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MSP for Glasgow Southside. Former First Minister of Scotland (Nov 14 - March 23). Loves
Glasgow, ScotlandJoined June 2010
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Looking forward to reading this non-fiction 📚 by . Very timely too as I start to use my own time differently (though hopefully still productively!) and ponder the increasing pressures of short termism on politicians. Thanks for the recommendation
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1/3. 📢GOOD NEWS! The General Assembly (#UNGA) have adopted a resolution proposed by and a core group of states to seek an advisory opinion on #ClimateChange and #HumanRights from the International Court of Justice (). #ICJAO4Climate 🧵
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🏴 What a result 🏴
This team is on 🔥
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FULL TIME: Scotland 2-0 Spain.
A HUGE performance from Steve Clarke's team 
Two goals from Scott McTominay either side of half time means it's two wins out of two to start our European Qualifying campaign!
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Two goals from Scott McTominay either side of half time means it's two wins out of two to start our European Qualifying campaign!
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Just when I think I can't feel any prouder today...congrats
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Congratulations to my friend and our new First Minister - I wish him every success and will be willing him on every step of the way.
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Just signed my formal letter of resignation and departed Bute House for the final time.
Next stop to vote proudly for as Scotland’s 6th First Minister.
From me - for now - thank you Scotland, for the privilege 🏴
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You probably don't know this as he has so rarely mentioned it 😉 - but I lost a bet with on who would stand down as leader of their party first. With his agreement I have today made a £100 donation to - a truly wonderful charity
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I pay tribute to all 3 candidates for leadership for rising to the challenge.
Most of all I congratulate and wish him every success. He will be an outstanding leader & First Minister and I could not be prouder to have him succeed me.
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"There should be no doubt has made huge progress putting in place the building blocks needed to #endchildpoverty” read our John Dickie on need for new to build on her child poverty legacy in todays
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📚 Been a while since my last Saturday book recommendation, so here's two in one.
Recently finished Birnam Wood by Eleanor Catton (recommended to me by ) and it's excellent.
Now reading A Spell of Good Things by Ayọ̀bámi Adébáyọ̀ and thoroughly enjoying it 📚
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FULL TIME: Scotland 3-0 Cyprus.
Our European Qualifiers begin with victory, thanks to a first-half John McGinn goal, and two late strikes from Scott McTominay
We'll be back at @HampdenPark on Tuesday evening to face Spain.
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We'll be back at @HampdenPark on Tuesday evening to face Spain.
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Took the plunge.... I'm always saying they're the best for Scotland just now, with no one else even close. So time to put my money where my mouth is, and invest in Scotland's Future.
I just joined the @theSNP. Join me! snp.org/join/member/
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In her last official visit as First Minister, opened the Fife National Treatment Centre.
The £33m facility will provide additional capacity for more than 700 orthopaedic procedures a year including hip and knee surgery, by 2025-26.
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In her last official visit as First Minister, @NicolaSturgeon opened the Fife National Treatment Centre.
The £33m facility will provide additional capacity for more than 700 orthopaedic procedures a year including hip and knee surgery, by 2025-26.
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“Wednesday morning is the first time in 16 years I’ll wake up with no govt responsibilities” - tells Heart she’s “excited and a wee bit terrified” at what lies beyond Tuesday, when she officially resigns as FM. #HeartNews
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Nicola Sturgeon walks out of the Scottish Parliament after her final FMQs. i.stv.tv/42AQhos
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"It truly has been the privilege of my lifetime"
Nicola Sturgeon ends her final statement as FM in the Holyrood chamber - her voice breaking with emotion.
LIVE #FMQs ➡bbc.in/3TA11zl
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"Being First Minister of the country I love has been a profound honour."
Following her last #FMQs, delivered her final statement as First Minister to this afternoon 🔽
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Today at 12 noon, I will do my 286th - and final - session of First Minister’s Questions. Immediately afterwards I will make my last speech in chamber as First Minister. Thank you to everyone who has supported me along the way ❤️🏴
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An apology does not undo the pain, trauma and heartbreak that forced adoptions caused to so many. But acknowledging historic injustice is essential to ensuring that lessons are learned, and to give some solace to those who suffered so much
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#RamadanMubarak to our Muslim community here in Scotland, and to all those across the world marking the holy month of Ramadan
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As Ramadhan begins, First Minister @NicolaSturgeon has sent her best wishes to Muslims at home and across the world who will be celebrating.
