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Hamish Falconer
@hamishfalconer· Labour Party· Aug 10, 2026

We’re committed to our manifesto red lines, but all of my experiences as a negotiator and the art of the possible is in part shaped by the nature of the relationship between two people negotiating.

independent.co.uk
Q Manivannan
@qmanivannan· Scottish Green Party· Aug 10, 2026

As a survivor of sexual violence, who has spoken openly about my recovery, I am clear that we need to focus on reducing the likelihood of perpetrators of rape reoffending.

thenational.scot
Gillian Mackay
@gillianmackay· Scottish Green Party· Aug 10, 2026

The new data centre plans are concerning due to the clear disregard for the masterplan and need for housing, and because of the behaviour of North Lanarkshire Council.

thenational.scot
John Swinney
@johnswinney· Scottish National Party· Aug 10, 2026

Crucially, this phase of investment will ensure support can be put in place immediately while we establish the foundations for longer-term investment over the course of this Parliament.

thenational.scot
John Swinney
@johnswinney· Scottish National Party· Aug 10, 2026

This fund will support businesses to cope with challenging circumstances, helping them to thrive and ensuring that Scotland’s islands remain attractive places to set up businesses and livelihoods.

thenational.scot
John Swinney
@johnswinney· Scottish National Party· Aug 10, 2026

Scotland’s islands are home to a wealth of talent, innovation and entrepreneurialism, but too often island businesses are held back by circumstances outside their control.

thenational.scot
Anas Sarwar
@anassarwar· Scottish Labour· Aug 10, 2026

Your relationship with each other, your ability to work with each other and to look out for each other is going to be crucial.

thenational.scot
Anas Sarwar
@anassarwar· Scottish Labour· Aug 10, 2026

The hardest job in British politics is being the leader of the Scottish Labour Party.

thenational.scot
Joani Reid
@joanireid· Labour Party· Aug 10, 2026

I agree with him, and I would sooner say it now than after more jobs are lost.

thenational.scot
Helen Morgan
@helenmorgan· Liberal Democrats· Aug 10, 2026

Andy Burnham must urgently put an end to this, and fix the Health Bill so that modernising the NHS doesn't come at the expense of accountability, transparency or patient safety.

bbc.co.uk
Stephen Fuhr
@stephenfuhr· Liberal Party of Canada· Aug 10, 2026

I can’t honestly think of a better divestiture. There’s jobs in the aerospace industry. We desperately need more firefighting capacity pretty much everywhere … whether it be Canada, Europe, Australia, the U.S. You can’t have too many of…

thestar.com
Pierre Poilievre
@pierrepoilievre· Conservative Party of Canada· Aug 10, 2026

Before you concede anything else, Canadians deserve a good deal.

thestar.com
Pierre Poilievre
@pierrepoilievre· Conservative Party of Canada· Aug 10, 2026

Canadians deserve a government that has the backbone to fight for our workers, our families, and every inch of our sovereignty.

thestar.com
Shafqat Ali
@shafqatali· Liberal Party of Canada· Aug 10, 2026

Canada’s new government believes in transparency, accountability and fairness.

thestar.com
Pierre Poilievre
@pierrepoilievre· Conservative Party of Canada· Aug 10, 2026

No more pursuing policies of a managed decline at home. No more caving.

cbc.ca