#Speechwriter | Senior #LandeckerFellow | Author of Slug in a Mug | Creator #ScotFestStirling | Member @YoungAcademySco
Stirling, Scotland
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"You can be that person and you can be here." Former NZ PM @jacindaardern emphasises the strength of kindness, empathy and optimism in her final address to parliament. #BBCExpertWomen #LandeckerFellow #Speechwriting #ScotFestStirling
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First Minister @JohnSwinney delivered a speech outlining his vision for economic renewal across the UK.
Ahead of the UK Budget, he set out his hopes for real and meaningful partnership among all four nations.
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We are celebrating 25 years of @ScotParl.
First Minister @JohnSwinney praised the success of the Scottish Parliament and its place at the very heart of the nation.
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First Minister @JohnSwinney hosted a reception at @ourdynamicearth to:
🔵 celebrate Scottish athletes who took part in the @Paris2024 Olympic and Paralympic Games
🔵 recognise medical staff, coaches and sports officials who supported Scotland’s athletes
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First Minister @JohnSwinney hosted a reception to celebrate Scottish athletes who took part in the @Paris2024 Olympic and Paralympic Games.
Medical staff, coaches and sports officials were also recognised for supporting Scotland’s Olympians and Paralympians.
ALT First Minister John Swinney in dark suit with large group of Scottish athletes wearing white and red tops with Olympic and Paralympic medals.
ALT Sport Minister Maree Todd wearing a purple jacket with athlete wearing red tracksuit top and white training T-shirt.
ALT First Minister John Swinney wearing a dark suit with athlete with white training top holding medal.
ALT Health Secretary Neil Gray wearing blue suit and tie chatting to athlete with red Team GB training top at the reception.
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First Minister @JohnSwinney led a debate in @ScotParl on creating a modern, diverse, and dynamic Scotland.
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Leading a @ScotParl debate, First Minister @JohnSwinney said that as a modern, diverse, dynamic nation, Scotland would thrive with independence.
He said: “We are a nation on the cutting edge of solving many of the 21st century’s most complex challenges.”
The @BeyondBorders__ Scottish Global Dialogues annual lecture will introduced by First Minister @JohnSwinney today at 3pm.
📺Watch live at: youtube.com/@beyondborderssc…
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Meet the new members of @YoungAcademySco 🎉
48 innovative early career professionals and emerging leaders join the membership commitment to achieve transformative societal change through citizenship, innovation, collaboration, evidence, and leadership.
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'Hate preachers' like Andrew Tate are promoting the 'wrong type of masculinity', said Humza Yousaf. i.stv.tv/48YwGBm
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"The freedom and dignity of every citizen relies on our willingness to defend each other’s human rights."
On @HMD_UK #HolocaustMomorialDay, First Minister @HumzaYousaf is honouring everyone killed and all those who continue to be affected by the atrocity.
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🎄 First Minister @HumzaYousaf has called for kindness over this festive period.
He thanked those who are looking out for others, brightening our communities and raising our spirits:
"Every kind word, every kind act, makes a difference. Merry Christmas."
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🏴 Happy #StAndrewsDay! 🏴
First Minister @HumzaYousaf is encouraging us to reflect on the values of Scotland’s patron saint by showing kindness and compassion.
"Together, let’s ensure that everyone feels welcome in Scotland, and that Scotland speaks out for everyone in need."
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Jewish and Muslim communities in Scotland are much loved, and have enjoyed good relations for many years.
I was pleased to get agreement from Senior Rabbis & Imams in Scotland to a joint statement that, collectively, we will stand up against any forms of hatred.
First Minister @HumzaYousaf has joined faith leaders in Scotland to express a steadfast commitment against all forms of hate crime, bigotry and xenophobia.
He pledged to continue working together to foster community cohesion and goodwill across Scotland.
gov.scot/news/leaders-reaffi…
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Events going on in the Middle East right now are distressing, particularly if you or your loved ones have been affected.
We want you to know that we’re here to listen if you’re struggling to cope and need emotional support.
ALT Here if you need us. Talk to us, we'll listen. Call free day or night on 116 123
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Bernard's mother and family went out of their way to tell me that they would be praying for my family in Gaza. We hugged, we cried, and we promised to re-dedicate ourselves to peace and to be unequivocal; no innocent man, woman, or child should pay the price of another's actions.
First Minister @HumzaYousaf attended a service of prayer and solidarity last night with Scotland’s Jewish community.
Expressing sorrow for those who lost loved ones, he said @scotgov stands in solidarity with all communities in Scotland suffering the loss of innocent life.
ALT First Minister Humza Yousaf speaking at Giffnock Synagogue
ALT The Service of Solidarity at Giffnock Synagogue
ALT First Minister Humza Yousaf with the mother of Bernard Cowan
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I’m really struggling to find hope and humanity, but yesterday @HumzaYousaf - who has family trapped in Gaza - spent the evening grieving with and comforting our community.
This picture of him and Bernard Cowan’s mother really touched me and maybe it will give you some hope too.
"Your grief is my grief."
A powerful image as @ScotGovFM @HumzaYousaf took time to speak with, and comfort, the mother and family of Glasgow born Bernard Cowan who was killed this weekend in Israel.
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Hi - Rachel Amery from @TheScotsman here.
Unfortunately I've been locked out of my account @RachelAmery.
@Support has been no help whatsoever, so I've been forced to set up a brand new account. Please share far & wide & give my new account a follow!
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This book has made my day. Thank you @DiscoverKelpies I hope thousand of young people able to read this book 📕 #SpectacularScottishWomen #GlasgowGirls
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Applications are OPEN!
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- Founder, Director or C-Suite Leader in a Scotland-based #startup or #scaleup.
- We’re looking for 15 women and 5 men for the cohort.
- Applications can come from ANY industry, so long as you are scaleable.
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