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🤝 We're determined to build a Scotland free from child poverty.
💷 That's why from April 2022, we are doubling the Scottish Child Payment - the only benefit of its kind in the UK - to £20 a week.
👇🏼 Here's how charities, campaigners, academics and experts have reacted. #SNP21
💷 That's why from April 2022, we are doubling the Scottish Child Payment - the only benefit of its kind in the UK - to £20 a week.
👇🏼 Here's how charities, campaigners, academics and experts have reacted. #SNP21
📣 Child Poverty Action Group, @CPAGScotland:
"This is a real lifeline for the families across Scotland who are facing a perfect storm of financial insecurity as the UK cut to Universal Credit bites..."
"This is a real lifeline for the families across Scotland who are facing a perfect storm of financial insecurity as the UK cut to Universal Credit bites..."
@CPAGScotland 📣 @PovertyAlliance: "The decision to double the Scottish Child Payment from April is one that will loosen the grip of poverty on the lives of thousands of children in Scotland."
📺 Watch @NicolaSturgeon's speech to the #SNP21 Conference, setting out how we're building a more progressive Scotland and outlining our path to independence.
⏰ Tune in from 12:10pm on snp.org/live, on SNP social media, or follow this thread for live updates.
⏰ Tune in from 12:10pm on snp.org/live, on SNP social media, or follow this thread for live updates.
@NicolaSturgeon NS: "Good afternoon everyone.
Welcome to the SNP’s annual conference - an occasion much enjoyed by party members across the country.
Sadly, we are meeting online again. Given current circumstances, this is sensible - but I hope, in spring, we’ll be together in person.” #SNP21
Welcome to the SNP’s annual conference - an occasion much enjoyed by party members across the country.
Sadly, we are meeting online again. Given current circumstances, this is sensible - but I hope, in spring, we’ll be together in person.” #SNP21
@NicolaSturgeon NS: “Our debates and discussion are much better when we meet up, and I can’t wait to see you all again.
Of course being forced to take a political conference online is a mere inconvenience compared to the sacrifices made by so many over these past two years.” #SNP21
Of course being forced to take a political conference online is a mere inconvenience compared to the sacrifices made by so many over these past two years.” #SNP21
📺 Watch @Ianblackford_MP's speech to #SNP21, exposing the constant scandals at Westminster and setting out Scotland's path to independence.
⏰ Tune in now on snp.org/live, stream on the SNP social media channels, or follow this thread for updates.
⏰ Tune in now on snp.org/live, stream on the SNP social media channels, or follow this thread for updates.
@Ianblackford_MP IB: "Conference, as always, it is a pleasure to address you as our party’s Westminster leader.
And given that we are gathering in late November – let me take the chance to wish each and every one of you a very happy St Andrew’s Day on Tuesday." #SNP21
And given that we are gathering in late November – let me take the chance to wish each and every one of you a very happy St Andrew’s Day on Tuesday." #SNP21
@Ianblackford_MP IB: "But just as I think of Saint Andrew – who history tells us made his way right across Europe on small boats - my thoughts naturally turn to the truly heart-breaking events in the Channel." #SNP21
📺 Watch @Ianblackford_MP live on the Sunday Show, on Day Three of the #SNP21 Conference.
⏰ Tune in from 10:15am on BBC One Scotland.
⏰ Tune in from 10:15am on BBC One Scotland.
@Ianblackford_MP 📣 @Ianblackford_MP: "We have a mandate for an independence referendum, we won an election, there's a clear majority in the Scottish Parliament and there will be a Bill published to enact the will of the people in Scotland."
@Ianblackford_MP 📣 IB: "The First Minister has said that once we've dealt with the pandemic, let's get this out of the way, and in ideal circumstances we will be having that referendum in 2023."
📺 Watch @NicolaSturgeon live on #Marr this morning, as Day Three of the #SNP21 Conference gets underway.
⏰ Tune in on BBC One from 9:35.
⏰ Tune in on BBC One from 9:35.
@NicolaSturgeon 📣 First Minister @NicolaSturgeon: "There are no cases of Omicron identified in Scotland yet that we know of, but clearly it's a moving picture and we're monitoring this very closely." #Marr
@NicolaSturgeon NS: "It's important to get a proportionate response to this - but I think we might have to go further on travel in the next few days. I hope I'm wrong about that but we must keep our options open." #Marr
📺 Watch Deputy First Minister @JohnSwinney's live speech on Day Two of #SNP21.
👉🏼 Tune in now on snp.org/live, on Hopin, or on social media.
👉🏼 Tune in now on snp.org/live, on Hopin, or on social media.
@JohnSwinney JS: "Friends, it is a great privilege to once again address you once again - albeit in the comfort of your own homes.
