Scotland’s democratic socialist party.

Scotland
Tonight, we have made history. Scotland will be the first country in the world to make access to free period products a legal right.
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Scotland won’t be the last country to consign period poverty to history - but we are the first. Well done ⁦@MonicaLennon7#perioddignity #worldfirst #periodproducts
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Had the pleasure of meeting Limmy out canvassing at the election. He was surprisingly down to earth, and VERY funny.
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If you want to get Boris Johnson out of Downing Street, if you want a transformational Labour government, then you have to vote Labour on Thursday. Scotland can deliver a majority UK Labour government. And when Labour wins, Scotland wins - @JeremyCorbyn
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We can’t afford another day of the Tories let alone another five years. We need a Labour Government.
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John Swinney and the SNP have shown contempt for the institution of the Scottish Parliament.
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Labour will invest £100billion into Scotland over a decade. It will be a game-changer for our communities, our public services and our economy. When Labour wins, Scotland wins. #BBCQT
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‘If Nicola Sturgeon had obsessed about fighting poverty as much as she obsessed about the constitution imagine how different Scotland would be’ #BBCLeadersDebate
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'The only way of getting rid of a Tory government is by voting Labour all across the country, including here in Glasgow, and all across Scotland.' @JeremyCorbyn #VoteLabour
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It’s no wonder Nicola Sturgeon wants to focus on division and not the day job.
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In 2014, Stella voted Yes because she believed it would bring hope and transformation to her community. Next month, Stella is voting Labour because only a Labour government will end austerity, ban zero-hour contracts and scrap Universal Credit. When Labour wins, Scotland wins.
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Miners across Scotland were pushed to breaking point each shift to keep the country’s lights on. In return for their hard work the Tories raided their pensions and pocketed billions from it. Labour will right this historic wrong and give these workers dignity in retirement.
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RT👇🏻 'The only way of getting rid of a Tory government is by voting Labour all across the country, including here in Glasgow, and all across Scotland.' @JeremyCorbyn #VoteLabour
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A huge congratulations to our fantastic candidate Michael Shanks! You led a positive campaign focused on the priorities of people across Rutherglen & Hamilton West. We know you’ll do an amazing job representing this constituency. Scottish Labour - the change Scotland needs.
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⚠️An official government document revealed today by Labour confirms Boris Johnson’s Brexit deal is a threat to the future of the UK.
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LABOUR HOLD! Deputy Leader, @JackieBMSP has been re-elected in Dumbarton 🌹
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🎥WATCH: @jeremycorbyn sets out Labour's plans for £100billion of extra investment in Scotland to boost the economy and protect lifeline services like the NHS. When Labour wins, Scotland wins.
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A massive congratulations to our newest MSP, Davy Russell! The road to a new direction for Scotland in 2026 with Anas Sarwar as First Minister begins here.
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Fifteen years of SNP failure – wrapped.
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The pandemic Nicola that said she wanted to pull us through is gone. The partisan Nicola Sturgeon that wants to divide our country is back – pursuing a referendum that two thirds of Scots don’t want now.
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The SNP and the Tories don't want to talk about the real issues, they just want to argue about referendums to hide their dismal records in government. Labour has a plan to transform Scotland so our country truly works for the many, not the few.
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We are fighting for a majority Labour government, and Scotland can deliver it.
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The Caley railway works in Glasgow is set to close, with hundreds of workers facing redundancy. @JeremyCorbyn has joined the campaign to save the yard ahead of Scottish Labour raising their case at Holyrood later today. #RallyRoonTheCaley
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The #WASPI women were betrayed by the Tories and the Lib Dems. Today, they spoke to @johnmcdonnellMP about Labour’s plans to compensate them and right the wrong they have endured. #OnYourSide
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A Labour government will end austerity in Scotland and across the UK. That’s the message from @jeremycorbyn in his @Sunday_Mail interview today.
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🌹 John Smith won the leadership of the Labour Party with 91% of the vote and served until his death in 1994. He is often considered the greatest Prime Minister we never had. On this day, we remember his immortal, guiding words: "The opportunity to serve—that is all we ask".
