Eric MacLeod
@EMacLd
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senior comms manager at Scottish Parliament - following interesting folk for work purposes, plus stuff like tennis, football & John Peel nostalgia.
Joined September 2011
Our new report says @scotgov's Bill to raise funds for cladding remediation carries "significant risk" for Scotland's housing market. Nor are we convinced @scotgov has considered the implications for the nation’s ‘housing emergency’ Read the news release https://t.co/JEBHSnER5w
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One for @heraldscotland and @Martin1Williams who have been following this issue closely👇
On Tuesday we're scrutinising the Scottish Public Pensions Agency. We'll ask about the 'McCloud remedy' and major issues affecting pensions for tens of thousands of public sector workers including teachers, police, firefighters and NHS staff. 10:00am📺 https://t.co/IkLcneherc
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£30m rise. Really interesting stuff from @SP_FinancePAC and @SPICe_Research 👇
On Tuesday we have our final evidence session on the cost-effectiveness of public inquiries. @_KateForbes will give @sccotgov's views. Since Dec 2024, the cost of inquiries has risen by almost £30m in Scotland. Our report is out next month. 9:00am📺 https://t.co/YeaLKPsjFU
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On Tuesday we have our final evidence session on the the Building Safety Levy Bill - a Bill to raise funds for cladding remediation. We'll ask @Ivan_McKee for @scotgov's response to concerns raised last week by the house building sector. 11:00am📺👀👇 https://t.co/n0XwGuxzUE
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The “notoriously volatile digital asset” @secondmentions @knobblymonsters … Has Trump the ‘crypto president’ delivered for bitcoin investors? https://t.co/Sht3satWcx
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The popular plastic bricks @secondmentions @knobblymonsters … Meet the adult Lego fans transforming their homes for their hobby https://t.co/iUlAaM8aNz
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“the ancient mariner” @secondmentions @knobblymonsters … Green turtle bounces back from brink in conservation 'win' - BBC News
bbc.co.uk
Once endangered due to hunting, it is making a strong recovery thanks to global conservation efforts.
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Finance Secretary @ShonaRobisonMSP has agreed our request to bring forward the date of @scotgov's budget to Tuesday 13 January 2026. This will allow more time for @scotparl scrutiny following the later scheduling of the UK Autumn Budget. Read in full👇 https://t.co/pojMnReVrL
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Excellent video explainer by Courier editor David Clegg.
The knife incident in Dundee has understandably caused a lot of anxiety in the city. Elon Musk and Tommy Robinson weighing in to spread nonsense only made it worse. Here @davieclegg explains why we made the decisions we did on reporting this https://t.co/pe9ToHS1wO
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Our investigation into the cost-effectiveness of public inquiries is fascinating. The Rt Hon Lord Pentland, Lord President, has written to explain his role in appointing judicial chairs to inquiries. He also "dispels any misconceptions". Read in full⬇️ https://t.co/JBA3rPji4X
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Huge thanks to AMIDS Renfrewshire for our visit to learn more about how high value manufacturing sectors are supported to innovate & create opportunities for growth. With Scotland & UK facing long-term fiscal pressures, it's vital we boost economic performance and tax revenues.
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We're visiting Renfrewshire's advanced manufacturing & innovation district on Tuesday. We'll focus on economic growth & how best to respond to Scotland’s long-term fiscal pressures. The visit will inform our scrutiny of @scotgov's Budget later this year. https://t.co/hEcJB2He80
amids.co.uk
AMIDS is Scotland’s home of advanced manufacturing and innovation and will provide a major boost to Scotland’s manufacturing and Life Sciences sectors.
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“the left-hander from Oban” - does golf count @secondmentions @knobblymonsters ? … MacIntyre 'wants to smash up clubs' as Scheffler wins - BBC Sport
bbc.co.uk
World number one Scottie Scheffler eats up Robert MacIntyre's overnight lead of four shots to win the BMW Championship.
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“the Cry Me A River singer”… Justin Timberlake reveals Lyme disease diagnosis - BBC News @secondmentions @knobblymonsters
bbc.co.uk
The Cry Me A River singer says he was "shocked" to be diagnosed with the disease but it explained why he was in pain on stage.
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The Crofting and Scottish Land Court Bill will make various changes to the law on crofting. It will also merge the Scottish Land Court and Lands Tribunal for Scotland. Are the costs in @scotgov's Bill reasonable and accurate? Have your say by 5 Sept👇 https://t.co/gDJDlN9Q0U
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“The lanky birds” … common cranes @secondmentions @knobblymonsters UK’s biggest bird returns after being hunted to near-extinction https://t.co/6jRmhVPkfR
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The latest breaking UK, US, world, business and sport news from The Times and The Sunday Times. Go beyond today's headlines with in-depth analysis and comment.
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“The morning staple”… @secondmentions @knobblymonsters What is the healthiest breakfast cereal? https://t.co/kRAUaBuP6s
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The latest breaking UK, US, world, business and sport news from The Times and The Sunday Times. Go beyond today's headlines with in-depth analysis and comment.
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We're seeking views on a new tax that will affect housebuilders in Scotland. The Building Safety Levy Bill plans to raise money for cladding remediation in Scotland. We want to hear from housebuilders, tax experts and all interested parties👇 https://t.co/veYKYBVPUS
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We asked the new @PermSecScot about - Civil Service numbers - Working from home - Public inquiries - WhatsApp - @UKSupremeCourt & @ForWomenScot - University funding crisis - Framework Bills - Barnett consequentials - Cyber risk And more - Watch again 👇 https://t.co/4ZMq9dB7YL
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On Tuesday, we'll take evidence from Joe Griffin the new Permanent Secretary @scotgov. It will be his first appearance before our committee. We'll ask about his priorities and his approach to leading 9,000 civil servants in Scotland. 0930am 📺 https://t.co/YtC5KLrXBU
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