Absolutely amazing that First Minister
@NicolaSturgeon
will be volunteering, alongside other Scottish Government Ministers, in our vaccination centres over the Christmas Recess. Proud that we have a First Minister ready to help on the front line. 💙🏴
#Booster
#rollupyoursleeve
I won’t stand for the harassment and abuse of my LGBT+ family. Joanna has associated herself which I feel are well known anti Trans groups like LGB Alliance. I am a gay male - not a straight colleague - And I say in my experience Joanna is the outlier. Lesbians I know don’t want…
19 years ago, Big Brother UK was won by trans woman, Nadia Almada, with 74% of the final vote.
Today, a trans person only has to appear on a TV programme for 10 minutes and the internet is filled with hatred for days.
Trans people haven’t changed, the hatred has. Stand against…
When anyone form Labour tries to say that Nicola Sturgeon was out of order for saying that she detests the Tories, just show them this video of Labour MP Emily Thornberry.
Joanna Cherry needs to go. I’m amazed the party hasn’t taken action which is disappointing. If no one else does, I will challenge for SNP candidate for Edinburgh South West. If a more local progressive candidate goes forward they’ll have my support. But she WILL be challenged!
Let’s be clear. Kate Forbes is not being criticised for her religious beliefs. She is being criticised for her political beliefs. Ian Blackford MP is a member of the same church and it doesn’t impinge on his ability as a legislator. It does for Kate. It’s deeply disappointing.
Just caught up with
#bbcqt
@bbcquestiontime
tonight. I thought that
@IndiaWilloughby
was fantastic tonight. Especially in the face of such hostility. I take my hat off to her and her resilience in having to repeatedly stand up for the very fibre of her own being. Respect. 🏳️🌈❤️🏳️⚧️
A fantastic and moving tribute to
@NicolaSturgeon
from Co-Convener of the Scottish Green Party
@patrickharvie
recognising the achievements of Nicola during her time as First Minister and highlighting her leadership during the covid pandemic. 💛🏴💚
Fantastic to see the SNP are still the largest party in Scotland by far. 1 in 59 adults being a member.
🟡 SNP - 72,186
🔴 Scottish Labour - 16,467
🟢 Scottish Greens - 7,500
🟠 Scottish Lib Dems - 4,185
🔵 Scottish Tories - Unknown
@jk_rowling
I have never ever condoned violence against women or anyone for that matter. No matter what views people hold I expect everyone to observe the law and anyone who doesn’t observe the law should be punished in the appropriate manner.
I was saying it’s ridiculous that people can…
SNP membership numbers rise to 74,889. The figures are up from 72,186 at start of March.
The SNP are still the only mass-membership party in Scotland and have more members than all other parties combined.
Not bad for those who claim we are written off. 😁
A lot of Unionists are really upset that the SNP are proposing we use the Westminster FPTP system the way the Westminster FPTP system is meant to be used. Unionists support it’s continuation. But then greet when the SNP say they will use the system they defend. It’s hilarious 🤣
@jk_rowling
Perfectly above board according to Germany. I won’t be cancelled for standing against lies. I also will never be put off standing up for LGBTQ+ rights. 🏳️🌈❤️🏳️⚧️
There is currently an Edinburgh Labour Councillor on
@BBCRadioScot
talking about how badly the services are being delivered on City of Edinburgh Council.
‘But Rose, it’s your council’ (Labour lead propped up by the Tories and Lib-Dems)
Couldn’t make it up 🤦🏼♂️ 🥀
@RussellFindlay1
@GussieGrips
This incident happened in front of children and survivors of sexual violence. Of course it should be investigated. It has brought about a great deal of distress to many.
Also, if you want to speak in Parliament then they should stand and earn that right from the public.
What a vile and frankly transphobic tweet from a Tory MSP. I hope
@ScotTories
/
@Douglas4Moray
(Tory leader Douglas Ross MSP MP) will take action.
Suggesting that being trans is a learning disability? Shocking.
It wasn’t so long ago people said the same kind of things about…
Kate Forbes has made the decision to leave Government. That is fine and I am sure she has her own reasons for doing so. I have seen people try to talk down the role or Rural Affairs portfolio. This is actually a massive brief in government. Kate Forbes is also a rural MSP so I…
Scottish Tory Leader Douglas Ross was genuinely terrible at this session of FMQs. Worst he’s had in a very long time - If not the worst.
You would think with this particular session of FMQs being watched more than usual, you would have thought he would have wanted to have…
Shocking words from a former First Minister on Trans rights.
@AlexSalmond
:
" ...that you cannot have single sex spaces prized
and, worked and strived for, because of some daft ideology imported from elsewhere and as we have seen imperfectly understood"
Quite telling some of those in Alba Party are absolutely ragin that the SNP haven’t been demolished in recent opinion polls & that in fact the SNP & Greens combined would have a 23 seat majority.