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🚨 LABOUR WIN 🚨 Congratulations to @PostmanCarson for winning in Linn Glasgow wants and needs change. Labour will deliver it.
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Packed venue in Glasgow to hear @jeremycorbyn speak to a rally tonight. Vote Labour on June 8. #GE2017
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Congratulations to @jackiebmsp on being elected Scottish Labour deputy leader.
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On 12th May 1994 our country and our party lost John Smith. 27 years on we remain inspired by his service, his spirit and his socialism.
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Forty years ago today, SNP MPs brought down a Labour government and helped put Thatcher into power. Despite the pain she caused they still say it was the right thing to do.
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🚨 LABOUR GAIN 🚨 Congratulations Kirsty Williams for her win in East Kilbride West - and well done to the amazing team who worked hard campaigning! Change is coming with Labour.
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Replying to @DaftLimmy
Excuse me?
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A windfall tax on oil & gas companies to save you up to £600 on your energy bills. That's what we proposed. But not one SNP MP even bothered to vote. Shameful. Read more here: dailyrecord.co.uk/news/polit…
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🚂 Scottish Labour will table plans at Holyrood on Wednesday to take ScotRail into public hands as soon as possible. RT if you think our railways should be run for people, not for profits. heraldscotland.com/news/1793…
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🚨 LABOUR GAIN 🚨 Congratulations to Councillor Anne McCrory for her win in Bellshill, and well done to the team who worked hard campaigning! The people of Scotland are ready for change - and Labour will deliver it.
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Only Labour can stop the Tories and kick Boris Johnson out of office.
Jeremy Corbyn
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‘The mistake that Douglas Ross and Nicola Sturgeon are both making is that they only want to focus on the half of the country that agrees with them' #STVdebate
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Watching SNP conference like
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.@Douglas4Moray we've drafted the letter for you. All you need to do is sign it.
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In 2014, Sean Baillie voted Yes because he wanted to see change come to his community. This year, Sean will be voting for a Labour government as only a Labour government will make Scotland work for the many, not the few.
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Our new MP candidate for East Lothian is @D_G_Alexander – congratulations!
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Labour built our NHS. We will rebuild it.
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Time is up for this failing SNP government. Change is coming with Labour. thetimes.co.uk/article/28530…
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Labour’s plan to extend free bus travel to all under 25s will be put to a vote at Holyrood later today. Share if you support our transport transformation👇
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Yes voters No voters 🤝 Voting Labour to end poverty
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BREAKING: The next Scottish Labour government will extend free bus travel to under 25s, with a long term goal of universal free bus travel. @LabourRichard #ScotLab19
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🌹 'Use your vote today to bring Scotland, and the rest of our country, back together.' @JeremyCorbyn
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In Glasgow @jeremycorbyn takes to the stage to outline a plan #ForTheMany
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On the 29th anniversary of his death, we remember John Smith, leader of the Labour Party and the greatest Prime Minister the country never had. We continue to fight for a better Britain in his memory.
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🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿🌹 Your 2021 Scottish Labour MSPs. Let's get to work.
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It's time to scrap the public sector pay cap. @johnmcdonnellMP signed the pledge this weekend.
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Rory was a member of the SNP, and in 2014 he voted Yes. On Thursday, Rory is voting Labour for #RealChange.
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A UK Labour government will transform the lives of Scotland’s young people. #OnYourSide
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Not tens. Not hundreds. Thousands of calls to NHS 24 abandoned. Health is devolved. This isn't just the pandemic, it's 15 years of SNP neglect. independent.co.uk/news/uk/hu…
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Scotland, it’s time for #RealChange.
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Scotland’s next Prime Minister.
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Our next Prime Minister, Keir Starmer #ScotLab23
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.@johnmcdonnellMP is in Scotland setting out how only Labour will transform our country so it works for the many, not few.
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Tomorrow we launch our general election campaign here in Scotland. We’re ready. Are you?
