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U19s Officer for SYL | Scotland rep on the UK YL U19s committee | Uni student & Usdaw member | He/Him

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@Harry_Ness_
Harry Ness
7 months
At this years Scottish Labour conference, I spoke about the future of local government in Scotland:
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@Harry_Ness_
Harry Ness
1 year
Today members of @EdLabStudents and @scotsyounglab were campaigning and speaking with people in Rutherglen on local issues and feelings on the by-election, alongside @Keir_Starmer and @mgshanks 🌹 #FreshStart #labourdoorstep
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@Harry_Ness_
Harry Ness
1 year
Yesterday, we were campaigning in Midlothian for @kirstyjmcneill with @Jacqui_Smith1 Great to speak with people on local issues and campaign with members, organised by @lothian_yl Strong support for @ScottishLabour 🌹
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@Harry_Ness_
Harry Ness
1 year
It was great to be featured on 'The Political Slot' on @Channel4 today as members of @ScotsLabStudent discussed the impact of the cost of living crisis on students.
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@Harry_Ness_
Harry Ness
1 year
Great to see @JeffStelling raising awareness for an extremely important issue that very rarely is given any attention. Proud to support the #DumpTheScales campaign and the work of @HopeVirgo for a better alternative to BMI.
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Craig Honeyman
1 year
Jeff Stelling is a national treasure. One of Teessides greatest exports.
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@Harry_Ness_
Harry Ness
1 year
I'm really proud to have been elected the new Under 19s Officer for @scotsyounglab I'm looking forward to start working with the new SYL committee. Congratulations and commiserations to all of the candidates who put themselves forward for election this year.
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Harry Ness
1 year
Today members of @LabourStudents were campaigning in Rutherglen for our candidate @mgshanks 🌹 #FreshStart #LabourDoorstep
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@Harry_Ness_
Harry Ness
10 months
Back out on the doors again today for our first @scotsyounglab U19s campaign session 🌹 Great to have @rednaxela_359 , @oliversoeser and Vicky Patterson join us in leafletting for @IanMurrayMP & @lezleymarion #LabourDoorStep
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@Harry_Ness_
Harry Ness
7 months
Out campaigning today in Edinburgh for @tracygilbert72 We need more trade unionists & public servants in parliament, Tracy would be an outstanding representative for Edinburgh North & Leith. #labourdoorstep 🌹
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Harry Ness
1 year
I'm proud to be able to say that I'm running to be the Under 19's officer for @scotsyounglab . I'm passionate about continuing the work of YSL in providing new opportunities for young Scottish Labour members whilst representing young @ScottishLabour members.
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Harry Ness
11 months
Today we were campaigning in Gilmerton for @IanMurrayMP and @lezleymarion with members of @EdLabStudents #labourdoorstep 🌹
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Harry Ness
1 year
Today, we were campaigning in Midlothian for @kirstyjmcneill with @HarrietHarman Lots of support for @ScottishLabour Change is coming 🌹
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@Harry_Ness_
Harry Ness
8 months
Amazing to see my members out supporting our candidates in Glasgow East, Dunfermline & Dollar, Edinburgh East, and Edinburgh North & Leith constituencies this weekend. Thank you everyone for your time & work.
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@Harry_Ness_
Harry Ness
10 months
Members of @scotsyounglab & @EdLabStudents were campaigning for @tracygilbert72 today in Stockbridge. Great response on the doors, listening to people on local issues and the need for change. #LabourDoorStep 🌹
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Harry Ness
7 months
@scotsyounglab members campaigning for @wilmabrown4lab today in Cowdenbeath. Amazing to see so many young people campaigning for trade unionists in Wilma and @tracygilbert72 #labourdoorstep #win24 🌹
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Harry Ness
2 years
Today we were in Costorphine for the Costorphine/Murrayfield Council by-election. Really enjoyed campaigning with and for @RP4CM and being out door knocking for the first time. #labourdoorstep
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Harry Ness
1 year
Today, we were speaking with people in Newington on local issues with Councillor Tim Pogson 🌹 #labourdoorstep
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@Harry_Ness_
Harry Ness
8 months
Hearing from people in Musselburgh today with @ChrisMurray2010 on the Flood Protection Scheme, local businesses & health services. People are demanding change both locally and nationally - Chris Murray would be the MP that Edinburgh East is crying out for. #labourdoorstep
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Harry Ness
1 year
Yesterday, we were in Dalkeith campaigning for @kirstyjmcneill with @AndyBurnhamGM Great to speak with people on local and national issues with @lothian_yl members 🌹
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@Harry_Ness_
Harry Ness
8 months
Back out on the doors today, hearing from people in Northfield. People finally have the chance to have their say this year. @ChrisMurray2010 is an outstanding candidate for Edinburgh East, he represents the change that the public are demanding. #labourdoorstep 🌹
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Harry Ness
10 months
Great to hear from Gordon Brown at the @scottish_future conference on achieving an economy with better jobs, skills & pay for Scotland.
