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👇 Here are some of the amazing female candidates who declared their support for women's sex-based rights at the Scots Parliament today 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿

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– Ailsa Gray, ALBA Candidate for Glasgow 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿

She on the Board of Business for Scotland and the Scottish Independence Foundation. Up until choosing to stand as a candidate for the @AlbaParty, she was also a non-Executive Director for Highlands and Islands Enterprise.

– Cllr Lynne Anderson, ALBA Candidate for Central Scotland 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿

With over 20 years of experience as a chartered environmentalist, she has been a Councillor since 2017. Lynne is dedicated to speaking out fearlessly for the people of Scotland.

– @CynthGuthrie, ALBA Candidate for South Scotland 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿

Former HR Director of British Sky Broadcasting Group, now a Director and co-owner of a company in Lothian & South Scotland. Social justice & the building of an economically successful country are her key visions for Scotland

– @MichelleFerns11, ALBA Candidate for Glasgow 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿

Councillor for Shettleston Michelle has always passionately believed in independence. She helped deliver the £500m equal pay settlement for female city workers in Glasgow.

– @Corri_Wilson, ALBA Candidate for South Scotland 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿

Corri is a former Councillor and MP and has dedicated her life to promoting the benefits of Scotland being an independent country that works for a fairer and more just society.

– @Judithrd13, ALBA Candidate for Highlands & Islands 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿

Judith was a manager in the food industry and branched out into caring for the elderly. As a forward-thinking, thrawn woman, she is an avid supporter of an Independent Scotland,

– Delia Henry, ALBA Candidate for West Scotland 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿

Former Director for Diabetes UK in Scotland, Delia has worked with a large cross-section of Scottish society which has given her insight into what matters to people and what's required to improve their lives.

– @DotJessiman4NE, ALBA Candidate for North East Scotland 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿

A lifelong supporter of women’s rights, Dot is a Former Convener of New Scots for Indy, Vice Convener of the Scottish Land Commission, and former SNP NEC member.

– Eva Comrie, ALBA Candidate for Mid-Scotland & Fife 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿

Eva runs her own legal practice and specialises in family and child law. She self-describes as our ‘bionic candidate’ as the Scottish NHS saved her life; giving her prosthetic legs and custom-building her a titanium spine.

– @scottishlass481, ALBA Candidate for South Scotland 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿

Suzanne is committed to improving the rights of disabled people and their unpaid carers, who deserve greater recognition for their amazing work. She wants her children to grow up in an independent Scotland.

– @HeatherMc4NE, ALBA Candidate for North East Scotland 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿

A retired primary school teacher and former exec of Women for Independence. A proud Dundee lass, Heather has believed in Scottish independence her whole life.

– @ChristinaH3ndry, ALBA Candidate for Lothian 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿

Christina has a background in psychology and is passionate about ensuring that every child is given the best start in life and that there are more opportunities available for our young people.

– @CallieMac88, ALBA Candidate for West Scotland 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿

Cllr Caroline McAllister wants to see Scotland as a country with fairness, opportunity and respect at its heart; leaving no one behind and using our resources for the benefit of all rather than the few.

– @TasminaSheikh, ALBA Candidate for Central Scotland 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿

Tasmina is a former MP and the first ever woman of colour from Scotland to be elected to any Parliament - European, Westminster or Holyrood. She is a passionate supporter of Women's rights.

This is just a selection of #AlbaWomen who are committed to protecting and preserving the rights of women and girls.

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