What has Kirsten Oswald been up to today?
Kirsten Oswald is MP for East Renfrewshire and a member of the Scottish National Party party.
Kirsten Oswald has 16509 followers on Twitter.
MSPs from all parties expressed support for LGBT Inclusive Education on the last day of this @ScotParl term.
This includes learning about prejudice, diverse families, past and present figures, rights, and LGBT history.
You can find out more at: http://tie.scot/info
🥀 Anas Sarwar and Labour want to keep Scotland’s NHS tied to a right-wing privatising Westminster Tory government.
🏴 Independence means our NHS will be protected from Westminster and empowered with the tools to continue delivering for the people of Scotland.
🏴 The referendum date has been announced, the campaign is on, and the world's eyes are on Scotland.
🌍 As the international media increasingly recognise the clear mandate for #indyref2, here's our digest of international coverage.
https://www.yes.scot/the-worlds-eyes-are-on-scotland/
Lovely to discuss the Summer Reading Challenge at Westminster yesterday- I know what a fantastic job our local libraries do in making this engaging and fun for children. Glad to pick up some smashing books which I’ll drop off to one of our local libraries to add to their stock 📚
Kirsten Oswald @kirstenoswald admires the @tiecampaign who provide LGBTQ+ inclusive SRE. "Our young people deserve to have inclusive open education, to have the confidence that they are perfect and valued just exactly as they are."
#50YearsOfPride #pride @OutForIndy
Kirsten Oswald @kirstenoswald says MPs must call out the Rwanda deportation plan that puts LGBTQ+ people in danger, must support inclusive RSE, must calling out dogwhistle language, must call out culture wars.
#50YearsOfPride #pride @OutForIndy
Kirsten Oswald @kirstenoswald "I consider myself to be a feminist. That is in absolutely no way in conflict with my support for LGBT rights or for trans people. My rights are not threatened by other people having their rights respected."
#50YearsOfPride #pride @OutForIndy
Really glad to mention the excellent work of the @tiecampaign whose efforts make a huge difference in ensuring young people are able to simply be themselves.
Kirsten Oswald @kirstenoswald admires the @tiecampaign who provide LGBTQ+ inclusive SRE. "Our young people deserve to have inclusive open education, to have the confidence that they are perfect and valued just exactly as they are."
#50YearsOfPride #pride @OutForIndy
Kirsten Oswald @kirstenoswald - The Prime Minister acted shamefully over #BanConversionTherapy, applauds for those Conservative MPs who spoke out, but it is unjustifiable that trans people should be excluded.
#50YearsOfPride #pride @OutForIndy
Kirsten Oswald @kirstenoswald applauds Christina McKelvie @ChristinaSNP Scottish Equalities Minister on her unstinting commitment for a full #BanConversionTherapy. And for the @churchscotland who will permit the marriage of same-sex couples.
#50YearsOfPride #pride @OutForIndy
A privilege to sum up the #Pride debate for @theSNP - excellent speeches all round - @AngelaCrawley30 @HannahB4LiviMP made very powerful remarks. We can’t take our eye off the ball on #LGBT rights. I’m grateful to those like @ChristinaSNP who are unstinting in leading the way.
Kirsten Oswald now, one of the best LGBTQ+ allies in the SNP. Making the case for inclusive education, praising the LGBTQ+ groups of different political parties, criticising the Tories' "culture wars" and talking about being a feminist and a trans ally. 👇 #50YearsOfPride
MPs are now holding a #BackbenchBusiness debate on 50 years of Pride in the UK.
This was put forward by @AngelaCrawley30 and @kirstenoswald.
Watch live at Parliament TV 📺
http://parliamentlive.tv/Commons
"What if that other voice we all know so well responds saying 'we say no and we are the state'? Well, we say yes and we are the people." @Ianblackford_MP quotes Canon Kenyon Wright's timeless words. Right in 1990, right in 2022. #pmqs
"Contrast with our European neighbours who have greater income equality; lower poverty rates and higher productivity.. why not Scotland?...
We will make the positive case for independence. Will the opposition - if they can - make the case for continued Westminster rule?"
#PMQs
.@Ianblackford_MP: "Scottish democracy will not be a prisoner of any Prime Minister in this place.
So, what is this UK government scared of? Democracy? Or is it simply that they have run out of ideas to defend this failing Westminster system?" #PMQs
@Ianblackford_MP
"Scottish democracy will not be a prisoner of any Prime Minister in this place. So, what is this UK government scared of? Democracy?
