Paul Cruikshank
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🏴Scottish 🔰Glaswegian ⚖Lawyer ✝️Catholic 🗳️Politics 🌹Labour 🐝Co-op ⚜Scout
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BLOG: What's Soft and Yellow?
I round off my week of bouncing off
@BlairMcDougall
's otherwise perfect recent 'Notes on Nationalism' post, look at what I think the most interesting Survation figures are - and why it should get
@ScottishLabour
excited!
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STUDENTS: You can under the Coronavirus (Scotland) (No.2) Act 2020 terminate your tenancy or student let with 7 or 28 days' notice based on your circumstances.
KNOW YOUR RIGHTS AND USE THEM!
#StudentLockdown
#ScottishStudents
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Look this isn't the biggest issue for the SNP today, I get that, but...WHO THE HELL ALLOWED THIS PIC TO BE TAKEN?!
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If you cut your toast like Number 3 then please never eat toast again.
#NoToToastNumber3
Which way would you prefer our staff to do you toast at the end of a night?!
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I mean - imagine you met the love of your life and then you found out that they cut their toast like
#ToastNumber3
!
You'd have to really examine your conscience with that one!
#NoToToastNumber3
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It was great that
@AlisonThewliss
mentioned Glasgow in her
#PMQs
#Mandela100
tribute, but she wasn't able to tell the full story of Nelson Mandela Place.
However, it's the greatest single act of international trolling of all time so deserves to be told. >
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The more you find out about the Scottish Government's COVID-19 handling, the more it sounds like a slick PR machine and nothing more.
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But, you see, the South African Consulate was in St. George's Place.
So from then on, every letter the SA Consulate got in the UK (or, indeed SENT in the UK) had the name of the man they refused to even acknowledge in public!
The most Glaswegian move possible.
#Mandela100
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I've just read Susan Aitken's interview and I am just knocked sideways. Absolutly disconnected to the reality in the city's streets.
Glasgow deserves better from its Council!
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2014:
No voters: Wings is a wrong'un by the way. He is seriously a bad person.
Yes voters: No he's not. You just don't like him because of his style.
-----
2020:
Decent Yes voters:
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Why are are talking about Communism?
Why are Labour members extolling the virtues of Communism?
The Labour Party is not a Communist Party.
The Labour Party is a Democratic Socialist Party.
If any members are confused, turn your membership card over.
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Before the Nats get too excited/incensed about this - Scottish cards will have the Saltire; and Welsh cards will have the Welsh flag.
Because we're comfortable with that kind of thing.
These are the Labour Party’s new membership cards. There’s a message in here somewhere 🤔
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It is hard to put into words how viscerally angry I am feeling at
@BarryGardiner
and his loose language.
What he has shown is that the top of the Labour Party, MY Party, has no interest in the Single Market and is ambivalent about the GFA's contribution to Peace in NI.
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@jk_rowling
Wizards asking people from non-Wizarding families where they got their wands from...I've read about this. It doesn't end well.
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Given Alan Dershowitz is on the news about...matters - you should listen to the
@ALABSeries
podcasts about him. May provide a bit of insight into the guy. He seems lovely.
Ep 1:
Ep 2:
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Dear America,
When people come on your TV and say 'The NHS is hated in England (when they mean the UK) and is terrible' - remind them we put it front and centre of our National Story in
#London2012
!
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I don't see how Westminster can be mounting a "State-Aid Power Grab from Holyrood" when Holyrood doesn't have the power to control State Aid at the moment.
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Completely agree with Stewart Hosie here.
Erecting borders and obstacles with your nearest neighbours & friends, biggest trading partners, and with whom we have family ties - all because of some idea of otherness and difference - is a silly idea.
"Maybe if we hadn’t shut our borders to all our friends in Europe... that would be at least one of the issues we wouldn’t have to face”
The SNP’s Stewart Hosie says Brexit has created pressure on staffing levels across the NHS
#bbcqt
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BLOG:
STUDENTS! I've written a quick-guide to ending a 'student tenancy' under Schedule 1 of the Coronavirus (Scotland) (No. 2) Act 2020.
I will amend and add to it if there are common questions or problems. I hope this is helpful.
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When Nicola Sturgeon called for an Education Minister to go it was OK.
When Nicola Sturgeon's Education Minister is called to go, it's "political".
#SQAResults
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No SNP Indy proposal has aligned with EU entry criteria.
The answer to leaving one union is not leaving another one.
