ICYMI Since 2020, there has been 4 leaders of the Tory Party (3 of whom became PM without an election btw) In the same period, the Labour party have had 1 Lets not compare a change to the labour leadership after 6 years to the revolving door that was No10 under the last lot.

In floods of tears after listening to Sonny Green on #BGT Wow ❤️ Reminds me of 1 Corinthians 13:13... "And now these three remain: faith, hope and love. But the greatest of these is love." #BritainsGotTalent

Horrific.

Today the General Assembly of the Church of Scotland confirmed my appointment to serve as an Assembly Trustee Trustees help oversee the governance and stewardship of the Church’s work and resources. It’s truly an honour “As each has received a gift, use it to serve one another” 1 Peter 4:10 (NIV)

I do think folk are underestimating just how popular Burnham is in Manchester, how much his record and his work is respected and how powerful a "Vote for me to get rid of Keir and have me as PM" message will be to those voters in particular.

A remarkable speech from Naz Shah opening the King's Speech debate: "Someone like me who spent her formative years fighting a campaign to release her mother from prison, who did not have a formal education beyond 12... forced into a marriage at 15... attempting suicide... Yet, here I stand."

No PM should survive what paragraph 4 outlines!

Also worth noting that of the 404 Labour MPs (removing those currently without the whip) if you take out those with a Government Payslip/role you get to about 260 so 85 calling for the PM to go is a far bigger deal than some would like to make out.

Lets be clear, MPs can say whatever they want in terms of "Support" for the PM. The members don't agree and Keir should do the decent thing and announce his departure.

I can only think of one thing to say about this AI Candidate... W T F !!!

Almost like we should be more like Preston not less...

1/ With just over an hour until polls close at 10pm, I want to praise Matthew McGowan, a first-time Scottish Labour candidate in Cunninghame North, for running a positive, energised and passionate campaign. It was a genuine honour to support and be part of it.

Angela Rayner’s story connects because it’s real. Plain-spoken, direct, and rooted in lived experience - that’s why she resonates with millions. And it’s exactly why she’s such a nightmare for the Tories and Reform - she uses her story to bring people together instead of dividing.

I found the experience of using elector.uk really interesting and the result isn't exactly surprising to me...

If they can't even keep their candidates, how can you trust them to run the country

A reminder that these are the same companies Mairi McAllan and John Swinney were arguing needed a tax break.... The Energy Profits Windfall Tax must stay will these companies continue to rake in obscene profits!

Alex Cole-Hamilton is the Scottish politics equivalent to Buttons in a Christmas Panto. #ScotlandDebate #STVLeaders

It is worth stating that prior to M*nd*ls*n the UK had an extremely competent, well respected and highly effective Ambassador in Dame Karen Pierce. The smart move would have been to extend her tenure. She had served in the FCDO since the 80s, had been UK Ambassador to the UN & Afghanistan

Proud to speak at the Stand Up To Racism Ayrshire rally in Kilmarnock today - a real show of unity, hope and joy. We can’t let the far-right claim Christianity. “Whatever you did for the least of these, you did for me.” We’re called to welcome, not divide. Solidarity over hate.

Whereas we members are very much ready and tbh I can think of one working class, northern, red head who I would put money on getting over 60% of the vote in a Leadership Race...

Mandelson should never been appointed in the first place. He had been sacked by previous LABOUR PMs! It was a staggeringly bad judgment call. Anas Sarwar is right (and has been for a while) that Starmer must resign. Time MPs caught up to where the country is and found their backbone!

This 🙌 Also if every unpaid carer decided to go back to work tomorrow the NHS, Social Care, Public Finances and the Economy would crash into a blackhole!

So just to be clear... John Swinney and the SNP believe Malcom Offord is a chancer, a racist and can't be trusted... ...Expect he can be trusted and his statements deemed factual when he is trying to smear the only non-white party leader in Scotland 🤔 🤔 #ScotlandDecides #Election2026 #SP26

Brown Man calls out racist Racist tries to smear brown man John Swinney decides to *Checks Notes* side with the racist to smear the brown man aswell!? Genuinely thought Swinney was better than that but it's clear in his desperation there is no gutter he won't get into! #C4Debate

Watching back the #BBCDN from last night and it is really telling that out of all the leaders only John Swinney and Anas Sarwar didn't make explicit begs for "Peach Ballot" votes Making it even clearer that across Scotland in constituencies the fight is between Scottish Labour and the SNP

Viktor Orbán being thrown from office is a great day for Europe, Democracy and Freedom.

5000 people on a 2 year waiting list in Scotland. 300 people on a 2 year waiting list in England. England has 10x the population but their 2 year waiting list is 94% lower! That's on John Swinney and no-one else. #BBCDN

14 year old cousin watching #BBCDN when Lord Awful sorry Offord comes on screen... "Why does he look like the Mayor of Whoville" Tbh she isn't wrong...

