Alex Gill
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22 ๐ด๓ ง๓ ข๓ ณ๓ ฃ๓ ด๓ ฟ๐ช๐บ Campaigner for Scottish Independence. Treasurer of the SNP BAME Network. Politics Student.
East End of Glasgow, Scotland
Joined May 2023
After leaving foster care I have struggled with homelessness, but today, for the first time, I am proud to say I have a place to call my own. From sleeping on bathroom floors to having my own flat, it looks like I'm only moving upwards and I'm excited to go further beyond! โฌ๏ธ ๐ด๓ ง๓ ข๓ ณ๓ ฃ๓ ด๓ ฟ
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He should never have been re-elected after the way he sabotaged the SNP's motion calling for a ceasefire in Gaza just so he could protect his Labour pals from deserved criticism. An absolute disgrace.
๐จ BREAKING; Sir Lindsay Hoyle has been re-elected as Commons Speaker by MPs and dragged to the chair
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In their attempt to smear Nicola Sturgeon, the media have only made her come across as a lot cooler and more relatable than before. Good job, guys!.
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The notion that England subsidises Scotland is simply absurd. Do you really believe they would want us to stay in the union if it was costing them money? Considering the selfish and greedy behaviour we've witnessed from their politicians, do you think they keep us in the union.
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Absolutely massive turnout for the stand-up to racism rally in George Sqaure, Glasgow, this morning. Scotland totally REJECTS the far-right weirdos! ๐ด๓ ง๓ ข๓ ณ๓ ฃ๓ ด๓ ฟ
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The contrast between English nationalism and Scottish nationalism could not be more stark.
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Nicola Sturgeon called Boris Johnson a "fucking clown" during the pandemic. Absolute legend.
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Independence is inevitable.
BREAKING: A new poll has found 57% of Scots think the country should have a second referendum on independence. Story to follow.
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Independence is inevitable.
BREAKING: A new poll has found a two-point lead for Scottish independence. Scots would narrowly vote to leave the Union by 51% to 49%, the Ipsos survey reported.
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The way Nicola has been treated during this media spectacle is just awful.
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He absolutely refuses to work with the SNP but is relishing at the opportunity to work with the French far-right. I think it has become obvious to all Scots where Red Tory Sir Keir's priorities truly lie.
Starmer would work with the French hard right as 'that's what serious government is'. Read more ๐ฝ.
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My Labour MP, John Grady, who is supposed to represent Glasgow East, has unsurprisingly voted in favour of cutting the winter fuel payment for pensioners. Instead of using his vote to protect some of the most vulnerable Scots this winter, John has instead decided to toe the
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Isn't it fascinating that the only thing NOT getting removed from Scotland is Trident?.
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People making ยฃ75,000+ a year and claiming victimhood need a reality check to appreciate how good they've got it. They clearly haven't faced much hardship in life or known poverty. If they had, they would have no issue with a slight increase in income tax to help those less off.
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Marching today in Glasgow in support of Scotland's Independence!
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"It's not GB Energy. It's Scotland's energy." - @StephenFlynnSNP . The best line from tonight's debate that really gets to the core of why Scotland needs Independence. Well done, Stephen. You did fantastically for your country and party tonight! #BBCDebate.
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What did I say? They were planning to siphon off our resources to support their stagnant economy. And that's exactly what they're doing. I've said it before, and I'll say it again: Scotland doesn't need EnglandโEngland needs us!.
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Utterly bizarre having unionists get mad at me for celebrating Scotland's victory. How can you hate your own country so much that you get mad at people celebrating its triumphs? What an odd group of people.
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If you went back and showed people the state of things now in 2014, the yes vote for Independence would have won in a landslide. We were right about the future then, and we are right about the future now. Independence, as it was then, remains the only path forward for Scotland!.
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And just like that, I've chapped on my final door for the SNP this election. Regardless of the outcome, I know I've done all I can for the party and Independence. Win or lose, I'll sleep well. No matter what happens, I'll never stop campaigning until Scotland is Independent! ๐ด๓ ง๓ ข๓ ณ๓ ฃ๓ ด๓ ฟ
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Why Scotland should stay a part of the United Kingdom ๐ด๓ ง๓ ข๓ ณ๓ ฃ๓ ด๓ ฟ๐ฌ๐ง
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Where's the extensive outrage by the media? Why are they so quiet all of a sudden?
