It would appear Ms Sturgeon is struggling to understand she is in charge of all of Scotland. Not just her supporters in Central belt. The North East of Scotland will not forget her lack of response re lack of electricity. Four days late before a mention.
Ms Sturgeon on GMTV talking about Democracy. I nearly choked on my tea. SNP have ignored UK vote to leave EU. Ignored result of 2014 Election. Gobsmacked.
For the first time in my life I am ashamed to be living in Scotland. We have reached an all time low that we have allowed SNP to perpetuate their brand of politics and Scotland's Press and Media do not take them to task for their many failures. Shame on them. Cowards.
Apparently my local SMP member of Parliament has claimed expenses for around £207,000. If this is correct along with a very large salary I can only say I am flabbergasted and disgusted.
Do not ever forget the poor souls who were sent from hospital into care homes with DNR notices in their pockets. Ms Sturgeon and Ms Freeman made these decisions without due process.
Did anyone else think Ms Sturgeon looked ridiculous yesterday at the podium in Bute House ? Just thinking the world is imploding. Prices re fuel and food rocketing and there she was banging on re independene. Flummoxed just flummoxed.
So MacAskill and Hanvey thrown out of House of Commons and suspended for 5 days. They are SMP's who represent Scotland. Do they think this is a badge of honour. No it confirms how their behaviour is an embarrasment loutish and uncouth.
Ms Sturgeon needs to take a hard look at herself. SNP has wasted millions of tax payers money on pretendy Embassies causing a fortune and now another one in Denmark. The UK has Embassies all over the world for all UK citizens to contact if necessary. Grandstanding 🤔
Just watched Justice Minister on TV. He does not appear to realise it is British Waters. He has no authority in this matter. He is a danger to democracy.
Just thinking. Is Ms Sturgeon incapable of answering a question from a fellow MSP in a polite and reasonable manner? Ms Sturgeon's replies are always put downs and delivered in a manner which is not only rude but patronising.
Watched Scotland Tonight. Did not realise it was an SNP propaganda programme. Ruth Wishart smirking when Chancellor outlining budget. Think on where would Scotland be without the billions from UK. All our money spent on projects which have never came to fruition.
Driving in Glasgow today on the roundabout at Ibrox Stadium I could not believe the size of the potholes. They were like craters. It was akin to a 3rd world country. 😡
Mt Blackford standing up in Westmister stating Boris Johnson should not last another day at Westminster. The pure brass neck of a man. Disgusting and shameful excuse of a parliamentarian.
All Ms Sturgeons working life has been dedicated to Independence. Fair enough. But surely this is no qualification for actually running a country. No business experience. No actual long term employment working in any kind of environment. SNP only. Just a thought !
First Minister's speech - gobsmacked that it is the taxpayers once again who are to pay to assist child poverty. I do not wish to see any child in poverty. The parents need to take some responsibility for their children. We managed to feed our family on one very average wage.
SNP introducing Tourist Tax. They have brought Scotland to her knees, now by introducing a tourist tax it will ruin Scotland's tourism industry. Time SNP were put back in their box. 😣
Watched STV evening news this evening. Big mistake. Could not believe the bias shown by newscasters. Whether SNP like it or not we are part of UK. Treat others as you would be treated. Absolutely disgusted by media and SNP.
Just thinking what a missed opportunity SNP and First Minister have had to make Scotland a great country. Instead they have wasted millions on failed projects through mismanagement. Seemingly unable to delegate and trust fellow MSPS. What a disappointment for SNP voters.
Ken McIntosh as Presiding Officer has allowed Ms Sturgeon to ride roughshod over Holyrood. This is out of order and opposition do not appear to notice or maybe ignore. It is embarrassing to watch and very unprofessional.
It's time Westminster stepped in and closed Holyrood. Every day there is another scandal and Murray Foote has resigned as he was given false information. SNP crumbling from within. Lies and more lies with no accountability.
Watching Tommy Shepherd on TV spouting his Nationalist propaganda. Really the same Tommy Shepherd who allegedly obtained £250000 thousand from Covid fund for his Comedy Club. Wake up Scotand we are being taking for fools by these Charlatans.
SNP using Covid Funds for Electioneering purposes and bribes for votes. If this is correct I am not surprised they would sell their granny for Independence. Then when funds dry up they will blame Westminster.
What a shower !
Something to think about. Could SNP offer a 4% rise to SNHS without the help of Furlough money which came from UK? Staff deserve an increase but 4% is unfair to private sector whose business did not get the support.
Reckless decision by SNP and obviously a vote catcher.
Ms Sturgeon doubling allowance for some children from £10 to £20. Ok some families do need help. What would be more helpful if SNP had a plan for recovery of economy. Is that too much to ask.
