Today, our parliament debates Scotland’s energy future. We face a serious problem - but there’s a clear solution 👇 ❗️For decades, Westminster has raided Scotland’s energy wealth while Scotland produces energy in surplus. Over £350bn has flowed south from our oil & gas resources, while Scotland is

🔥 We promised to support first-time buyers - and we will deliver.👇

It is democratically unsustainable for Westminster to refuse to listen the verdict of the people of Scotland. www.thenational.scot/news/2614071...

NEW: MSPs have been urged to 'unite behind Scotland’s right to decide' ahead of a vote to hold a second independence referendum 🔗 www.thenational.scot/news/2...

Brilliant questions on QT last night, including the below 👇. "With First Ministers of 3 of the 4 nations now seeking constitutional change, is the union now held together by Westminster veto rather than consent?"

Scotland has delivered a clear democratic mandate. The SNP remains the largest party, and the strongest pro-independence majority in Holyrood’s history has been secured. If this is truly a union of equals, Westminster must respect Scotland’s democratic choice. Democracy is ongoing - and Scotland’s

Massive congratulations to Richard Thomson and Lara Bird, our candidates for the Aberdeen South and Arbroath and Broughty Ferry by-elections respectively 😃. Looking forward to campaigning for them both. Here’s to SNP wins - a party made in Scotland for Scotland! 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿

It wasn’t meant to be (this time 😊!). Thank you to everyone who supported the SNP campaign in Aberdeenshire West throughout this election. To have placed second out of five candidates in such a competitive contest is something we can all be incredibly proud of! While this campaign may be over, the

Polls are now closed. Thank you to everyone who voted, volunteered, shared, phoned, knocked doors and helped get the SNP vote out across Scotland.

Polls are now closed, and I would like to say a massive thank you to everyone who was able to vote today. Your vote is your voice, and it’s so important that it is used! I’m incredibly grateful to all the SNP activists who worked so hard throughout this campaign. We are people-powered,

🗳️ Just some of our SNP activists out and about in the constituency encouraging you to vote 😊! Please note that you do not need to bring your polling card with you. If you have not returned your postal vote, you can take it to your polling station and vote there instead.

🗳️ Polls are open! The SNP is the only party with a serious plan to tackle the cost of living in Scotland. ✅ Lower food costs ✅ More childcare support ✅ Cheaper daily commutes ✅ Full control over our resources - from oil & gas to immigration. ✅ Investing and protecting our NHS.

✅ We’re focused on people and communities. That’s why Scotland under the SNP has the most generous cost-of-living support, the lowest child poverty rates, and the best-performing NHS. But we know these are challenging times and it’s not enough to be the best, we must go further.

📍Eve of the election and our teams are out across the constituency working for every vote – taking none for granted. Kintore & Westhill pictured, plus Kincardine O’Neil, Tullynessle, Cluny & Monymusk. Huge thanks to our activists and everyone supporting SNP. ✅ It’s time for fresh local

We have the energy. We just don’t have the power. With independence we can lower electricity bills, support community ownership of renewables, and make sure Scotland’s energy wealth benefits the people who live here. Make it #BothVotesSNP on May 7 for a fresh start with independence.

📍 Delighted to be joined by the First Minister here today in beautiful Banchory for the final weekend of the campaign, where we’ve been speaking to residents and businesses. ✅ We want to get things done, other parties want to stop us. 🗳️ On Thursday, vote SNP for a government on Scotland’s side

🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿 The difference is clear. 📊 New polling shows the SNP is the only party voters believe is running a good election campaign – as we continue to focus on the issues that matter most to the people of Scotland. ✅ The SNP has a rating of +6 compared to –23 for the Tories, -13 for Labour and

Scotland has everything it needs to thrive as an independent country. Small nations across Europe are succeeding on their own terms. There is no reason Scotland cannot do the same. For a fresh start with independence make it both votes SNP on May 7th.

✅ The SNP is a party made in Scotland, for Scotland. Putting Scotland first is who we are and what we will always do. We have mitigated the worst of Westminster cuts and fought for control over our own resources - because Westminster gives us back so little of our own wealth.

Enough is enough!

“It’s not just about being independent it’s about where we go from the state of independence.” 🎯 from Brian Cox.

Màiri says what we’re all thinking👇

☀️ Great to connect with folk in Kintore today - thanks for the support! ✅ I’m offering a positive case for voting SNP, focused on what matters most to our community. 🗳️ After a decade of ineffective local Tory representation, choose Fatima Joji & the SNP to deliver for all of us. #indyref2

📍Great session in Westhill this morning - thanks to everyone who shared views and support. Joined by the wonderful Shona Robison, Chris Law MP, and our fantastic North East activists! 🗳️ We’re working for every vote with real policies: lowest child poverty, free prescriptions & university, strong

The SNP scrapped peak rail fares. If we win the election, we'll cap bus fares across Scotland at £2. Make it both votes SNP on May 7th for cheaper travel.

❗️1,000 jobs are being lost in our energy sector every month thanks to the windfall tax on Scotland’s energy. 🗣️There is a reason workers, academics and trade unions are speaking with one voice on this matter. ❌ Westminster control, no matter the colour of the rosette, implements policies that

❗️These policies exist because of the SNP. 🗳️Vote Fatima Joji and the SNP on 7 May 2026 to keep them.

🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿 Brian Cox: Vote for Scotland. Vote for independence. Vote for the SNP on Thursday 7th May.

📍 Activists are out daily across the constituency - today in Kintore and Ballater. Thanks to everyone who shared ideas and support for SNP policies tackling the cost of living. ✅ As SNP candidate for Aberdeenshire West, I’ll fight for all of us. We’re skint, scunnered, and tired of Westminster

📍 Great to take part in the Insch hustings, thanks to Bennachie Community Council and everyone who came along. Important discussions on energy, cost of living, NHS, and local services like Insch Hospital. 🚪 Also out door-knocking in Insch - grateful for your time, views, and support.

A simple choice this May could mean a lot more support!

📮Voted and posted 😊! My constituency (purple) ballot was for JOJI Fatima and my peach ballot was for the SNP #BothVotesSNP. It was a simple way to take part in democracy. Your vote is your voice, please use it! ✅ As the SNP candidate for Aberdeenshire West, I am committed to fighting hard for all

☀️Great sunshine today while out campaigning! I’m making a positive case, giving you a reason to vote for me and the SNP. The SNP has policies and a vision to offer! That’s why I don’t need to rely on the message, “vote for me to block X.” ✅ I mean business for our future, and from day one I will be

📮Postal ballots have started arriving! ✅ I mean business for our future, and from day one I will be working every day on the priorities that matter most to our community. 🗳️ After a decade of Tory representation and political point-scoring from the sidelines, you now have the opportunity to

📍 We’re out in beautiful Blackburn today, meeting you where you are and hearing first-hand the challenges you face. From the cost of living crisis to rising fuel costs driven by war in the Middle East, these are the concerns coming up time and again on the doorstep. ✅ I am committed to fighting

💪 I’ve been out speaking to voters for hours every day, listening to what matters most to you and sharing our positive vision for Scotland. In me, you will have a local lass who is energised, determined, passionate, and deeply committed to our constituency. I always have been, and I always will be.

📍Out knocking on doors every day. Today we were in Westhill and Banchory, morning and afternoon. Your views matter, and I want Aberdeenshire West to be the best it can be. 🗳️ On 7 May, give both your votes to the SNP for a positive vision: a stronger NHS, help with the cost of living, and a fresh

Reading shouldn’t be a luxury. It should be accessible to all. A re-elected SNP government will expand access to free books for children across Scotland, in partnership with The Dollywood Foundation UK. On May 7, make it both votes SNP for a Scottish Government that’s on your side.

📝 Great to hear directly from so many of you today in Westhill - thank you for sharing your concerns, ideas and support. 📍The Tory/Lib Dem 10% council tax hike came up again. SNP councillors, including me, voted against making residents pay for their cuts.

📍Out with one of our fantastic teams in Westhill today - great weather and even better conversations on the doors. ✅ Thank you to everyone who took the time to chat - your openness means a lot. I’m here to listen and take action. ☕️ Finished with lunch at Green Pastures Café.

Your time is precious. That’s why we've introduced Walk-in GP Centres. No appointment needed. Make it Both Votes SNP on May 7th, for a Scottish government that’s on your side.

This election, make it both votes SNP. Use your constituency vote to re-elect an SNP Government Use your regional (list) vote to secure an independence majority #BothVotesSNP works. Don't believe me? North East Scotland Region 2011 - look it up ✅

📍 In Monymusk today, chapping doors and hearing your priorities - thanks to everyone who stopped to chat and support the SNP. ⛽ Fuel prices is a major cause of concern. Families are being hit hard, yet the UK Gov still won’t act. 📢 The SNP has already called for urgent action: scrap the planned

We are out on the doors everyday! Determined to work hard for the people of Aberdeenshire West, and get independence for Scotland! #BothVotesSNP #indyref2 www.thenational.scot/news/2599838...

🏘️ I’m out every day in the community because it’s incredibly important that I hear your views, interests, and concerns, whether that’s chapping doors or attending local events. 📍 Thanks to our activists in Aboyne this morning, and to everyone at the Stone of Destiny screening in Tarland. It was a

📍Wonderful session in Westhill, with a good bit of ground covered before the heavy rain set in. 🙌 A sincere thank you to everyone who took the time to share your thoughts, experiences, concerns, and support. Every single piece of feedback matters, and it strengthens my determination even further!

📍 Back in Huntly today hearing directly from voters. A dreich day, but vital to listen and act on what matters most. Biggest concern: rising fuel costs. Ireland and Spain have acted. Westminster must act now - or hand the powers to Scotland!

📍 Sunny afternoon and warm responses on the doors in Huntly! Discussions ranged from protecting our NHS from the threat of privatisation to measures to address child poverty and the cost of living. Thank you to everyone who took the time to chat with us on the doors today.

🌤️ Great to welcome the First Minister to my hometown of Westhill, where I was born, raised, and still proudly call home in Aberdeenshire West. 💪 Our area is full of potential, powered by strong communities, and I’m determined to help it thrive.

💊 15 years of free prescriptions in Scotland - and only the SNP can be trusted to protect them. 💷 SNP action saves families nearly £450 a year, with 117 million prescriptions provided free last year alone. 🗳️ On 7 May, vote SNP to protect our NHS and keep healthcare free when it’s needed most.