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Countries that gained their Independence from the UK: 6๏ธโฃ5๏ธโฃ. Countries that regretted their decision and asked to rejoin: 0๏ธโฃ. The unionist position is a joke, built on fearmongering by the UK media to keep Scotland from leaving so they can continue to siphon of our vast resources.
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Delivering SNP leaflets this afternoon in Firhill, Glasgow. 54% of folk in Scotland support Indepenence, it is clear people want out of this toxic union. Let's work hard and make it happen! ๐ด๓ ง๓ ข๓ ณ๓ ฃ๓ ด๓ ฟ
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Leafletting for the SNP in Glasgow tonight. No matter how much we are attacked and smeared, the truth will always prevail. In the end, Independence will win! ๐ด๓ ง๓ ข๓ ณ๓ ฃ๓ ด๓ ฟ
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Enormous turnout for the Stand Up to Racism rally in George Sqaure, Glasgow, this morning. Scotland absolutely REJECTS the far-right weirdos! ๐ด๓ ง๓ ข๓ ณ๓ ฃ๓ ด๓ ฟ
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Scotland is waking up. No matter how much we are attacked and smeared, the truth will always prevail. In the end, we will win!.
BREAKING: Support for Scottish independence leads the Union by four points, a new poll has found. The survey, released by Alba, comes ahead of a major Yes event in the capital on Saturday.
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Remember, the majority is on our side. The unionists are nothing but a small, bitter, and very loud minority. We will win! ๐ด๓ ง๓ ข๓ ณ๓ ฃ๓ ด๓ ฟ.
BREAKING: The majority of Scots support the Scottish Parliament having the right to negotiate and legislate for independence. A new poll from FindOutNow reveals that 57.5% are in favour of Holyrood having powers over independence referendums or negotiations.
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That's him deleted his account. Thanks, everyone, for all the support. Always makes me proud to know that for 1 person like him in our country, there are 100s more who are against that type of racist crap. Love this country and will always work hard to make it a better place! ๐ด๓ ง๓ ข๓ ณ๓ ฃ๓ ด๓ ฟ
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Ultimately, I want what's best for everyone in this country. Even if you are a unionist who hates me I still want only the best for you and your family. Scottish Independence isn't meant to be just a win for Nationalists but it will be a victory for all of the people of Scotland!.
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I think we now all know why the unionist parties were trying so desperately to block the SNP from participating in any of the general election debates. .
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Kicking off the SNP general election campaign this afternoon in Glasgow. It's becoming obvious to a majority of Scots that the union no longer works for them. This next election, let's send a strong message to Westminster: Scots are sick of this failing union, and we want out! ๐ด๓ ง๓ ข๓ ณ๓ ฃ๓ ด๓ ฟ
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I believe pensioners who work their whole lives and pay into the system deserve to live comfortably in their retirement. The only way to protect Scotland's pensioners from both Tory and Labour cuts is through Independence!.
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Victory is inevitable.
BREAKING: Support for Scottish independence is sitting at 53%, the latest figures from IPSOS show. Story to follow.
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Time and time again, when Scotland manages its own affairs, we consistently surpass the rest of the UK. The case for Independence couldn't be more obvious!.
NEW: Train services in Scotland are the most reliable in the whole of the UK, according to new figures.
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Leafletting for the SNP this evening in Riddrie, Glasgow. 51% of folk in Scotland support Indepenence, it is clear people want out of this toxic union. Let's work hard and make it happen! ๐ด๓ ง๓ ข๓ ณ๓ ฃ๓ ด๓ ฟ
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It's been a year now since I got my own place. I won't pretend it's been all nice and rosy, but having a stable home and not worrying about where I'll have to sleep from night to night has been life-changing. This year has been really awesome, and I'm excited for the future!.
After leaving foster care I have struggled with homelessness, but today, for the first time, I am proud to say I have a place to call my own. From sleeping on bathroom floors to having my own flat, it looks like I'm only moving upwards and I'm excited to go further beyond! โฌ๏ธ ๐ด๓ ง๓ ข๓ ณ๓ ฃ๓ ด๓ ฟ
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This is well and truly pathetic. Scotland is being intentionally marginalised.
BREAKING: The SNP have not been given a seat on the Scottish Affairs Committee at Westminster. However, Tory MP for Windsor Jack Rankin will sit on the key committee.
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I am so grateful I live in Scotland because there's no way in hell I would be able to vote for either of these two buffoons. #BBCDebate.
