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Tom Arthur

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Tom Arthur

@ThomasCArthur

SNP MSP for Renfrewshire West and Levern Valley | Minister for Business and Fair Work | Promoted by Tom Arthur, 49 High Street, Johnstone PA5 8AJ

Johnstone, Scotland

Joined February 2011

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John Swinney
@JohnSwinney
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Enough is enough. When politicians use hateful language, they create conditions for hatred to grow. This is the Reform party I warned about, and they should be ashamed for inciting racial division in Scotland. I will always stand up for the inclusive country we are. 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿
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John Swinney
@JohnSwinney
Jun 10
The scenes we saw in Glasgow, Edinburgh and Ayr last night are unacceptable. Scotland is a welcoming nation and those who choose to make their lives here are valued members of our communities. Racism, hatred and intimidation have no place in Scotland. We must stand against it.
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Digital Connectivity Scotland
@DigConnectScot
Jun 8
Over 100,000 connections have been delivered through our £600+ million R100 Programme. This milestone was announced by Business Minister @ThomasCArthur at Falkirk Distillery. This is a key example of a business that has benefitted from access to faster broadband.
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John Swinney
@JohnSwinney
Jun 4
A strong economy is key to everything I want to achieve as First Minister. We will make our planning system work better, expand apprenticeships and devolve powers to Regional Partnerships, helping to create more jobs. Good to address the @ProsperScot Annual Forum today.
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John Swinney
@JohnSwinney
Jun 3
50 days until the Commonwealth Games return to Glasgow. 11 days until Scotland face Haiti at the World Cup. And with our Summer of Sport programme, we are reducing barriers for young people to take part in sports, funding free and low-cost sporting activities across Scotland.
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John Swinney
@JohnSwinney
Jun 2
Chaired the Cabinet meeting earlier today and it’s a busy week ahead. This is how we are delivering on your priorities. 👇🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿
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John Swinney
@JohnSwinney
Jun 2
The number of NHS operations is up on the year before, according to latest statistics. Long waits are down for 11 months in a row, and we exceeded our target of 150,000 extra appointments and procedures. More to do, but this is good progress. Thank you to our NHS staff. 👏
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John Swinney
@JohnSwinney
Jun 1
Scotland has enormous energy resources that should help lower our bills - but the powers to make these decisions remain at Westminster. Decisions about Scotland’s energy should be made in Scotland, and last week Parliament endorsed that view. More in my Record column today 👇
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John Swinney
@JohnSwinney
May 30
Great energy and a positive reception on the campaign trail today. On June 18th, elect SNP MPs who will always stand up for Scotland - @thomsonrichardg in Aberdeen South, and @larabirdsnp in Arbroath and Broughty Ferry. 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿
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John Swinney
@JohnSwinney
May 29
We are working hard to deliver on your priorities. In case you missed it, this week: 🏥 NHS long waits fell for 11th month in a row 🩺 Surpassed the target of 150,000 extra appointments 🏡 First Homes Fund to open by the end of June 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿 Passed the vote on devolving energy powers
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First Minister
@ScotGovFM
May 28
Scotland’s renewable energy sector presents enormous opportunities for international investment. First Minister @JohnSwinney attended the opening of @hitachienergy new UK Centre of Excellence in Glasgow, which will create around 100 specialised jobs in the city.
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John Swinney
@JohnSwinney
May 28
A majority in the Scottish Parliament has just backed our call to devolve energy powers to Scotland. We can’t afford being tied to the failed policies at Westminster. Scotland’s energy should work for Scotland - with the powers we need to help bring people’s bills down.
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John Swinney
@JohnSwinney
May 28
We are delivering the best cost of living support in the UK, and we will go further by capping bus fares and essential food prices. But as energy bills rise again, the UK Government must stop dithering and act now. And if they won't, devolve the energy powers so that we can.
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