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John Swinney
@johnswinney· Scottish National Party· Aug 31, 2026

I think the whole of the summer has demonstrated that Glasgow is a city which has much to be proud of.

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John Swinney
@johnswinney· Scottish National Party· Aug 31, 2026

The issues of community cohesion are issues that cause me deep concern.

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John Swinney
@johnswinney· Scottish National Party· Aug 31, 2026

It is a fundamental priority for me as First Minister, to make sure the public are at all times safe.

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John Swinney
@johnswinney· Scottish National Party· Aug 31, 2026

The necessity for the policy remains absolutely the same.

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John Swinney
@johnswinney· Scottish National Party· Aug 31, 2026

I’m keen to make progress on an issue that is causing real hardship for members of the public.

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John Swinney
@johnswinney· Scottish National Party· Aug 31, 2026

The SNP has been crystal clear that in no way, shape, or form will we ever work with Reform.

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Alison McGovern
@alisonmcgovern· Labour Party· Aug 31, 2026

We’re making it easier for people to spot potential problems earlier and take action to protect their health.

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James Cleverly
@jamescleverly· Conservative Party· Aug 31, 2026

I am going to put forward a classic Conservative case to be the mayor of London, and it’s about enterprise, it’s about opportunity.

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Priti Patel
@pritipatel· Conservative Party· Aug 31, 2026

I’m pleased to continue supporting Kemi and the Conservative party in a new role strengthening our relationships with fellow conservatives and centre-right parties around the world.

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Mel Stride
@melstride· Conservative Party· Aug 31, 2026

The Conservative party must continue to champion an approach which is both radical and deliverable … The Conservatives have a good story to tell on this now, and one that I know will continue to grow stronger and stronger under Kemi’s…

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Kemi Badenoch
@kemibadenoch· Conservative Party· Aug 31, 2026

Kemi is changing the way the Conservative party approaches economic policy and creating a new economic leadership team for the next phase, focused on growth, higher living standards and fiscal credibility.

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Yvette Cooper
@yvettecooper· Labour Party· Aug 31, 2026

We cannot have employers getting round the rules or finding different ways to deviate.

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Oliver Dowden
@oliverdowden· Conservative Party· Aug 31, 2026

Alerts should not be issued just because the government wants to be seen to be doing something.

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Oliver Dowden
@oliverdowden· Conservative Party· Aug 31, 2026

I was surprised at the decision to issue this nationwide alert and it raises some serious questions.

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Sarah Olney
@saraholney· Liberal Democrats· Aug 31, 2026

A voluntary code for tradespeople completely misses the mark. Rogue operators won't voluntarily sign up - they will simply keep exploiting families in the shadows.

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Caroline Voaden
@carolinevoaden· Liberal Democrats· Aug 31, 2026

We rely on teachers to educate our children, the least we can do is make sure they want to come back after the summer.

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Andrew Griffith
@andrewgriffith· Conservative Party· Aug 31, 2026

The Conservatives will always back the risk-takers and wealth creators who deliver growth, investment and jobs.

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