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Speaking to voters in Edinburgh this afternoon for the SNP. 71% of 16 - 24 year-olds support Scottish Independence, the future is ours, and we will make sure it's an Independent one! ๐ด๓ ง๓ ข๓ ณ๓ ฃ๓ ด๓ ฟ #ActiveSNP
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Whether you agree with the gender reform bill or not, this is a very dark day for our democracy. It is clear that devolution is not enough, Scotland must be Independent!.
BREAKING: The UK Government CAN use a Section 35 order to block Scotland's gender reforms from becoming law, a court has ruled. The Gender Recognition Reform Bill was passed by two-thirds of MSPs in the Scottish Parliament in December 2022.
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Just want to say a big thank you to the real unsung heroes of this campaign: my fellow SNP activists. Despite many challenges, they tirelessly went door to door, campaigning for what we believe in right up until the final day of the election. We are incredibly lucky as a party.
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Unionists are going rabid and claiming that Humza is responsible for the misdeeds of his brother-in-law but won't say the same thing for King Charles, whose brother has done things that are a lot sicker. Interesting that, isn't it?.
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No other countries people would tolerate having their inaliable right to self-determination trampled on like this. This can't be allowed to continue.
Keir Starmer says thereโll be no negotiations with the Scottish Government on independence - even if a majority of SNP MPs are elected on July 4th. The @UKLabour leader joined @AnasSarwar on a tour of a window factory in West Lothian earlier
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My thoughts regarding the Peter Murrell situation: Before I even joined the SNP, I always thought it was not a good idea to have a husband-wife duo as chief executive and party leader. I think many of us thought the same but made an exception because Nicola was such a fantastic.
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An Independent Scotland within the EU would be better off than a Scotland that remains in the UK but is outside of the EU. That is an undeniable fact! ๐ด๓ ง๓ ข๓ ณ๓ ฃ๓ ด๓ ฟ๐ช๐บ.
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This inquiry is a total farce and has nothing to do with the Covid pandemic. It's all just non-stop chatter about WhatsApp, Independence, and personal insults. They should rename it for what it is; "The Anti-SNP Inquiry"!.
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Refineries in oil-producing Scotland:0๏ธโฃ. Refineries in non-oil-producing England:5๏ธโฃ. Explain to me again how we are not being ripped off?.
BREAKING: Scotland's last oil refinery will close next summer, its owners have confirmed. The Grangemouth site will become a much scaled-down fuel import hub in the second quarter of 2025, Ineos has said. Story to follow.
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People talking about a 'right-wing surge' in this 'country'. No, there is a right-wing surge in England. Stop putting your problems onto us. Scotland hasn't voted for a right-wing government in 65 years! If the majority of the English electorate want to embrace far-right.
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Chatting to voters in Glasgow tonight for the SNP. Overall, very positive responses. Spoke to a couple who used to vote Labour but now plan to vote SNP. They told me they had kids and couldn't vote Labour because of their U-turn on tuition fees and their stance on the Gaza
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Delivering SNP leaflets in Edinburgh this afternoon. I will not stop until Scotland is Independent! ๐ด๓ ง๓ ข๓ ณ๓ ฃ๓ ด๓ ฟ #ActiveSNP
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"๐๐ญ๐ญ ๐ ๐๐ข๐ฏ๐ต ๐ง๐ฐ๐ณ ๐๐ฉ๐ณ๐ช๐ด๐ต๐ฎ๐ข๐ด ๐ช๐ด ๐ข๐ฏ ๐๐ฏ๐ฅ๐ฆ๐ฑ๐ฆ๐ฏ๐ฅ๐ฆ๐ฏ๐ต ๐๐ค๐ฐ๐ต๐ญ๐ข๐ฏ๐ฅ" ๐ต ๐ด๓ ง๓ ข๓ ณ๓ ฃ๓ ด๓ ฟ ๐
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This inquiry has nothing to do with the Covid pandemic. It is just an excuse to attack and smear Nicola Sturgeon. Nothing more!.
Alister Jack has dismissedย Nicola Sturgeonย โs emotional evidence to the Covid Inquiry. He claimed Sturgeon โcould cry from one eye if she wanted toโ and said he did not believe โfor a minuteโ that she had actually been emotionally affected ๐
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Mark my words: If Labour gain power in Scotland, they will 100% scrap free tuition fees. Only the SNP will safeguard free tuition so that every young person in Scotland can get the quality education they deserve!.
