Glasgow MSPs and MPs



Here's what some of Glasgow's MSPs and MPs have been sharing and talking about on their Twitter feeds - today I'm highlighting Tweets from Humza Yousaf, the MSP for Glasgow Pollok and Alison Thewliss, the MP for Glasgow Central.

Lots of interesting topics covered - local, national and international - although nothing about the fight for equal pay in Glasgow, as far as I could see. 

More examples will follow in the days ahead.

  
Humza Yousaf MSP
  1. Thanks - will wear it with great pride. Well done for all the great work do

    thanks for speaking out on the issue of violence against women in all its forms & in your ministerial portfolio of the transport sector. We were delighted to give you a badge & …
    11 retweets21 likes



  2.   Retweeted
     9 hours ago
    Potentially 1000 jobs to go at BiFab - many in Fife - and Willie Rennie wants to talk about Alex Salmond? Pathetic.
    24 replies350 retweets587 likes



  3.  9 hours ago
    The quiet man John Swinney not so quiet as he blasts Ruth Davidson on tax. She advocates tax cuts while her pals in Westminster cut Scotland's budget, that means less money for schools & hospitals and no doubt accompanied by tax cuts for the wealthiest
    40 replies281 retweets481 likes



  4.   Retweeted
     12 hours ago
    Congratulations to on being awarded with the Newcomer MP of the Year Certificate at
    , ,  and 7 others
    3 replies42 retweets112 likes



  5.   Retweeted
     12 hours ago
    Congratulations to on being awarded Other Parties Newcomer MP of the Year the at

    , ,  and 7 others
    12 retweets21 likes



  6.   Retweeted
     12 hours ago
    Congratulations to on being awarded People’s Choice MP of the Year Award at

    , ,  and 7 others
    9 replies124 retweets325 likes



  7.   Retweeted
     Nov 15
    Sir Harry Burns, former Chief Medical Officer for Scotland, says he's "absolutely over the moon" at the Supreme Court decision on minimum pricing for alcohol.
    65 replies267 retweets535 likes



  8.   Retweeted
     Nov 15
    📢 Read 's speech to in full.
    9 replies131 retweets175 likes



  9.   Retweeted
     Nov 15
    FM met UN Secretary General at

    13 replies239 retweets486 likes



  10.  Nov 15
    Danielle right - she is not there to answer questions about her father, crass of folk to ask her. She is there in her own right not to defend the alleged actions of anyone she is related to.

    NEW: Danielle Rowley says she's interested in the Scottish Labour deputy leadership
    5 replies17 retweets66 likes



  11.   Retweeted
     Nov 14
    Let's see: Average house price in London: 1996: £79,000 2016: £488,908 (518% increase) Londoner's average wage: 1999: £22,487 2016: £36,302 (47% increase) Average deposit today: £96,000 Price of meal deal: £3 260 days X 3 = £780 Years to save for deposit by not eating: 123

    'Millennials must stop buying sandwiches to afford a house'
    913 replies55,036 retweets95,075 likes



  12.  Nov 15
    After a consultation process & many responses including from local MSP I have decided to keep Breich Station open. We will explore increasing services to and from the station.
    15 replies24 retweets59 likes



  13.   Retweeted
     Nov 15
    Replying to 
    If you’re travelling between Edinburgh & Glasgow in either direction, our services to/from Glasgow Central are running normally. ^CT
    15 replies7 retweets7 likes



  14.   Retweeted
     Nov 15
    Replying to 
    UPDATE: The line has reopened now at full speed. The current service level mentioned in previous tweets will remain in place for now until services have recovered. ^CT
    7 replies6 retweets5 likes



  15.   Retweeted
     Nov 15
    Replying to 
    UPDATE: Track staff have reopened the line between Newbridge Jn and . Trains will run at a reduced speed through the area. ^CT
    5 replies5 retweets1 like



  16.   Retweeted
     Nov 15
    Replying to 
    UPDATE: You can use your ScotRail tickets and Smartcards on First Buses between Bathgate and Edinburgh due to disruption. ^CT
    6 replies5 retweets3 likes



  17.  Nov 15
    Defect on the track has been discovered so will be disruption on services between Gla - Ed during evening peak. Plz keep an eye on for further updates

    Replying to @ScotRail
    UPDATE: Track staff have reopened the line between Newbridge Jn and . Trains will run at a reduced speed through the area. ^CT
    1 reply3 retweets



  18.   Retweeted
     Nov 15
    Labour still striking a sour note on minimum pricing. They've been wrong on this for a decade now.
    25 replies115 retweets176 likes



  19.   Retweeted
     Nov 15
    Absolutely delighted at the unanimous decision by the UK Supreme Court on MUP, a landmark moment for public health in Scotland!
    24 replies129 retweets302 likes




Glasgow's MSPs and MPs



Here's what some of Glasgow's MSPs and MPs have been sharing and talking about on their Twitter feeds - today I'm highlighting Tweets from Sandra White, the MSP for Glasgow Kelvin and Patrick Grady, the MP for Glasgow North.

Lots of interesting topics covered - local, national and international - although nothing about the fight for equal pay in Glasgow, as far as I could see. 

More examples will follow in the days ahead.

