Michael Gray @GrayInGlasgow Twitter profile

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Michael Gray

@GrayInGlasgow

4 years

‘After this all ends’. Edinburgh window sign.

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Michael Gray

@GrayInGlasgow

4 years

Court of Session today: "Magna Carta has no force of law in Scotland; it is an English document, & at the time of its execution, 1215, England was an independent country from Scotland." Good that while Downing Street is constitutionally illiterate, Scotland's top judges aren't.

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Michael Gray

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4 years

Scotland will become an independent country in Europe with over 60% support in a future referendum. 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿

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Michael Gray

@GrayInGlasgow

5 years

The Tory candidate in Lanark and Hamilton East Shona Haslam who called the constituency a ‘solid unionist royalist Rangers supporting heartland’ has lost to the SNP. Serve her right for playing the sectarian card.

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Michael Gray

@GrayInGlasgow

6 years

9 countries with a smaller population than Scotland will have a legal veto on whether Scotland (& the UK) leaves the EU on March 29th, but Scotland's Government will have no power over that decision. That's the difference between the European Union & the British Union.

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Michael Gray

@GrayInGlasgow

5 years

Scottish Parliament has voted for Scotland to have its own voting rights system for the 1st time. Everyone above 16 years old, including EU citizens, foreign nationals from all countries, & refugees will have the right to vote (including prisoners serving a term under 12 months).

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Michael Gray

@GrayInGlasgow

4 years

Support for Scottish independence among those aged 16-34 has grown to 72%.

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Michael Gray

@GrayInGlasgow

4 years

Scotland hasn’t voted Tory since 1955.

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Michael Gray

@GrayInGlasgow

5 years

"For a' that, an' a' that, It's coming yet for a' that, That Man to Man, the world o'er, Shall brothers be for a' that." Burns' internationalist anthem - sung for the opening of the Scottish Parliament in 1999 & again tonight.

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Michael Gray

@GrayInGlasgow

5 years

Political censorship? This video of a student nurse revealing the truth about media management of Boris Johnson's choreographed hospital visits & impact of Tory policy on the NHS England has been taken down from Twitter twice today for 'content strikes' after going viral. #GE19

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Michael Gray

@GrayInGlasgow

4 years

Clause 46 of the Internal Market Bill gives the Tory Government powers over Scottish health, education, justice, transport, culture, sport, housing, & economic development. It is a direct attack on the Scottish Parliament, as endorsed by 74% of Scots in 1997. We need independence

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Michael Gray

@GrayInGlasgow

4 years

Scotland, virtually tied with Wales, is currently running the fastest vaccination programme in the whole of Europe. 👍

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Michael Gray

@GrayInGlasgow

4 years

Getting messages from Rangers fans slagging me for supporting independence. Not sure why! Independence is about a better future for our country. It doesn't matter what club you support, where you come from, or if you view yourself as Scottish, British, or anything else!

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Michael Gray

@GrayInGlasgow

4 years

. @NicolaSturgeon head & shoulders above current Tory leader (Jackson Carlaw) in Scottish Parliament. What a contrast. Difference between a stateswomen & an absolute state.

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Michael Gray

@GrayInGlasgow

5 years

People who describe growth of the SNP as growth of ‘nationalism’ don’t understand Scotland. People haven’t become more ‘Scottish’. Many, many people have lost confidence in the Westminster system & have embraced the clearest political alternative for change. #GE19

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Michael Gray

@GrayInGlasgow

5 years

Labour candidate Jess Phillips says she's against Scotland's right to choose & "cannot understand" support for independence "up there". Voters who left Labour in Scotland get patronised & ignored, but ex-Labour voters in England have to be carefully listened to & understood. 🤔

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Michael Gray

@GrayInGlasgow

4 years

Boris Johnson, leader of the English Nationalist Party, told colleagues tonight that "devolution has been a disaster north of the border". By that he means his party has been losing elections here for 65 years & they still don't understand why.

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Michael Gray

@GrayInGlasgow

4 years

. @NicolaSturgeon says if she had the full power over the economy & social security she would set-up a Universal Basic Income. Currently impossible to do unilaterally due to powers reserved to Westminster.

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Michael Gray

@GrayInGlasgow

4 years

Tories can’t expect the result of the 2014 referendum to be unchallenged forever when the promises they made to Scotland didn’t even last 2 years.