I am very much looking forward to being back in a hall with all of you at our next conference." #SNP21
I am very much looking forward to being back in a hall with all of you at our next conference." #SNP21
@JohnSwinney JS: "But I am also thankful that we live in a world where technology has allowed us all to stay in touch with each other even during a global pandemic." #SNP21
📺 Watch @KeithBrownSNP's opening speech to the #SNP21 Conference.
👇🏼 Follow the updates live on this thread, or on snp.org/live.
👇🏼 Follow the updates live on this thread, or on snp.org/live.
@KeithBrownSNP KB: "Delegates, members, friends,
Welcome to the 87th SNP Annual National Conference.
I dearly wish I was welcoming you all in person, to shake hands with fellow members and activists, to warmly embrace old friends and long-time comrades in our pursuit of independence." #SNP21
Welcome to the 87th SNP Annual National Conference.
I dearly wish I was welcoming you all in person, to shake hands with fellow members and activists, to warmly embrace old friends and long-time comrades in our pursuit of independence." #SNP21
@KeithBrownSNP KB: "To share old stories, remember absent friends and, when the day’s work is done, to raise a glass in their memory.
But while this dreadful pandemic has loosened some of its grip on the nation, we are far from out of the woods yet." #SNP21
But while this dreadful pandemic has loosened some of its grip on the nation, we are far from out of the woods yet." #SNP21
🏴 Watch @NicolaSturgeon's #SNP21 speech on our path to a fairer, greener, independent Scotland.
💻 Follow the speech live on our social media, on snp.org/live or in the thread below.
📣 And join in the conversation using the hashtags #SNPbecause and #SNP21.
💻 Follow the speech live on our social media, on snp.org/live or in the thread below.
📣 And join in the conversation using the hashtags #SNPbecause and #SNP21.
@NicolaSturgeon NS: “Good morning.
This is the first gathering of the SNP since our election victory in May. So let me begin with a big, heartfelt thank you.” #SNP21
This is the first gathering of the SNP since our election victory in May. So let me begin with a big, heartfelt thank you.” #SNP21
@NicolaSturgeon NS: “Firstly, and most importantly, to the people of Scotland - thank you for again putting your trust in me as First Minister and in the SNP as your Government.” #SNP21
🏴 Watch @ShonaRobison's speech, opening the final day of #SNP21.
💻 Follow the speech live on our social media, on snp.org/live or in the thread below.
📣 And join in the conversation using the hashtags #SNPbecause and #SNP21.
💻 Follow the speech live on our social media, on snp.org/live or in the thread below.
📣 And join in the conversation using the hashtags #SNPbecause and #SNP21.
@ShonaRobison SR: “Social justice is not just in my job title. It’s in my DNA.
It’s why I went into social work, it’s why I went into politics and it’s why I joined the SNP - because I know independence is vital to achieving a fair, equal society for us all.” #SNP21
It’s why I went into social work, it’s why I went into politics and it’s why I joined the SNP - because I know independence is vital to achieving a fair, equal society for us all.” #SNP21
@ShonaRobison SR: “And it is social justice which is one of the starkest contrasts between the Scottish Government and the Tories at Westminster.
The tale of two governments is there for people to see.” #SNP21
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The tale of two governments is there for people to see.” #SNP21
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📺 Watch @JohnSwinney's #SNP21 speech on our bold plans to secure a fairer recovery.
📲 Follow the speech live on our social media, on snp.org/live or in the thread below.
👋🏼 And join in the conversation using the hashtags #SNPbecause and #SNP21.
📲 Follow the speech live on our social media, on snp.org/live or in the thread below.
👋🏼 And join in the conversation using the hashtags #SNPbecause and #SNP21.
@JohnSwinney JS: “Friends, we meet again, not in person, but virtually.
And while life feels much more like it used to – the virus and the harm it causes has not gone away.” #SNP21
And while life feels much more like it used to – the virus and the harm it causes has not gone away.” #SNP21
@JohnSwinney JS: “Meeting virtually allows us to perform our democratic duty as party members, while keeping us all safe.
For many, I know, that will be a disappointment – those yearning to see old friends, meet new ones and enjoy the hustle and bustle of SNP conferences.” #SNP21
For many, I know, that will be a disappointment – those yearning to see old friends, meet new ones and enjoy the hustle and bustle of SNP conferences.” #SNP21
📣 Watch @HumzaYousaf's #SNP21 speech setting out how we're building a stronger NHS.
📲 Follow the speech live on our social media, on snp.org/live or in the thread below.
👋🏼 And join in the conversation using the hashtags #SNPbecause and #SNP21.
📲 Follow the speech live on our social media, on snp.org/live or in the thread below.
👋🏼 And join in the conversation using the hashtags #SNPbecause and #SNP21.