Strange that a party committed to Indy are so angry indy parties are polling well.
Awful that Nicola Sturgeon has had to comment on these outrageous slurs peddled by some Alba supporters and hardline unionists.
It’s homophobic and unacceptable to use lesbian sexuality as a weapon against anyone. Not exactly pro Women is it?
Any sanction would be wrong and adds to the pile of anti-democratic tactics from the UK Government.
We are now being governed without consent. Left with no democratic path to being able to choose our own future. It is wholly unacceptable in any democratic society.
#YouYesYet
BREAKING: The UK Government is looking at imposing 'sanctions' on the Scottish Government for spending money on independence and other areas deemed outside the devolution settlement
To all the transphobes that argued that GRA reform would destroy the SNP vote and damage any other party supporting reform has been shown time and time again in opinion polls to be false - a red herring.
This opinion poll shows the only party in Scotland officially opposed to…
Disgusting that after the murder of a young women with so much potential that people are still so vile to be transphobic after her murder. When will
@AlexSalmond
get a grip of
@AlbaParty
supporters and apologise for the transphobic pit of a party he has created?
Sad to hear that
@NicolaSturgeon
is to stand down as SNP leader and First Minister. She has been outstanding in her role and has been a true champion of equality. I hope our next party leader and FM will show the same commitment. Thank you for your service.
Simply outstanding. We have been so lucky to have had Nicola as our longest serving First Minister. A truly unique and talented politician.
I can’t wait to see the work she will undertake from the backbenches.
A referendum will always be my preferred route to independence.
However, if Westminster continue to refuse to allow the people of Scotland to have our say that way, which we have voted for, then we will simply observe the bar set by the Tories in the 80s.
While I respect the judgment of a Court. It is factual that Alex Salmond admitted that his behaviour towards women was inappropriate in Court. Hardly the saviour of women’s rights he tries to portray himself to be. I think that’s how he’s got himself in this transphobic mess. 🤷🏼♂️
Happy Birthday to
@theSNP
founded on 7 April 1934. How the party has developed and grown. There is no denying that the past couple of weeks have been difficult. But we will go on. We are a resilient party and our determination to deliver independence will prevail. ❤️🏴 🗳️
It seems Labour MSPs are not aware that Energy is a reserved matter.
This kind of statement designed to mislead the public into thinking that the Scottish Parliament has powers it does not have is what loses trust with people in politicians in general.
Very poor indeed.
What an absolutely vile response from both Joanna Cherry and Neale Hanvey. Absolutely no compassion for struggles trans people face. Disgraceful behaviour from anyone but from MPs even worse. They should be ashamed of themselves. Absolutely vile.
The reality is, Scotland is now being governed without consent. We don’t have an option to leave the Union. It is no longer ‘voluntary’. It is now mandatory. We don’t vote Tories to govern us in Scotland. We don’t agree with the EU exit. We don’t get any special deals like NI…
Humza Yousaf's comments branding the United Kingdom as a "foreign" place were divisive and inappropriate.
I have written to him demanding he drop this inflammatory and polarising language now 👇
Block on Scottish gender reforms to be challenged in court.
Pleased that the First Minister will defend Scottish democracy - regardless of the issue - we must not rollover and allow Westminster to trample over democratic decisions by our MSPs.
Vote Labour, Get Tory.
While the SNP will put Scottish democracy front and centre of our Westminster campaign next year, we will also oppose the austerity agenda by both Labour and the Tories.
Scotland can no longer afford the Union.
#YouYesYet
To think that Alex Salmond used to be a champion of trans rights. Now he spends his time attacking trans rights at a burns supper and leading a party that harbours a load of the most bigoted people I have come across in politics.
His own words from 2014 now apply to him.
I cannot praise your driver enough
@FirstinGlasgow
! He is a lifesaver and I hope I will be able to leave a gift for him for his honestly. He’s a credit to your company.
I always find it really ironic that a lot of the people who accuse the SNP being obsessed with gender politics are mostly people that tweet exclusively about gender politics. Thrown in with a weird obsession of toilets and crazy sexual scenarios. All rather weird. 🥴
I agree wholeheartedly with
@PeteWishart
. Alex Salmond is an angry old man leading a party that has a track record of homophobia, transphobia and racism.
The people of Scotland and the Indy movement reject them. And we will continue to do so.
Opponents of the SNP have done the party a favour with their obsession over SNP membership numbers falling since the boom of people signing up in 2014/15.
For most political parties, you will find a lot have members who are not active but wish to support the party by a monthly…
It’s disgusting that the STV have posed this article in the way they have. It’s awful that as a result trans people, in particular male to female, will get backlash from this and in harms way. What an absolute disgrace. STV should be utterly ashamed of themselves.