Reform refuse to accept that most people accessing 'benefits' are in work That misinformation is landing This week, a voter told me scrapping the two-child cap - which will help more working families than not - was “subsidising layabout big families.” I shared the facts They changed their vote

"English Supporting" The Xenophobia is strong with this yin... I wonder if either of the Gibsons standing for the SNP will disavow him?

BREAKING: JOINT STATEMENT FROM THE LEADERS OF THE UNITED KINGDOM, FRANCE, ITALY, GERMANY, CANADA, DENMARK, NETHERLANDS, SPAIN, THE EUROPEAN COMMISSION, THE EUROPEAN COUNCIL AND JAPAN.

Presenting the reopening the Strait of Hormuz as a victory is like the Greeks failing to take Troy but celebrating the safe return of their wooden horse

As the General who deposed her takes power, my thoughts are with Aung San Suu Kyi and all those in Myanmar who continue to fight for democracy. Where is Daw Suu Kyi? Why won't they let her see her lawyers? What is it about this 80 year old, Nobel Laurate that scares these little men so much?

This Good Friday, we remember Jesus’ suffering and the hope it brings. We see that suffering today in communities facing hunger, conflict, injustice and poverty around the world.

America: We can't afford universal healthcare... Also America: why don't we send 4 folk for a driveby of The Moon lads? #ArtemisII

🧵After taking some time away this Holy Week, I’ve been reflecting on Christ’s teachings. Welcome the stranger. Care for the disabled. Heal the sick. Provide for the poor. No conditions. Just extravagant love. Faith isn’t something we display. It’s something we live.

“…not fiscally credible” Let's be clear, no one should be surprised that reform hasn't done its sums, they shouldn't be surprised that their plans don't add up or that those at the top would benefit most. This is Liz Truss economics wrapped up in an ermine robe and teal tie.

If Reform knew these candidates had these views, re-vetted them and still selected them then what does that say about their values and principles? Don't let there charlatans anywhere near power In Cunninghame South, we have a 2017 UKIP Candidate turned 2022 Tory Cllr turned 2025 Reform standing...

The issue is surely that those on the right seem to only have an issue when the faith/prayers being practiced is predominately done by people of colour? I also find it extraordinary how so many of those in a rage around the prayers in Trafalgar Square claimed to be Christians! Romans 14:1-4!

Genuinely proud to sign this statement with comrades from across the country and from across the left. As a Councillor, as an NPF candidate and as a decade long party member, the need for us to return to our proud Socialist Roots has never been more clear or more needed.

"the very survival of the Labour Party is at stake – as a party and a movement we cannot hide, we cannot go through the motions in the face of decline. We are running out of time." Rayner is absolutely right. She is an asset to @mainstreamlabour.bsky.social and our whole movement.

@yolandadiaz.bsky.social has helped transform Spain for the better Her unrelenting focus on Workers has transformed workers rights for a generation Her career has served to inspire thousands worldwide ¡Gracias Yolanda y solidaridad ahora, mañana, para siempre! ¡Los trabajadores!

Today, MSPs can give people the right to die with dignity. They can vote for a bill which contains strict criteria, safeguards and processes. And let's be clear, Assisted Dying is already legal for those with means but means shouldn't decide dignity in death. @dignityindying.org.uk

Today, North Ayrshire IJB voted to go to "Critical Only" Criteria Despite a record settlement the ScotGovt has provided £0 in Direct Social Care investment As I said at the protest outside: When there is money for weapons of war and to chauffer ministers to football games there is money for care!

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Education Specialist James McEnaney says 'if teacher strikes close schools, the SNP will be to blame' www.heraldscotland.com/opinion/2591... @jamesmcenaney.bsky.social 𝘐𝘔𝘈𝘎𝘌: 𝘈𝘯𝘥𝘳𝘦𝘸 𝘔𝘪𝘭𝘭𝘪𝘨𝘢𝘯/𝘗𝘈 𝘞𝘪𝘳𝘦/𝘗𝘈 𝘐𝘮𝘢𝘨𝘦𝘴

Special Enovy for The Sheild??? That screams... 'Mr President what role are you moving Secretary Noem too?' Trump 👇

£921m in additional BCs from the UK Govt. That could be used to stop the planned cuts to councils from the last ScotGovt Budget, it could be used to invest in social care so IJBs finally have the money needed to invest not only in care but prevention and early intervention! Will it be?

This IPSO adjudication against the Telegraph is quite something Confirms their story titled: ‘We earn £345k, but soaring private school fees mean we can’t go on five holidays’ was completely fabricated, with the family involved non-existent and stock pictures used www.ipso.co.uk/rulings/0210...

Spanish PM Pedro Sánchez: “Today more than ever, it is essential to remember that one can be against a hateful regime as is the case with the Iranian regime…and at the same time be against an unjustified, dangerous military intervention outside of international law.”