Wishing everyone a peaceful Christmas. Especially those who find it tricky. Hold each other close! And to anyone working on the day itself, thank you!

UK Internal Market Act gives the UK government the power to intervene in areas that are the responsibility of the Scottish & Welsh governments. Welsh Labour said it should be "removed from the statute book". Scottish labour were against it what happened? www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...

🚨David McLennan is Reform UK's first elected councillor in Scotland. He won a by-election in Whitburn last week. He claims to be a retired police officer, but David actually left the force after being charged with attempting to pervert the course of justice, we reveal tonight.

New pic: Bannon & Epstein 🔴 Steve Bannon Offered Trump’s MAGA as Shield for Jeffrey Epstein @nafeez.bsky.social bylinetimes.com/2025/11/14/s... 🔴 Dinner with Mr Brexit: Bannon’s European Revolution – Planned with Farage, Backed by Epstein @peterjukes.bsky.social bylinetimes.com/2025/11/19/d...

Stephen Flynn criticises Nigel Farage from attacking children who speak more than one language #BBCQT "A man who aspires to be PM of these isle would pick a fight with school kids, would hold school kids up as an object to beat, absolutely repulses me and it should repulse all of you as well"

Each week we provide FMQs in a podcast format to make it easier to keep up with the weekly Q&A session with the First Minister. Search for 'Scottish Parliament' wherever you get your podcasts or listen here👇 https://ow.ly/aLAg50XBTSO

Absolutely delighted to be in Grangemouth this morning to announce funding for MiAlgae building their biotech site, and Celtic Renewables who will be building a bio refinery in the industrial cluster.

Altogether now! “It’s the most wonderful time of the year…!” 🐶🐾

🚨New Scotland Poll: SNP has opened a 17 point lead at 35% for Scottish Parliament. Labour collapses to 16% in third place behind Reform UK at 18%. 52% likely to vote in independence referendum saying they would vote YES. Details via Ipsos Scotland👇 www.ipsos.com/en-uk/snp-re...

An energy-rich Scotland must mean energy-rich Scots. We can’t allow Westminster to squander our energy wealth again.

For once, Nigel Farage is the dog that doesn’t bark | John Crace

Norway used its energy wealth to build one of the most prosperous and fair societies in the world. Scotland can do it too, with the fresh start of independence. Get involved: snp.org/energy

A true story of two nations: one which used its energy wealth for its citizens and one which had it squandered by others. Watch now and share if you think Scotland needs full control of our energy with independence. (Link to full version here: youtu.be/EFtNYlfAbsg?... )

⚡️ Scotland is energy rich, yet has some of the highest energy bills in Europe. It's time for a fresh start with lower energy bills. Support our campaign by pledging your support and encourage your followers to do the same. www.snp.org/energy

Also- it’s time. Being going back and forth on this decision for over a year. But I can’t in all conscience stay. In a week or so, Bluesky it is wholesale.

Was on BBC Scotland this morning talking about how in an independent Scotland we could see a third off fuel bills, more community ownership and an end to fuel poverty. It’s Scotlands energy, let’s use it for the good of everyone who lives here.

It was fantastic to get confirmation from the Cabinet Secretary for Climate Action @gillianamartin.bsky.social this week that new guidance has been published to ensure communities get first dibs when it comes to sites on public land due for repowering. Read more: emmaroddick.scot/202...

Circular economy initiative aimed at promoting construction material reuse kicks off in Scotland. @gillianamartin.bsky.social said: “This Circular Construction Hub pilot helps progress actions from our 2030 route map, tackling construction waste which accounts for up to 50% of all waste in Scotland”

We’re very grateful to @gillianamartin.bsky.social, Climate Action & Energy Secretary, for joining our Community Gathering and speaking with young people about protecting and restoring our seas. Never before has political leadership for our environment and climate been so essential. 📸Rosa Payne

Thank you to Climate Action Secretary @gillianamartin.bsky.social, ‪@talatyaqoob.bsky.social, Anki Deo @hopenothate.org.uk ‪and @frasmcm.bsky.social‬ @scotvoting.bsky.social for speaking to over 40 of our members at our all coalition gathering yesterday. Lots to think about as we plan campaigns!

Thanks to our lovely host Mercedes Villalba MSP, and @gillianamartin.bsky.social Cab Sec. Great to speak with politicians who really value science to inform their decisions! @mastscot.bsky.social Scottish marine science has a long and proud history and it was a privilege to hear about it from you.

My letter to UKGov Minister Reed asking him to retract his false statements about the condition of water in Scotland.IWC was able to report we’re in a much better position than rUk with SEPA reporting 87% “high” or “good” status.Public ownership works. scottishgov-newsroom.prgloo.com/corresponden...