  

Patrick Grady MP

  1.   7 hours ago
    Great to meet with Woodside Mini Holland Team yesterday to chat about the project and active travel in Glasgow North
    1 retweet5 likes



  2.   8 hours ago
    Always an inspiration visiting - last night met with Syrian families settling in Glasgow
    3 retweets10 likes



  3.   Nov 8
    This time it was the Welsh Secretary of State who failed to name a single power that will be returned to a devolved administration post
    1 reply12 retweets11 likes



  4.   Nov 7
    Mistake in my last tweet - my next surgery is this Saturday 11 Nov @ Hillhead Library. Drop in or call my office to arrange an appointment
    6 retweets3 likes



  5.   Retweeted
      Nov 7
    Good questions in HoC & thanks of SNP for turning up to support re GRG misconduct.
    6 retweets6 likes



  6.   Nov 7
    Applications are still open for temporary Administrative Officer in my constituency office - more info @
    6 retweets



  7.   Nov 6
    It's ! Support us because a hard day's work deserves a fair day's pay
    3 retweets6 likes



  8.   Retweeted
      Nov 4
    Welcome the new National Executive Committee from conference elections. Strong voices & good gender balance. Great first meeting.
    5 replies107 retweets218 likes



  9.   Nov 3
    Great campaign by WE100 - its important to think about increasing lifespans and how we can support those to stay active
    1 reply1 retweet3 likes



  10.   Nov 3
    Disappointed but not surprised that bill has been "talked out" in ... Private Members Bill system in urgent need of reform
    1 reply45 retweets40 likes



  11.   Nov 3
    Triumphant & strangely emotional rtn to after 10 yrs for last night, in suitably legendary - musicians & crowd in great voice
    1 reply4 retweets7 likes



  12.   Retweeted
      Nov 2
    A special event to launch our Maryhill Nature Trail. Guided discovery trail for families 25th Nov. Book for free:
    , ,  and 7 others
    2 replies22 retweets23 likes



  13.   Retweeted
      Nov 1
    50 years ago today Winnie Ewing won the Hamilton by-election. She inspired a generation and changed Scotland forever. Thank you Winnie.
    5 replies162 retweets397 likes



  14.   Nov 1
    Don't miss Maryhill Community Central Hall 40th Anniversary Race Night on10th November - complete with fish supper



Sandra White MSP
  1.   Retweeted
      4 hours ago
    . passed the (Scotland) Bill yesterday. Watch the debate here:
    6 retweets3 likes



  2.   Retweeted
      23 hours ago
    Very proud of leadership of and work across parties to make this happen. Hard work begins now but another good day @ the office!

    The Child Poverty (Scotland) Bill has been unanimously passed by the Scottish Parliament
    3 replies57 retweets101 likes




  3.   Retweeted
      Nov 8
    Priti Patel isn't the only Conservative to have visited the illegally occupied Golan Heights. Ten Scottish Tory MSPs went on a junket there last year.
    81 replies1,864 retweets1,098 likes



  4.   Retweeted
      Nov 6
    Perspective.
    61 replies3,344 retweets2,540 likes



  5.   Retweeted
      Nov 7
    Did BBC, SKy, ITV, ITN, Channel4 , LBC, Reuters, Associated Press, global News miss this?


    We are thousands marching for in London
    6 retweets3 likes



  6.   Retweeted
      Nov 7
    left: boris johnson’s claim right: iranian judiciary official website

    22 replies752 retweets494 likes



  7.   Retweeted
      Nov 7
    200 mayors sing national anthem of beneath ’s Berlaymont building in the heart of Quarter
    32 replies770 retweets946 likes



  8.   Retweeted
      Nov 6
    To , how do you live with this? "She died on 2 Nov 2017 at home on her own. She was 38. In the cold with her coat & scarf on."
    , ,  and 7 others
    193 replies2,652 retweets1,857 likes



  9.   Retweeted
      Nov 7
    Proud to join Catalan community in Brussels as they welcome Carles Puigdemont and tell him he remains their president!
    96 replies1,938 retweets3,027 likes



  10.   Retweeted
      Nov 7
    First order of Spanish imposed authorities to Catalan officers: “All documents in Castilian, not Catalan”
    116 replies2,021 retweets782 likes



  11.   Retweeted
      Nov 7
    Downing St confirmed that Patel had asked officials if it would give aid to the Israeli Army
    2 replies20 retweets12 likes



  12.   Retweeted
      Nov 7
    Ouch.

    . confirms that the Prime Minister learned about Priti Patel's plan to give aid money to the Israeli army from the BBC, today.
    3 replies17 retweets20 likes




  13.   Retweeted
      Nov 7
    Spain now insisting that Catalan government institutions be run in Spanish.
    87 replies667 retweets261 likes



  14.   Retweeted
      Nov 7
    It wasn’t a “slip of the tongue”. It was a basic error that could cost a British woman years in jail.

    'We all make slips of the tongue... but you need to understand the context. Zaghari-Ratcliffe detention is unacceptable,' says Liam Fox
    124 replies2,011 retweets3,489 likes



  15.   Retweeted
      Nov 7
    Family visits they have rationed family visits. This is immoral. .

    Spanish authorities limit family visits to Catalan Government only once every 3 months ?amp=1
    16 replies213 retweets97 likes



  16.   Retweeted
      Nov 5
    I found this tweet. Please can someone pass it on to Murdo as I'm blocked. Much appreciated. Thank you.

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