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Since it’s Christmas, I’m going to indulge myself in some book chat (so look away now if you’re only here for the politics). In the next few tweets, I’ll share the books I’ve most enjoyed in 2018 (tho no doubt I’ll have missed out a few crackers, so apologies in advance)...1/
2/ First up is the crime/thriller category - always a favourite
3/ next is general fiction - I’ve read lots of good stuff this year so not easy to choose but here goes...
4/ next, some classics (includes some re-reads, which is quite unusual for me)
5/ I don’t read much non-fiction these days (apart from acres of government papers, of course) but I recommend these. If the one on the left scares/depresses you, the one on the right by @DorisKGoodwin is the perfect antidote.
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1/ The UK government’s immigration proposals are an act of vandalism on the Scottish economy & public services. They will send our working population into decline, depress growth, reduce revenues & deprive us of the presence & contribution of people who want to build a life here
2/ @scotgov modelling shows that a 50% reduction in EU migration will send our working age population into decline. The estimate in this paper is that the UKG proposals could reduce EU/EEA migration to Scotland by 85%. That will devastate our economy and care sector.
3/ the hit to population and revenues is tangible. Less so - but still so important - is the loss to our society of hardworking people who enrich our society. And of course, ending free movement cuts both ways - we all lose our rights to live, work and study freely across the EU.
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1/ If the UK government’s immigration paper is as expected it will be devastating for the Scottish economy - our demographics make it essential that we attract people to live & work here. A reduction of 80% in people coming here from EU will see our working age population decline
2/ Apart from the serious economic damage, these proposals send a terrible message that the UK is becoming less open and welcoming and more insular. Why any PM would want to claim this as a personal legacy is beyond me.
3/ in both the development and content of these proposals, Scotland’s interests have been ignored. If our economy and society are not to be damaged - and the net positive contribution EU nationals make not lost - we need control over these decisions in our own Parliament.
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And now for the decorations. If me and @PeterMurrell are not arguing within the next half an hour, it will be a Christmas miracle. Ho ho ho🎄
And just to prove my point. Really great start @PeterMurrell - well done!
We got there - and I’m sure we’ll be talking to each other again by tea time @PeterMurrell! #christmasspirit 😂🎄
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