A question. Why is it that some Irish people living in Ireland think they know what Scotland needs and wants better than a majority of people living and working in Scotland?
Watching the news on the SNP/STV channel. Presenter grinning from ear to ear announcing SNP heading for Majority at Election on 6th May. Unbiased no chance.
Scotland hit a new low today. Mob rule achieved the release of 2 men being deported by the Home Office. This decision is not taken lightly and is a lenghty process. Ms Sturgeon and Justice Minister takes it as an opportunity to blame Westminster. We are broken 😒
Just thinking if Scotland became independent under the present SNP government would we be a Communist country? They appear to want total control of our minds and way of life. This is not healthy and I fear for future generations.
Disclosure programme re ferries scandal. Felt sorry for men who worked at Ferguson's for years and knew the business inside out and were not listened to by a management who quite clearly were out their depth.
13 MSP's stepping down. We will probably never know the reasons. What we do know is that the opposition parties need to get cracking. These seats are up for grabs.
Just thinking over the last few days how Scotland could have been. If Ms Sturgeon had surrounded herself with SMP's who had business accumen and financial experience maybe just maybe we would not be in the mess we are in today. Spin doctors don't cut it.
Why is the opposition silent on the shenanigans in the SNP. Are they afraid they will lose their large salaries if Holyrood is disbanded. The world is watching time for opposition to work for the good of Scotland.
SNP calling for General Election amid horror show in UK. I thought they were referring to themselves. SNP have been a horror show for a very long time. Deflection is their trademark.
There appears to be a lot of tweets 'Stand by Nicola'. I find this quite absurd. This sort of tweet usually refers to someone in need of assistance. As I recall Ms Sturgeon takes no lessons from anyone. She got herself and her party into this mess. It is up to her to fix it.
Just read in a tweet that SNP paid for counselling for Derek Mackay. Gobsmacked. He is still claiming expenses. Where is the fairness in this scenario? A young boy traumatised and Derek Mackay leading the life of Riley. SNP dont half take us for fools.
Apparently NHS Scotland is going to struggle this winter. Shortage of beds predate covid. Is it not time this situation was addressed properly and a solution found?
Lesley Riddoch an SNP activist and journalist reporting there is support for hard border between Scotland and England within 5 years. I think she is wrong. Why compare Scotland with Republic of Ireland who are now in hoc to EU for loads of dosh and paying dearly for same.
School children being asked to fill in form as to every aspect of their home life. Is this correct it beggars belief. Named Person failed so another intrusive and sneeky idea by SNP.
Just thinking. Does SNP ever consider that folks might be offended with all these freebies. Most families take pride in being able to provide for their children. Offering more employment. Investing in Scotland's infrastructure would make for a better future.
@magnusllewellin
Not convinced this article is not a joke. How can a newspaper print such nonsense when it is so obvious Scotland would not have survived pandemic without the help of UK. TRUTH is a stranger to SNP.
It beggars belief that SNP have not one but 2
Representatives for Old People and they have not contributed in any way regarding their welfare during pandemic. They obviously do not care or do they do as they are told and toe the party line. How demoralising if that is the case
SNP wish to have another referendum. Why not call their bluff and have a referendum. The present state of Scotland at the moment I would imagine the answer would be a resounding NO to independence. SNP appear to be only a party of agitators not politicians.
If Ms Sturgeon is so good at her job why is her memory so poor. In her position facts are important and this situation should have been minuted properly. Very shabby and unprofessional.
@STVNews
Please, someone stop this man. This is again out with his remit. Our roads and services are like a 3rd world country, and he is giving hard working tax payers money away to Sudan.
If Ms Sturgeon needs so many spin doctors it makes you think she is not confident enough to be First Minister without help. A couple of advisors and sounding boards is acceptable but our money being spent on the large number employed is ridiculous.
Scotland's Assembly. What a shower. Some MSPs intimating they will swear their oath of allegiance in the German Language. This is Scotland not Germany. Disrespectful and childish behaviour. A stunt too far.
Watching SNP political party broadcast on BBC. Baby boxes. Free Nursery Places for some not all. Carers Allowance for some elderly. Same old platitudes. The working population not appreciated in Scotland as they pay higher taxes than the rest of UK. Poor very poor.
Ms Sturgeon's debating skills leave a lot to be desired. Not what she can do for Scotland but what Scotland can do for her. A skilled person in debate listens to their opponents and does not treat them with contempt and states their case without grievance.
Wonder how voters who voted SNP on the pretext of No to Independence feel now that Ms Sturgeon is banging her drum for Independence ? Let down. Hopping mad! Maybe!