๐ Sir Keir Starmer will raise university tuition fees for the first time in eight years, The Telegraph has learned
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Speaking to voters tonight in Falkirk for the SNP, discussing the many benefits an Independent Scotland would bring for them. If it takes knocking on every door in the country and convincing folk one by one to win Independence, then I will do it! #ActiveSNP ๐ด๓ ง๓ ข๓ ณ๓ ฃ๓ ด๓ ฟ
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Speaking to voters for the SNP this evening in Glasgow. As the British economy continues to crumble, the economic case for an Independent Scotland has never been stronger! Let's get out of this union that is a sinking ship and forge our own destiny as an Independent country! ๐ด๓ ง๓ ข๓ ณ๓ ฃ๓ ด๓ ฟ
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The hypocrisy is off the scale.
BREAKING: Scottish Labour have announced they'll force a vote to get the Scottish Government to reinstate the Winter Fuel Payment. It comes after the UK Labour Government decided to scrap the universal benefit.
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Exactly the man Scotland needs to represent us.
BREAKING: Stephen Flynn MP has been appointed to the Scottish Affairs Committee. It comes after the SNP had not given a place on the committee despite one vacant seat
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Now you know why they are constantly attacking the SNP.
BREAKING: Michael Gove's secret report on the 'state of the Union' has been revealed at the Covid Inquiry. Shown to Tory ministers in July 2020, Gove's paper said Scottish independence was the greatest 'risk' facing the UK Government other than the pandemic itself.
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Stephen Flynn is leagues above everyone else in this debate.
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Chatting to folk in Govanhill this evening for the SNP. I won't stop campaigning until Scotland is Independent! ๐ด๓ ง๓ ข๓ ณ๓ ฃ๓ ด๓ ฟ #ActiveSNP
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I've come to the conclusion that it isn't enough to sit around and hope other people will gain Scotland's Independence. I have to do it myself. That's my purpose, and I am going to succeed! ๐ด๓ ง๓ ข๓ ณ๓ ฃ๓ ด๓ ฟ.
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Great turnout in Paisley this evening counter protesting the far-right. Scotland says NO to that shite! ๐ด๓ ง๓ ข๓ ณ๓ ฃ๓ ด๓ ฟ
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Stephen Flynn is absolutely brilliant, and I am so grateful he is our leader at Westminster. He is able to convey what we are all feeling in such a masterful way. He has my full support!.
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Speaking to voters this afternoon in Glasgow for the SNP. 53% of people in Scotland support Indepenence. It is clear people want out of this rotten union. Let's work hard and make it happen! ๐ด๓ ง๓ ข๓ ณ๓ ฃ๓ ด๓ ฟ
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Speaking to voters in Edinburgh this afternoon for the SNP. Support for Independence stands strong at 52%! It is obvious that people want out of this rotten union. Let's work hard and make it happen! ๐ด๓ ง๓ ข๓ ณ๓ ฃ๓ ด๓ ฟ
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I fully support Douglas Ross as Scottish Tory party leader. Why? Because as long as he remains leader, the Scottish Tories will never gain power in Scotland!.
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If you believe Britian subsidies Scotland and gives it more than it receives, then why would they be so anti-Independence? Do you really believe the British establishment want to keep us in the union from the good of their hearts? If you believe that then you'll believe anything.
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Chatting to voters for the SNP this afternoon in Glasgow. With both Labour and Tory looking indistinguishable, it is clear to voters that they have nothing to offer Scotland. Let's get rid of this rotten two party system and forge our own destiny as an Independent Scotland! ๐ด๓ ง๓ ข๓ ณ๓ ฃ๓ ด๓ ฟ
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Always Scottish, Never British! ๐ด๓ ง๓ ข๓ ณ๓ ฃ๓ ด๓ ฟ.
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Whilst the crime rate in England goes up and up! Scotland's crime rate continues to go down. When power is devolved to Scotland, we consistently outperform the rest of the UK. Imagine all that we could achieve with the full powers of Independence? ๐ญ
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Just renewed my SNP party membership! Last year, I decided enough was enough. I couldn't sit back and watch as my country was dragged into decline because it was a part of this rotten union. So, I joined the SNP and made it my mission to be the hardest working and most active
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Scottish Independence is an opportunity for limitless possibilities. It's our chance to build a new nation from the ground up. One that's steeped in innovation, justice, and progress. So this new year, let's unite and work as hard as we can. Let's Secure Scotland's Destiny! ๐ด๓ ง๓ ข๓ ณ๓ ฃ๓ ด๓ ฟ
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Scots have no right to tell the people of England how they should live their lives, and the English have no right to tell us how we should be living ours. If that opinion makes me 'anglophobic,' then God help us all.
