What has Richard Gordon Thomson been up to today?
Richard Gordon Thomson is MP for Gordon and a member of the Scottish National Party party.
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Delighted to meet earlier with Ceann Comhairle @SOFearghail_TD, Speaker of the Dáil Éireann; and Minister of State @podonovan, at a reception to mark their visit to the House of Commons.
I was interviewed earlier today on @SkyNews about yesterday's announcement from @NicolaSturgeon
on plans to hold Scotland's independence referendum in October 2023🏴🗳️
The full exchange - which includes a discussion on defence spending - is online here: https://youtu.be/JWKK9cUtj0k
The law society of Scotland identified a number of provisions that it believes to be inconsistent with the U.K.’s international law obligations says @RThomsonMP
Followed by a thoughtful, constructive and diplomatic speech by my friend and colleague @RThomsonMP This is a bad bill that should be voted down. As I type @theresa_may now speaking and stating this is a bill that should not pass.
Thanks for joining us Richard and welcome. Great to have a full studio of guests once again. https://twitter.com/RThomsonMP/status/1541384337119186944
At the start of a big week in WM it was good to make my debut on Radio 4’s Westminster Hour alongside @William_Wragg @karinsmyth @katyballs and @BBCcarolynquinn - if you didn’t hear us live, put the kettle on and take a listen 📻 👇🏻 https://www.bbc.co.uk/sounds/play/m0018nj0?partner=uk.co.bbc&origin=share-mobile
At the start of a big week in WM it was good to make my debut on Radio 4’s Westminster Hour alongside @William_Wragg @karinsmyth @katyballs and @BBCcarolynquinn - if you didn’t hear us live, put the kettle on and take a listen 📻 👇🏻 https://www.bbc.co.uk/sounds/play/m0018nj0?partner=uk.co.bbc&origin=share-mobile
Paul McCartney... just wow! #glastonburyfestival2022
My thoughts on the Supreme Court's decision to overturn Roe v. Wade.
Banning abortion doesn’t stop abortion. It just makes it less safe. Women will die as a result of this decision. https://twitter.com/AP/status/1540337296473526272
BREAKING: U.S. Supreme Court overturns the landmark Roe v. Wade case, ending nearly 50 years of constitutional protections for abortion.
Bans are expected in roughly half the states. http://apne.ws/LjY3m25
Goodness. It seems that no Ministers - not even @ScotSecofState Alister Jack or peerage-buyer Malcolm Offord - was able to go on #bbcgms this morning to, erm, ‘suck it up’ about their party’s twin by-election gubbings last night. Poor show, chaps. Poor show…
A fitting farewell today at @EllonKirk as the community paid its respects to Alan Cameron. A former Academy Rector, Councillor and force behind so much that is good in Ellon, he’ll be remembered fondly & missed greatly. It was a pleasure to know you Alan.
https://www.grampianonline.co.uk/news/mp-an-msp-pay-tribute-to-former-councillor-and-ellon-communi-278588/
Delighted to be able to join @rickyboleto @DGMensah & the team behind @BBCNewsround this evening, to help mark the 50th anniversary of a programme which meant so much to me when I was younger and now means so much to my own children. Here’s to the next 50 years! 📺
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Having made the case at Westminster for a Green Freeport model, I welcome this bid which can help meet Scotland’s net zero ambitions, supports the local economy, and upholds high standards of environmental protections and fair work practices.
http://www.northeastscotlandgreenfreeport.com
My @AberdeenSNP colleagues & I have written to the BBC asking them to consider Aberdeen as the host city for next year’s #Eurovision We have the venue, we have the infrastructure & we have the atmosphere. #EuRowieVision 🇪🇺
Calls made for 'perfectly placed' Aberdeen to host next year's Eurovision song contest at P&J Live - Aberdeen Live https://www.aberdeenlive.news/news/aberdeen-news/calls-made-perfectly-placed-aberdeen-7221062
That's nice, @NicolaSturgeon but I can think of an even better venue on the banks of the River Don! 😀 @pandjlive
We wish @Eurovision could be in Ukraine but understand that in circumstances this isn’t possible.
However, I can think of a perfect venue on banks of the River Clyde!!
