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Kirsty Blackman
@kirstysnp.bsky.social
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SNP MP for Aberdeen SNP Chief Whip. Gamer. Aberdonian to my core. she/her 🏳️‍⚧️ [email protected] for casework
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Kirsty Blackman @kirstysnp.bsky.social · 20d
Labour have made life better for all the working people*

* unless you pay energy bills, have a disability, employ anyone, work in oil and gas, claim universal credit, buy food, were born in another country, or run a small business
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Kirsty Blackman @kirstysnp.bsky.social · Jul 1
The PIP and UC bill is an attack on disabled people.

I will be voting against the bill today to make clear disabled people matter and that I recognise the additional costs of navigating a world built for neurotypical, healthy people.
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Kirsty Blackman @kirstysnp.bsky.social · Mar 1
We absolutely cannot have a Trump state visit.

We stand with Ukraine.
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Kirsty Blackman @kirstysnp.bsky.social · Dec 17
Anas Sarwar said he’d deliver the justice #Waspi women deserve

👉 paid less than their male counterparts
👉 forced to resign when they had kids
👉 winter fuel payment removed
👉 not informed timeously of pension age changes

Is this the justice 1950s born women deserve?
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Kirsty Blackman @kirstysnp.bsky.social · May 1
In Aberdeen, refugees are welcome. #RefugeesWelcome please share and show the strength of feeling there is in Aberdeen - and if you’re free at 11 and able to be at Marischal College with Refugees Welcome signs I’m sure that would be appreciated
Kirsty Blackman @kirstysnp.bsky.social · May 1
Sharing from another place: we have been alerted to the risk of individuals seeking refuge in our city being at risk of arrest and detention at their routine sign in apt with Police Scotland tomorrow at Marischal College from 11am. These individuals are at risk of deportation under the #RwandaScheme
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Kirsty Blackman @kirstysnp.bsky.social · May 1
Sharing from another place: we have been alerted to the risk of individuals seeking refuge in our city being at risk of arrest and detention at their routine sign in apt with Police Scotland tomorrow at Marischal College from 11am. These individuals are at risk of deportation under the #RwandaScheme
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Kirsty Blackman @kirstysnp.bsky.social · Sep 18
Nine years on we need independence more desperately than ever #StillYes
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Kirsty Blackman @kirstysnp.bsky.social · Aug 15
Really grateful for our NHS once again today. Well on the way to recovery for my dislocated kneecap. Just gotta do what the physio says now to ensure I stay on track 💪🏼
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Kirsty Blackman @kirstysnp.bsky.social · Aug 12
Thanks so much to all those who turned out and gave input. You’re all so passionate about your communities and I’m looking forward to continuing to work with you all 💛
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Kirsty Blackman @kirstysnp.bsky.social · Aug 12
Excellent day today at The SNP North East Scotland regional assembly discussing independence, the North East’s priorities and campaigning to win the General Election.
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Kirsty Blackman @kirstysnp.bsky.social · Jul 27
Excellent news, I shall go on imagining this as I watch the new series 😁
Kirsty Blackman @kirstysnp.bsky.social · Jul 27
Hi @neilhimself.neilgaiman.com how offended would you be if someone pictures you and PTerry talking as like a conversation between Aziraphale and Crowley. Obviously with you as Crowley… (do you think I can get away with saying “asking for a friend”?)
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Kirsty Blackman @kirstysnp.bsky.social · Jul 20
How has it taken me two years to come up with this pun?!
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Kirsty Blackman @kirstysnp.bsky.social · Jul 20
Omg just realised she should be Purrincess Zelda 🤦🏼
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Kirsty Blackman @kirstysnp.bsky.social · Jul 20
Princess Zelda is ridiculous
Curled up cat. Looks like a prawn. It’s impossible to tell which bit is which, apart from one curled up toe sticking out. Beans! Toe beans of a cat pointing directly at the camera. The rest of the cat is blurred in the background. A Bengal cat sitting with her back paws up in the air. She looks beautiful and idiotic simultaneously.
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Kirsty Blackman @kirstysnp.bsky.social · Jul 5
Aberdeen North gains bucksburn and dyce, which actually makes more sense with the city boundaries. It loses a chunk of the city centre to Aberdeen South.
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Kirsty Blackman @kirstysnp.bsky.social · Jul 5
I will be seeking re-selection for Aberdeen North 💛
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Kirsty Blackman @kirstysnp.bsky.social · Jul 4
Hai!
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Kirsty Blackman @kirstysnp.bsky.social · Jun 15
Oh haiii!
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Kirsty Blackman @kirstysnp.bsky.social · Jun 15
I spend most of my time fighting for a fairer, better, more equal independent Scotland, playing with my kids, gaming, and sewing.
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Kirsty Blackman @kirstysnp.bsky.social · Jun 15
Hello! I’m new! Thank you for the invite :) I’m the SNP MP for Aberdeen North and here is my beautiful cat, Zelda.
Bengal kitten curled up and looking utterly beautiful as ever Bengal cat sitting like a statue, looking straight at the camera. She’s so gorgeous I want to eat her.
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