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First Minister

@ScotGovFM

Dec 14

Care experienced young people from

@WhoCaresScot

joined First Minister

at a performance of An Edinburgh Christmas Carol. After the show, they met members of the cast onstage at

@LyceumTheatre

Edinburgh.

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Dec 13

🎄🎶 Forget LA, it's Christmas in the Gorbals Well done and happy Christmas to the very talented

@GivinitLaldie

G5 Kid’s Choir for this brilliant

@vulfpeck

cover 🎄🎶 #GoodAboutGorbals #GlasgowSouthside #ChristmasinG5

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Givin it Laldie

@GivinitLaldie

Dec 13

Click here for funky festive cheer! Check out our G5 Kid's Choir bringing some Gorbals flavour to an amazing tune by @vulfpeck! It's Christmas in G5!

youtu.be/qS9aHyFlQZM

(psst give them a like on @YouTube!) #GoodAboutGorbals

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Ross Colquhoun

@rosscolquhoun

Scots back independence for fourth poll in row

🗳 BREAKING: 4 polls in a row now suggest a significant rise in support for Scottish independence. 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿 The latest independence poll from YouGov: Yes: 53% No: 47%

thetimes.co.uk

Support for independence among Scottish voters has outstripped backing to remain in the United Kingdom for the fourth consecutive poll in a morale boost for the SNP.The YouGov survey of 1,090 voters...

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BBC News (UK)

@BBCNews

Climate change theme for first minister's Christmas card

Climate change theme for Scotland First Minister Nicola Sturgeon's Christmas card

bbc.com

Evita Ye from Glasgow drew the snow globe design which will be sent out by Nicola Sturgeon.

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Thank you

for the warm welcome today and for taking part in my Christmas card design competition. Well done to Evita for the winning entry! I was so inspired to hear more about all your brilliant work on climate change. And I ❤️ my Ocean Defender Hoodie!

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Sunnyside Primary

@SunnysidePri

Now, we know that our @ScotGovFM is always stylish so our Ocean Defenders added some ‘Conservation Couture’ by presenting our FM with an Ocean Defender Hoodie. On a very chilly morning this visit cheered us all with time taken to chat to so many of our Sunnysiders. A fab day!

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First Minister

co-chaired the first meeting of her expert #NSET Investor Panel today. The panel’s primary focus will be to advise

@scotgov

on how to attract global investment in the physical infrastructure needed for a just transition to net zero.

First Minister Nicola Sturgeon co-chairs a meeting of the NSET Investor Panel at Bute House.

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Sky News

@SkyNews

BREAKING: Unite the union has confirmed that an increased pay offer has been accepted by its NHS Scotland membership, and that industrial action across NHS Scotland has been called off. trib.al/Rx0iR33 📺 Sky 501, Virgin 602, Freeview 233 and YouTube

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Radio Clyde News

@RadioClydeNews

Unite and UNISON Scotland have called off planned NHS strike action after accepting a pay deal from the Scottish Government.

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Alan Smith

@Political_AlanS

NEW: Unite's health membership has voted to accept the Scottish Government's improved pay offer The union has called off strike action

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in Glasgow this morning, First Minister

unveiled her 2022 Christmas Card. Pupils took part in a competition to create a festive design that centres around the school’s campaigning for climate action. ow.ly/OLnj50M0KTW

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First Minister

'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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STV News

RMT boss urges UK Government to follow Scotland's lead on rail strikes

Dec 10

RMT boss urges UK Government to follow Scotland's lead on rail strikes

news.stv.tv

RMT’s general secretary has written to the Prime Minister requesting an urgent meeting.

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Scotland's largest offshore wind farm to create hundreds of jobs

Dec 8

The largest offshore wind farm in Scotland is set to create hundreds of jobs after securing multiple contracts.

news.stv.tv

The wind farm is expected to be fully operational in the first half of 2023.

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Thoroughly well deserved accolade for the brilliant team in

@scotgov

and

@NHSNSS

who managed and oversaw the life-saving Covid vaccine programme - well done all 👏👏

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Holyrood Events

@HolyroodEvents

AWARD WINNERS

Congratulations to NHS Scotland @NHSNSS and the Scottish Government National Team @scotgov for winning the Project and Programme Management Award with their Covid-19 Vaccination Programme! #SPSA2022

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👏 Many congratulations to all in the SARCS Policy Unit - such a well deserved award for vitally important work to improve services for victims of sexual assault.

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AWARD WINNER

Congratulations to the Scottish Government’s SARCS Policy Unit @NHSNSS @scotgov which has been awarded the Campbell Christie Public Sector Reform Award for its NHS Sexual Assault Response Coordination Service! #SPSA2022

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Clare Bailey

@ClurBailey

The UK Supreme Court has just ruled that my Abortion (Safe Access Zones) (NI) Bill is within the competence of the Northern Ireland Assembly meaning it can now proceed for Royal Ascent to become law. Best Christmas present ever. #AbortionRightsAreHumanRights

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Ipsos Scotland

@IpsosScotland

Support for independence among likely voters expressing a voting intention was 56% Yes / 44% No (compared with 50-50 in May 2022 Ipsos poll and 55/45 in Nov 2021) (3/7)

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Ipsos Scotland

@IpsosScotland

GE Voting intention (Scotland) (changes vs Ipsos May 2022 poll) •SNP: 51% (+7) •Scottish Conservatives: 13% (-6) •Scottish Labour: 25% (+2) •Scottish Liberal Democrats: 6% (-4) •Scottish Green Party: 3% (=) •Other: 2% (=) More info at: bit.ly/3VFckGG (2/7)

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Ross Colquhoun

@rosscolquhoun

Support for Scottish independence rises to 56% - STV poll

🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿 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

Poll shows a clear lead for Yes with the SNP set to remain the dominant party in Scotland at the next UK general election.