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Michael Gray

@GrayInGlasgow

5 years

Tories have now lost 17 General Elections in Scotland in a row. They've been rejected over & over. And yet we're waking up to a gleeful & empowered Boris Johnson. Surely this isn't as good as it gets? We're blessed with so much talent & resources. Surely we can do so much better?

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Michael Gray

@GrayInGlasgow

4 years

How can the BBC say it's impartial on Scottish independence when one of its most senior presenters is now campaigning against independence online? Surely the BBC has a duty to uphold its Charter & prevent the organisation being brought into disrepute?

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Michael Gray

@GrayInGlasgow

4 years

New #GERS report on 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿 includes: £3.4bn removed from Scotland's accounts for UK military, £4.5bn to service Westminster debt, £1.8bn for UK 'service costs', £966m for 'international services'. A £11 billion reminder this is a picture of Scotland largely run under Westminster.

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Michael Gray

@GrayInGlasgow

4 years

"Considering Scotland has all the necessary machinery in place to become an independent state, we see no obvious reasons why Scotland would not succeed economically if it were to do so" - UK Government trade advisor Dr Geoffrey Chapman.

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Michael Gray

@GrayInGlasgow

5 years

As a ginger Scotsman I take a lot of hope from Prince Harry marrying out of his league & declaring independence from an outdated British institution. 😇

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Michael Gray

@GrayInGlasgow

5 years

The Tories in Scotland said this was an election to send a message on Scottish independence & they’re having one of their worst ever results, while the SNP are having their best EU election ever. 🤔 #EuElection2019

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Michael Gray

@GrayInGlasgow

6 years

Not often you see history & the future side by side. And doesn't it look beautiful? #AUOBEdinburgh

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Michael Gray

@GrayInGlasgow

5 years

The autonomy of Scots Law is a powerful reminder of an important truth about the UK constitution: Scotland was never annexed or dissolved as a nation. In 1707 its ruling class made a contractual agreement to form a new state with England. That state persists only with our consent

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Michael Gray

@GrayInGlasgow

4 years

Devolution does fail. We can’t increase minimum wage, stay in the EU, prevent Tory deportations or mistreatment of asylum seekers, protect workers’ rights, end the failed war on drugs, tax wealth, or opt out of illegal wars. Read Scotland Act 1998 Schedule 5. We need independence

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Michael Gray

@GrayInGlasgow

5 years

Breaking: Court of Session rejects UKGov call to end case on upholding Benn Act. Lord Carloway continues case until Benn Act is complied with in full - ie. accepting the extension offered. Reserves decision on what date next hearing will be.

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Michael Gray

@GrayInGlasgow

5 years

Labour leadership candidate Lisa Nandy says she wants to "beat" independence in Scotland by following Spain's treatment of Catalonia - where state police attacked voters at polling stations & Catalan political & civic leaders were jailed. More in common with Franco than Hardie.

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Michael Gray

@GrayInGlasgow

7 years

Confirmed that Prince Philip's duties, travelling the world being racist, are no longer required given Boris Johnson is Foreign Secretary.

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Michael Gray

@GrayInGlasgow

4 years

The Spectator, magazine closely linked to Boris Johnson & his cabinet, has published a call for Tories to seize powers to shut the Scottish Parliament, rip up the devolution settlement, & move more powers to Westminster. A hint for moderates on where Tory thinking is going.

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Michael Gray

@GrayInGlasgow

4 years

The latest temporary Tory leader in Scotland has propelled the Brexit threat to Scotland's health, food, & environment into the news, sounded dishonest, & alienated the National Farmers' Union all in one radio interview. Impressive work! ☺️

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Michael Gray

@GrayInGlasgow

4 years

Downing Street diverged from UK COVID policy by: - briefing end of lockdown to press - ending Stay Home messaging - making unilateral policy plan All without agreement or even consulting Scotland, Wales, Northern Ireland. An English nationalist approach to UK Governance.

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Michael Gray

@GrayInGlasgow

4 years

Bullets & parcel bombs targeting. (2011) Threats to dozens of journalists (2011-12). George Square riot (Sep 19 2014). Govan riot (2019). British nationalist extremism again today in Glasgow didn't come out of nowhere. Their violence has been appeased & covered up for too long.