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Harry Ness
11 months
This Sunday, myself and @scotsyounglab U19s members will be leafletting in Liberton/Gilmerton for @IanMurrayMP All members are welcome and please message me if you have any questions! 🌹
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Harry Ness
1 year
Today we were speaking with local residents in Musselburgh, organised by @lothian_yl
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Harry Ness
1 year
Great reception on the doors with @GULabourClub members yesterday in Rutherglen. We're proud to campaign for @mgshanks and a #FreshStart 🌹
@GULabourClub
Glasgow University Labour
1 year
#AFreshStart for GULC and @HarryNessLabour yesterday morning out campaigning in Rutherglen for @mgshanks !
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Harry Ness
9 months
It was great to hear from @tracygilbert72 today with @scotsyounglab members discussing issues impacting young people locally & nationally. Young people in our party need opportunities to detail their thoughts & insights, event's like these are really important in doing this.
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Harry Ness
1 year
It was great to hear from speakers at the @scottish_future rally today on reducing poverty, greater co-operation between governments and policy ideas.
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@Harry_Ness_
Harry Ness
10 months
@rednaxela_359 is an outstanding @scotsyounglab campaigner who has been really active since getting involved in the Rutherglen & Hamilton West by-election campaign aswell as @LabourFalkirk Great to see Alex be featured for his dedication and hard work🌹
@YLU19s
Young Labour U19s
10 months
💥Double Feature 💥 Meet @rubykbrookes and Alex - two incredible @YLU19s activists. 👋🌹 📣 Our young activists are leading the charge for building a better and fairer Britain - they know that only a Labour government can deliver this.
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Harry Ness
1 year
Today, we were campaigning in Liberton with @lezleymarion 🌹 #labourdoorstep
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Harry Ness
9 months
I'm supporting @SolCuthbertson to be the next @scotsyounglab Chair. Sol is an outstanding representative for young people in our party, having lead @ScotsLabStudent & @EdLabStudents Vote Sol Cuthbertson for Chair of Scottish Young Labour 🌹
@SolCuthbertson
Solomon Cuthbertson
9 months
I'm standing to be the next Chair of Scottish Young Labour. With an entire generation left neglected by the SNP/Green and Tory governments, it's time SYL re-took its place as an emboldened and re-vitalised organisation. Read my plan to do that below 👇
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Harry Ness
1 year
If you're a @ScottishLabour member aged 19 or under, you can vote for me after the Scottish Young Labour AGM on Saturday, August 5th. Some examples of what I would work to achieve for you as @scotsyounglab Under 19s Officer 👇
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Harry Ness
10 months
Great to hear from @AnasSarwar and speakers at the @ScottishFabians conference today. We need a Labour government to tackle the crisis' created by the SNP & Tories, today's conference outlined how Labour can achieve that.
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Harry Ness
11 months
@mgshanks will be an outstanding MP for Rutherglen & Hamilton West. I'm proud to have campaigned for Michael and to see so many @scotsyounglab members campaign for a #FreshStart That fresh start is now a reality.
