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The National @scotnational.bsky.social · 6d

BREAKING: SNP members have voted for the Scottish Government to review all business and procurement ties with Israel and end the purchase of goods and services from companies profiting from the genocide

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The National @scotnational.bsky.social · 6d

The media were called out directly over their coverage of the genocide in Gaza during SNP conference.

National Equalities Convener Sadie Matthews told them this as she spoke to members and journalists.

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Sadie ☀️ @sadieisspeaking.bsky.social · 11d

Make sure to give Callum your #1 vote for Central Scotland & Lothians West NEC rep! ✨

Callum Cox @snpcallum.bsky.social · 11d

🚨I’m running to be your next @snp.org NEC Rep in the new Central Scotland & Lothians West Region

🗣️ I’m proud to have been the voice of Scotland’s Next Generation on NEC – and with your trust, I’ll continue to do so!

So, if you’re headed to #SNP25 Conference, please vote Callum #1 for NEC 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿

Photo of Callum with an SNP Clootie in the upper right.

Title text says:
VOTE #1
Callum for NEC
Central Scotland and Lothians West

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Sadie ☀️ @sadieisspeaking.bsky.social · 11d

Woah! I know that guy!

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Out For Independence @outforindy.bsky.social · Mar 31

Join our LGBTQIA+ friends and allies in the @snp.org as we celebrate Trans Day of Visibility 🏳️‍⚧️🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿

💛 Out For Indy will always stand with our trans and NB siblings — and we’re proud our members elected a majority of trans and NB people to our Executive this year!

#TDOV25 #TransDayOfVisibility

A graphic with the trans flag in the background. A circle with the outer rim being the progress pride flag, inner rim being the intersex symbol, with text inside. The bottom displays a trans/NB version of the OFI symbol.

The title reads: Trans Day of Visibility 2025

The text reads as follows:

Today, on March 31, join us in Out For Independence as we celebrate the lives of our trans and non-binary siblings! A day to take pride in who you are; share the stories and memories of your journey; and raise awareness of the continued discrimination and disinformation against the trans community.

Together, we'll bring about a brighter, fairer and more equal independent Scotland!

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Shirley-Anne Somerville MSP @sa4dunfermline.bsky.social · Mar 31

Pleased work has begun to transfer every adult in Scotland, currently getting DLA, to our new benefit Scottish Adult DLA.

The SNP Gov is committed to ensuring everyone gets the financial support they’re entitled to & this has not changed following the UK Gov’s announcement on welfare.

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Sadie ☀️ @sadieisspeaking.bsky.social · Mar 30

It’s true - hot girls do indeed read books. 😎

#BookSky #HotGirlsRead

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The SNP @snp.org · Mar 27

Christina McKelvie's partner, Keith Brown, along with her sons, Lewis and Jack, are deeply saddened to announce her passing this morning at Glasgow Royal Infirmary.

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Sadie ☀️ @sadieisspeaking.bsky.social · Mar 25

I thought Bluesky needed to see this photo of Wibbles too!

#Bulldog #DogsofBluesky

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Sadie ☀️ @sadieisspeaking.bsky.social · Mar 23

Small trip to @uofglasgow.bsky.social’s law building!

#HopefulStudent #LawUndergraduate #UniversityStudent

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Sadie ☀️ @sadieisspeaking.bsky.social · Mar 22

Lovely time hanging out today! 🫶

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Callum Cox @snpcallum.bsky.social · Mar 22

Best part of an SNP Conference is always seeing old friends, and meeting new people 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿

I’m also genuinely humbled of all the support from folk approaching me today!

If you didn’t get the chance to say hello 👋 you can drop me an email: [email protected]

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Sadie ☀️ @sadieisspeaking.bsky.social · Mar 22

All the best! 🫶

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Katie Hagmann @katiehagmann.bsky.social · Mar 21

⭐️It’s time for a new approach

🎗️ @snp.org have never won Galloway and West Dumfries & the seat has never been held by a woman.

🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿 That’s why I’m asking for members support to be a winning #SNP MSP for #Holyrood26

#VoteSNP
#SP26
#WomanInPolitics

Text reads, It’s time to win Galloway and West Dumfries
Katie Hagmann Holyrood 2026

A picture of Katie Hagmann in a blue jacket, knitted scarf, smiling and looking happy with the Galloway hills in the background

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Sadie ☀️ @sadieisspeaking.bsky.social · Mar 21

Goooood afternoon 🙌

The National @scotnational.bsky.social · Mar 21

BREAKING: SNP win seat from Scottish Labour after Glasgow council by-election

Read more here: www.thenational.scot/news/2...

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Sadie ☀️ @sadieisspeaking.bsky.social · Mar 20

Couldn’t be happier to see Callum standing for selection. He’s a prime example of what we need going into 2026. 🥳

Callum Cox @snpcallum.bsky.social · Mar 20

🚨Personal News🚨

I will be seeking selection to be your @snp.org candidate for Falkirk West

I firmly believe I have the skills, experience and dedication to win this seat for our members, for independence and For Falkirk’s Future

🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿
#ForFalkirksFuture

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Sadie ☀️ @sadieisspeaking.bsky.social · Mar 20

Best of luck! 🥳

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Sadie ☀️ @sadieisspeaking.bsky.social · Mar 20

About to do a presentation for my class 🤞 Very grateful that politics has boosted my confidence when speaking in public

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Sadie ☀️ @sadieisspeaking.bsky.social · Mar 18

Current read: 101 Essays That Will Change The Way You Think 🧠

#BookSky

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Sadie ☀️ @sadieisspeaking.bsky.social · Mar 18

A nice wee trip to Parliament today for some incredibly positive conversation with @johnswinney.bsky.social!

#ActiveSNP #WomenInPolitics

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Sadie ☀️ @sadieisspeaking.bsky.social · Mar 9

Happy International Women’s day 2025!

Thank you to the women before me who held the door open and thank you to the women who fight alongside me to make politics as accessible as possible!

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Sadie ☀️ @sadieisspeaking.bsky.social · Mar 9

Current read: Serpent & Dove 🕊️

#BookSky

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The National @scotnational.bsky.social · Feb 4

BREAKING: The SNP Government’s Budget has formally passed its first Holyrood vote.

MSPs voted by 74 to 30, with 21 abstentions, to back the spending plans

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Sadie ☀️ @sadieisspeaking.bsky.social · Feb 4

Current read: Bringing Down Goliath

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Sadie ☀️ @sadieisspeaking.bsky.social · Feb 4

Just wanting to make it incredibly clear that I support this. Wes Streeting is hurting so many families. He shouldn’t keep his job.

Out For Independence @outforindy.bsky.social · Feb 4

🚨 Out For Independence has signed this cross-party statement calling for Wes Streeting’s resignation after his engagement with anti-trans organisations.

Signed:
LGBT+ Liberal Democrats @pluslibdems.bsky.social

Rainbow Greens @sgprainbowgreens.bsky.social

LGBTQIA+ Greens
@lgbtiqagreens.bsky.social

A graphic of our cross-party statement calling on Wes Streeting to resign as the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care after meeting with anti-LGBTQIA+ groups who advocate for conversion practices.

Signed:
Out For Independence
LGBT+ Liberal Democrat’s
Rainbow Greens
LGBTIQA+ Greens

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