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Michael Gray

@GrayInGlasgow

5 years

Not seen an independence march with this much energy before. Lots of young people & loudly anti-Tory. Maybe, just maybe this General Election aftermath will be the tipping point. #AUOBGlasgow

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Michael Gray

@GrayInGlasgow

4 years

Man who lived under Pinochet's dictatorship in Chile thanks Scottish Parliament for giving him the right to vote after 20 years in UK, calls for support for a democratic referendum, & backs climate action. Can we reopen the pubs so I can buy him a pint? 😅🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿🇨🇱🍻 #BBCLeadersDebate

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Michael Gray

@GrayInGlasgow

4 years

The most important thing about Brexit isn’t the Deal detail or even its lack of democratic mandate in Scotland. The biggest impact has been a 4 year saga showing over & over that people in Scotland are ignored & patronised when it comes to major Westminster decision making.

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Michael Gray

@GrayInGlasgow

4 years

Of all the ways to ruin your reputation in the SNP, going to Westminster when you should have stayed in Scotland is probably the most ironic way to go.

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Michael Gray

@GrayInGlasgow

4 years

DIY Graduation! Passed Edinburgh's Legal Diploma (can I unbashfully say with 9 As?) now onto being a Trainee Solicitor. Thanks to all staff & pals at @UoELawSchool for the ride the past 3 years.x

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Michael Gray

@GrayInGlasgow

4 years

Having alienated the European Union, Ireland, Scotland, Wales, Northern Ireland, & even Jersey, it's actually quite creative of the Tories to start focusing their contempt on English cities. A post-imperial bully running out of places that'll put up with this anymore.

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Michael Gray

@GrayInGlasgow

4 years

The gap in leadership, competency, & compassion between Nicola Sturgeon & Boris Johnson has never been wider than it is today. There's things I disagree with, but she takes responsibility & is honest about the challenges ahead. Given public trust is vital, that matters.

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Michael Gray

@GrayInGlasgow

4 years

Today's poll has Tory support on 18%, their lowest figure for 4 years. Well done to Boris Johnson & Jackson Carlaw, who've worked hard for this.

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Michael Gray

@GrayInGlasgow

4 years

. @NicolaSturgeon responds to claim Scotland is "lagging behind" England with COVID rules: "England is lagging behind Scotland in the suppression of this virus."

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Michael Gray

@GrayInGlasgow

4 years

More incredible stats from latest independence poll: 70% = Yes support among ages 16-34. 23% of 2014 No voters now support independence. Given Scottish view of Brexit, this will only grow.

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Michael Gray

@GrayInGlasgow

4 years

Independence is becoming the settled will of the Scottish people, uniting supporters of all parties & none. A referendum will be won with over 60% support & provide a basis for building a more democratic & equal country. 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿

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Michael Gray

@GrayInGlasgow

4 years

Institute of Fiscal Studies have confirmed that Kate Forbes was right & the mediocre Tories who attacked her for this statement were wrong. Worth bookmarking who can count & who can't.

Kate Forbes MSP

@_KateForbes

4 years

Of the c. £30 billion announced by the Chancellor today to support the economy, the Scottish Government will receive only £21m – less than 0.1%.

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Michael Gray

@GrayInGlasgow

5 years

If you're from these countries & live here, you will have the right to vote in 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿 elections. 🇦🇫🇦🇱🇩🇿🇦🇩🇦🇴🇦🇬🇦🇷🇦🇲🇦🇺🇦🇹🇦🇿🇧🇸🇧🇭🇧🇩🇧🇧🇧🇾🇧🇪🇧🇿🇧🇯🇧🇹🇧🇴🇧🇦🇧🇼🇧🇷🇧🇳🇧🇬🇧🇫🇧🇮🇰🇭🇨🇲🇨🇦🇨🇫🇹🇩🇨🇱🇨🇳🇨🇴🇰🇲🇨🇬🇨🇷🇨🇮🇭🇷🇨🇺🇨🇾🇨🇿🇩🇰🇩🇯🇩🇴🇪🇨🇪🇬🇸🇻🇬🇶🇪🇷🇪🇪🇪🇹🇫🇴🇫🇯🇫🇮🇫🇷🇬🇫🇬🇦🇬🇲🇬🇪🇩🇪🇬🇭🇬🇷🇬🇩🇬🇵🇬🇺🇬🇹🇬🇳🇬🇼🇬🇾🇭🇹🇭🇳🇭🇰🇭🇺🇮🇸🇮🇳🇮🇩🇮🇷🇮🇶🇮🇪🇮🇱🇮🇹🇯🇲🇯🇵🇯🇴🇰🇿🇰🇪🇰🇮🇽🇰🇰🇼🇰🇬

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Michael Gray

@GrayInGlasgow

4 years

It took George Galloway's new 'party' 60 seconds to block me for asking this. 😢 Cancel culture has gone too far.

