide support & advice
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Peter Murrell retweeted
I welcome Scotland’s new law #GRRBill adopted today by @ScotParl introducing legal #GenderRecognition based on self-determination. Nine @coe states have already adopted such laws & several others under consideration. Key trend for full realisation of trans people’s #HumanRights.
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Peter Murrell retweeted
I am delighted that Unite & Unison members have agreed to accept our record pay offer for NHS staff. I am grateful for the positive engagement that has taken place with our trade union colleagues, which has so far averted strike action in our NHS in Scotland.
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First Minister @NicolaSturgeon's Christmas card is calling for action on climate change. The winning design was created by P5 pupil Evita Ye, who goes to Glasgow's Sunnyside Primary #HeartNews
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Peter Murrell retweeted
More than half of Scottish voters intend to vote for independence, according to a new poll for STV News. i.stv.tv/3FxBu4a
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Peter Murrell retweeted
🏴 Latest polling from Ipsos Mori:
🗳 Support for independence: 56%
👍 Support for the SNP at Westminster: 51%
👄 Support for the SNP at Westminster in a de-facto referendum on independence: 53% news.stv.tv/scotland/support…
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Peter Murrell retweeted
Support for indy is up 6 points compared with our May poll – 56% would vote Yes and 44% No in an immediate referendum. Question is whether this turns out to be a temporary bounce in the wake of the recent Supreme Court decision or a longer-lasting trend (4/9)
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Peter Murrell retweeted
Such an honour to have been noticed as one of BBC 100 inspiring and influential women from around the world for 2022.
bbc.co.uk/news/resources… @BBC100women #Scotland #Kurdistan #RefugeesWelcome #GlasgowGirls
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Peter Murrell retweeted
Labour first promised to get rid of the House of Lords 100 years ago!
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Peter Murrell retweeted
Child Disability Payment has been available across Scotland for just over a year.
We made a number of improvements on the service that this replaced, developing it with people who access this payment.
#InternationalDayofPersonswithDisabilities #IDPWD
#DoingThingsDifferently
ALT A child wearing a hat. Text on image reads: Child Disability Payment One year of doing things differently
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