"Or is it simply that they have run out of ideas to defend this failing Westminster system?"
#PMQs
"I'm not like Boris Johnson who is breaching international law with his actions on the NI Protocol."
@NicolaSturgeon says she has done the 'responsible thing' by asking the Supreme Court to rule on a second Scottish independence referendum.
#KayBurley: http://trib.al/ho6V5fA
“We are not shying away from challenges - each and every day we deal with them - but we would be better equipped to tackle these challenges with with full powers of independence” @NicolaSturgeon @SkyNews #KayBurley #indyref2
Scotland's future in Scotland's hands on 19.10.23 🏴🗳 #IndyRef #VoteYes
Congratulations 🎊 https://twitter.com/VBarnettSimpson/status/1541791585494499328
Congratulations to Jessica for winning the P7 Holocaust Education Award @CalderwoodLodge So important to see the fantastic learning from @VisionSchools
@janeycaf @UniWestScotland
Sturgeon wrongfoots Westminster by sending indyref2 fight to Supreme Court.
From @Telegraph.
French broadsheet @lemondefr reports:
“The goal of Scottish Prime Minister Nicola Sturgeon's party is for the country to join the European Union as an independent state”. #Ecosse #EU 🏴🇫🇷🇪🇺 https://twitter.com/lemondefr/status/1541792562117320706
Le gouvernement écossais veut un référendum « consultatif » sur l’indépendance le 19 octobre 2023.
👉L’objectif du parti de la première ministre écossaise, Nicola Sturgeon est que le pays rejoigne l’Union européenne en tant qu’Etat indépendant
https://www.lemonde.fr/international/article/2022/06/28/le-gouvernement-ecossais-veut-un-referendum-consultatif-sur-l-independance-le-19-octobre-2023_6132386_3210.html?utm_medium=Social&utm_source=Twitter#Echobox=1656427091-1
Today @NicolaSturgeon has announced @scotgov’s plans to hold an independence referendum on the 19th of October 2023 🏴
It is time to finally put Scotland’s future into the hands of Scotland’s people 🤍
"What if that other voice [Westminster] we all know so well responds by saying, 'We say no, and we are the state'? Well we say ‘yes’ – and we are the people”.
🏴 Canon Kenyon Wright #indyref2 #Indyref2023
🏴 It’s time. #yes
🏴 Scotland’s independence referendum to be held on 19th October 2023.
🏴 Pledge your support for Scottish independence now at http://yes.scot/signup/
🚨 BREAKING: First Minister @NicolaSturgeon Scotland’s independence referendum will be held on the 19th of October 2023.
🏴 The campaign is on! Join over half a million people and pledge your support for Scottish independence at https://www.yes.scot/signup/
"To believe in Scottish independence is to believe in a better future.
"It involves an unashamedly optimistic view of the world.
"The belief that things can be better than they are now." @NicolaSturgeon 🏴
It’s time. 🏴
The people of Scotland will have their say. #YES
Independence as a means of Scotland fulfilling our potential at home and playing our part in building a better world. 🏴 #indyref #yes
🏴 @NicolaSturgeon is about to set out the roadmap to Scotland's independence referendum.
🗳️ Scotland's future is up to the people who live in Scotland, not Boris Johnson and Westminster governments.
⏰ Tune in at 2:20pm today on http://scottishparliament.tv.
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Grateful to @OPFS for a constructive meeting, including discussing the impact of the failing Child Maintenance Service - huge delays and a failure to collect payments amongst issues exacerbating the cost of living crisis.
Their helpline: 0808 801 0323 or https://opfs.org.uk/support-and-advice/
"It’s time to restore basic democracy in Scotland to ensure people get the governments they vote for – and through independence, to build a proper partnership of equals between Scotland and our friends in the rest of the UK."
🏴 @NicolaSturgeon: "It’s time to restore basic democracy in Scotland to ensure people get the governments they vote for – and through independence, to build a proper partnership of equals between Scotland and our friends in the rest of the UK."
https://www.yes.scot/its-time-for-johnson-and-starmer-to-respect-scotlands-democratic-wishes/
Everyone at today’s summit was in agreement - we need buffer zones. And we need to work together collaboratively to get there.
