Thread by @theSNP

🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿 @NicolaSturgeon: "There are times in history when fundamental decisions have to be made.

"Decisions guided by our values. And by our hopes for future generations.

"Choices that involve standing up for what is right. This is such a moment." #SNP19

NS: "Politics today is dominated - in too many countries - by strongman leaders with inflated
egos & an overbearing sense of entitlement.

"The UK has a Prime Minister who has acted unlawfully. He cares nothing for the human consequences of his disastrous Brexit policy." #SNP19

NS: "Let us today make clear our strong opposition to Turkish aggression in Northern Syria. Kurds in Syria have been on the front line against ISIS.

"Now they and their children are being bombed ... it must stop now." #SNP19

NS: "What leaders like Boris Johnson and Donald Trump have in common is this.

"A belief that nothing should be allowed to stand in the way of their own self-interest.

"Not facts or evidence. Not the rule of law. Not democracy." #SNP19

NS: "But there is light and there is always hope. Progressive values are being fought for in Europe.

"Young people are taking a stand for their future. And for Scotland, the hope lies in becoming an independent nation." #SNP19

NS: "We will win our independence. But not the Brexit way.

"Not by undermining democracy, demonising those who disagree, and plastering lies on the side of a bus.

"We will win by inspiring and persuading." #SNP19

NS: "I vividly remember, in 2014, the director of the No campaign being asked about the prospect of Boris Johnson becoming Tory leader. He said it was, and I quote, “a scare story”.

"Coming from the architect of Project Fear, that was quite the accolade." #SNP19

NS: "They told us to Vote No to stay in the EU. They told us that we would lead the UK. They said we would enjoy a Union dividend.

"But instead we’ve suffered years of Tory austerity. We face job losses and a Brexit recession." #SNP19

NS: "Scotland is short of an apology from the Tories, Labour and Liberals for all those broken promises.

"It is because of those broken promises that Scotland faces removal from the European Union today." #SNP19

NS: "Brexit is a disaster. But it is a symptom of a deeper problem. That problem is the Westminster political union.

"For Scotland, Brexit shows that the Westminster system is broken. And it is broken utterly beyond repair." #SNP19

NS: "The process by which we choose Scotland’s future must be capable of actually achieving independence.

"It must allow majority support to be expressed clearly and unambiguously. It must be legal.

"And it must have the recognition of the international community." #SNP19

🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿 NS: "My call is that the referendum must happen next year. And we are getting ready.

"I can confirm today that before the end of this year, I will demand the transfer of power that puts the legality of a referendum beyond any doubt." #SNP19

NS: "The Labour leaderships in London and Wales have recognised our right to choose.

"They make Scottish Labour look even more ridiculous than normal." #SNP19

NS: "The other parties are so lacking in confidence that a referendum can be blocked that they’re now trying to rig the question.

"Just like us, they know there is going to be a referendum.

"And they know that when there is, Scotland will choose independence." #SNP19

NS: "I have a message for any Westminster party that wants SNP support.

"If you don’t respect Scotland’s right to choose our own future at a time of our own choosing, don’t even bother picking up the phone." #SNP19

NS: "Year after year, decade after decade, decisions about our future have been made by Westminster governments that Scotland has rejected.

"Those decisions have taken their toll on Scotland.

"And they have shattered the case for the union." #SNP19

NS: "It is inexplicable to me that anyone who cares about social justice would want to leave powers at Westminster, when that so often means leaving them in the hands of right wing Tory governments." #SNP19

NS: "Scotland’s national income is higher per head than countries like France, Japan and New Zealand.

"So do not ever let anyone tell you that Scotland is not rich enough to be independent, because we most certainly are." #SNP19

NS: "As an independent European country, Scotland will have a unique advantage.

"We will be in the EU single market AND the closest neighbour to our friends in the rest of the UK.

"A bridge between Europe and the UK, making our country a magnet for global investment." #SNP19

NS: "With independence, we can - and we will - get rid of Trident nuclear missiles from the Clyde once and for all.

"And here’s another idea for saving some cash: the House of Lords ... with independence we won’t have to contribute a single penny towards it." #SNP19

🌳 NS: "The urgency and global scale of the climate emergency means we must work across borders.

"Let us resolve today that Scotland will lead the way.

"We are already a world-leader in renewable energy and new
sources of power." #SNP19

NS: "Earlier this month we set out our final policy on unconventional oil and gas.

"Our SNP Government will not issue any new licences for fracking. There will be no fracking in Scotland." #SNP19

NS: "We need to change the reality that for women and their children, often the only way to escape an abuser is to flee their home.

"For too many, that results in the victims of abuse becoming homeless ..." #SNP19

NS: "... So I can announce today that within this parliamentary term, we will introduce a new law to establish emergency protective orders.

"It should not be the victims of abuse who lose their homes, it should be the perpetrators." #SNP19

NS: "Today, I make this pledge. If I am re-elected as First Minister at the Holyrood elections, then over the next parliament, the SNP will scrap non-residential social care charges for all." #SNP19

NS: "If the SNP is returned to gov. after the next election, we will expand childcare into the school holidays for primary pupils from the poorest backgrounds.

"Full days of high quality childcare, freeing parents to work, to help them lift their families out of poverty." #SNP19

NS: "To everyone who chooses to make our country their home, my message is this: You are welcome here. We value you. With all out hearts we want you to stay.

"And you have as much right to vote in our country’s elections as anyone else." #SNP19

NS: "An independent Scotland will be a voice that celebrates and champions diversity.

"There will be no hostile environment for migrants in an independent Scotland.

"And the SNP will always speak up, without fear or favour, for democracy and human rights." #SNP19

NS: "The politicians and activists from Catalonia given prison sentences yesterday by a Spanish court are peaceful campaigners for the right to self determination. Just like we are ...

"I ask you to join me today in sending them our support and our solidarity." #SNP19

NS: "I don’t know about you but I’m utterly sick of Westminster. I’m sick of Brexit.

"And I’ve had more than enough of people like Jacob Rees-Mogg lording it over us while lounging across the benches of the House of Commons as if he owns the place." #SNP19

💡 NS: "Scotland’s contribution to human progress down the ages is immeasurable.

"But perhaps our greatest contribution will be this - a new country founded on hope and a vision of shared humanity and compassion.

"A light in a world that seems dark." #SNP19

NS: "Friends, in the immortal words of Robert Burns: “It is comin’ yet for a’ that.”

"The world is waiting for us. Let’s win our nation’s independence." #SNP19