While I have no issues generally with media coverage of hustings, I understand the position the SNP NEC came to. For me it’s clear that there is a strong case to be made that external journals and political forces outside the SNP are trying to influence the outcome. 1/2
It’s not just Trans people these vile bigots are targeting. They are targeting the entire LGBT community.
@IndiaWilloughby
is correct to question this further. It would be good to see these groups investigated. The money and connections involved.
@BBCPanorama
Nicola Sturgeon saying she will play her part to ensure the SNP has the best chances of success at next UK General Election. Just not as FM.
Our opponents would love it if Nicola just faded into the background. It is comforting to know she will still be …
@Leadinglady0609
Absolutely unacceptable for anyone to receive death threats. I have received them as well. I would 100% defend anyone against that kind of abuse.
That is separate to being criticised though. Which I am and is acceptable. Joanna can be criticised as long as it is reasonable and…
There is a new conspiracy theory that SNP MSPs & MPs are removing references to the SNP in their bios.
Another pathetic smear. Can be checked using web archive which shows that the bios questioned haven’t changed in the past year.
Desperate stuff mostly from the Albams. 🤣
Alex Salmond as First Minister and Kenny MacAskill as Justice Secretary were both in post when the SPS brought in their current policy in 2014 on how trans prisoners are dealt with. I am not criticising the policy, but if they were so against it why did they allow it? Hypocrites.
@IndiaWilloughby
So sad that you have to do this. You are right though. When Trans people are under attack this is when we demand all progressive politicians stand united and shield against hate. Sadly many have been found wanting. We need our pro LGBT+ politicians to stand up and be counted.
Many are disgusted with Alba candidate trying to imply that Scottish LGBT charities are in favour of lowering the age of consent to as low as 10. We MUST challenge this in a peaceful & democratic manner. Don’t threaten people with violence though. We are better than that. ❤️🏳️🌈
I’m glad that every named person in the paper on today’s story about
#Govanhill
will be interviewed by police. Police Scotland say they have no intelligence to substantiate the claims made.
What kind of person would be offered sex with kids and not report it? That’s my question!
Blatant transphobia from a
@AlbaParty
council candidate and ‘founding’ member. When will
@AlexSalmond
act on these kind of members in his party?
Describing Trans people as “sexual perverts”. What a vile thing to say. Absolutely abhorrent.
What Tories were doing while people were observing Covid rules, not being able to be with loved ones and many mourning the loss of loved ones to the deadly covid virus.
Absolutely vile to see them laughing while breaking the rules.
The only way we will secure independence for Scotland is by ensuring it is the settled will of the people. We also need to ensure it has international recognition and is legal.
I am astonished that any politician would see UDI as an option. Ash Regan needs to get with reality.
This is what we will be up against for women in the UK if we allow the rollback of trans rights. Bit by bit the increasingly conservative establishment will chip and chip away at rights we hold dear and take for granted. It’s disgusting that UK Labour Leader Kier Starmer doesn’t…
What I will say is that we have pretty much exhausted the debate on SNP candidates on their faith and where they stand on matters of equality. Now let’s debate the other issues like how will they protect Scottish democracy and how independence will be delivered. 🏴🗳️
Just so you all know, Christine Grahame MSP missed the equal marriage vote in it’s final stage. No one, including me, is questioning her reasons or saying they weren’t valid. The saying those in glass houses shouldn’t throw stones springs to mind though. Just thought I’d point…
SNP minister
@MairiMcAllan
says support for Kate Forbes has dropped due to 'right-of-centre views'.
Argues she needs to be clearer in promising beliefs won't affect how she governs.
Christine Grahame hits back & accuses Humza Yousaf of deliberately missing equal marriage vote
@RussellFindlay1
Disgusting that an MSP would spread this kind of misinformation and use a criminal to attack rights for the entire Trans community.
The prisoner is being held in isolation - not able to mix with other prisoners.
This is under the Equality Act of 2010 - Westminster legislation.
@BillDunblane
Where as back in the real political world, all of what you have said is nonsense. Even as Nicola Sturgeon departs from the office of FM she remains the most popular party leader in Scotland.
Scotland is a progressive country. The Yes movement is progressive. 0 MSPs for Alba…
I don’t see any benefit whatsoever to break ties with the Scottish Greens. Maintaining our pro-Indy majority in government and being able to work together to deliver stable government is key. We have so much more common ground with the Greens than any other political party at…
George Folukes is disrespectful on a regular basis and it is quite right for people to be concerned about non-elected legislators making decisions on our behalf. I thought the lib-dems supported an elected second chamber?
