In an independent Scotland, we could re-join the EU allowing: 🔵 Scottish students to access EU exchange programmes 🔵 Scottish universities to attract the best research talent 🔵 More opportunities for educational and research exchange Find out more: https://t.co/vJP80WXuDP

Scotland has a choice in 2026. Remain part of a broken system of WM govts drifting ever further to the right & failing to improve people's lives vs Taking power into our own hands with a SNP government that's laser focused on the priorities of its people.

Scotland is ready for the fresh start of independence - and today, our party has shown it’s united and determined to deliver it. Together, we’ll put Scotland’s future where it belongs: firmly in Scotland’s hands. 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿 #SNP25

Today marks the end of challenge poverty week. In a country as energy-rich as Scotland we need to challenge the fact that people here are paying some of the highest energy bills in Europe.

Lovely to be invited along to the Monday Club in Blackridge, a fantastic weekly support group for older people. Communities know how to meet their own needs but accessible spaces, like the Craig Inn, are essential for them to be able to do this work. They also have great jam!

10am today https://t.co/q7thZgv9zG

Tomorrow marks the start of Challenge Poverty Week 2025. The Scottish Government are leading the way on tackling child poverty through real leadership and investment but there is much more to do.

West Lothian council’s SNP group has called for a vote of no confidence in the ruling Labour-led administration

Delighted that the Housing Bill was just passed by @ScotParl. It will deliver a fairer deal for tenants - more affordable rents, safer homes, stronger protections. It will help prevent homelessness, and ultimately, change lives. And it will bring new investment in housing.

I had an amazing visit to the Cyrenians Green Skills Centre this week. An outdoor learning environment for young people currently unsupported by the mainstream education system to help build their confidence and tackle homelessness before it happens.

I am opposed to mandatory digital ID - people should be able to go about their daily lives without such infringements. That aside, by calling it BritCard, the Prime Minister seems to be attempting to force every Scot to declare ourselves British. I am a Scot. 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿

Last weekend saw a national day of action for Scotland’s right to decide. It only felt right to do a summary in Wester Inch in my home town of Bathgate. I’m determined to give our children a better, brighter future. 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿 #snp#snpcandidate #scottishindependence #westerinch

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The SNP is ready to work across the chamber to protect community centres and keep them sustainable, accessible, and locally run. Depute SNP Group Leader, Cllr @PaulineBathgate for the opposition.

SNP Group is disappointed our motion on the future of West Lothian’s community centres has been blocked from debate https://t.co/VWDaukrrBq

I warmly welcome the UK Government’s long overdue recognition of Palestine however more action needs taken. All arms sales to Israel must stop - we cannot continue to fund a genocide.

The people of Blackburn know what issues their community face and are able to come up with tangible solutions. Imagine the possibilities communities, like Blackburn, could reach with independence. #snp #snpcandidate #scottishgovernment #scottishindependence #blackburn

It was a pleasure to speak to Keith about how independence could restore the feeling of community amongst villages in the Bathgate constituency. #snp #snpcandidate #scottishgovernment #scottishindependence #torphichen

It was a pleasure to speak to Mary about what independence would mean to a community like Whitburn. It’s vital we hear from people about their experiences and the impact that Scottish independence would have. #snp #snpcandidate #scottishgovernment #scottishindependence #whitburn

I spoke to Aileen about the importance of independence for an area like Blackburn. It’s vital that our children are able to have their voices heard. #snp #snpcandidate #scottishgovernment #scottishindependence