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SNP Member of Parliament for Ross, Skye and Lochaber. Constituents with questions should email ian.blackford.mp @parliament .uk

Isle of Skye
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Ian Blackford ๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿด๓ ง๓ ข๓ ณ๓ ฃ๓ ด๓ ฟ
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Promoted by Ian Blackford, 29 High Street, Dingwall, IV15 9RU and Mamore House, The Parade, Fort William, PH33 6BA
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Yet again I urged the DWP Minister to set up a cross party meeting with the Industrial Injuries Advisory Council to discuss the issue of brain injuries sustained by footballers. I first led a debate on this issue on 14th September last year and called for the UK Government toโ€ฆ
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Are you still hiring humans? โ˜Ž๏ธ Call Bland:
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I wish @JamTarts a happy anniversary @IanMurrayMP and look forward as @HibernianFC enter their 150th anniversary next season and our ongoing friendly rivalry in the Edinburgh derby.
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Ian Murray MP
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10 years ago @JamTarts exited administration & set itself on the journey to the UKs largest fan owned club. On this 150th anniversary year the club goes from strength to strength and will play European league football again next season. A remarkable fan achievement. Thank you.
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@LeeannDempster
Leeann Dempster
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I wish I had the words to do these boys justice. They gave everything they had for Hibs. What a pleasure it was getting to know them and their families. Scottish Cup-winning legends. In the history books forever.
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@theSNP
The SNP
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๐Ÿ“ฃ @JohnSwinney : "I have campaigned for Scottish independence for all my adult life. I started doing so when @ScotParl was a distant dream. Constitutional change happens when Scotland feels at ease with itself and confident about its future."
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We do face serious geopolitical threats and ones where parties in the UK have come together where appropriate. To have a dig at Scottish independence and the civic authority by extension of our Scottish Government lacks dignity and class. I would expect more from @RishiSunak whoโ€ฆ
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Hereโ€™s the passage of Rishi Sunakโ€™s speech, under the heading โ€˜The dangersโ€™, that starts with Russia, Iran, North Korea and Chinaโ€ฆ and ends with Scottish nationalism, via Houthis, hackers, mass migration, anti-Semitism, and gender activism
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This should not have happened, many of us were continually warning of the need to step up support to Ukraine. Now that this front has opened up time is of the essence in getting to Ukraine the means to repel this attack. We must stand with Ukraine for as long as it takes toโ€ฆ
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Deborah Haynes
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Russia was able to open a new front in northeastern Ukraine - where itโ€™s assaulting from โ€œmultiple positionsโ€ - because of delays in the supply of Western weapons to the frontline, the head of the region under attack has said.
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There is a significant opportunity to leverage our green energy production with value added supply chain activities and port infrastructure on an integrated basis is a key building block for this. We must seize the opportunity to drive investment, jobs, prosperity and sustainableโ€ฆ
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Ambitious plans to turn Ardersier Port into a hub for the offshore wind farm sector have taken another major step forward.
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@IneBackIversen
ะ‡ne Back ะ‡versen
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๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช World, are you still watching? Tonight might have just been the biggest gathering of Georgians marching in Tbilisi against the russian violations and law infiltrating the Georgian government! Please watch, share, stand with the brave people of Georgia!๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช #NoToRussianlaw
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Hibernian Retro
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An absolute rocket of a volley scored by @lia_tweeds as @HibernianWomen beat Hearts ๐Ÿ-๐ŸŽ in the Edinburgh Derby ๐Ÿš€
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I am delighted to be at the reception in the Scottish Parliament to mark fifty years of excellence in education for Sabhal Mor Ostaig, Scotlandโ€™s Gaelic college and to be addressed by โฆ @JohnSwinney โฉ this evening and to hear of the Govtโ€™s support for Gaelic language
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@paymentcardcase
Payment Card Settlement
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If your business accepted Visa and/or Mastercard between 2004 - 2019, the deadline to claim your share of a $5.5 billion Settlement is fast approaching. Eligible merchants must file a Claim Form by May 31, 2024.
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My goodness this flashed up on my timeline. I remain very grateful for the voters of Ross, Skye and Lochaber electing me to Westminster in 2015 and for re-electing me in 2017 and 2019.
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I am delighted that the YSI are hosting an international conference. Every success to them in the outreach work they are doing.
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Young Scots for Independence
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๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡บ Register for our international conference on the future of Scotland and Europe - open to all SNP members. ๐Ÿ“ 17-18 May, Stirling. ๐Ÿค Featuring international youth leaders, politicians and experts. ๐ŸŽŸ๏ธ Friday: ๐ŸŽŸ๏ธ Saturday:
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@JohnSwinney
John Swinney
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It is the privilege of my life to serve as the First Minster of Scotland. I will be the First Minister for everyone in our country.
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@theSNP
The SNP
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๐Ÿ‘‡ @JohnSwinney sets out our vision for a new chapter in both the SNP's history and Scotland's future. ๐Ÿด๓ ง๓ ข๓ ณ๓ ฃ๓ ด๓ ฟ We are a party and government willing to work with all others to better our economy, create jobs, improve our NHS and deliver a fairer nation for future generations.
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Whatever you need fundraising for, GiveSendGo is here for YOU!
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@rosscolquhoun
Ross Colquhoun
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๐Ÿด๓ ง๓ ข๓ ณ๓ ฃ๓ ด๓ ฟ SNP Leader @JohnSwinney : โ€œToday is the beginning of a new chapter in our partyโ€™s history - a chapter that will be about coming together, uniting, and dedicating ourselves to the service of Scotland.โ€
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The SNP
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๐Ÿ“ฃ @johnswinney : "I have seen the lows and the highs of our modern political history as a Party. And, over those highs and lows, one thing has been clear time after time: Scotland wins when the SNP wins." ๐Ÿ‘‡ Read John Swinneyโ€™s speech in full.
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I am delighted for @JohnSwinney that he has been elected @theSNP leader and First Minister elect. I know John has was it takes to lead our party and our country. We will now listen and engage with the electorate and the SNP will show it is on the side of those in Scotland.
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John Swinney
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I am deeply honoured to have been elected as Leader of @theSNP . I will give all that I have to serve my Party and my Country.
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@JimSpenceDundee
Jim Spence
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Some fascinating figures hereโ€ฆ..notably Celtic and Rangers wages accounting for 2/3rds of the entire top league wage bill.
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John Swinney
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Yesterday I announced my candidacy to be โฆ @theSNP โฉ Leader here are a few words of thanks for the support that has been forthcoming so far.
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@mansourtarek_
Tarek Mansour
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President Bidenโ€™s budget proposal calls for an increase in capital gains tax up to 44.6%! This would be the highest capital gains tax the US has ever seen. Thereโ€™s more: it also calls for a 25% tax on unrealized capital gains. Itโ€™s only for households worth at least $100โ€ฆ
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I am in no doubt that the best interests of the SNP, and all of Scotland, are best served by John Swinney becoming the new SNP leader and First Minister of Scotland. John is one of those rarest of things in modern politics โ€“ respected and admired across the political divide. Heโ€ฆ
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