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The SNP @snp.org · Jul 21

There’s strong support for a Scottish visa from Scottish businesses - which would mean we could recruit workers for our unique needs.

✅ 70% back a Scottish visa.
✅ Most say the Scottish Government understands their needs better than Westminster.👇
www.heraldscotland.com/news/2532480...

Major survey reveals 'standout' view on Scottish visa

Scottish employers have expressed interest in a more flexible immigration policy

www.heraldscotland.com

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Rona Mackay MSP @ronamackaysnp.bsky.social · Jul 11

With temperatures soaring this weekend, a reminder from @dogstrust.bsky.social to keep our four-legged friends safe and well.

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Rona Mackay MSP @ronamackaysnp.bsky.social · Jul 2

Katrina Murray, MP for Cumbernauld and Kirkintilloch supported this disastrous Welfare Bill from the very start - shame on her.

Labour have shown their true colours. With the limited powers of Scottish Parliament, the SNP government can step in to protect local disabled people.

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The SNP @snp.org · Jun 24

🚨 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. 💪

Image which shows seats in the Scottish Parliament with a red highlighted background - with “Labour misses 1 in 5 votes in Parliament” overlayed.

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Rona Mackay MSP @ronamackaysnp.bsky.social · Jun 5

Last summer, ScotRail removed Bishopbriggs and Lenzie from the Edinburgh service due to driver shortages, significantly impacting local commuters.

Today, I asked Cabinet Minister to confirm if driver numbers have recovered to prevent a repeat of such timetable reductions.

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Rona Mackay MSP @ronamackaysnp.bsky.social · Jun 2

This funding is fantastic news - a vital step in empowering our communities to lead the transition to a greener, fairer future.

East Dunbartonshire Climate Action Hub is a brilliant example of grassroots action in motion.

Find out more here: eastdunbartonshireclimateaction.org.uk

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Rona Mackay MSP @ronamackaysnp.bsky.social · May 29

Labour’s first year in government has proven one thing - they might have changed the faces in Downing Street, but they have continued Tory austerity.

The SNP will never stand by while families suffer. We will always act to protect the most vulnerable and deliver for the people of Scotland.

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Clare Haughey @clarehaugheysnp.bsky.social · May 28

The Scottish Labour Leader blames his own campaign team for his invisible candidate. People don’t want excuses, they want to hear from those vying to be their next MSP.

Sarwar doesn’t even know his own candidate’s name. Labour has given up.

#DavyHamilton 👇

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Rona Mackay MSP @ronamackaysnp.bsky.social · May 27

Under John Swinney, the SNP has made eradicating child poverty its top priority. Scotland is the only part of the UK where child poverty is expected to fall as a direct result of SNP policies.

All we are getting from the UK Labour government on the cruel two-child cap is more empty rhetoric.

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John Swinney @johnswinney.bsky.social · May 21

While energy bills and living costs are soaring on Labour’s watch, my SNP Government is working to put more money in your pocket.

From restoring winter heating payments for pensioners, to protecting free prescriptions, this is our Cost of Living Guarantee 👇🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿

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Rona Mackay MSP @ronamackaysnp.bsky.social · May 15

👏 A major milestone for unpaid carers!

Over 10,000 successful applications to the new Carer Support Payment — Scotland’s replacement for Carer’s Allowance.

This is dignity in action.

#SocialJustice #Carers #ScottishParliament

RONA MACKAY MSP HAILS CARER SUPPORT PAYMENT MILESTONE

£1,081,675 ISSUED TO CARERS IN EAST DUNBARTONSHIRERona Mackay MSP has welcomed new statistics showing the success of the SNP Scottish Government’s Carer Support Payment. More than £89.5 million, inclu...

www.ronamackay.scot

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Rona Mackay MSP @ronamackaysnp.bsky.social · May 13

Scotland needs 400 more foster carers—and today marks the launch of a national campaign to make that happen. 💛

Real stories. Full support. Big impact.

📞 0141 204 1400
🌐 fostercare.campaign.gov.scot
#KeepThePromise #FosterScotland

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Rona Mackay MSP @ronamackaysnp.bsky.social · May 13

Labour’s immigration rhetoric isn’t just wrong — it’s reckless.

