Migrainey insomnia 😩

So heartbreaking that “Culture, Europe and International Development” is a portfolio that is deemed to possibly “prove problematic”. I want Scotland to be a culture rich, outward looking nation with a sense of internationalism. Not the Little Britain that the Tory’s want.

Brexit 😩

Why has the role of ‘Minister for Culture, Europe and International Development’ been scrapped? And no position with responsibilities for Scots? Something needs fixed asap, otherwise this looks like a full frontal attack on culture. An act of sheer and dangerous folly.

Why has the role of ‘Minister for Culture, Europe and International Development’ been scrapped? And no position with responsibilities for Scots? Something needs fixed asap, otherwise this looks like a full frontal attack on culture. An act of sheer and dangerous folly.

Have you got yer tickets to my Aberdeen show on 13th June at my FAVOURITE venue ever, The Blue Lamp? 💙Lots of songs old and new. Tickets here ➡️ bit.ly/ionalamp

Lovely to see Kate Forbes having responsibility for Gaelic. Who has responsibility for Scots? With the new Scottish Languages Bill, it’s worthwhile placing Scots in there too. Oor Vyce

Humza Yousaf made big commitments to advancing abortion rights.

With a new FM & the news that KF will be DFM, we have written to John Swinney asking if he will recommit to:

📌 Stopping women having to travel to 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿 over 20wks
📌 Abortion law review & forming expert working group

Lots of people with illnesses can pick up a phone x

Person with pro-life content all over their feed giving me unsolicited health advice 🤯😱

Been having debilitating migraines recently, being sick for hours on end, unable to keep water down, or stand up with nausea. Looking to get on a prophylactic. Called doctor at 11. Booked in for an appointment this afternoon. Protect the wonderful NHS. And let’s stop talking it…

*rolls eyes*

With grassroots music venues closing at the rate of two a week, today I asked HM Treasury for a VAT cut to support them.

Culture, Media and Sport Committee Music Venue Trust UK Music

Normalise Scots language being used in chamber 👏🏻

Absolutely not.

🇪🇺 Register for our international conference on the future of Scotland and Europe - open to all SNP members.

📍 17-18 May, Stirling.

🤝 Featuring international youth leaders, politicians and experts.

🎟️ Friday: eventbrite.com/e/ysi-internat…

🎟️ Saturday: eventbrite.com/e/ysi-internat…

Do unionist trolls ever get tired about commenting about a woman’s weight?

John Swinney quotes iconic Hamish Henderson anthem ‘Freedom Come All Ye’. Likening the message of the last verse to the plight to eradicate child poverty.

Reminder: The Scottish Government has promised to 'more than double' arts spending. It's risen from £194.5m to £196.6m in 2 years. Just 0.5% of its budget is spent on culture, one of the lowest levels in Europe, yet its creative industries are worth worth £5.8 billion & support 70,000 jobs.

Always lovely to catch up with Kaukab Stewart MSP our Minister for Culture, Europe and International Development 🌍 Hope to get a longer blether soon. 🎶