Oh, also, peers aren’t allowed to vote 😬
This is how we do a protest in Glasgow. Love it 🏳️⚧️❤️🏳️🌈
@cabaretagainst
Defending Women and LGBTQ+ people and their right to access healthcare at Sandyford Central without bigots harassing them.
We won’t allow hate to win. ❤️
This is a tweet from one of the people assisting in Ash Regan’s SNP leadership campaign.
He is a former Alba Party candidate. It is clear to me that he does not have the best interests of the SNP at heart & Ash is putting the entire leadership race in jeopardy. SNP must act.
👏 Congratulations to
@HumzaYousaf
, elected as the new leader of the SNP and Scotland's next First Minister.
🏴 Together, let's get on with building a better Scotland.
#SNPLeadership23
First Minister
@HumzaYousaf
to campaign in Rutherglen & Hamilton West in day of action. The SNP stand ready to serve the constituency again. The hard work begins now.
#ActiveSNP
I’m grateful for being sent home from work like many have. However, let’s take a moment to thank those who still have to work, NHS Staff, Home Carers, Emergency Services etc. Often our unsung hero’s keeping us safe & our loved ones cared for.
#BeastFromTheEast
#redweatherwarning
While John Mason is entitled to his views, what I would ask is do SNP members really want him representing the party? Is this really what we expect of SNP representatives?
This question needs to be asked regarding a few of our elected members over the next couple of elections.
I didn’t see
@HumzaYousaf
being forced to do anything
@conor_matchett
. He choose to speak to the person.
We all know that they would just be thrown out of a Kier Starmer speech if it was a Labour Party event.
Humza demonstrated true leadership.
#independenceconvention
🏴
If ever you wanted a more apt metaphor for Labour's arguments about SNP government, Humza Yousaf has been forced to interrupt his speech to speak to a protester who appeared to be shouting about the surgeon Eljamel, saying Yousaf had 'had his chance' in the past to do something
Good for Nicola. Douglas Ross is no defender of women’s rights. His party brought in the rape clause. I wonder how he’ll vote when it comes to banning conversion therapy, introducing buffer zones at abortion services and changing law to increase rape convictions. Time will tell.
For me this election was always about the best person to lead the SNP.
It should be noted though that as a result of
@HumzaYousaf
being elected SNP leader and, with the will of Parliament tomorrow First Minister, he will be the first ever Muslim leader of any western democracy…
Just like
@NicolaSturgeon
, I wasn’t able to watch the debate last night due to other commitments. Catching up on it all (aside from the snippets I’ve seen on Twitter).
All I can say is. Collective responsibility still applies to all cabinet ministers. Kate Forbes should…
3 SNP leadership candidates officially confirmed.
Only one is committed fully to equality, further LGBT+ rights, will challenge S35 order to protect Scotland’s democracy and wants progressive politics at the heart of Government.
@HumzaYousaf
is that candidate.
#HumzaForScotland
Sad that the UK Government have decided to take this action. I’m glad the First Minister will ensure the Scottish Government vigorously defends devolution. We cannot allow Westminster to rollback devolution. If we didn’t defend democratic processes, Lord Frost would get his wish!
@jk_rowling
If it weren’t for women, I couldn’t be the man I am today. There is an old saying, ‘behind every man there is a good woman’ and for me that is my aunt ❤️your inaccurate post has resulted in her being abused. I hope you are happy about that.
@LloydAMelville
@AlexSalmond
To think I once really looked up to this man. The FM who brought in equal marriage. I was so proud of Alex Salmond and the SNP Government he lead.
Now look at him. Angry, bitter, leading a party with a track record of racism, homophobia, transphobia and misogyny. It’s shocking.
@BethRigby
Last time I checked that is a Conservative policy. It just so happens that Labour now support it.
Of course the SNP are going to point this out. It is a demonstration that Westminster government doesn’t work for Scotland no matter who is in government. We can do much better.
Deeply saddened to hear
@MhairiHunter
has lost her seat on Glasgow City Council.
An outstanding local councillor for Southside Central ward. But believe you me Mhairi will be back!
This leadership election will be decided by SNP members, SNP members alone. SNP members deserve a safe space to question candidates.
If the media are allowed in, it should be to record / note proceedings and not used as a Q&A session for them. That would be for another time. 2/2
WoS and Friends are obsessed. So much so they want to crowdfund to try and stop the SNP democratically electing our leader that all candidates singed up to as part of the agreed process.
Desperate stuff. Wonder who’s behind this nonsense….. 🧐🙄
Delighted that
@ScotTories
are helping spread the word that Nicola Sturgeon detests the Tory Party and what they stand for.
Was hardly a secret but I think it’s great you are helping get the message out which vast swathes of the population agree with her on.
#DetestToryValues
@DanMacPhail
Yeah. Winning the leadership would have afforded her that right. But she didn’t. So Humza has the right to decide who is best for the role