Nationalism is not the answer to Nationalism.
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I know it's not cool - but the
#London2012
Olympic Opening Ceremony was AMAZING!
For years, we all thought it was gonna be shite.
We were worried about sheep in the stadium.
That morning, Hunt donked someone on the head with a bell!
Within minutes, we knew it'd be alright.
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I have prepared a quick blog-guide on the rules for Students ending tenancies under the CS2A - hopefully it is helpful and I'll update it as questions come in or if there are any problems.
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So when the prospect of
#IndyRef2
raises it's head, you can tell the people who were fighting for 'No' in 2014. They're the ones cowering in dread.
People who weren't there are the ones saying we should have that "democratic debate" and we're just scared.
No - we're scarred.
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SUE GRAY UPDATE:
🌳
@BorisJohnson
is treating this as a game.
🎗️
@IanBlackford_MP
is happy to play it.
🌹
@Keir_Starmer
is the only Leader who has treated this with the importance and seriousness the matter deserves.
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I still choose to believe that the Queen actually jumped out that helicopter. You will not convince me otherwise.
#London2012
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Thank goodness First Minister Nicola Sturgeon is going to address the GP Shortage after former Health Minister Nicola Sturgeon didn't.
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The difference between 2014 and now is that, in 2014, Wings et al were on your side. They were pissing in our direction. You never noticed it - and if you did the SNP/Yes Leadership certainly wasn't forceful in asking them to stop. >
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But in 2021, Wings and his crew are outside your tent pissing in. And it turns out all those things that you couldn't believe before - about the abuse and the tactics, and the viciousness and the nastiness - they were true...and you cant' do anything about them. >
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The thinking that allows every mistake to be Johnson's and every good thing to be Nicola's is something I cannot understand.
Both the Scottish and UK Govts have made, more-or-less, the same decisions over the last 3 months; the Scotgov just have a better sales team.
#bbcqt
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So that's why the phrase "civic and joyous" is so often mocked and used as a joke - because this really wasn't a joke.
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Fair play to Adam Price for using the exact words used by Trump and Johnson which betray their prejudices - it shows just how jarring and repulsive their language is.
#ITVDebate
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Joe Lycett treating the Liz Truss interview as seriously as she did...and Laura is just completely unprepared for it. Emily, however, is clearly loving it, but concerned about her gig.
#BBCLauraK
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In 2017
@AnnieslandLab
elected all 5 of our candidates...
IN 2022 WE DID IT AGAIN AND STONGER THAN BEFORE!!!!
Your
@AnnieslandLab
@Labour_GCC
Councillors:
Ward 12:
@EunisJassemi
Ward 13:
@EvaCMurray
&
@Labour_Bill
Ward 14:
@PJFerguson18
&
@CllrPaulCarey
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I remember all that. People who voted or campaigned or organised for No remembers that.
I'm not saying the abuse was all one way - that would be absurd. It wasn't. But, the level, the consistency, the viciousness, the nastiness and the "everyone's fair game" of it was weighted. >
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ITS AS IF THE SOCIAL SECURITY SYSTEM HAS BEEN SYSTEMATICALLY GUTTED OVER THE PAST 10 YEARS BUT MOST PEOPLE HAVEN'T NOTICED BECAUSE IT DIDN'T AFFECT THEM AT THE TIME!!!
My 24-yr-old has been paying National Insurance for two years. After losing job due to corona, inquired about Jobseekers’ Allowance. But can’t claim because needs to have been paying NI longer.
What happens to kids without homes & supportive parents?
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Absolutely astounding turnout for the 2nd Whiteinch
@SaveGlasgowLibs
read-in.
The strength of feeling to protect community services is huge and growing.
#SaveWhiteinchLibrary
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If you live in the North of Glasgow, you can borrow these books from the Whiteinch and Maryhi...oh...oh wait.
The campaign trail took me to one of my favourite places this morning - Wigtown, Scotland’s National Book Town. As well as supporting our great candidate
@EmmaHarpersnp
I had a browse and made a few purchases in the wonderful
@ReadingLasses17
. So good to be back in a bookshop 📚
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Labour: We think you've made a poor decision and made a mistake here.
ScotGov: You are correct.
ScotGov: [offers little clear guidence on law; sends out Doctor to explain law; regs not published ahead of enforcement]
Public: WHAT IS THE LAW?
SNP: This is all Labour's fault!
Labour: Will Scottish Government allow licensed cafes to keep operating for the coffee & cake day crowd?