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This morning I chaired my last meeting of Cabinet.
By my side, as he has been throughout my time as First Minister, and also taking part in his final Cabinet meeting, was .
It has been a privilege beyond words 🏴
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Here's the Lancet paper on minimum unit price and explanation of methodology. Really welcome to see the reduction in mortality was greatest for people living in deprivation.
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New #MESAS paper published in the Lancet today exploring the impact of #MUP in Scotland on alcohol attributable deaths and hospital admissions, 2.5 years after the legislation was introduced.
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2/2 And an aside: if we were attempting to introduce MUP now, there’s every chance this UK Gov would be threatening to block it. So it should stand as a reminder, not just of the power of bold public health policy, but also the need to vigorously defend powers
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Looking back on my years in this is one of the policies I'm proudest of. It was controversial and difficult but I'm glad we persevered to overcome all the political and court challenges because, as this study suggests, it is saving lives 1/2
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First Minister joined a group of female Ambassadors in London this morning, hosted by .
Discussion touched on topics including gender equality and climate justice as FM reflected on her time in office.
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Liz has been by my side throughout my time as FM. Her advice, support, perspective, humour and sheer hard work has been indispensable to me. She is brilliant and I know she’ll go on to do great things. Thank you, Liz
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Personal News: As @nicolasturgeon’s Chief of Staff & Strategic Adviser over the last eight years it has always been my intention to leave government when she does.
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It was great to have FM stop by for a chat about how we can end homelessness. We strongly support plans to strengthen homelessness prevention measures, by allowing people to get help earlier & widening responsibility for prevention across public services.
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This is the right thing to do, & means a lot to me personally. For anyone experiencing miscarriage the grief is real - and for many there will be comfort in being able to recognise the loss of the child you hoped your pregnancy would become. Thanks to those who made it possible
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First Minister @NicolaSturgeon has announced a Memorial Book for those who have experienced a pregnancy or baby loss prior to 24 weeks will launch this summer.
A commemorative certificate recognising the loss will also be available.
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Formidable employment data in Scotland today; employment 76.5% (2nd highest ever), unemployment 3.1% (joint lowest), economic inactivity 21% (down 1.4% in a year). Scotland outperforms U.K. on all indicators.
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This #KinshipCareWeek we're encouraging kinship carers to check eligibility for Scottish Child Payment.
First Minister thanked carers for their vital role during a visit to today.
To find out more, visit bit.ly/SupportForKins
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In reality, it is because believes in a fair element of redistribution - asking those who earn most to pay a bit extra to support, eg, record NHS investment & the unique Scottish Child Payment lifting families out of poverty. Labour, now Tory-lite, once backed that too
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Middle and higher earners in Scotland pay more tax than their counterparts in the rest of the UK because the SNP has mishandled the economy, the UK shadow chancellor has claimed thetimes.co.uk/article/snp-to
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27 years ago today, at the primary school I loved so much, 16 beautiful children and a teacher lost their lives in unimaginable circumstances. Never forget.
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Love this coining of ‘Kenmured’ as a new verb to denote people power and principled protest - an appropriate tribute to the spirit of Pollokshields and the Southside.
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The pundits just kenmured the BBC. Good on you all. 
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This is why we must have buffer zones. There is no "balance" to be had here, the Sandyford is a health service and must be available without hindrance.
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Outside Glasgow’s Sandyford clinic this morning - which provides a range of services including abortion and transgender healthcare - the Scottish Family Party are protesting, describing abortion as “evil and wicked” and calling on God to close down the clinic
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No idea if Lineker thing works out well or badly for No.10. All I know is we did something despicable this week which will damage thousands of lives. And because of Braverman, Fleet Street and the Beeb, we've spent it fixated on a fairly harmless tweet by a sports presenter.
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🏴 Scotland's future is up to all people who live in Scotland, not politicians at Westminster.
📺 What is the independence debate really about? Cut through the noise and share our latest film.
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As a strong supporter of public service broadcasting, I want to be able to defend the BBC. But the decision to take off air is indefensible. It is undermining free speech in the face of political pressure - & it does always seem to be rightwing pressure it caves to
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On #IWD2023 First Minister announced the opening of the new Emma Ritch Law Clinic . It was great to see MSPs give a round of applause for Emma and the Clinic will honour her legacy, providing legal advice to complainers in sexual offences cases.
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