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- “These new results from Ipsos and

show an increase in both support for independence and support for the SNP”

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BREAKING: New poll shows support for Scottish independence rising to 56%. news.stv.tv/scotland/suppo

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Ricky Boleto

@rickyboleto

Interviewing the First Minster of Scotland,

this morning. Eight school children are with us at Pacific Quay to grill her on the issues young people care about #Newsround

Congratulations to new

@theSNP

Westminster leader

@StephenFlynnSNP

and deputy leader

@MhairiBlack

- a truly formidable team. Looking forward to working with them both.

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Sam Baker

@SamBaker

Dec 1

My 20 favourite books of 2022, over on The Shift right now. (No paywall). If you’re looking for Christmas presents every one is a doozy steadyhq.com/en/theshift/po

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It was seeing it included on this list by

@SamBaker

that prompted me - there are many other brilliant books included so worth a look if you are looking for festive reads/gifts 📚📚

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📚 This by

is a novel I've been meaning to read for months. So glad I've finally got round to it - it's brilliant

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glasgowtimes.co.uk/news/23161193.

St Albert's Primary

@StAlbertsG41

Dec 2

We are so proud of this and so honoured to be finalists. Standing up to Racism and campaigning for visibility, inclusion and culturally responsive practice. Thank you

@Glasgow_Times

@heraldscotland

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The Bottom Line Scotland

@BottomLineScot

Dec 2

Listen to Graeme Blackett of

@BottomLineScot

discussing the latest projections from

@TheIFS

and what they mean for Scottish independence on

@BBCRadioScot

’s Good Morning Scotland thebottomline.scot/graeme-blacket

First Minister

hosted a reception at Bute House last night for the winners of

@IoD_Scotland

's 2021 Director of the Year awards. The FM thanked attendees for their continued resilience, adaptability and innovation to support a fairer, greener economy.

Photo of First Minister Nicola Sturgeon with attendees at the Institute of Directors Director of the Year awards reception at Bute House

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Ian’s leadership of

MPs has been outstanding and his contribution to our electoral success enormous. I have hugely valued his friendship, support and wise counsel. He will continue to be a key part of our team as we work to win independence. Thank you

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BREAKING: Ian Blackford is to stand down as leader of the SNP group at Westminster bbc.in/3OUuO3u

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First Minister

and

President of the Regional Council of

@iledefrance

met today 🇫🇷 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿 They discussed issues relating to energy, climate change and culture.

First Minister Nicola Sturgeon pictured alongside Valérie Pécresse, President of the Regional Council of Île-de-France

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First Minister Nicola Sturgeon shakes hands with Valérie Pécresse, President of the Regional Council of Île-de-France

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Scottish Financial Enterprise

delivers final conference keynote focusing on the positive role of financial services during the cost-of-living crisis and the potential for growth in Scotland’s green finance ambitions.

@TheCityUK

@PwC_Scotland

@StateStreet

Save the Children Scotland

@SaveChildrenSCO

Dec 1

Great to be joined by

Supporting #ChristmasJumperDay 2022 🤶🎄 ~ everyone looking 👌

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KILLED WOMEN NETWORK

@KILLEDWOMENNW

Today we launch Killed Women, a campaigning network for the bereaved families of women killed by men. We don't want sympathy. We want change. Please share and support us: gofundme.com/f/help-bereave

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Redfield & Wilton Strategies

@RedfieldWilton

'Yes' leads by 4 points. Scotland Independence Referendum Voting Intention (26-27 November): Yes, for Independence: 49% (+5) No, against Independence: 45% (-2) Don't Know: 5% (-4) Changes +/- 18 September 2021 redfieldandwiltonstrategies.com/scottish-indep

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@RedfieldWilton

Would Scottish voters support or oppose a referendum on Scottish independence being held in the next year? (26-27 November) Support 46% (+12) Oppose 43% (-7) Neither 9% (-5) Changes +/- 18 September 2021 redfieldandwiltonstrategies.com/scottish-indep

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First Minister

visited North Ayrshire today to break ground on the construction of a new plant at the

@DSM

site in Dalry. The plant will support the production of a methane-reducing feed additive, helping Scotland to achieve its climate ambitions.

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Happy St Andrew’s Day 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿

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First Minister

@ScotGovFM

Nov 28

At Bute House today, First Minister

presented Jerba Campervans with the First Minister’s Award for Manufacturing Leadership. The award celebrates excellence and innovation in Scotland’s manufacturing sector. ow.ly/4elS50LP05u

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The story behind the loss and damage fund at COP27

Carbon Brief

@CarbonBrief

Nov 27

Recommended read: The story behind the loss and damage fund at COP27 |

@SaleemulHuq

@dailystarnews

thedailystar.net

The historic fund for loss and damage is the result of many years of labour