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@Harry_Ness_
Harry Ness
1 year
Today we were in Kirk Brae with @djohnsonmsp and @IanMurrayMP speaking with residents on local issues. @EdSoCLP #LabourDoorStep
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@Harry_Ness_
Harry Ness
9 months
Gregor & Brooke are committed to public service and representing young people in our party. They would be dedicated voices for us as we campaign for a Labour government. Vote Gregor Mitchell & Brooke Ritchie for SEC youth reps 🌹
@gregormtchell
Gregor Mitchell
9 months
Delighted to announce that I am running for Youth Rep on Scottish Labour’s SEC with @BrookeHRitchie 🗳️ Here’s a little video on why we are running to be your Youth Reps and what we would do if we’re elected!
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Harry Ness
10 months
Speaking to eating disorder sufferers in Scotland makes clear what the issues are: There needs to be greater accountability for dietitians and psychotherapists and greater co-operation between both. There is no consistency for GP's as some are trained on CBT, Schematherapy...
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@Harry_Ness_
Harry Ness
8 months
@e_mmarussell is a strong leader for @GULabourClub & is dedicated to supporting young people getting involved in campaigning & public service. I'm supporting her to be the next Chair of @ScotsLabStudent Vote & nominate Emma Russell for SLS Chair 🌹👇
@e_mmarussell
Emma Russell 🪩
8 months
I’m standing to be the next chair of SLS! With the next general election fast approaching and the next Holyrood election on the horizon, it’s vital we have a SLS that’s prepared to stand up and demand the change students desperately need. Find out my plan to do this bellow 👇
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@Harry_Ness_
Harry Ness
1 year
Today we were in Morningside with Councillor Mandy Watt. @EdSoCLP #LabourDoorstep
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@Harry_Ness_
Harry Ness
8 months
Three amazing candidates to lead @LabourStudents into the next election. Their plan to organise Labour Students is crucial as we campaign for a progressive government that delivers for students. Nominate & vote for @r_herbert4 , @issywaite66 & @thelewiswarner 🌹👇
@issywaite66
Issy Waite
8 months
I’m standing alongside Ruby and Lewis to energise our movement going into the general election 🌹 As Chair of a newly established Labour club, I know the important role that students play in our party. Here’s what we’ll do to support students across the country ⬇️
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@Harry_Ness_
Harry Ness
9 months
This policy is a farce. So much money has been wasted on a policy that achieves nothing. No strategy, no ambition from a government with no ideas.
@BBCNews
BBC News (UK)
9 months
UK paid Rwanda an extra £100m for asylum deal
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Harry Ness
1 year
Establishing new regional @scotsyounglab groups is one way I would increase youth membership. No young person in @ScottishLabour should miss out on opportunities because of their postcode. Vote Harry Ness for Under 19s Officer after Saturday August 5th 🌹
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@Harry_Ness_
Harry Ness
1 year
Supporting members is the first and foremost of being a Under 19s Officer. If your a young @ScottishLabour member, you can rely on me to represent you. Vote Harry Ness for Under 19s Officer after the @scotsyounglab AGM on Saturday August 5th 🌹
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@Harry_Ness_
Harry Ness
1 year
Gaining experience working for elected representatives is a massive opportunity for young people in @ScottishLabour As your Scottish Young Labour Under 19s Officer, I would help get your foot in the door. Vote Harry Ness for Under 19s Officer after todays @scotsyounglab AGM 🌹
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@Harry_Ness_
Harry Ness
11 months
Great to see some of my @scotsyounglab members elected as delegates for the @nusuk conferences next year. Vicky, Oliver and Jack are outstanding young campaigners who have been really active in @EdLabStudents 🌹
@soliver_lab
Oliver
11 months
Celebrating the @EdUniStudents NUS election with my fellow delegates!
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Harry Ness
3 years
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Harry Ness
1 year
If you're a @scotsyounglab member, you should've received the emails with the ballots to vote for your next Scottish Young Labour committee. Vote Harry Ness for an Under 19s Officer who will create new opportunities for you 👇
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@Harry_Ness_
Harry Ness
1 year
There is a real feeling of anxiety amongst young people in Scotland due to the current economic, cost of living, healthcare, and climate crises. YSL a responsibility to communicate to young Scots, why Labour governments are worth campaigning for.
