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Gillian Mackay
@gillianmackay· Scottish Green Party· Aug 18, 2026

Labour’s decision to block Monica Lennon from even getting on the ballot sends a deeply disappointing message about who gets a voice in their party.

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John Swinney
@johnswinney· Scottish National Party· Aug 18, 2026

My government will continue to do all it can to support communities, challenge prejudice and build a fairer Scotland.

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John Swinney
@johnswinney· Scottish National Party· Aug 18, 2026

Tackling racism requires a sustained effort from government, our partners, the third sector and society as a whole, and we are committed to delivering on that.

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John Swinney
@johnswinney· Scottish National Party· Aug 18, 2026

Bringing together partners today will allow us to take stock and identify priorities for the coming months.

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John Swinney
@johnswinney· Scottish National Party· Aug 18, 2026

My government will always stand in solidarity with communities to ensure everyone feels safe and respected.

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John Swinney
@johnswinney· Scottish National Party· Aug 18, 2026

Any and all forms of hatred, extremism and racism are completely unacceptable and have no place in Scotland.

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Thomas Kerr
@thomaskerr· Reform UK· Aug 18, 2026

Drug use, violent assault and public disorder is the stark reality facing Glaswegians when they walk through their city centre.

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Wendy Chamberlain
@wendychamberlain· Liberal Democrats· Aug 18, 2026

If Reform has evidence to support their allegation, they should present it, and if they cannot provide evidence, they should apologise to Jahangir’s and remove Zia Yusuf’s post.

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Bridget Phillipson
@bridgetphillipson· Labour Party· Aug 18, 2026

These are the latest allegations in a mountain of unanswered questions concerning Reform’s donors and finances. Nigel Farage cannot dodge them forever. He needs to stop making excuses and come clean with the public.

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Bridget Phillipson
@bridgetphillipson· Labour Party· Aug 18, 2026

Nigel Farage cannot dodge them for ever. He needs to stop making excuses and come clean with the public.

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Louise Haigh
@louisehaigh· Labour Party· Aug 18, 2026

I will run the Cabinet Office, the department that supports the prime minister and co-ordinates the government’s policies to deliver its agenda.

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Pat McFadden
@patmcfadden· Labour Party· Aug 18, 2026

I have pledged to reform the welfare system in a way that is fair and sustainable.

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Lisa Nandy
@lisanandy· Labour Party· Aug 18, 2026

I am thinking quite radically and creatively about alternatives to the deeply regressive licence fee.

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Yvette Cooper
@yvettecooper· Labour Party· Aug 18, 2026

I will face numerous challenges in the role, including getting NHS waiting lists in England down, improving relations with senior doctors and making progress on social care.

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James Cleverly
@jamescleverly· Conservative Party· Aug 18, 2026

A small minority of travellers are breaking the rules, and all too often, it is going unpunished. This cannot be allowed to continue.

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James Cleverly
@jamescleverly· Conservative Party· Aug 18, 2026

Communities are being abandoned by the current approach and forced to tolerate lawbreaking on their doorsteps.

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