Scotgov: Yes that's a fair point, we will. Not exactly sure how but we're working on it.
Labour: Disgrace, incompetence, shame, resign.
Everyone else: 🙄
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The point here isn't "They made the wrong choice". That happens, we live in unprecedented times.
It's that, not for the first time, the SNP are saying they would have made the right choice but were prevented from doing so - and, not for the first time, this is plainly false.
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If you had told me a month ago that Sturgeon, Swinney, Murrell, and Murray Foote would be away; that we're in touching distance if 22+ seats; and that the SNP veil of secrecy was pierced - I'd have wondered what universe you were from!
This is has been a BIZZARE month!
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BLOG: Rebuilding Labour...or how much of the house is left?
So there was an election in 2019. It wasn't good for Labour in Scotland or the UK, and I've taken some time to try and think about it. Here's some light Sunday night reading:
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“I’m glad I voted No in the Scottish independence referendum”
- Me, 10th Dec 2018
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I'm not sure that "Yeah. We knew she was a Tory" is the defence the SNP think it is.
An SNP source says: "A Tory joins Tories. Good luck to the Tories, she's theirs now!"
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I still remember in September 2014, being out door-knocking and someone on the team getting a message saying that someone in a door-knocking team across the city had been chased down the street. I remember being out with people being worried about being cornered in streets.
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Come rain or heavy rain, we're trying to connect with Swing Voters in Glasgow Anniesland!
#BothVotesLabour
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And this just didn't stop in 2014.
I remember the
#GE2015
campaign. I remember what is still referred to as "The Battle of St. Enoch Square" where a crowd waving Scotland and SNP flags tried to drown out the speech of the Leader of an opposition party and a guest speaker. >
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We've reached the "Scotland's done this ages ago" phase of the Tory Sleaze Scandal.
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A great morning with
@MGShanks
and the team out in Rutherglen!
Voters want the
#FreshStart
that
@ScottishLabour
offers.
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Just a...just a wee publication there. Wee publication of legal advice. Ooh...not very comforting legal advice. On a Friday...some Friday Night reading there. After the FM's appearance at the committee. Oh gees.
NOTHING. SUSPICIOUS. AT. ALL.
Extra legal advice to the ScotGov in their Alex Salmond case released today: counsel is trying to convince them to concede to “stem substantial expenses” in a case that was failing.
This is 17 Dec 2018. It was eventually conceded in Jan 2019 & cost tax payers more than £500k.
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Have to hand it to Salmond, he was always able to turn anything into a process story .
He has trained 2 seemingly credible allegations of sexual assaults against him into a process story against his former protégé.
Bastards don't have friends - they have useful enemies.
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"Worked with one of Anas's colleagues to introduce free period products".
ABSOLUTE BRASS NECK.
#CrossBorderTamponRaids
#BBCLeadersDebate
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Brilliant speech from
@AnasSarwar
at
#Lab21
!
Judge the SNP on their record:
📈 Attainment gap—widening.
📈 Child poverty—growing.
📈 Waiting times—getting longer.
📈 Drug deaths—the highest in Europe.
Scotland deserves better!
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I can see no harm in reminding them what kind of people we are.
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Despite some progress, the message from
@SaveGlasgowLibs
is clear - until the long-term future of the Library is assured, the
@SaveWhiteinch
#WhiteInchLibrary
Read-In isn't going anywhere!
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The difference is stark.
@EvaCMurray
spent her summer out in the community every day helping people who were affected by COVID.
The other guy is gearing up to talk Independence.
#MakeItMurray
Labour councillor
@EvaCMurray
to challenge SNP MSP Bill Kidd in next Scottish Parliamentary elections
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This is an absolutely disgraceful decision by
@JennieGenSec
and
@UKLabour
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Kez took the job to lead out Party and stood up to bigotry and insinuation - living out our Labour values.
This is how the party decides to repay her.
For Shame!
Labour ends funding for Kezia Dugdale's defence of Wings over Scotland defamation case
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PS. That ended a bit more 'National Collective Wish tree' than I had intended when I set out - but like, I still occasionally think back and wonder "What the hell happened during the 2015 Election"!
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I remember the Eve of Poll rally in 2015 at Tollcross Leisure Centre. The massive crowd outside with Scotland (and, again, SNP) flags. Shouting and intimidating people - including families with children - as the entered the building. I remember them getting up in my face. >
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Brilliant morning on the doors dor
@PostmanCarson
in Castlemilk with a really great team!