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Harry Ness
1 year
Today we were leafleting in the Inch for Labour representatives in Edinburgh. #LabourDoorStep
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Harry Ness
1 year
Today we were speaking with residents in Newington regarding local issues to be raised with our Labour Councillor, Tim Pogson. #labourdoorstep
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@Harry_Ness_
Harry Ness
3 years
Why the legislative introduction of humanitarian visas for those looking to migrate to the UK from France via English Channel would solve the migrant crisis:
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@Harry_Ness_
Harry Ness
3 years
Today I published a blog on actions that the government and public services can take to reduce the number of eating disorder cases in the UK. Eating disorders is an issue that means a lot to me, and I would greatly appreciate any engagement with this.
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Harry Ness
1 year
All three candidates in this election were awful. Humza Yousaf was just not as bad as the other two. His record in every cabinet position he has had speaks for itself. The people of Scotland need and deserve more than what has already failed them. #SNPLeadershipElection
@BBCBreaking
BBC Breaking News
1 year
Humza Yousaf is elected leader of the SNP, and is set to succeed Nicola Sturgeon as Scotland's first minister
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Harry Ness
3 years
Why independence would be an economic disaster for Scotland:
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Harry Ness
1 year
As young members in @ScottishLabour , we need opportunities to raise our profiles and make our voices heard. As your @scotsyounglab Under 19s Officer, I will provide you with more opportunities to have articles published, campaign, and socialise/networking. 👇
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Harry Ness
2 years
@IanMurrayMP was excellent as always, detailing how a Labour government would replace the House of Lords, and restore trust and responsibility in Government. #ScotLab23
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@Harry_Ness_
Harry Ness
1 year
I'd like to thank everyone who has supported me and reached out. I'd also like to thank @JevonPerkins for the outstanding work on the graphics that I've been using for my campaign. 🌹
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@Harry_Ness_
Harry Ness
2 years
Why systemic reform is needed to improve public transport and healthcare in Britain:
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Harry Ness
1 year
I'm proud to have Euan's support for my campaign to be @scotsyounglab Under 19s Officer. We need an Under 19s Officer who will create new opportunities for members in rural constituencies. Vote Harry Ness for Under 19s Officer 🌹
@Euan4Falkirk
Euan Stainbank MP
1 year
Harry has a top class plan for engaging our under 19 members. Give him your vote when it opens tomorrow to get on with the work of bringing every voice to the table over the next year 👇🗳
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Harry Ness
1 year
I'm proud to have Lucy's support to be the next Under 19s Officer of @scotsyounglab Lucy will make a brilliant Treasurer and I hope to join her on the committee. If your a Scottish Young Labour member, you should have emails in your inbox to vote for the next SYL committee 👇
@LucyPenman07
Lucy Penman
1 year
I’m hoping that my pledges demonstrate my passion & I have your vote! Voting is open until noon on Wednesday! I’m also excited to be supporting these super candidates: VC - @_RobbieB Sec - @Euan4FKSouth Comms - @BrookeHRitchie U19s - @HarryNessLabour LGBT - @SolCuthbertson
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Harry Ness
10 months
New blog on SNP & Greens coalition:
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@Harry_Ness_
Harry Ness
10 months
But there is no limit for either appointments in the Borders due to greater capacity. Increasing real terms investment in the public health sector is needed, focusing investment on new technologies such as AI & increasing staff recruitment and retention...
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Harry Ness
1 year
Another productive day last weekend with @EdSoCLP speaking to residents in Newington with Councillor Tim Pogson. #LabourDoorstep
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Harry Ness
1 year
Euan works really hard and has been successful as a councillor, organising and campaigning for @ScottishLabour , he would make a brilliant Secretary for @scotsyounglab Vote Euan Stainbank for Secretary of Scottish Young Labour after Saturday 5th August 🌹
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Harry Ness
10 months
There needs to be legislation implemented that stops public health services from withdrawing & threatening to withdraw treatment in long-term eating disorder cases due to lack of progress.
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Harry Ness
1 year
New blog on the issues facing Humza Yousaf and the policies he should implement:
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Harry Ness
10 months
Public health services persisting with BMI treat eating disorders as physical illness instead of mental illness. More scrutiny is needed for eating disorder treatment providers in NHS Scotland to improve standards of performance.
