Politwoops

As of last November almost half a million Scots - 497,170 people – were receiving council tax exemption due to financial pressures. We need action from the SNP Government to protect people’s livelihoods. gov.scot/publications/c… https://t.co/f5FDE4t3M8

England and NI really stepping up their vaccination programme, recruiting thousands of volunteers and utilising the armed forces to a far greater extent. The supplies are in Scotland (despite some Trumpian fake news promoted by cyberwars today) so there really are no excuses left

This new funding from the @scotgov to support unpaid carers and help them take a break is very welcome - their role has been vital during the pandemic. It’s important to recognise the challenges they face and offer them the right support. gov.scot/news/extra-fun…

Great news that the British Army will help speed up the vaccine rollout-out in Scotland. Just like furlough, the strength of the Union being deployed to tackle this crisis head on. bbc.co.uk/news/uk-scotla…

Dr Andrew Buist, who chairs the BMA GP committee in Scotland, said there are inconsistencies in supply across the GP network in Scotland which is mirrored here in the Scottish Borders. Over 80’s & are asking when they will get their vaccine @JeaneF1MSP bbc.co.uk/news/uk-scotla…

@PeterAdamSmith @CreelScff @BronwynChat @MareeToddMSP @Macdhomhnaill2 @notoriousbigip @Feorlean West Coast Sea Products in Kirkudbright would be worth’s chat no. No scallops have left KBT for France since Dec 22. Mountain of mayhem is what Stuart King called it last week when I spoke to him ahead of my Q to Fergus Ewing.

To offer an alternative take, Glasgow was announced as the first City Deal back in 2014. Yesterday's SavantaComRes poll had support for the No at 26% in Glasgow. There's been no pro-UK ROI and that was without underming devolution against the clear wishes of stakeholders.

Excellent news. Scotland has two governments and it is good to se the U.K. Government stepping up to cover gaps left by ScotGov negligence and incompetence. New UK Shared Prosperity Fund to bypass Holyrood - BBC News bbc.com/news/uk-scotla…

While some of her SNP were desperately trying to rubbish this story or make excuses, the Heath Secretary did the right and apologised. The SNP have to get it right on #COVID19 vaccines and be honest when they’re not. #COVID19Vaccination https://t.co/WD1T3XXsOJ

David Duguid is effectively admitting that he hasn’t the first clue of the problems his government’s deal has caused fishers. He put is ON THEM to tell him how to do his job. This is woeful stuff. A man promoted beyond his ability, and proving that every time he opens his mouth