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I have received more racist abuse in less than 1 year of being actively involved in politics than my previous 20 years of life. I won't let it bring me down though, if anything it motivates me to work even harder to make Scotland a more socially just and progressive country! ๐ด๓ ง๓ ข๓ ณ๓ ฃ๓ ด๓ ฟ.
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Victory will be ours.
BREAKING: A new Scottish independence poll gives Yes a two-point lead. The last time pollsters Redfield & Wilton found a lead for indy was November 2022
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Doing what I do best tonight: campaigning for the SNP! ๐ด๓ ง๓ ข๓ ณ๓ ฃ๓ ด๓ ฟ
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Just saw @LesleyRiddoch's new film about Denmark, and it was brilliant. Really goes to show all the great things we could do as an Independent nation. Denmark has a similar population as us but are both on average happier and wealthier. If Denmark can do it, why can't Scotland?.
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Today's the day. For you, your family, and for ScotlandโVOTE SNP! ๐ด๓ ง๓ ข๓ ณ๓ ฃ๓ ด๓ ฟ.
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Tough result for the SNP in the R&HW by-election. I saw the writing on the wall a while ago but it still stings. Massive credit goes to @KatyLoudonSNP and everyone involved on the ground. I did everything in my power for a victory and I will not stop fighting for Independence! ๐ด๓ ง๓ ข๓ ณ๓ ฃ๓ ด๓ ฟ
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๐ Kicking off the Rutherglen and Hamilton West campaign strong with a wee canvassing session with the boys!. ๐ด๓ ง๓ ข๓ ณ๓ ฃ๓ ด๓ ฟ Let's show the Labour party that Scotland REJECTS their Tory policies and we believe in lifting children out of poverty not plunging them into it!. #ActiveSNP #VoteSNP
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Superb support for the SNP on the doors this afternoon in Hamilton! ๐ด๓ ง๓ ข๓ ณ๓ ฃ๓ ด๓ ฟ
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But I thought all the taxpayers were moving down south because of Scotland's higher tax rate? Surely the media weren't just talking crap as usual? I'm sure they'll report on this with the same enthusiasm as the "very real" stories of folk moving away because of "scary SNP taxes.".
BREAKING: Thousands more taxpayers moved to Scotland than left each year in the period after the Scottish Income Tax was brought in, new research has found. The Scottish Government said it shows Scotland is 'an attractive place to live and work'. Story to follow.
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Something I've got in the works is a script that tracks social media for anti-Independence articles that are seeing a high volume of shares. It will notify me, allowing me to write a rebuttal and then post it in the comments of the article. Is this something you'd like to see?.
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There is no economic case for Scotland remaining in the union.
UK economy had zero growth between July and September.
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I have no shame in calling myself a Scottish Nationalist. Ours is based on positive civic identity, progress, and open-mindedness. In contrast, other forms of nationalism embrace ethnic supremacism, regression, and closed-mindedness. We have every right to take pride in Scotland!.
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Had a fantastic time last night at the SNP St Andrews dinner. I know my purpose for Scotland, and I'll make sure to see it through! ๐ด๓ ง๓ ข๓ ณ๓ ฃ๓ ด๓ ฟ
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Leafletting for the SNP this afternoon in Baillieston, Glasgow. No matter how much we are attacked and smeared, the truth will always prevail. In the end, Scotland will regain its Independence! ๐ด๓ ง๓ ข๓ ณ๓ ฃ๓ ด๓ ฟ
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Feeling very disheartened by the state of politics in England, which is hateful, insular, and just plain nasty. Just another one of many reasons why we need Indepenence. Let's not let our beautiful Scotland succumb to the same fate! ๐ด๓ ง๓ ข๓ ณ๓ ฃ๓ ด๓ ฟ.
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What keeps me motivated is my genuine belief that there will come a day when Scotland will awaken from its slumber and unleash its full potential. I truly believe this country could be a beacon of hope in the world and achieve great things if we were able to govern ourselves! ๐ด๓ ง๓ ข๓ ณ๓ ฃ๓ ด๓ ฟ.
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