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Michael Gray

@GrayInGlasgow

5 years

#AUOBGlasgow turnout is phenomenal. Torrential rain & still tens of thousands here! Carnival atmosphere in parts too. With Corbyn & Remain movements pushed back in rUK, the Scottish independence movement is bigger, better, & broader than ever. We’re winning. 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿

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Michael Gray

@GrayInGlasgow

4 years

I wonder what lessons the 5 million people in independent New Zealand electing a centre-left majority to govern the country effectively & fairly could have for Scotland? 🤔

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Michael Gray

@GrayInGlasgow

2 years

🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿Scottish electricity exports are currently providing: ⚡️36% of electricity for North Wales & Merseyside ⚡️25% of electricity for North West England ⚡️25% of electricity for West Midlands ⚡️20% of electricity for North East England

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Michael Gray

@GrayInGlasgow

9 years

Moving Scotland's border so the North of England can escape the Tories is trending on twitter. #TakeUsWithYouScotland http://t.co/2khWf2Rq3A

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Michael Gray

@GrayInGlasgow

3 months

Final GE result in Scotland by votes: 🔴Labour 851,897 🟡SNP 724,758 🔵Tory 307,344 🟠LibDem 234,228 🟣Reform 167,979 🟢Green 92,685 🔵Alba 11,784

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Michael Gray

@GrayInGlasgow

7 years

Chants of “Clara! Clara!” as Professor Clara Ponsati emerges from Edinburgh Sheriff Court, having been granted bail ahead of an April full hearing.

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Michael Gray

@GrayInGlasgow

9 years

Channel 4 News have asked all 21 Tory Cabinet Ministers if they have any offshore interests. 3 said No. 18 refused to answer. #PanamaPapers

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Michael Gray

@GrayInGlasgow

4 years

Leaked Tory memo confirms their plan to ignore the result of the next Scottish election, after ignoring Scotland’s Remain vote, & rejection of the Tories since 1955. An anti-democracy strategy that will only strengthen support for independence. 👍

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Michael Gray

@GrayInGlasgow

4 years

Tory Minister openly embracing a plan to break the law in Parliament, its top legal civil servant resigning in protest, & rumour that its top legal advisor on Scots Law is set to follow. It’s a government allergic to decency, integrity & the rule of law. Scotland deserves better.

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Michael Gray

@GrayInGlasgow

7 years

#JusticeForGrenfell arriving at Downing Street. Anger being directed at Tory Prime Minister Theresa May.

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Michael Gray

@GrayInGlasgow

4 years

52% for Brexit: "Will of the People!" 54% for Scottish Independence? "You've had your vote."

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Michael Gray

@GrayInGlasgow

5 years

Once again, 9 countries smaller than Scotland now have a legal veto on whether Scotland (& the UK) leave the EU on October 31st, but Scotland's Government has no power over this decision or process. That's the difference between the European Union & the British Union.

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Michael Gray

@GrayInGlasgow

3 years

🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿Scottish electricity exports are currently providing: ⚡️40% of electricity for North East England ⚡️31% of electricity for North West England ⚡️29% of electricity for North Wales & Merseyside ⚡️25% of electricity for West Midlands ⚡️21% of electricity for Yorkshire

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Michael Gray

@GrayInGlasgow

4 years

Wow. Thank goodness health is independent in Scotland rather than run from Westminster.

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Michael Gray

@GrayInGlasgow

5 years

Hi @Willie_Rennie . Brexit is now a immediate reality. Can you explain why you still oppose Scottish membership of the EU when it's now the only realistic way to protect our rights as European citizens & the 100,000s of EU Citizens that live here?

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Michael Gray

@GrayInGlasgow

4 years

Tory Government blocking Scottish Parliament legislation on children’s rights & local government. Limits of devolution now exposed for all to see.

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Michael Gray

@GrayInGlasgow

4 years

Kate Forbes, a 1st term MSP elected aged 26, holds Scottish Government’s 2nd most important ministerial post & has done well in the crisis. Surprised this hasn’t got more attention - betting companies have her as favourite MSP to be the next First Minister

BBC Question Time

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“She’s handled it in a remarkable way. It’s one of the most challenging situations for any leader to be in.” @KateForbesMSP says Scottish support for Nicola Sturgeon during the pandemic is “the inverse” of dissatisfaction with Boris Johnson. #bbcqt

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Michael Gray

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4 years

A legacy of Ruth Davidson that’s rarely mentioned in mainstream reports: an angry British nationalism that the Tories have only been too happy to stoke & never condemn. Particularly in Glasgow/West of Scotland.

