Craig Paton
@craigpaton27
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Deputy political editor in Holyrood for @PA - ex @DumbartonReport + @EveningExpress - @StirUni graduate - Views my own. "Chris Patton" - Jeane Freeman
Glasgow
Joined February 2014
Away back to your pastries and your happiness. We’ve got Kenny McLean.
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In a blow for the sweet, energy drink and cigarette markets, the Electoral Management Board for Scotland has announced counting in next year's election will take place during the day of May 8, not overnight.
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The White House ordered the curtains in the media centre to be closed as Donald Trump took to the driving range. Attempts to subvert the curtains were quickly scuppered by eagle-eyed and angry US officials.
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Suspicious news, given @Dennynews visited mere hours ago. You work fast, McCall
The pub occupies the ground floor of a tenement built in 1892 👇 https://t.co/o8ZbnqVRF1
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John Swinney at today's FMQs: " PA staff are an integral part of the authoritative and reliable reporting of events and political engagement and essential for our democracy... I have written to PA Media urging them to reconsider these proposals." @NUJofficial
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⚠️This motion tabled at the Scottish Parliament by @NeilBibby about the catastrophic effect of cuts at PA Media in Scotland is much welcomed and we are urging all MSPs to support it. https://t.co/lO3Vm4yLXV Here's the background: 🧵 1/8
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EXC: Scotland’s fire and rescue service is in the grip of a bullying “crisis” with more than one in five employees having been victim of or witnessed inappropriate behaviour @ITVBorderRB investigation uncovers complaints of discrimination and harassment https://t.co/GmCuKbbqmX
itv.com
An ITV Border investigation has uncovered a series of concerns around discrimination and harassment which has worsened in recent years. | ITV News Border
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Today at @SP_NetZero Committee, @scottish_water senior executives faced questions, including on anti-union practices. Alex Plant CEO told me his door is open to @UniteScotland @unisonscot and @GMBScotOrg. We must see dialogue, negotiation and fair pay. https://t.co/1s9jSPKI49
news.stv.tv
Staff walked out of the public body last week over a pay dispute.
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See my previous tweet. No one can be excused for hoaching behaviour, not even the Undertaker’s brother.
All joking aside, @GovTimWalz, let's put our money where our mouth is...in a charity wrestling match. We'll split the gate 50/50 between our chosen organizations. I'll kick things off myself with a $10,000 donation. What do you say? #TennesseeWalz
#LetsDance
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Former Scottish first minister Nicola Sturgeon has been cleared in a police investigation into the SNP’s finances ✍️: @craigpaton27
https://t.co/2REt87M2Nu
standard.co.uk
The announcement comes after the former first minister’s estranged husband appeared in court charged with embezzlement
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Tagging someone on Twitter to get their attention is hoaching behaviour. Surely we, as a society, can all agree with that.
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BREAKING: Critic magazine proprietor Lord Kronsteen announces an important change of direction for the SKETCH.
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The first safe drug consumption room in the UK will open in Glasgow on January 13, the council has confirmed ✍️: @craigpaton27
https://t.co/Uf5JnNiSxl
independent.co.uk
The facility in Glasgow will allow users to take illegal substances under medical supervision.
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Hospital admissions in Scotland caused by the flu have increased by 12% in just a week, new figures show ✍️: @craigpaton27
https://t.co/sjTL6piC7N
independent.co.uk
Scotland’s Health Secretary said the NHS continues to face ‘significant’ pressures this winter.
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It’s International Cairn Terrier Day, so here you go you lucky people:
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Picketing has begun at the Guardian and Observer’s HQ over the proposed sale of the Observer to Tortoise Media.Andrew Pakes MP was among those joining NUJ members outside Kings Place in King’s Cross, London as messages of solidarity poured in
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