@HumzaYousaf HY: “Conference, it’s an absolute pleasure to be talking with you as the Scottish Government’s Cabinet Secretary for Health and Social Care.” #SNP21
@HumzaYousaf HY: “I can’t tell you how much of an honour it is to have been asked by our First Minister to play a part in the future of the National Health Service – undoubtedly our most precious institution.” #SNP21
📣 Watch @_KateForbes' speech, opening Day 3 of Scotland's biggest political event.
📲 Follow the Conference live on our social media channels, on snp.org/live or in the thread below.
👋🏼 And join in the conversation using the hashtags #SNPbecause and #SNP21.
📲 Follow the Conference live on our social media channels, on snp.org/live or in the thread below.
👋🏼 And join in the conversation using the hashtags #SNPbecause and #SNP21.
@_KateForbes KF: “Good morning, conference, once again from the Highlands.
Much has changed since we met virtually in the autumn. For starters, last time I addressed you, I did so outside at the end of November, and I’m pretty sure I got a touch of frostbite.” #SNP21
Much has changed since we met virtually in the autumn. For starters, last time I addressed you, I did so outside at the end of November, and I’m pretty sure I got a touch of frostbite.” #SNP21
@_KateForbes KF: “We’ve also had an election, with faithful friends retiring and new MSPs joining us.
I’m also addressing you in my new role, as Finance and Economy Secretary.
And to top off all the changes, I even got married. That feels like the biggest change of them all!” #SNP21
I’m also addressing you in my new role, as Finance and Economy Secretary.
And to top off all the changes, I even got married. That feels like the biggest change of them all!” #SNP21
📣 Watch @Ianblackford_MP's speech at #SNP21.
💻 Keep up with the speech live on our social media channels, on snp.org/live or in the thread below.
👋🏼 And join in the conversation using the hashtags #SNPbecause and #SNP21.
💻 Keep up with the speech live on our social media channels, on snp.org/live or in the thread below.
👋🏼 And join in the conversation using the hashtags #SNPbecause and #SNP21.
@Ianblackford_MP IB: “Conference, as we meet here today, perhaps we should reflect that this is the 20th anniversary of what is often referred to as 9/11 - the dreadful attack on the Twin Towers, and the horrendous murder of so many innocent civilians.” #SNP21
@Ianblackford_MP IB: “I guess all of us will never forget the images that we saw on our television screens, and I’m sure all our thoughts are with the families of all those who were caught up in that, as we reflect on the terror of that attack 20 years ago.” #SNP21
📣 Watch @S_A_Somerville's speech, opening Day 2 of #SNP21.
📲 Follow the speech live on our social media channels, on snp.org/live or in the thread below.
👋🏼 And join in the conversation using the hashtags #SNPbecause and #SNP21.
📲 Follow the speech live on our social media channels, on snp.org/live or in the thread below.
👋🏼 And join in the conversation using the hashtags #SNPbecause and #SNP21.
SAS: “Conference, once again we gather for another conference remotely.
No lively discussions in a packed conference hall or bumping into old friends as we tour the exhibition area - not for now at least.” #SNP21
No lively discussions in a packed conference hall or bumping into old friends as we tour the exhibition area - not for now at least.” #SNP21
SAS: “It is my hope that we will be back together soon, celebrating, belatedly, our party’s historic fourth Scottish Parliament election victory.” #SNP21
📣 Watch SNP President @Feorlean's speech at #SNP21.
🧑🏼💻 Follow the speech live on our social media channels, on snp.org/live or in the thread below.
👋🏼 And join in the conversation using the hashtags #SNPbecause and #SNP21.
🧑🏼💻 Follow the speech live on our social media channels, on snp.org/live or in the thread below.
👋🏼 And join in the conversation using the hashtags #SNPbecause and #SNP21.
📺 Watch @KeithBrownSNP's speech at #SNP21.
💻 Follow the speech live on our social media channels, on snp.org/live or in the thread below.
📣 And join in the conversation, using the hashtags #SNPbecause and #SNP21.
💻 Follow the speech live on our social media channels, on snp.org/live or in the thread below.
📣 And join in the conversation, using the hashtags #SNPbecause and #SNP21.
@KeithBrownSNP KB: "Welcome to SNP National Conference.
Much like the long-awaited ABBA reunion, our conference this year is a virtual affair.
But unlike ABBA, I for one am quite relieved myself and other speakers are not being digitally altered to look like we did in the 1970s." #SNP21
Much like the long-awaited ABBA reunion, our conference this year is a virtual affair.
But unlike ABBA, I for one am quite relieved myself and other speakers are not being digitally altered to look like we did in the 1970s." #SNP21
@KeithBrownSNP KB: "Friends, it has been an incredibly challenging year for all of us – and I am delighted that so many of you are able to join us this weekend." #SNP21
📺 Tune into @BBCNews channel now for @NicolaSturgeon victory speech. #SNPWin #SNP21 bbc.co.uk/iplayer/live/b…
📢 @NicolaSturgeon: “When the SNP first entered government back in 2007, we secured just one more seat than the Labour Party.