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Harry Ness
10 months
The progress & treatment of the patient are the responsibility of the qualified treatment provider, not on the person suffering from the eating disorder...
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@Harry_Ness_
Harry Ness
2 years
Really enjoyed my first conference with @ScottishLabour . Interesting to hear from @IanMurrayMP @jackiebmsp @patmcfaddenmp and many more on Labour's policies on the economy, cost of living, environment and the NHS #ScotLab23
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@Harry_Ness_
Harry Ness
2 years
Was great to hear from @colinsmythmsp on Scotland's transition to Net Zero, how Scotland will benefit from the creation of 'Great British Energy' by a UK Labour government - a publicly owned energy company producing clean power and new jobs for the UK's economy. #ScotLab23
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Harry Ness
10 months
It's wrong that it's beneficial for some patients to change their addresses in order to receive the needed provisions. For example, there is far greater capacity in the Borders than in Edinburgh. Edinburgh services are limited to 6 dietic & 20 psychotherapy appointments...
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Harry Ness
2 years
@michaeljmarra Delivered a great speech detailing how Scottish Labour would improve education, by increasing investment in new technology, delivering a new deal for teachers in line with inflation, and increasing undergraduate opportunities for Scottish students. #ScotLab23
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Harry Ness
10 months
Radically Open Behavioural Therapy etc but there is no strategy on establishing which of these treatment practices are beneficial to the specific patient. There is an inequality in the standard of provision in services...
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Harry Ness
1 year
As Under 19's officer, I would work to develop new opportunities for young Scottish Labour members to write articles on policy issues and campaign with different CLP's and local councillors across Scotland.
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Harry Ness
10 months
There are ways to improve public health treatment, and the UK's eating disorder crisis is an example of this. Using a weight-inclusive method of health measurement and treatment instead of BMI is needed with greater focus on early intervention.
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Harry Ness
10 months
More and more staff going private has left the Scottish public health sector weak & unreliable. Recruiting more locum nurses & doctors isn't a long-term improvement.
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Harry Ness
3 years
@frazz4 No problem, glad we got it sorted 👊❤🇱🇻🇱🇹
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Harry Ness
2 years
What the UK Government should do to reduce the cost of living:
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Harry Ness
1 year
@JamesMcMordie @EdSoCLP It was great to see you even though you were driving by and could only wave, hope to catch up soon! Today was another really good campaign session for us and really enjoyed it. Hope your having a good weekend and enjoying the weather
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Harry Ness
1 year
You can watch the programme via the link:
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Harry Ness
1 year
Vote Euan Stainbank for Secretary of @scotsyounglab after the Scottish Young Labour AGM today 🌹 Euan's plan for a Scottish Young Labour committee that works for you 👇
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@Harry_Ness_
Harry Ness
3 years
@TalkinTynie 1. Stephen Kingsley 2. Alex Cochrane 3. Barrie McKay 4. Gary Mackay-Steven 5. Kingsley freekick vs St Mirren 6. Hearts 2-1 Celtic 7. Brora.
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Harry Ness
10 months
New blog on the growing influence of China:
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Harry Ness
2 years
Some fantastic events made by @LabFriendsScot @labour4europe and @RoyalSocEd for Scottish Labour's conference this year #ScotLab2023
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Harry Ness
2 years
What the Scottish Government needs to do to strengthen NHS Scotland:
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Harry Ness
1 year
@dcoleman85 @ScottishLabour @scotsyounglab Thank you Daniel for your support and hope to see yourself soon.
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Harry Ness
1 year
New blog on the economic and education policies detailed during the Scottish Labour party conference this year. How Labour in Scotland and the rest of the UK has evolved under Anas Sarwar and Keir Starmer:
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Harry Ness
2 years
Why Keir Starmers decision to abandon the prospect of a UK Labour government rejoining the European single market is the latest of a long line of mistakes and indecisions made by the last two Labour leaders on Brexit:
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Harry Ness
3 years
Today I published a survey to be used as evidence in my Higher Business Management assignment, there's only yes or no questions so shouldn't take long, any responses will be appreciated:
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