ewancrawford
Special Adviser to the First Minister of Scotland. Dog walker and cricket lover
- Reposted by ewancrawford“I am concerned about it as I believe with every fibre of my body in the importance of inclusion within our society. During my lifetime Scotland has become a much more diverse country. I’m very proud of that." John Swinney tells @libbybrooks.bsky.social Scotland needs and benefits from immigration.
- Reposted by ewancrawfordIt’s not where we come from that counts, it’s about where we’re going. Great to meet Afghan Scots children at Maryhill Burgh Halls and hear a lovely rendition of Robert Burns.
- Reposted by ewancrawfordThe Home Secretary says "we have become the destination of choice in Europe, clearly visible to every people smuggler and would-be illegal migrant across the world" That is a factually untrue claim: the Home Office shows that the UK is fifth, getting 1/10 claims, while Germany gets 1/5 claims
- Reposted by ewancrawfordAccording to a recent Eurobarometer survey, the EU is viewed as a place of stability by its citizens, with more than 7 out of 10 respondents saying that their country has benefitted from being a member of the EU. 🔗 Read more: europa.eu/!K8Wqcq
- FM John Swinney: Let us join with others in saying unequivocally: Our saltire is a flag of welcome - and refugees are welcome here” www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
- Reposted by ewancrawfordAsylum protests vs the local park run. @lgeraghty23.bsky.social runs the numbers for the Big Issue www.bigissue.com/news/social-...
- Reposted by ewancrawfordNo10 spokesman not prepared to criticise anything about Farage speech today. Not his description of "invasion", not his prediction that the UK on brink of civil war, not plans to pay the Taliban or Iran to take back migrants, or indeed to rule out doing so themselves.
- Reposted by ewancrawfordEvery time living standards fall, Nigel Farage blames migration. And every time, Keir Starmer nods along. People are struggling with the cost of living and blaming migration won’t fix that. Scotland deserves better - a fairer, wealthier, welcoming future with independence.
- Reposted by ewancrawfordTomorrow's front page 📰 Refugees are welcome here: New series highlighting their positive stories in Scotland begins
- Reposted by ewancrawfordQuite a different tone from Starmer's reheated Farage leftovers
- Proud to support the campaign by @scotrefugeecouncil.bsky.social to show that Scotland is proud to welcome refugees. Join me in being #PartofTheBiggerPicture, and together let’s make Scotland a more welcoming and inclusive place. 💛🌍
- Reposted by ewancrawfordWestminster doesn’t work for Scotland. Independence means choosing our own future - using our energy wealth to lower bills, growing our economy, building a fairer nation. Let’s build that independent Scotland together. Here is how I intend to do that. 👇
- Reposted by ewancrawfordIf you thought Germany took a particularly hard hit to its exports in recent years, it turns out the UK has fared even worse.
- Reposted by ewancrawfordSpeaking at the WELSH Conservative conference in Llangollen Kemi Badenoch said it was “wonderful to meet so many MSPs”. MSP stands for “Member of the Scottish Parliament”….
- Reposted by ewancrawfordScotland is a proud European nation - today on #EuropeDay and every day. We didn’t vote for Brexit which is causing so much damage to our economy and communities, but we know that a better future is possible. An independent Scotland in the EU, playing its full part. 🇪🇺🏴
- “Economists say the cuts will harm key public services, despite Labour’s promises to undo years of decline under the Conservatives.” www.theguardian.com/politics/202...
- Reposted by ewancrawfordScotland stands in solidarity with Ukraine, its democratically-elected President Zelenskyy, and the Ukrainian people. Good to meet new Ukrainian Consul General Madzianovskyi. #SlavaUkraini 🏴🇺🇦
- Reposted by ewancrawfordTwo years ago, Labour opposed the Internal Market Act - which is nothing short of an undemocratic power grab from Westminster. Today, Labour have just voted together with the Tories against protecting the powers of our Parliament. Only the SNP will stand up for Scotland. 🏴
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- Linn Park looking gorgeous in the frost this morning. Out for a walk with my best pal
- Reposted by ewancrawfordAfter months of collective punishment and the death of over 40,000 in Gaza, any suggestion Palestinians should be removed from their home is unacceptable and dangerous. There must be no ethnic cleansing. Only a proper two state solution will bring lasting peace.
- Reposted by ewancrawford🏴 Delighted that our Budget has passed stage 1 at the Scottish Parliament - a step closer to delivering a winter heating payment for pensioners, scrapping the two-child cap and tackling NHS waiting lists. While Labour and Tories refused to vote for it, we’re working to deliver progress.
- First Minister John Swinney writing today on the 5th anniversary of Brexit www.theguardian.com/commentisfre...
- New Scottish Government analysis on impact of Brexit on Scottish trade www.gov.scot/news/impact-...
- Reposted by ewancrawfordYouGov find just 30% of people think we were right to leave the EU. The lowest number yet. Just 10% of 18-24 year olds think it was the right decision.
- Radio Scotland currently showcasing brilliant array of talent on their Burns Night programme. Gorgeous listening
- Reposted by ewancrawfordInside the Kibble Palace in Glasgow's Botanic Gardens at nightfall. Cont./ #glasgow #architecture #nightphotography #glasgowbotanicgardens #kibblepalace #architecturephotography #glasshouse
- Reposted by ewancrawfordVery much hoping this puts enough pressure on the UK government to do the same in England.
- Reposted by ewancrawfordThis is absolutely huge from the Scottish Parliament. Combined with the Scottish Child Payment it means a family with 3 children on Universal Credit will be *£7k* per year better off than if they lived in England. And we know that will make a massive difference www.dailyrecord.co.uk/news/politic...
- Reposted by ewancrawford📣 Eradicating child poverty is the Scottish Government's top priority. 🥀 But when Labour came into power in Westminster, they kept the brutal two-child cap. 🏴 Our budget will end it in Scotland, lifting over 15,000 Scottish children out of poverty.