What a fantastic view from the Port of Aberdeen of the majestic tall ships, as they set sail from Scotland across to Norway. The Tall Ships Races coming to Aberdeen brought so much buzz and confidence to the city. Well done to everyone involved! ⚓️⛵️

🚨 New analysis: an average of 1 in 5 Labour MSPs didn’t bother to vote in Holyrood this Spring. Meanwhile, SNP MSPs had the highest turnout of any major party - standing up for our constituents while Labour are missing in action. 💪

What an morning it's been at Global Offshore Wind 2025! 🌅 We were delighted to welcome @gillianamartin.bsky.social MSP, Cabinet Secretary for Climate Action and Energy, to our stand earlier today. She's pictured below speaking with our Head of Business Development, Andy Overton.

Up next at Global Offshore Wind 2025 we had another keynote session from @gillianamartin.bsky.social, The Scottish Government Minister for Climate Action and Energy 🌍

Scotland's two major cities have swapped places in the foreign direct investment league table. The nation has once again fared very well. @heraldscotland.bsky.social www.heraldscotland.com/news/2524353... www.heraldscotland.com/news/2524353...

I want people to know that in these tough times, they have a Government that’s firmly on their side. Today I have made changes to the Ministerial team which will help us build a fairer, more prosperous nation - a Scotland where everyone can thrive. 🧵👇

Scotland is one of four European countries selected to pilot Circular Construction Hubs. “There are huge opportunities in having an economy where reuse and recycling are the default choice,” says net zero secretary @gillianamartin.bsky.social. Pictured: @iaingulland.bsky.social

We are raising funds to fight the 2026 election. If you want to help keep Aberdeenshire East non-Tory then we’d appreciate any help you can give- no donation is too small. We don’t have big billionaire donors wanting favours - we have ordinary folks who we represent.

Artists for Independence bellacaledonia.org.uk/2025/04/09/a...

We were delighted to welcome the Acting Cabinet Secretary for Net Zero and Energy, @gillianamartin.bsky.social to hear about various decarbonisation and green energy initiatives across the University. Read more: gla.ac/41M64lR

Our beautiful force of nature, Christina. I’m utterly devastated. Sending all the strength in the world to Keith and her boys, Lewis and Jack.

Thank you to the Press and Journal for this beautiful tribute to my wee sister Lindsay Allardyce who left us last month after a life lived to the full but cut tragically short. To know her was to love her. www.pressandjournal.co.uk/fp/obituarie...

Tune in at 2:00pm for #ParlaimentLive from Holyrood with a Scottish Government debate on Scotland’s Renewable Future led by @gillianamartin.bsky.social www.broadcastingscotland.scot/parliament-l...

The RED weather warning we have today is very serious. There are extensive school closures, transport disruption and many dangers from the strong wind. Police Scotland have issued ‘do not travel’ advice. Please follow all of the advice and stay safe. #StormEowyn

I want to see a Scotland free from child poverty, for every child to be able to thrive regardless of where they were born. Today I delivered a speech about this in Stirling - and while the task is ambitious, we’re getting on with the job. 👇

Former Tory Brexit Secretary joins insane call for UK to leave ECHR. My latest film explains why joining Russia & Belarus as the only European countries outside the ECHR will do nothing to stop small boats & it will undermine all our rights Please watch & share youtu.be/RlxcYDYFGJ0?...

The responsibility for this lies with those who released these animals. What a horrible experience for them. And of course a tragic one for the year old juvenile who didn’t survive the ordeal. As I said at the weekend- they’ll have been hungry and thirsty not having the skills to survive in the wild

Just as I feared. Some while back Gordon Buchanan made 'Snow Cats and Me' showing the great effort rescuing then and teaching captive lynx to live wild again. They can't just be chucked out the door. 😢

Very distressing to hear one of the young lynx has not survived the ordeal of being out in the wild. These animals were brought up with regular meals, comfort and safety- not equipped to survive in the wild. Is it any wonder the stress of their ordeal has resulted in this? Saddened by this.

It's so frustrating, mitigating decisions taken by another government. 100% of ours and all our powers is all we seek. #IndependenceIsNormal

Just the most outstanding episode. Must listen for all sides, and none.

The Scottish Retail Consortium has urged MSPs to back the Scottish budget.

Fascinating discussion with representatives of the arts and culture community at Bute House tonight. The significant increase in funding for the sector in the SNP Scottish Government’s Budget is an important foundation in ensuring the future of the sector at the heart of the nation.

For anyone else now properly migrating to Bluesky, found this very useful tool to find your followers from *the other app* if they are on here! Worked a treat for me. dmuth.medium.com/how-to-migra...

Delivery in the present, hope for the future. This is what our Budget is about, for all of Scotland. youtube.com/shorts/C3ETn...

maybe I’m missing something but seems curious that Nigel Farage hasn’t turned up for the House of Commons debate on grooming gangs

EXC: Major children's charity urges passage of SNP Government Budget after two child benefit move. www.dailyrecord.co.uk/news/politic...

A significant intervention from Save the Children who have urged MSPs across the political divides to back the Scottish Government’s budget. Among other anti-poverty measures this budget restores the child benefit taken away from families by the UK Government. www.dailyrecord.co.uk/news/politic...