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4 years

Crowd getting volatile around George Square as police move to contain them. Officers are forming lines to hold activists in #HeartNews

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Michael Gray

@GrayInGlasgow

7 years

The leader of the United Kingdom, alongside Theresa May. #QueensSpeech

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Michael Gray

@GrayInGlasgow

4 years

Keir Starmer announcing an 18-month long review of devolution? Not got the time. Labour missed their chance when they were the most conservative members of the 2014 Smith Commission & blocked change - including on minimum wage, workers rights, & drug reform.

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Michael Gray

@GrayInGlasgow

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Tory MSP Adam Tomkins, who is also resigning: “For the first time in Scottish history independence now looks like it might not be the minority pursuit that it’s always been, but the position of a majority of Scots.” 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿

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Michael Gray

@GrayInGlasgow

4 years

Jackson Carlaw's poor leadership was just a symptom of deepening Scottish Tory crisis. They can't defend party's lurch further right, Brexit, Boris Johnson, or truth their party is in hock to growing English nationalism. It's why Ruth Davidson & others jumped ship. Party's over.

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Michael Gray

@GrayInGlasgow

4 years

Breaking: Support for independence grows to 53%, highest ever level recorded by @YouGov . Poll by Sunday Times. Support for SNP at 57%.

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Michael Gray

@GrayInGlasgow

7 years

We've progressed from the chlorinated chicken to the 'wouldn't it be nice if Ireland didn't exist' stage of Brexit 🙄

Daniel Hannan

@DanielJHannan

7 years

It would surely be logistically easier to treat the British Isles as what it has always been - a single customs area. Checks only at ports.

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Michael Gray

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4 years

Trust in the UK government has fallen to an all time low in Scotland. 🇬🇧Just 15% of Scots trust the UKGov. 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿While 61% of Scots trust the Scottish Government.

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Michael Gray

@GrayInGlasgow

7 years

Full @AamerAnwar statement post-hearing: Charges against Professor Ponsati a “gross distortion of the truth”, violence was by the Spanish police against the Catalan people, thanks many in Scotland who are standing in solidarity.

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Michael Gray

@GrayInGlasgow

5 years

My thoughts are with everyone in Dumbarton at this difficult time, facing a future without an Earl or Countess. 😢

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@BBCBreaking

5 years

Harry and Meghan will no longer use their HRH titles and will not receive public funds for royal duties, palace says

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Michael Gray

@GrayInGlasgow

4 years

Interesting to see the SNP's Westminster leader Ian Blackford had a conference call on Brexit implications with ambassadorial representatives from Italy, Portugal, the Netherlands, & others. (Dutch ambassador tweeted picture of the Zoom call!😅) 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿🇪🇺

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Michael Gray

@GrayInGlasgow

5 years

Liberal Democrat MEP Antony Hook: "Everyone in the EU is ready to welcome Britain or an independent Scotland back to the EU. It's openly discussed in the European Parliament. Even the Spanish, who had some reservations, are now supportive." 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿🇪🇺

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Michael Gray

@GrayInGlasgow

5 years

Germany was reunited 29 years ago today. The EU may not be perfect - but I never forget I'm part of the 1st generation in human history to have both peace & unity from the West to the East, after 1000s of years of war & division. We should never take that for granted. 🇪🇺

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Michael Gray

@GrayInGlasgow

4 years

In recent weeks the Tories have attacked 3 respected Scottish academics. This is not a healthy development. In a state of historic weakness, they're lashing out more & more.

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Michael Gray

@GrayInGlasgow

4 years

Lord Keen quitting is a big deal. Advocate General for Scotland is a powerful (& often under-scrutinised) role in devolution, Scots law, & UK Government. If an ex-Tory Chairman couldn't reconcile the rule of law with advising this government, who in Scots legal professional will?

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Michael Gray

@GrayInGlasgow

5 years

. @AileenMcLeodSNP tells the European Parliament: "I look forward to an independent Scotland rejoining the EU, & we will - soon."

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Michael Gray

@GrayInGlasgow

5 years

Main barrier to Scottish independence is a lack of confidence in our economy. We need positive message of Scotland's wealth & talents heard. Look at our energy, research, finance, tourism, food&drink sectors. We would be the richest country to ever become independent in history.

