Lesley Backhouse for Cowdenbeath and Kirkcaldy
@BackhouseSNP
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🏴 @theSNP candidate for Cowdenbeath and Kirkcaldy | Promoted by David Barratt on behalf of L Backhouse, 7 Letham Hill Avenue, Hillend, KY11 9LD.
Burntisland, Scotland
Joined April 2024
🏴 Scotland needs a strong voice at Westminster to finish our journey to independence, and Cowdenbeath and Kirkcaldy needs a strong MP to stand up for our communities during this cost of living crisis. I'm delighted to be your SNP candidate for Cowdenbeath and Kirkcaldy.
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I welcome the UK Government’s commitment to recognise the State of Palestine, but it shouldn’t be subject to conditions. It must be unequivocal, irreversible and backed by sanctions on Israel. Israel must agree to a ceasefire now and allow more aid into Gaza to stop starvation.
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🏴 @NicolaSturgeon: “Scotland is a better place today because of SNP government - and let’s shout that from the rooftops.” We’ve made incredible progress in government - imagine how much further we could go with independence. On July 4, Independence Day, #VoteSNP 💛
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Labour wants to cap child benefit for the poorest in society, but won't cap bonuses for bankers. We deserve so much better than the shoddy choice between the Tories and Labour. #ITVDebate
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🏴 It’s adoption night of our fantastic Westminster candidate, @BackhouseSNP, here at the Adam Smith Theatre in Kirkcaldy. ��� We’re honoured to be joined by @aewing4Cbeath, @NicolaSturgeon and many incredible activists from across Fife. #ActiveSNP #VoteSNP
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👉 Here in Cowdenbeath and Kirkcaldy, people have a straight choice between me - a local candidate who will always stand against austerity and stand up for Scotland, or Labour - with a candidate parachuted from London and an £18bn austerity package. On July 4, #VoteSNP.
🏴 The @IpsosScotland poll shows the SNP and Labour tied in the Westminster voting intention, with both expected to win 27 seats. 🗳️ This election is on a knife edge and every single vote will count. ✍️ Get involved by signing up as a member at https://t.co/yX46AQwTdy
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🚨 Latest @IpsosScotland poll shows majority support for Scottish independence. YES: 51% NO: 49%
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🔎 The Labour Party could have backed down from Tory austerity and damaging budget cuts. 🥀 Instead, they’re going to double down. 🗳️ Scotland doesn’t need to be short-changed by Labour - vote SNP on July 4th if you support investment in our public services.
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People here deserve better than a candidate parachuted in from London, and I hope voters here reject Labour just as Cllr MacDougall has honourably done. Close of nominations is tomorrow and to date, I am the only candidate who lives in the constituency. #VoteSNP on July 4. 🏴
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I’ve worked with Cllr MacDougall for over two years and have a lot of respect for her commitment to our community. She deserves better, but so do the electorate of Cowdenbeath and Kirkcaldy. We have a better choice than one between Tories and Labour.
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🧵 Labour’s lack of respect for @CllrMacDougall is unbelievable. They have called her "bitter, vindictive and self-indulgent", and are defending the appointment of someone resident in London to represent our constituency. https://t.co/lwyWL2wtw6
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Julie MacDougall was blocked from standing last year and is angry at a candidate from outside Fife being chosen to run.
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“It can only be described as a targeted attack on civilians.” Scotland’s first minister John Swinney tells @edcmpbl he believes Israel intended to kill civilians in Rafah. Under the Geneva Convention, the deliberate killing of civilians is a war crime.
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“The words National Service have been used to resonate with the past and to appeal to a particular demographic of voters” The SNP’s @TommySheppard believes the National Service proposal is a “gimmick… designed for a political purpose” #bbcdn
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🏴 SNP Candidate @backhouseSNP SNP activists were then joined by @JohnSwinney in Burntisland for some campaigning and a quick stop for some ice cream at Novellis Ice Cream Parlour a small independent retail business in the local area!
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🤝 Thank you @JohnSwinney for visiting Burntisland and joining me and our wonderful team SNP on the #GE24 campaign trail! If elected, I will work tirelessly to stand up for our communities, oppose austerity and secure independence for Scotland. #VoteSNP #ActiveSNP
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🗳️ On July 4, voters in Cowdenbeath and Kirkcaldy have a simple choice: 🟡 A local, principled SNP candidate in @BackhouseSNP, who will always stand up for Scotland. 🔴 A Labour candidate parachuted from London, who will take orders from Starmer. #VoteSNP #ActiveSNP
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🏴 @_KateForbes: "So many Scots live in fuel poverty when we have great energy resource. What's broken is the energy system presided over by Westminster. Real change has to come from systematic change with decisions made about Scotland made by people in Scotland."
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Whether it’s skyrocketing energy bills, the two-child cap, austerity or the disastrous Brexit, we can’t afford any more Westminster rule. The Tories crashed the economy and Labour are just a pale imitation. 🏴 On July 4, vote for Scotland’s Independence Day. #VoteSNP
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