That is it. Report by QC James Hamilton appears to clear Ms Sturgeon. No surprise who orders a report into their own behaviour by a paid associate of their own party. Corrupt to the core.
@DaveAtherton20
Maybe they need reminding that this is UK. Our country gives them hospitality, and they abuse it by flying their own Flags. We are being invaded in plain sight.
@ScotExpress
Glasgow is not Palestine. It is time the police got a grip and made arrests. Scotland was one of the safest countries in the world. Not any more. Enough is enough. Jail or deport. Our peaceful way of life is being threatened big time.
Mr Blackford has offered a carefully worded apology. Well I never too little too late. No apology would have been forthcoming if tape recording had not been released. Will now be swept under their enormous carpet no doubt.
@ChrisMusson
Masks have become the new super spreader. Figures rising in Scotland prove this strategy wrong. masks are being reused and children at school wear them round their necks. We need to breathe normally. Saliva gathering in Masks is unhygienic and unhealthy.
@djohnsonmsp
We have British Embassies all over the world. These offices opened by SNP serve no useful purpose. They do not appear to bring foreign trade to Scotland. Another vanity project for SNP.
@Elizabe28594095
@Talisman48
We are being played for fools. This man was no hero. A career criminal whose death has been used to highlight political unrest. His victims forgotten. Wonder how the pregnant lady feels who was held at gunpoint by this person feels about this situation!
@afneil
Looks like history is sadly absent from their education
British inventions and medical discoveries are what keeps us safe today. What is wrong in having pride in ones country I ask you clowns?
@valentinasercla
@theSNP
Sorry Valentina you have not lived in Scotland long enough to remember that at one time we ad the best education. The best job opportunities and the best Civil Service. Politics were conducted in an upright manner.
All now brought into distepute by SNP.
To see Ross Greer on TV supporting a 2nd Independence Referendum fills me with horror. Propping up SNP who in reality would see the Green Party far enough if they were not needed to aid their majority. This is not democracy whatever way you dress it up.
Ms Sturgeon out on the campaign trail and making lots of pledges.
Will they ever be fulfilled - Not likely. All smoke and mirrors. No mention of how these pledges will be financed.
@Kanyou95
Not one word of gratitude for UK ordering and footing the bill for vaccine. Not one word of gratitude for the work Scientists have done in producing vaccine. Ms Sturgeon is one of the most ungracious politicians I have ever come across.
@rugbycath
SNP asking me to hate my grandchildren and grandparents who are and were English. Shame on them. I was born in Scotland and I love my country but will never deny my heritage.
@MhairiHunter
Is Mhairi Hunter quoting from Braveheart somebody should tell her it was a film. If not what a God awful post to put on twitter ar this time
Just thinking. Ms Sturgeon will not be remembered for leading Scotland to glory and prosperity. Her main claim to fame will be having Scotland split down the middle and inciting hatred of UK.
Grandstanding at Cop26 by SNP like a bunch of star struck groupies. Not really networking either. More of a see me show. Was thinking what must the reps from other countries think of Glasgow overflowing bins etc. Dereliction of care. How embarrassing 😳
Gobsmacked. Scotland's media and press are controlled by SNP. Watching TV coverage of Royal visit, I thought it strange 'Not My King' Banners were in a prominent position. Now I know the reason.
@Maureen6Johnson
Do you think it strange that most folks neighbours friends random people do not vote SNP? Its a mystery who does as if it is a secret.
@ruth_wishart
At it again Ruth. Anything to draw attention away from the wasters at Holyrood. What about the wasters at Holyrood still on the payroll and doing absolutely nothing at all for the good of Scotland.
Just thinking does it ever occur to SNP voters re Ms Sturgeon flying round the world to conferences she can have little or no input benefit Scotland. I think not Ms Sturgeon is raising her own profile not Scotland's.
@CallmeRayf
@leezzelotte
To utter such a sentence on TV is not the action of a shrewd solicitor of which I suspect she has little experience. In her mind it appears he is guilty so the jury got it wrong. Oh dear.
@Maureen6Johnson
Agree Holyrood is no longer fit for purpose. I cringe when I hear people say 'we will need to wait and see what Nicola says'. They have been brainwashed into believing SNP has all the answers. The gravy train has run dry.
This is sorry tale. Instead of working for Scotland and building the country SNP have chosen to concentrate on Independence. In the end of the day their failure as a government lies in their own hands.
Having given serious thought to the situation Boris and Conservative Party find themselves. I can sympathise with all those who have lost loves ones due to pandemic. Lest we forget it was Boris and his government who ordered vaccines when we needed them most. Just a thought !