Few people back then could have predicted that 14 years on, the SNP would be re-elected for a fourth consecutive term as Scotland’s government.” #SNPWin
Few people back then could have predicted that 14 years on, the SNP would be re-elected for a fourth consecutive term as Scotland’s government.” #SNPWin
📢 @NicolaSturgeon: “And absolutely no-one then would have predicted the sheer scale and record-breaking nature of our victory at this election.
We have won 62 constituency seats - a record number and an incredible 85% of the total.” #SNPWin
We have won 62 constituency seats - a record number and an incredible 85% of the total.” #SNPWin
🏴 Ending child poverty will be our national mission.
📺 Watch @NicolaSturgeon's address to #SNP21, setting out plans to double the 'game-changing' Scottish Child Payment.
🗳 On May 6, #BothVotesSNP to put Scotland’s recovery in Scotland’s hands.
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📺 Watch @NicolaSturgeon's address to #SNP21, setting out plans to double the 'game-changing' Scottish Child Payment.
🗳 On May 6, #BothVotesSNP to put Scotland’s recovery in Scotland’s hands.
pscp.tv/w/1vOxwEANvOgGB
📣 @NicolaSturgeon: “Friends, just as we have done so often in the past year, people in Scotland came together last week in a spirit of solidarity and compassion, to remember all those who have lost their lives to Covid.” #SNP21
NS: “Since the start of the pandemic, I’ve been determined never to allow the daily reporting of the numbers of Covid cases, hospitalisations and deaths to be or to feel routine.” #SNP21
🏡 100,000 new affordable homes
📲 £20 million Rural Entrepreneur Fund
💻 £100 million Digital Boost scheme boost
💷 £50m Women’s Business Centre
📺 Watch @_KateForbes set out our progressive vision for Scotland's post-Covid recovery. #SNP21
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📲 £20 million Rural Entrepreneur Fund
💻 £100 million Digital Boost scheme boost
💷 £50m Women’s Business Centre
📺 Watch @_KateForbes set out our progressive vision for Scotland's post-Covid recovery. #SNP21
pscp.tv/w/1YqxoyLEppaGv
📣 Finance Secretary @_KateForbes: “This week we marked a somber anniversary, a year since we entered lockdown.
It was an unprecedented act of collective sacrifice for collective wellbeing & we know the impact the pandemic has had on ourselves and on our fellow citizens.” #SNP21
It was an unprecedented act of collective sacrifice for collective wellbeing & we know the impact the pandemic has had on ourselves and on our fellow citizens.” #SNP21
KF: “It has touched every aspect of our lives. So many lives lost. So many important moments forgone. So many businesses are impacted. But there is hope on the horizon.” #SNP21
📣 Independence has never been closer. This election is about Scotland’s future and Scotland’s choice.
📺 Watch @KeithBrownSNP’s speech at the #SNP21 campaign launch.
🗳 On May 6, make it #BothVotesSNP for #indyref2.
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📺 Watch @KeithBrownSNP’s speech at the #SNP21 campaign launch.
🗳 On May 6, make it #BothVotesSNP for #indyref2.
pscp.tv/w/1BdxYYRgQvExX
📣 Depute Leader @KeithBrownSNP: "Conference, members, friends...welcome.
Since we last came together as a party in November, we have started to see some much welcome light breaking through following 12 long months of darkness." #SNP21
Since we last came together as a party in November, we have started to see some much welcome light breaking through following 12 long months of darkness." #SNP21
KB: "And while we are entitled to look forward with renewed hope, our thoughts are still with our fellow citizens who lost loved ones during this dreadful pandemic." #SNP21
🏴 Bold announcements to end Scotland’s digital divide, supporting teachers and pupils, and tackling inequality - we're launching a campaign to deliver for Scotland.
📺 Watch @JohnSwinney’s speech at #SNP21.
🗳 On May 6, make it #BothVotesSNP.
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📺 Watch @JohnSwinney’s speech at #SNP21.
🗳 On May 6, make it #BothVotesSNP.
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📣 @JohnSwinney: "Friends, I have had the privilege of being Education Secretary and Deputy First Minister for the last five years.
It has been the most challenging and most rewarding time of my life in government." #SNP21
It has been the most challenging and most rewarding time of my life in government." #SNP21
📣 @JohnSwinney: "I have visited hundreds of Scotland’s schools, spoken to thousands of teachers.
And listened to many, many of our young people as they tell me of their dreams for the future." #SNP21
And listened to many, many of our young people as they tell me of their dreams for the future." #SNP21