Thank you @NicolaSturgeon for your support and commitment on this. ❤️
The issue of a Scottish independence referendum was settled in last year's Holyrood elections. The parties supporting a referendum won a majority and those that opposed one lost. In a democracy, especially a 'voluntary union' the people should get what they voted for. #indyref2 https://twitter.com/GlennBBC/status/1540254213871177731
“Democracy is not a wheeze”
Constitution secretary @AngusRobertson insists voters will have a choice on Scotland’s future
He thinks the UK government should accept the SNP / Green majority at Holyrood as a mandate for #indyref2
#NationalBreastfeedingWeek
If you're returning to work & continuing to #breastfeed read this info sheet for your #legalrights and how to negotiate with your employer.
http://maternityaction.org.uk/advice/continuing-to-breastfeed-when-you-return-to-work.
#breastfeeding
We raised the rainbow flag at our Eastwood HQ today to mark #PrideMonth
Pride is a celebration of people coming together in love & friendship, to show how far LGBTQ+ rights have come, & how in some places there's still work to be done.
Happy #PrideMonth to everyone in East Ren!
This is brilliant work. Well done to Zoe! 🐝
We are very proud of you and how hard you have worked to bring your pocket garden design to life. Well done. ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ #keepscotlandbeautiful
Well done @WoodfarmHigh Equalities Committee!
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🏳️🌈🏳️⚧️Staff and pupils thoroughly enjoyed our #Pride2022 celebrations. Thanks to the Equalities Committee for the events you planned and the hard work you put in. 👏Looking forward to making next year even bigger and better! 🌈
Scot Gov is committed to helping businesses pilot a 4 day week, and I was glad to point out the benefits to both individuals and business where this has already taken place. I will continue to push for this important flexibility.
🚨UK government keen to look at a 4-day week🚨
And the forward-thinking Scottish government is committed to helping businesses 𝙥𝙞𝙡𝙤𝙩 the 4-day week! 🥳🏴
With MPs like @kirstenoswald leading the way it’s only a matter of time until the 4-day week becomes widespread.
Just a reminder the state cannot prevent women having abortions. The state can only prevent women having safe abortions. If you want to make abortion less safe, you are a danger to women.
Go Team Scotland at the Commonwealth Games @Team_Scotland ! P4 have been learning all about Birmingham 2022. Thank you to Mr Keith from PSL Team Sports who came to speak to P4 and P5 about the Scotland team kits. #NPSHWB #sportsweek
This is terrible news. Progress in swift reverse. Devastating - this will cause huge damage women's lives in the USA and embolden those who want to reverse our rights across the world.
Right to abortion overturned by US Supreme Court after nearly 50 years in Roe v Wade ruling http://news.sky.com/story/right-to-abortion-overturned-by-us-supreme-court-after-nearly-50-years-in-roe-v-wade-ruling-12628801
Right to abortion overturned by US Supreme Court after nearly 50 years in Roe v Wade ruling http://news.sky.com/story/right-to-abortion-overturned-by-us-supreme-court-after-nearly-50-years-in-roe-v-wade-ruling-12628801
Coming up on @LBCNews at 0850 Scottish equalities minister @ChristinaSNP speaks to @azizlisa about the new Bill of Rights and why the Scottish Government has said it is “shocking and unnecessary”
P1 had an inquisitive little visitor at the trim trail this week! 🐌
UK Government proposals to repeal the #HumanRightsAct would remove vital safeguards protecting everyone in society, Equalities Minister Christina McKelvie has said.
We are calling for @ScotParl to be consulted on any changes affecting Scotland.
More ➡️ http://bit.ly/bill-of-rights-condemned
Delighted to join this impressive group of women in Italy over the last two days for the Global Women Leaders Summit - an opportunity to share experiences and consider how to drive faster progress on gender equality and climate change. Thanks to @giwps and @RockefellerFdn https://twitter.com/PEspinosaC/status/1539525917671833600
Happy to be in Bellagio with Secretary @HillaryClinton and Ambassador @MelanneVerveer for the 2022 Global Women Leaders Summit co-organized by the @RockefellerFdn and @giwps.
Great to share insights and lessons learned on how together we can drive progress on #GenderEquality.
"After 12 years in government, the Tories have left the UK economy in the doldrums and pushed millions of people into poverty"
SNP Westminster Leader @Ianblackford_MP warns the Tories are pushing the UK to recession by failing to negotiate an economic agreement with the EU #PMQs
Shameful that Boris Johnson has nothing but bombast and bluster in response to @Ianblackford_MP’s serious questions about the difficulties the UK Government economic failures are causing for so many people.
@Ianblackford_MP 📣 @Ianblackford_MP: "After 12 years in government, the Tories have left the UK economy in the doldrums and pushed millions of people into poverty." #PMQs