Michelle Thomson

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Michelle Thomson

@MichelleThomson

Former MSP/MP. Irked by misuse of ‘crescendo' 🎶 . speaker, conference chair, politico. Border terrier lover. ‘’Admirably blunt’’. it’s all in the book…

Scotland Katılım Şubat 2009

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Michelle Thomson@MichelleThomson·3h

It’s probably worth noting who the solicitor is who has made the statement. Perennially ‘interesting’ ….

@GinaDavidson@ginadavidsonlbc

A further statement has been issued by Nicola Sturgeon: “Today the media is reporting details of items that my former husband has now admitted buying with SNP funds. I have seen questions raised about how I could not have known about this. I want to reiterate that I had no 1/5

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Michelle Thomson@MichelleThomson·3h

I really don’t think this choice of solicitor is going to add weight to the statements frankly.

Chris McCall@Dennynews

Nicola Sturgeon has released a further statement through her solicitor, Aamer Anwar. "In respect of any items I was aware of Peter having purchased, I had no reason to doubt that he had used his own money"

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Michelle Thomson@MichelleThomson·3d

@flackboy I am well! You are still doing good work I see.

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Brian Baglow@flackboy·4d

@MichelleThomson Hello Michelle! Hope this finds you well.

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Michelle Thomson@MichelleThomson·4d

How refreshing…

Presiding Officer@POScotParl

The Presiding Officer has informed Parliament of changes to business. Kenneth Gibson MSP has made key changes including: 🟣 FMQs now twice a week 🟣 Questions for FMQs will NOT be published in advance 🟣 More General Questions

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Kieran Andrews@KieranPAndrews·4d

New Holyrood presiding officer Kenny Gibson is overhauling FMQs Starting a week on Tuesday, backbenchers will get 30 mins to themselves There will then be another 30 minute session on Thursday purely for opposition leaders Questions will no longer be published in advance

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Michelle Thomson@MichelleThomson·6d

This is quite ridiculous and embarrassing @ScotParl

Holyrood@HolyroodDaily

The Scottish Parliament has removed information on whether MSPs are male or female from its website. holyrood.com/news/view,scot…

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Michelle Thomson@MichelleThomson·17 May

So sad about this news. The family must be rightfully shocked beyond belief. 💔

Scottish Rugby@Scotlandteam

Scottish Rugby is immensely saddened to learn of the death earlier today of former Scotland and British & Irish Lions centre, Scott Hastings. He was 61.

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Dan Neidle@DanNeidle·17 May

I regret to inform you that we will be publishing a detailed analysis this week of the £5m payment to Nigel Farage, and whether it's taxable. It is likely to annoy *everybody*. (except tax advisers, which is all that matters)

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Michelle Thomson@MichelleThomson·14 May

Well done Kenneth Gibson. He was an excellent independent Convenor during last Parliament. A very clever man whose talents have been too under-utilised thus far.

@GinaDavidson@ginadavidsonlbc

Kenny Gibson says he’s a “repentant sinner” and a “poacher turned gamekeeper” as a result of his election as Presiding Officer. Says the era of a “dull” Parliament is over and the result was “unexpected for the Scottish Government” @LBCNewsScot l @LBC

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Michelle Thomson@MichelleThomson·14 May

An offer could easily been made on the promise of cash incoming so not the hot take Farage thinks it is….

Pippa Crerar@PippaCrerar

BREAKING: Reform UK leader Nigel Farage bought £1.4m house in cash shortly after receiving £5m personal gift from crypto-billionaire Christopher Harborne. Reform says the "offer and process" of buying the property commenced before gift. Intriguing story by @AliFortescue

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NinianReid@NinianReid·13 May

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Roger Mullin@RogMull·13 May

The Scottish Government has already had a very positive consultation on the need for anti SLAPP legislation with a commitment from @theSNP ln its manifesto to move forward and legislate. Scotland must not be held back by failure at UK level. @JohnSwinney

Index on Censorship@IndexCensorship

#UK: The absence of anti-SLAPP measures in the King’s Speech is deeply disappointing. Once again, the government has failed to protect British courts from abusive lawsuits that threaten free speech. We won’t give up. The fight to #StopSLAPPs continues ⬇️ antislapp.uk/2026/05/13/kin…

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Michelle Thomson@MichelleThomson·13 May

@ipa1869 They are. The policy ideas are how the chamber business can be run to give the best outcomes for 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿

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Ultra Terf, apparently . . .@ipa1869·13 May

@MichelleThomson Why does a prospective PO need a manifesto? A PO needs to competently chair the chamber, thy are not putting forward policies or ideas.

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Michelle Thomson@MichelleThomson·13 May

This is good and I understand manifestos have been issued too. Wonder why other candidates aren’t participating - do they think they have it in the bag or not as organised? I hope all MSPs want to see the best calibre of PO.

@GinaDavidson@ginadavidsonlbc

MSPs Liam McArthur and Kenny Gibson will take part in an impromptu Presiding Officer hustings in Holyrood tomorrow. First time one has been held. Event organised by Stephen Kerr.

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Michelle Thomson@MichelleThomson·13 May

@jamesbundy @JohnSwinney You have done some excellent work in this area and gained cross-party support for change. Hope it goes well.

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James Bundy@jamesbundy·12 May

Before the election, @JohnSwinney invited me to Bute House to discuss emergency stroke care should he be re-elected First Minister. Today, I have accepted that invitation and look forward to a constructive discussion on improving stroke care across our nation.

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Michelle Thomson@MichelleThomson·11 May

I have to say I have a great deal of sympathy for the case made here by @RealStephenKerr - the PO is fundamental to the operating culture of the institution and the successful applicant should be chosen after a rigorous process. This will command confidence.

Catriona Stewart@CatrionaStewart

'Stitch up': Tory MSP @RealStephenKerr calls for hustings to be held as part of the appointment process for Holyrood's presiding officer. It comes as names as diverse as Maggie Chapman, Kenneth Gibson, Liam McArthur and Clare Haughey are being floated scotsman.com/news/politics/…

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The Best@TheBestqueenx·9 May

If this bird filed a paternity lawsuit against President Trump, it would win 100%. 🤣🤣

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Michelle Thomson@MichelleThomson·10 May

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Calum Macdonald@CalumAM·10 May

Who’d come for the PM? Angela wouldn’t. But Burnham Wood.

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Michelle Thomson@MichelleThomson·9 May

This tweet is of special interest to @D_G_Alexander 😁

Colin Mackay@STVColin

President congratulates FM

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Michelle O’Neill@moneillsf·8 May

I have contacted SNP leader John Swinney and Plaid Cymru leader Rhun ap Iorwerth to congratulate them on their enormous mandates. For the first time ever, there could be three pro-independence First Ministers across these islands. More and more people are looking towards a future beyond the constraints of the Union. I look forward to continuing to build the friendship between the people of our nations, and to working closely with both John and Rhun in the time ahead.

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