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Promoted by Michael Matheson MSP, Suite 5, Brightstone Spaces, Williamson Street, Falkirk, FK1 1PR.
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I promised I would protect jobs and livelihoods and that is what I have done. 👇
A package has been announced to support the retention of jobs at Alexander Dennis in Scotland.
On a visit to @ADLbus in Larbert, Falkirk, First Minister @JohnSwinney confirmed around £4 million towards a company run furlough scheme.
➡️ gov.scot/news/securing-bus-m…
ALT First Minister visits Alexander Dennis
ALT First Minister visits Alexander Dennis
ALT First Minister visits Alexander Dennis
ALT First Minister visits Alexander Dennis
Welcome news for the workforce and the local community.
This has been achieved due to a considerable amount of joint working between the Scottish Government, ADL and the trade unions over the last few months. 🧵1/3
This is a positive step, but the fact remains that bus manufacturing in the UK faces huge challenges, particularly from overseas manufacturers operating in an increasingly unfair playing field.
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If you haven't done so already, bag yourself a ticket for tomorrow's Apocalyptic climate optimism event being chaired by our Deputy Convener @MathesonMichael.
The Festival of Politics is here!
Apocalyptic climate optimism
4.45-6.15pm, Thurs 21 August
Could being hit by the increasingly extreme effects of climate change mobilise communities to press for more and faster action?
Join our deputy convener @MathesonMichael as he chairs this event👇
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SNP MSP @MathesonMichael, whose constituency is home to a Alexander Dennis plant, says the "last thing the workforce needs is for their future employment to be simply turned into a political football". #FMQs
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The announced changes to disability benefits will lead to very substantial falls in income for some families.
While some families will gain a small amount from the changes, others will lose thousands of pounds a year.
ALT Chart showing Annual impact of changes to PIP and Universal Credit, by family characteristics: UK, 2029-30 Losses will fall on those who no longer qualify for PIP daily living, who will be £3,700 worse off in 2029-30 (in 2024-25 prices) if they are receiving the standard rate or £5,700 worse off if they receive the enhanced rate; those who lose Carer’s Allowance because someone they care for no longer qualifies for PIP, who will be £4,300 worse off; and those who claim UC after April 2026 and receive the new lower UC-H rate, who will lose £2,400. Current recipients of UC-H will have that element frozen from 2026, meaning they will lose £210 by 2029-30. The biggest losses could hit couples with a disabled member and somebody who cares for them full-time.
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To round up our interview series "25 Years", we talked with @MathesonMichael MSP and his work on the smoking ban legislation in Scotland. He also focuses on the need to protect young people from tobacco industry marketing and novel products.
Watch here - bit.ly/407ukgl
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Good to kick off our 2025 work with @RHA_MReid at Holyood, and good to chat to @MathesonMichael , deputy NETZET convener, who knows this industry, and how important it is, inside out.
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As temperatures drop to coldest levels in years, many people across Scotland can’t afford their bills.
Less than a year ago, UK Labour promised to slash energy bills by £300 - but instead they have allowed bills to continue rising.
Scotland deserves better than that.
Tonight could be Scotland's coldest January night in 15 years.
Temperatures could plummet to lows of -17C in parts of the country on Thursday night. news.stv.tv/scotland/tonight…
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Record year for wind power in 2024 bbc.in/3C1Hvav
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Delivery in the present, hope for the future.
This is what our Budget is about, for all of Scotland.
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Watch live as First Minister John Swinney delivers a speech ahead of the vote on 2025-26 Budget.
He will set out how the government’s priorities present an opportunity to deliver real progress for Scotland.
Watch live on X, Facebook and YouTube at 10am.
ALT A Budget for Hope and Delivery First Minister to give speech ahead of vote on 2025-26 Budget Watch live on X, Facebook and YouTube at 10am
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Most Council offices will close at 4pm on Tuesday 24 December 2024, reopening on Monday 06 January 2025 with the exception of the following:
Registration office
Burial grounds and the Crematorium
Festive recycling and waste collection
24hr helplines
Emergency services
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My Christmas message with thanks and love to people in Scotland.
First Minister @JohnSwinney has wished everyone a very happy Christmas! 🎄
Reflecting on the contributions many make to our communities, he thanked people across Scotland who look out for us.
Michael Matheson retweeted
Hmm. Hypocrisy? Yes.
Say anything to get your vote? Yes.
That’s Scottish Labour for you. Disappointing to their core.
Wee video for your viewing pleasure.
‘‘I am delighted to support the work of the @WASPI_Campaign in West Dunbartonshire & across the country.’’ Scottish Labour’s Jackie Baillie. #WASPI
Michael Matheson retweeted
🔍 Yet another broken promise and a broken web link as Labour try to erase their own words.
🥀 The @WASPI_Campaign deserve better than a Labour Party that betrays their very founding principles.
BREAKING | WASPI women won't get compensation, UK Government announces. news.stv.tv/scotland/waspi-w…
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The SNP Budget isn’t about party politics - it’s about delivering progress for people.
👉 Improving our NHS
👉 Growing our economy
👉 Scrapping the two-child cap
We can build a better Scotland, and to do so, the whole Parliament should come together and back the Budget.
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🔋 @MathesonMichael and @poweringfutures led a debate alongside pupils from @StKentAc @CCHSEdinburgh and @academy_dollar
⚡️Powering Futures gives young people the opportunity to build their skills to power the transition to net zero.