@iammockatory Just because you believe nonsense like this doesn’t make it true.
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Matthew Smith
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Matthew Smith
@MatthewSmithGLA
Former Chief Transformation Officer at New College Lanarkshire, now retired. Still passionate about FE in Scotland. Posts and opinions are my own.
Glasgow, UK شامل ہوئے Nisan 2009
169 فالونگ186 فالوورز
@paulhutcheon He has nothing to grow the Scottish economy, he can’t borrow for revenue expenditure so how is going to pay for all the extra freebies? Surely not cuts elsewhere?
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In the SNP manifesto, John Swinney promises not to increase income tax rates "over the lifetime of the next parliament".
Given the SNP broke a similar promise in 2021, why should anyone believe them this time?
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@gorbalsgoebbels Totally unnecessary. I’m sure the parents can buy their child a satchel.
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Where are the free laptops and bikes you promised at the last Holyrood election, you lying, untrustworthy sacks of shit?
The SNP@theSNP
Starting school should be exciting, not expensive. The SNP will give every child a school bag filled books, stationery and practical support for that big first step. Building on the Baby Box, it’s about ensuring every child has the best possible start in life. On May 7th, make it both votes SNP for a government that's on your side.
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@GraemeDownieMP I am not a Labour voter but am willing to vote tactically. As Sarwar says, “He’s (Swinney) had 20 years, give me 5”.
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John Swinney is so desperate and irresponsible that he's willing to sell out Scotland's security, speaking without knowing what he's talking about.
Amateur and unacceptable.
Michael Shanks MP@mgshanks
The first responsibility of any government is national security. John Swinney has sought to play politics with that security in recent days. To set the record straight I have offered to arrange a security briefing so that he can fully understand the reasons behind the decision.
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@alistairkgrant He is definitely trying to keep the SNP in power.
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NEW: Malcolm Offord absolutely sticking to his story that Anas Sarwar suggesting working together to get rid of the SNP.
Speaking to journalists today, he said Sarwar - who strongly denies this ever happened - is lying:
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@MatthewSmithGLA @Samueljohn57 @AlastairDalton So you don't care about the policies of the other parties?
You're a fucking idiot.
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John Swinney's attempt to take initiative in CalMac crisis with new pledges has been met with furious reaction from islanders and opposition parties as ferry breakdowns increase further scotsman.com/news/transport…
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@Jebadoo2 It would be laughable if this nutter didn’t have a chance of becoming an MSP. That makes it scary.
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I wonder where Kate suggests we put the Ian Huntley or Levi Bellfields of this world?
Samantha Smith@SamanthaTaghoy
This is Kate Nevens. Kate is a Green Party candidate for the Scottish Parliamentary elections. She is predicted to win. This is a video of Kate saying she wants to abolish prisons and the entire prison system. Yep. All prisons. ALL OF THEM. Do not let this woman into power.
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BREAKING: A new major poll has predicted that the Scottish Greens will be the second largest party in Holyrood after the May elections
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SNP sold out Scotland selling off-shore wind turbine licences via ScotWind for peanuts so I am genuinely interested how ‘independence’ would lower energy bills? @theSNP @JohnSwinney
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@DickWinchester @AlastairDalton So the ferries fiasco is Westminster’s fault? Good luck to them trying to sell that one.
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@MatthewSmithGLA @AlastairDalton Why? It isn't the SNP that's caused the problem. They don't run our economy. Westminster does .
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@Samueljohn57 @AlastairDalton They should vote for the candidate best placed to oust the SNP.
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@MatthewSmithGLA @AlastairDalton Who do you think they should vote for then?
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@AgentP22 For this reason alone, they should be shown the door on 7 May. Absolute disaster.
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The SNP's flagship ferry has broken down again.
7 years late. 4x over budget. Now it can’t even run for a week without breaking.
MV Glen Sannox isn’t a ferry — it’s a floating humiliation for the SNP.
bbc.co.uk/news/articles/…
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@afneil Welcome to SNP-run Scotland. For their incompetence, it looks like they will get a further five years to damage us even more. Normal politics in Scotland doesn’t exist.
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Scottish government’s Glen Sannox ferry, built and owned by the state, began serving the busy Troon-Isle of Arran route in January 2025.
It was seven years late and four times over budget.
It is now out of action with engine problems.
It only returned to service last week following previous repairs to its exhaust system.
It also needs new propellers as part of £3.2m repair costs, along with its equally troubled sister ship Glen Rosa.
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@C_Fitz_ I thought it was a strong response to the budget statement. Politics is a rough trade.
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Kemi Badenoch has launched a disgusting personal attack on the Chancellor, Rachel Reeves. It's really difficult to listen to. Absolutely shameful behaviour from the leader of the opposition.
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Kemi Badenoch. The so called leader of the alleged opposition.
Coarse, rude, and extremely arrogant. No manners whatsoever.
A deeply unpleasant woman.
#Budget2026
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Had an amazing time at this event! The HND students at @NCLanarkshire @NewCLanArts brought Shakespeare to life in such a fresh and engaging way. A great reminder that Shakespeare is a challenge every actor should take on. Hope this is just the start of many more! #Shakespeare
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What the hell happened to Elton John?
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@AlanSherry1 @DanNeidle Interesting read. Thanks for sharing.
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This is worth reading in advance of the Scottish budget. You don’t have to agree with @DanNeidle but he is a well respected tax expert
Dan Neidle@DanNeidle
I haven't written enough about Scottish marginal tax rates. Here's how it looks - check out that 70% rate between £100k and £125k. This isn't a special case, or a cherry-picked example. This is the position for *everyone*.
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