Minister admits Rishi Sunak did reject funding to fix crumbling schools | Morning Star
https://morningstaronline.co.uk/article/b/sunak-did-reject-funding-fix-crumbling-schools

#Sunak
#SchoolSafety
#SchoolMaintenance
#SchoolRebuilding
#Gibb
#ReinforcedAutoclavedAeratedConcret
#RAAC
#EducationSecretary
#Keegan
#Starmer
#Holyrood
#ScottishFireAndRescueService
#Asbestos
#StructuralCollapse
#Hospitals
#NHS

@DrHannahGraham Do powerfully compassionless and powerfully ignorant #Holyrood speeches count too?

#ScotPol

I don't blame #MhairiBlack AT ALL for wanting out at this point. #Westminster is stressful; and politics as a whole is stressful, so it's not like moving to #Holyrood would solve every problem.

She's a great asset to the #SNP and independence movement, but she is human and it's absolutely her choice, regardless of how disappointed others may be.

#ScotPol

@davidallengreen @jbenjamint Wow, thanks, I think you've just made my evening!!

I'm a criminologist interested in Justice policy, hold an (unpaid, independent) public appointment on sentencing, and a bit of a #ScotPol #Holyrood anorak (love a good Scottish Statutory Instrument, standing order, constitutional stooshie, or FOI revelation 😏). Unfortunately, I'm not a lawyer, but very appreciative of law and policy analysis by the eminent likes of yourself, David.

I long for #independence but you’d think for a nation that feels neglected by its central govt would do better in preventing the same apathy but a govt in #Holyrood feels just as far away & out of touch as #westminster.

The challenges & responsibilities of the islands’ councils heavily outweigh those of their mainland counterparts. Things like devolving a tourist tax to councils are minuscule in what is needed to equip those Govts in delivering for & retaining their residents.

The Orcadian posted 3 days ago about #Orkney Council’s Leader seeking “alternative models of governance”. On Radio, James Stockan cited being let down by #Westminster & #Holyrood.

The alternative models cited were of crown dependency such as Isle of Man, Jersey, Guernsey or of the Faroe Islands within Denmark & also talked of exploring their nordic connection.

Today multiple papers have printed rubbish like this, it’s dismissive n attempts to humiliate those trying to fix our broken politics.

The National: New paper shows impact of UK Government imposing authority on Holyrood

https://www.thenational.scot/news/23588148.new-paper-shows-impact-uk-government-imposing-authority-holyrood/

"The ability of the Scottish Parliament to take decisions for the benefit of people across Scotland is being curtailed by the actions of the UK Government, Constitution Secretary Angus Robertson has said."

#Brexit #devolution #Holyrood #news #politics #Scotland #TheNational

via @MadeyeTheCarnaptious

An evening at Scottish Parliament hearing about the financial cost to families of imprisonment and release. Hosted by Rona Mackay MSP, with Cabinet Secretary Angela Constance and several MSPs in attendance.

It was very moving and galvanising hearing lived experiences of family members affected by a loved one's imprisonment. Much work yet to be done.

#Prison #CriminalJustice #SocialJustice #Criminology #Families #ScottishParliament #Holyrood #Scotland

Scotland could pilot UK-wide deposit return scheme

Once again #Westminster #unionists weaponise #Scotland initiative in order to further subjugate #holyrood to their will

This is not what was intended when the devolution settlement was made, nor is it in line with the promises #cameron made to con the scots in #indyref - if that ref settled the matter "for a generation" then the undertakings given then by #toriesOut should last that long also

Naked use of power!

https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-scotland-65719108

@djl @wood5y @Lassielmr

That sounds like #victimhood to me - come on! #scotland is geographically coherent, the population are educated and #Holyrood is run by pro-independence parties - and has been for some time.

If you cannot convince even a bare majority (& you need a bit more than that) to vote for independence it means you have not made the case

@wood5y @Lassielmr

Imagine the response in #scotland were any Westminster govt to attempt to castrate #holyrood .... no chance!

And yes the constitutional setup in the UK is a right dog's dinner - but that comment applies to Crown & Parliament, Lords & Commons, Westminster & Stormont and Church & State also - it is the British way and not simply a defect in the #blair devolution changes

From Ballot Box #Scotland- looking at the latest polls, including #Holyrood voting intentions. Bad news (as expected) for the #SNP, but the #Labour lead is squeaky. And it would be hard to form a Scottish government with these numbers
https://ballotbox.scot/redfield-may-2023

@MacNaBracha

Well we will see - there is some road to travel before the next #holyrood election - we have the #2024GE to come when #labour hope to increase their representation for #Scotland by several hundred percent (given at present they only have one #labour MP in #Scotland !)

Long term permanent support for independence is over 35% and rising with younger generations - barring some new factor (climate change?) changing that I cannot see the SNP losing local power.

Much good a letter from Angus Robertson will do, methinks.

It's all part of the Tory plan.

#Devolution #Holyrood #Westminster

https://www.thenational.scot/news/23491639.withdraw-new-rules-scotlands-overseas-work-uk-government-told/

Really interesting and enjoyable discussions at the Scottish Parliament this evening at the book launch of 'The Norwegian Prison System' (Routledge Books).

After a series of contributions from Norwegian speakers, they had a live music performance and cross-floor discussions. A great turnout from senior Scottish Justice folk - so good to see people in person.
#Holyrood #ScottishParliament #Justice #Prison #BookLaunch #Norway #Scotland

Dave Brown on #HumzaYousaf #SNP #SNPSleaze #SNPCivilWar #PoliceScotland #Scotland #ScottishIndependence #ScottishParliament #Holyrood - political cartoon gallery in London original-political-cartoon.com

There’s an important principle to defend here, of course—especially given that after you do something once, it’s easier to do it again… and again… and again. But I can’t escape the feeling that judicial review here will be a waste of time. If the UK Gov wins, as I think likely, that will make it feel all too comfortable about deploying s.35 in future, weakening Holyrood—which is the Tory dream.

#Holyrood #Westminster #SNP

https://www.theguardian.com/politics/2023/apr/12/scotland-launch-legal-challenge-uk-government-block-gender-reform-bill

A few of us were interviewed in this article about pressing issues in Scottish Justice that new Cabinet Secretary for Justice Angela Constance and First Minister Humza Yousaf will need to focus on.

Article by Rebecca McQuillan in @holyrooddaily

#CriminalJustice #Criminology #Law #YouthWork #Policing #Victims #Courts #CommunityJustice #SocialWork #SocialJustice #ScotPol #Politics #Holyrood #Scotland
https://www.holyrood.com/inside-politics/view,justice-on-trial-the-challenges-facing-scotlands-courts-prisons-and-police

Is there any other parliament in the world that allows influences from foreign governments or is it just Scotland ?
#westminster
#Holyrood
#scottishtories
#ScottishLabour

The #Moderator of the General Assembly of the #ChurchOfScotland was at #Holyrood today to deliver Time for Reflection as #HumzaYousaf was voted in as #FirstMinister of #Scotland. Rt Rev Dr Iain Greenshields congratulated Mr Yousaf, saying he prayed God would be with him as he seeks to govern for the benefit of all. The Moderator met politicians to discuss social care, the Register of Controlled Interest in Land, the UK Government's #IllegalMigration Bill and addiction
https://www.churchofscotland.org.uk/news-and-events/news/2023/articles/we-pray-that-god-is-with-the-new-first-minister