David Mitchell 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿🇪🇺🇺🇳

🧵 Tackling NHS waiting times is one of my top priorities, and while we still have lots to do, we’re making progress. I’m happy to share that we’re delivering more appointments than we promised - helping more people get the care they need, faster. 👇

I am delighted to reopen the Scottish Connections Fund. With grants of up to £15,000 available, the fund supports projects that strengthen links between Scotland and its global diaspora. More info 👇 edinburghnews.scotsman.com/news/opinion/c…

I often got called “an old soul” and such like by adults when I was a child. I think this was a kind way of saying I was a sad little freak

First Minister @JohnSwinney welcomed President of @EU_Commission Ursula @vonderleyen to Scotland yesterday. The First Minister discussed the UK’s relationship with the EU, the situation in Gaza and Ukraine, and Scotland’s partnership with Europe on key issues. 📸 @EC_AVService

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As First Minister, it is my responsibility to raise Scotland’s voice, advance Scotland’s interests, and speak up for peace and justice. When I meet with President Trump, I will be doing all of those things.

A joint statement on Gaza from AFP, AP, BBC News and Reuters

My last word on 'Waterlie'. The UK Government know that we rely on our good reputation on water for our whisky industry and tourism but are still quite happy to lie about our water quality to talk down Scotland and oppose nationalisation in England. thenational.scot/politics/25333…

The scenes in Gaza are horrifying to watch. Israel is deliberately starving civilians. Children are dying as food and aid are blocked. Nothing can justify it. Enough is enough. The UK government must force Israel to let aid into Gaza, and the killing must stop. Now.

🏥 Hospital at Home is an outstanding service introduced by the SNP Government. ✅ More dignity for patients. ✅ More room in Hospitals. ✅ Lower costs for taxpayers. Now we’re expanding the service even further ✅ news.stv.tv/west-central/h…

I’ve seen a family member benefit from this - really is a great policy - and this is a great, detailed article too.

Labour are increasing the cost of your energy bills after promising to cut them. independent.co.uk/news/business/…

We are tackling NHS waiting times. Health Secretary @neilcgray visited the Day Surgery Unit at @RIE_Lothian to hear from staff and patients. Latest figures show a 14% decrease last year in inpatient / day case waits for all specialties at @NHS_Lothian.

Imagine the joy on a child’s face when they unwrap this one

His (repeated) claims are false. Read my letter to him today asking for a retraction 👉 scottishgov-newsroom.prgloo.com/correspondence…

Why are Labour talking down Scotland?

That’s the same Malta that became independent from the UK in 1964 Of course, if you listen to some people they could never have done it. This from The Times, 7th January 1959 👇

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LATEST: The SNP have reiterated calls for powers to be devolved to the Scottish Parliament to create a bespoke Scottish visa after analysis showed 70% of businesses support the scheme thenational.scot/news/25329882.…