Scotland’s NHS needs migration to survive. Blocking talent at the border puts patients at risk.

Rona’s response:

LABOUR IMMIGRATION POLICY THREATENS SCOTLAND’S NHS

Rona Mackay, MSP for Strathkelvin and Bearsden, has hit out at Labour’s “reckless and damaging” migration proposals, warning that the plans would be devastating for local NHS and care services and ris...

www.ronamackay.scot

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John Swinney @johnswinney.bsky.social · May 12

The Prime Minister’s statement on immigration today will damage our economy, the NHS, social care and our universities. It ignores the need to boost Scotland’s working age population.

This sort of divisive language only plays into Nigel Farage’s hands.

Not in Scotland’s name.

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Harry Eccles @harryeccles.bsky.social · May 11

Care work is not a low skilled job. It's simply under-paid and under-recognised.

Stop this nonsense and start recognising those who look after our most vulnerable, whereever they come from.

On behalf of us sane people - thankyou to all overseas care workers

Repost if you agree!

Peter Stefanovic @peterstefanovic.bsky.social · May 11

BREAKING: “We will be closing the care worker visa for overseas recruitment” - Home Secretary Yvette Cooper

Don’t we have a desperate shortage of care workers?

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Rona Mackay MSP @ronamackaysnp.bsky.social · May 12

Sickening rhetoric from Starmer on immigration. Straight from the Farage playbook, happy to siphon off skilled workers from abroad while blocking care workers we so desperately need. Shame on Labour. Devolve immigration now.

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Angus Robertson @angusrobertson.bsky.social · May 12

Scotland’s demographic challenges are distinct to the rest of the UK. We don’t need the UK government pandering to Farage, with a a one size fits all immigration policy that will damage the Scottish education and care sectors and economy more generally. www.gov.scot/publications...

Migration - Meeting Scotland's Needs

An overview of the vision, values, and policy proposals underpinning the Scottish Government's strategic approach to migration policy.

www.gov.scot

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Rona Mackay MSP @ronamackaysnp.bsky.social · May 7

Great to catch up with the wonderful Robert Smith of Group Recovery Aftercare Community Enterprise (GRACE) at Parliament today.

With Robert at its helm, GRACE, a peer-led group based in Kirkintilloch, has done wonders to help people in my constituency suffering from life trauma.

graceaftercare.org

Rona Mackay MSP @ronamackaysnp.bsky.social · May 6

The SNP Government is delivering real help for the people of Scotland.

Included in Scottish Government Programme for Government announced today: 👇

You can read First Minister John Swinney's full Programme of Government here: t.co/m1bkgkJGjq

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John Swinney @johnswinney.bsky.social · May 6

The SNP have built new rail lines, reconnected 19 communities to the railway, and now we will make your commute cheaper.

From September 1, we are scrapping peak rail fares for good.

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Kevin Stewart SNP @kevinstewartsnp.bsky.social · May 6

Good news in John Swinney’s SNP Programme for Government.

Peak rail fares abolished for good!

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John Swinney @johnswinney.bsky.social · May 6

We started making some progress in our NHS, but we must go faster.

That means making it easier to access your GP, ending the 8AM rush, and delivering more surgeries and procedures.

That’s exactly what my Programme for Government will focus on.

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Kaukab Stewart MSP @kaukabstewart.bsky.social · May 4

There are less than 48 hours until ballots close and I'm asking you to vote for me, a candidate that is present in the community and has the experience and knowledge to handle Holyrood
#Kaukab4GlasgowSouthside

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Rona Mackay MSP @ronamackaysnp.bsky.social · Apr 30

Today, I asked The Scottish Government how much East Dunbartonshire Council has spent on PFI contracts in the past year.

Find out what the Minister said, here.

Labour's disastrous PFI legacies and the national insurance hike attacks on jobs is placing a burden on councils throughout Scotland.

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John Swinney @johnswinney.bsky.social · Apr 28

Scotland’s trade unions are central to building a fairer country.

At #STUC25 in Dundee, I made clear that we will continue working together to protect workers’ rights, advance Fair Work and demand the devolution of employment powers so that Scotland can go further.

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