We lost the vote 71-50 tonight which would have forced a Scottish Parliamentary inquiry into the SNP’s murky affairs.
John Swinney’s pals, the Greens backed the SNP to avoid scrutiny.
The public deserve better.
Rachael Hamilton Scottish Borders
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Rachael Hamilton Scottish Borders
@Rachael2Win
Scottish Conservative MSP for Ettrick, Roxburgh & Berwickshire. Defender of Women’s Rights, Countryside Champion. No Border at Berwick. Views Own. 💜🤍💚
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Replying to @DMScotPolEqually eyebrow-raising rant from ex-SpAd Jack Middleton who claimed 'every SNP backbencher' is 'holding the Scottish Government to account'. Cue much laughter - I am absolutely disgusted with the content of SNP speeches this afternoon at Holyrood. They are blind to the damage that previous and current SNP members have done to the integrity of the Scottish Parliament. I am genuinely concerned that the SNP do not welcome scrutiny.
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Enjoyed last night's women's hustings with @WomenOScotland. Good to share the stage with my SNP opponent, although he was noticeably quiet. Given his party's dismal record on standing up for women and girls, perhaps that was no bad thing!Last night, Women o’Scotland hosted a lively and informative hustings in anticipation of the upcoming Aberdeen South by-election on 18th June. All candidates were invited. Some turned up and graciously answered all the questions, some declined our invitation, some gave a rude
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The Public Sector Equality Duty has turned equality into a game of winners and losers, where some are preferred over others. The more public bodies chase equality of outcome, the further they move from equality under the law. The Conservatives will repeal the PSED entirely. - Rachael Hamilton Scottish Borders reposted
John Swinney accused of being 'terrified' as he desperately tries to shut down probe into the SNP's finances .@Mike_Blackley - Rachael Hamilton Scottish Borders repostedThis is not a left or right-wing problem. It is a common-sense problem. The Conservatives are the only party with serious plans to make sure that everyone is treated equally.
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✨Fabulous to have @pritipatel up in Aberdeen South to help get @DLumsden_MSP elected! ✅Fighting for our oil & gas sector and jobs ✅Bringing life back to our City ✅Standing strong on the Union 🗳️ On June 18th, vote Douglas Lumsden to turn Aberdeen South @ScotTories blue 🔹
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NEW IN STOCK: Conservative plans to abolish business rates for thousands of high street businesses 🇬🇧
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The message on the doors in Aberdeen South is clear: people are fed up with Labour and SNP attacks on our oil and gas industry. On 18 June, pro-UK voters can beat the SNP by backing Douglas Lumsden and send a message to both Labour and the Nationalists that it’s time to Get
- Rachael Hamilton Scottish Borders repostedToday we remember the courage, sacrifice and determination of those who served on D-Day. We will never forget their service.
- There are more questions than answers about SNP finances than Swinney’s cabinet members would tell the public on BBC Scotland this morning. The Scottish Conservatives are calling for a full parliamentary inquiry into the Peter Murrell scandal now.
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