Just over 3 weeks until Polling Day - and people are wanting better for their city!
They know
@Labour_GCC
is the way to get it!
#VoteCarson1
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I apologise in advance for the rant I am about to go on here (which is the 2nd in 2 nights, I know), but I've been thinking about this for the last couple of weeks...
BUT DO YOU GET IT NOW!?
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I think I've accidentally just voted for
@SusanCalman
to be next Scottish Labour leader!
#Strictly
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The result is obviously disappointing in Glasgow Anniesland, but
@EvaCMurray
should be proud of her fantastic campaign!
Community based and issues focussed. A candidate who's present in the constituency. Fighting service closures. Improving Education Standards. Funding our NHS.
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D'You think Reform UK are struggling in Glasgow...or are this family just REALLY enthusiastic?
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Nicola's answer is "I'll respect the democratic will of the Scottish people when it agrees with me - and not before".
#LeadersDebate
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Vote early (by post).
Vote often (as allowed).
Vote
@ScottishLabour
(both ballots).
#BothVotesLabour
(x3)
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This is absolutely staggering.
Seems to be an arbitrary use of power by
@AberdeenUni
and definitely disproportionate.
Students are being held to a far higher standard under a much greater threat than the rest of the country - and the Uni/Landlord dynamic is a clear part in that.
Aberdeen Uni announcing breaching the guidelines could lead to a £250 fine, plus expulsion, and that they’re using landlords for enforcement 🙃
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Absolutely rattling with rage about the
#SQAResults
today.
It's not the case for everyone, but for loads of people, exam results do matter and are incredibly important.
Law, medicine, vetinary, dentisty degrees - most need an AAAAB at the very least. >
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Glasgow, being the hotbed of leftism (which was retrospectively acknowledged and renamed as 'being right') protested vigorously against Apartheid and Mandela's imprisonment. But nothing seemed to really break through. >
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Breaking news from the early morning polling stations in Anniesland...IT'S STEADY!
One woman told me she was voting
@ScottishLabour
for the first time in a decade.
So glad to have her supporting the brilliant
@EvaCMurray
and making it
#BothVotesLabour
today.
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And yes, before I start, I know loads of Glaswegians know this story, but I'm not sure how many others do - and it is just [chef kisses fingers]. >
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I am finding loads of SNP "I-didn't-leave-Labour-Labour-left-me" types telling us what Donald Dewar would have thought about Westminster and Devolution, and arriving at the conclusion he would tell people to embrace nationalism and join the Nats, incredibly enlightening.
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Just seen the new SNP PPB.
"Change must come" couldn't agree more! If only they were in a position to do something...or had been...FOR 14 YEARS!!!
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I also remember (this is an aside) them shouting "we're taking pictures" at people as the entered (some of that Natalie McGarry style community justice there) and my mum replying "Oh are you! Do you want me to pose?" and then posing for them. The Police asked HER to go inside. >
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New SNP PBB: change must come.
YOU HAVE BEEN IN GOVERNMENT FOR 13 YEARS!
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There are two groups forming tongiht:
- people who support Ian Murray.
- morons.
Hearing that Unite tonight voted to trigger Ian Murray, the only Scottish Labour MP elected in 2015.
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I remember having to escort people into a car while being pushed from the back into said car by that crowd. I remember being asked to walk back to Chambers with the Leader of the Council because of that Crowd. >
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Sorry - he's HOW OLD!?
Fuck me - I hope I look like Starmer when I'm in my 60s!
🚨 | NEW: Rishi Sunak is planning to run the Tory election campaign accusing Keir Starmer of being too old to be Prime Minister as Sunak will be 44 and Starmer will be 62
[
@ShippersUnbound
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One exudes arrogance; One exemplifies irrelevance.
Anas shows sympathy and leadership.
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This as well.
If you disagrees with Wings and what he stood for then, but will gleefully retweet and share him now cause it's convenient - you are still part of the problem.
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It's easy to forget that peace in Northern Ireland is less than 20 years old!
I remember the day the IRA announced they were decommissioning their weapons in 2005. My dad, in particular, was amazed that we had got here.
That peace is still fragile - an open border is part of it.
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A brilliant final
@AnnieslandLab
Doorknocking session for
@PJFerguson18
this morning in Blairdardie.
As the year draws to a close, there's still lots to do, but people are trusting Labour to be the
#ChangeScotlandNeeds
at the next election.
@PJFerguson18
will not let them down.
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