James Foster
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On Tuesday, @scotgov published figures showing the worst cancer waiting times on record. But Nicola Sturgeon spent the day announcing plans for IndyRef2. The SNP has full control of our NHS, but their priorities are referendums, not recovery. heraldscotland.com/politics/…
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"The real division in our country...is between the many who do the work, create the wealth and pay their taxes and the few, who make the rules, reap the rewards and often dodge their taxes." Agree? 👉🏼scotlandjoin.labour.org.uk/
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Richard Leonard has been elected Leader of the Scottish Labour Party
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Award for worst Health Secretary of all time: First Minister. Award for second worst Health Secretary of all time: Deputy First Minister.
BREAKING: Shona Robison to be deputy first minister
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Labour will ban zero hours contracts, introduce a £10 an hour minimum wage, and shift not just wealth but power from bosses to workers. That's why @BrySim88 is voting for @jeremycorbyn and Labour on December 12. #GE2019 #VoteLabour
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SNP - Sorry No Principles. It’s time for the secrecy to end. dailyrecord.co.uk/news/polit…
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‘The real divide in society is not between the people who voted Yes or No for independence...the real divide is between the many – who do the work, create the wealth and pay their taxes – and the few, who set the rules, reap the rewards and dodge their taxes.’ @jeremycorbyn
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Congratulations to Helen Loughran for our second North Lanarkshire by-election win of the day - Labour gains Thorniewood from the SNP!
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In 4⃣ years, the SNP cut £17.5m from Glasgow’s cleansing budget. "We need a council and a government that will fight for Glasgow, and make it the best it can be" - @GlasgowPam Scotland deserves better than SNP neglect. scottishdailyexpress.co.uk/n…
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Jeremy Corbyn couldn't be clearer. Only a vote for Labour will get him into Downing Street and Boris Johnson's belongings into a removal van. Don't be fooled by the SNP and the Lib Dems, only a vote for Labour today will get a Labour government. When Labour wins, Scotland wins.
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NEW: The SNP and the Greens have just voted down Labour's calls for support for businesses hit by ferry chaos. This is yet another betrayal of Scotland's island communities. Read more about Labour's plans here: news.stv.tv/highlands-island…
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.@NicolaSturgeon a lot has happened while you were touring North America so we thought we would keep you up to date.
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We are terribly saddened to hear of the passing of our comrade Maria Fyfe. Maria was a force of nature, and an unshakeable advocate for socialism, peace and equality. She will be sorely missed across our movement. Our solidarity and thoughts are with Maria’s family.
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ICYMI - the SNP’s priority couldn’t be clearer from the first hustings. And it's not the NHS, the cost of living crisis or the climate emergency...
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🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿 If you voted Labour in Scotland today for the first time, thank you. 🌹 Welcome to the party. piped.video/GhGs11MA848
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Change is coming. Check out our plan to rebuild Scotland so it works for the many, not the few 👇🏼
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We are ready to give Scotland the future it deserves.
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Nicola Sturgeon mentioned ‘cost of living’ 5 times in her conference speech. She mentioned ‘independence’ 45 times. The SNP’s priorities have been made clear. Only Scottish Labour has a real plan to fight the cost of living crisis.
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The SNP’s mask has slipped when it comes to workers’ rights.
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This Thursday, vote Labour to bring our country back together.
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Only Labour can beat the Tories. Let's not just oppose the Tories, let's replace them.
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The wheels are off the wagon.
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As UK Prime Minister @GordonBrown led the world's response to the global financial crash, whilst driving down poverty and bridging the inequality gap during his time as Chancellor. #OTD
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🌹 Congratulations to @Colin_Yorkston, Labour’s newest Councillor in East Lothian!
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LABOUR HOLD! @Daniel4Southern has been re-elected in Edinburgh Southern 🌹
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Can you afford the SNP?
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Change is coming with Labour.
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🚨 LABOUR WIN 🚨 Congratulations to Tony Boyle for his win in Broxburn, Uphill and Winchburgh! Well done to the dedicated team who worked hard campaigning for Tony. It's clear that Scotland are tired of the status quo - and Labour will be the change we need.
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'Maybe the NHS needs legislation to protect it from Nicola Sturgeon.' Watch the moment Nicola Sturgeon's shameful record on the NHS is read to her. #GE2019
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📞 Live in Scotland? If your phone rings in the next few minutes it might be @jeremycorbyn.
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“This is a matter of leadership.” -@jackiebmsp #FMQs #COVID19
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