It’s not often I’m rendered speechless……. scotsman.com/whats-on/arts-…

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This will be a very important moment for the resetting of the political debate on identity politics in Scotland.

🗣️'If Kate had stood for the leadership of the SNP, she would have had my backing. She has not and therefore I will fall behind the leadership of John Swinney'

✍️Joanna Cherry KC on the latest developments in the SNP leadership election

thenational.scot/politics/24295…

Last night I attended the launch of Sister in Law by Harriet Wistrich. A fascinating chronicle of the career of a feminist lawyer fighting for #WomensRights & bringing justice for the victims of coercive control, spycops & Worboys the taxi rapist to name just a few

If Kate Forbes had stood for the leadership of the SNP, she would have had my backing. She has not and therefore I will fall behind the leadership of John Swinney. Here’s why. My ⁦The National⁩ column. thenational.scot/politics/24295…

Good to see an apology from the school here but the social transitioning policies being pushed in Scottish schools by LGBT Youth Scotland & others need to go in the light of the recommendations of the #CassReport .
thetimes.co.uk/article/0e3d2b…

Kate Forbes statement in full. A selfless act looking to the best interests of the country & party. There’s more to admire Kate for than just her grace under fire.

I applaud Kate & John’s decision to work together for SNP unity based on a joint commitment to ensure internal respect for robust & divergent debate in the party & a return to government from the mainstream focusing on bread & butter issues & independence.

Excellent statement from John Swinney about his intention to stand as leader of The SNP.
Very clear message about the importance of bringing the extremely talented Kate Forbes MSP back into the heart of government.

I am very pleased to hear John Swinney reach out to Kate Forbes & pledge to restore internal party democracy & respectful debate in The SNP in his leadership pitch. This should set the tone for all that follows.

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Well done

Unfortunately we've had to postpone this hearing. We will provide an update on a new date and time in due course.

Today I asked when the U.K. Govt will introduce new safe and legal migration routes including family reunification visas so UK Citizens can get their families out of #Gaza safely. And women at risk can be rescued from Afghanistan & Iran

Our first evidence session for our inquiry on the role of human rights in the UK democratic process will start at 3pm.

👇Stephen Flynn MP: 'The public will be hoping that members of this House do not have a short memory when it comes to the potential deployment and involvement of our military.'

We must see the opening of safe aid routes and a ceasefire across Israel and Gaza.

Funny how Starmer didn’t think an election was necessary in Wales when Labour changed leaders & elected a new First Minister. 🤔
thetimes.co.uk/article/5fdd4a…

We have launched an inquiry on the role of human rights in the UK democratic process 👇

We are taking evidence at 3pm today from experts in social media, civil liberties and human rights.

Read the terms of reference and submit evidence to the inquiry:
committees.parliament.uk/work/8430/the-…

Amongst the issues we will be taking evidence on in our new #HumanRights inquiry is the importance of #FreedomOfSpeech to our democracy. You might also think #FreedomOfBelief is vital. Or not..either way we want to hear from you. Find out how below 👇