Ben Macpherson MSP
@BenMacpherson
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Local @theSNP MSP for Edinburgh Northern & Leith ⚓️ former @ScotGov Minister, Lawyer, Campaigner, Bartender & Administrator ✏️ Optimist ➕ Internationalist 🌍
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Promoted by Ben Macpherson at
@ScotParl
/ 34 Constitution Street, Leith, Edinburgh, EH6 6RS.
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💷 We’re investing nearly £600m in affordable homes this year, most of which will be for social rent.
🏡 Taking action to reduce the number of households, especially with children, in temporary accommodation.
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We are celebrating 25 years of
@ScotParl
.
First Minister
@JohnSwinney
praised the success of the Scottish Parliament and its place at the very heart of the nation.
Watch for more.
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Ben Macpherson MSP Retweeted
📣 First Minister
@JohnSwinney
: “The Scottish Government will support the cultural sector to fulfil its potential in Scotland.
It is part of our essential identity as a country.”
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Join us for a Charity Football Match supporting Spartans Alternative School & Spartans Community Foundation! 27th Sept 2024, 2:00 PM Kick-off The Young Team vs. The Auld Team, special guest chef Tom Kitchin Get your tickets now:
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And in 2024/25, an experienced Band 5 nurse will take home £2233 more AFTER income tax & NI compared to the same band nurse in England
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NEW: Train services in Scotland are the most reliable in the whole of the UK, according to new figures.
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🥀 UK Chancellor Rachel Reeves cut the Winter Fuel Payment weeks before it was devolved - slashing funding by almost 90%.
🤫 Yet, there is an eerie silence from Scottish Labour, who would have been the first to condemn the Scottish Government if the roles were reversed.
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Thanks
@BenMacpherson
for stopping to talk about Young Scot and the services we offer.
We're in the Garden Lobby
@ScotParl
until Thursday - come say hi 👋
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Ben Macpherson MSP Retweeted
In
@UEFA
Grassroots Week, we're reiterating the impact of community football spaces and the importance of facilities to the history and future of Scottish football.
#UEFAgrassroots
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Ben Macpherson MSP Retweeted
We want to hear your views on proposals for a Scottish Building Safety Levy.
The levy aims to raise funds for fixing cladding safety issues in Scotland, in line with measures proposed in England.
Complete the consultation by 18 November >
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Ben Macpherson MSP Retweeted
“Our world needs peace.
Peace is the ultimate prize for all humanity.”
On Saturday’s
#PeaceDay
,
@antonioguterres
calls for replacing division, disempowerment and despair with justice, equality and hope for all.
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All the best to
@SpartansFC
today 🙌🏻 a huge & exciting day for everyone involved with this remarkable club ❤️
🔴 MATCH DAY🔴
🆚 Aberdeen
🏆
@PremSportsTV
Cup 1/4 Final
🏟️ Pittodrie Stadium
⏰ 5.30pm
📺 Live on Premier Sports
👨👩👧👦 To assist our young fans who have been working on a pre-match display, Spartans fans are kindly asked to fill Block Q from rows P-Z if possible.
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Ben Macpherson MSP Retweeted
First Minister
@JohnSwinney
and Cabinet Secretary for External Affairs
@AngusRobertson
met Japan’s Ambassador to the UK Hajime Hayashi to discuss trade and offshore wind collaboration.
Japanese people, businesses and institutions make valuable contributions to Scotland.
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Ben Macpherson MSP Retweeted
First Minister
@JohnSwinney
has welcomed progress towards ‘Keeping the Promise’ by 2030.
@ScotGov
is committed to ensuring all care-experienced children in Scotland grow up loved, safe, respected, and able to reach their full potential.
➡️
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🌻 Great vibe & creativity as always at
@colonyofartists
- get there tomorrow if you’d like to check it out 🐝
Looking for something to do today???? We will be opening our homes & gardens to you lovely people at 11am today! We have a wonderful mix of over 90 new & returning creators who are ready to welcome you for a weekend of art, music, activities, tours & fun - something for everyone
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Ben Macpherson MSP Retweeted
First Minister
@JohnSwinney
told Parliament that
@ScotGov
continues to work closely with the UK Government to support the workers of Grangemouth and ensure a long-term, sustainable future for the refinery site.
➡️
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Ben Macpherson MSP Retweeted
Education Secretary
@JennyGilruth
spoke to pupils and teachers about new school uniform guidance which prioritises pupil comfort, freedom and happiness.
It features measures for schools to develop their own affordable and sustainable policies.
Watch for more.
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Ben Macpherson MSP Retweeted
Important question asked by
@Audrey4ASNK
pleased to confirm that this year will see the highest ever level of police officer recruitment since inception of Police Scotland
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To be eligible for some of our payments you need to already be getting a qualifying tax credit or benefit.
Use one of these handy independent benefit calculators to check all the financial support that may be available to you:
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