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Michael Gray

@GrayInGlasgow

5 years

5 senior Scottish Labour figures calling for a new approach on independence in past 24 hours. Alison Evison, Kezia Dugdale (technically ex-Labour), Neil Findlay, Paul Sweeney, Monica Lennon. Again: signs of change, even if small & gradual, have to be welcomed rather than scorned.

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Michael Gray

@GrayInGlasgow

5 years

French liberal party, UDI: Scotland welcome in the EU "without delay & without conditions". "Open the doors to our Scottish friends," says the party's President. 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿🇫🇷🇪🇺 (coincides with selection of Franco-Scot @Christia_Allard as lead MEP candidate today)

Jean-Christophe Lagarde

@jclagarde

5 years

Si l’Ecosse décide de quitter le Royaume-Uni, elle a toute sa place au sein de l’Union Européenne, sans délais et sans conditions. La France ne doit pas répéter les erreurs de 2014 et doit ouvrir la porte à nos amis écossais. 🇪🇺 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿

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Michael Gray

@GrayInGlasgow

4 years

Quote from the Financial Times yesterday: "UK dealings with the devolved administrations are characterised by an almost colonial mindset and need a rethink."

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Michael Gray

@GrayInGlasgow

5 years

For a sense of history: tonight is only the 5th time that Scotland has elected a majority in favour of independence in 300 years. The other 4 years being 2011, 2015, 2016, 2017. The country isn’t going back in its box, Boris. #GE19

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Michael Gray

@GrayInGlasgow

4 years

. @NicolaSturgeon says Tory plan to ease the lockdown in England have "not yet been discussed with the Scottish Government". Quite incredible, given they've clearly been discussed with various newspapers yesterday.

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Michael Gray

@GrayInGlasgow

7 years

Confirmed: Scottish private schools will lose their NDR tax avoidance rights. Closing this loophole has been proposed over & over in 18 years of devolution. Good to hear it's finally being closed. #ScotBudget

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Michael Gray

@GrayInGlasgow

4 years

The UK Government is threatening to seek to strike down parts of the Children's Rights & local government rights legislation that was passed unanimously by the Scottish Parliament in the last week. This is a further & serious escalation of Tory attempts to undermine devolution.

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Michael Gray

@GrayInGlasgow

6 years

Number of elected Ukip politicians in Scotland: 0 councillors 0 MSPs 0 MPs 0 MEPs

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Michael Gray

@GrayInGlasgow

4 years

The English Government has abandoned its plans to diverge from the Scottish policy on fully reopening primary schools after the summer break. Embarrassing. Looks like they just wanted a separate policy to further Boris Johnson's separatist agenda.

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Michael Gray

@GrayInGlasgow

8 years

TV guy Neil Oliver seeks sanctuary from the SNP in successful independent country of 5 million people.🤔

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Michael Gray

@GrayInGlasgow

4 years

The Scotland subsample was 52% for abolishing the British monarchy, 28% in favour of keeping it. 👀😮

Britain Elects

@BritainElects

4 years

"The monarchy should be abolished" Agree: 29% Disagree: 50% Neither agree/disagree: 14% via @JLPartnersPolls

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Michael Gray

@GrayInGlasgow

4 years

Becoming the national majority places greater responsibility on the independence movement. We must be open, empathetic, & engaged with criticisms from all sources - particularly from the embattled unionist minority. We have a responsibility to reduce divisions based on identity.

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Michael Gray

@GrayInGlasgow

3 years

I make that 121 out of 128 MSPs (excluding the PO) now with publicly no confidence in Boris Johnson. 94.5% of Scotland's Parliament, so far.

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Michael Gray

@GrayInGlasgow

4 years

Best thing about this charge of heart is its doubt & honesty. While there are many loud & strong views, it's people like Ewan changing their minds that will grow support >60%. 👍

Skotia

@TheSkotia

4 years

Star Scottish actor Ewan McGregor, who opposed independence in 2014, says he’s changed his mind! “After the Brexit vote I’ve changed my tune…enough is enough.” #Skotia

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Michael Gray

@GrayInGlasgow

4 years

Richard Keen, the 4th ever & 1st Tory Advocate General for Scotland, has resigned over Tory plans to break the law. This is a big development - a sign of breakdown in the UK constitution. But what is the Advocate General for Scotland & why does it matter? #LongThread ! #skotia

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Michael Gray

@GrayInGlasgow

5 years

Aidan O'Neill QC doing his thing today at the Court of Session for the petitioners: "The Prime Minister is not naturally an honest man."

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