@scotgov is happy to discuss with BBC, @GlasgowCC @EBU_HQ and others https://twitter.com/Eurovision/status/1537736907135889411
Obviously disappointing that it’s not going to be possible for Ukraine to host @Eurovision 2023. But @BBCScotland @PandJLive - you know what to do, right? 😀 🏴 🇺🇦 🎤🎼🎶🎉
The @EBU_HQ has issued the statement below regarding the hosting of next year’s #Eurovision Song Contest.
Find it online here ➡️ https://eurovision.tv/mediacentre/release/ebu-statement-2023-eurovision-hosting
Great to be able to attend the @aberdeenuni science teaching hub launch this pm and to see this wonderful new teaching facility being opened by Prof Chris Jackson. What a boost it will be for students, academics and the scientific community more generally across the NE 💻🔬🧪🦠🎓
Laughter in the House of Commons as the Paymaster General Michael Ellis says that "the Prime Minister maintains the highest standards in public life, and will continue to do so."
MP challenges UK government to deal with pressures facing food producers http://dlvr.it/SSFRd6
I spoke in yesterday's HoC debate on Passport Office delays. Too many people are having to put not just travel plans but also their lives on hold while the current delays in issuing passports continues. The UK Government needs to get a grip of this. Now.
https://youtu.be/xBaEwKdZE3Y
STREAMING NOW: State of the Union with @CMonaghanSNP and @BrendanOHaraMP.
How did things get so bad? Is there any end to the sleaze, scandal and corruption? Is change even possible within the UK?
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Many independent European nations are more successful than the UK.
So why not Scotland?
Discover how we can build a new Scotland together at http://gov.scot/newscotland
#ANewScotland
Refugees must be treated with respect and their cases assessed responsibility and swiftly, just as we would hope to be treated if our fates were different. I have signed a cross party letter to the PM calling for him to halt the deportation of refugees to Rwanda #StopTheFlights
On the day the UK Government launched its food strategy, I challenged the Secretary of State to get to grips with the rising input costs, Brexit trade barriers and labour shortages facing food producers if he wants to tackle the #CostOfLivingCrisis 🚜🌾🥘
https://youtu.be/Pib1rKXgsy8
Looking forward to appearing as part of this Sunday’s ‘political panel’ on @TimesRadio - tune in from 5pm 📻
5pm Sunday political panel
🟦@mattwarman
🟥@Siobhain_Mc
🟨@RThomsonMP
📰@KevinASchofield Political Editor @HuffPost
My June newsletter is now live. Highlights include:
🍾🥳🤥Sue Gray report published
❌Botched Brexit and the NI Protocol
🪦 Funeral Plan Finance Concerns
🔎Questioning Carbon Capture progress
🪪 DVLA delay update
🏞️Out and about in the constituency
https://www.richardthomsonmp.com/2022/06/june-newsletter
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"In Monday's confidence vote, @borisjohnson secured the support of just two out of Scotland's 59 MPs. That means out of the massed ranks of his Scottish Conservative colleagues, he got as much support as there are pandas in Edinburgh Zoo." 🐼
He needs to go.
#PMQs @scottories
.@RThomsonMP: "The Prime Minister got as much support from MPs in Scotland, as there are pandas in Edinburgh Zoo.
If he won't do the decent thing and resign as Prime Minister, surely he should write a letter of resignation to himself as Minister for the Union." #PMQs
I spoke today in a timely debate on upholding standards in public life. The UK Government must implement *all* of the recommendations of the 'Standards Matter 2 review', not just those that happen to suit the Prime Minister...
https://youtu.be/ALUB4UYwXv0 via @YouTube
Results of Leadership ballots in sitting Conservative PMs
2022-Boris Johnson-59%
2018-Theresa May-63%
1995-John Major-66%
1990-Margaret Thatcher-55%
1989-Margaret Thatcher-91%
#Toryleadership
One way or another he’s done.
🚨 Boris Johnson has done worse than Theresa May
In December 2018 vote, 63 per cent of Tory MPs supported her
He has got backing of 59 per cent
The Scottish Child Payment recently doubled to £20 per child per week and will be increased to £25 by the end of the year, supporting over 100,000 children. The UK Government could and should follow up with an increase to Universal Credit to help those most in need right now👇
Surely @Douglas4Moray must be heading for a straight red card where his own leadership is concerned after all this… 🩴🩴
The choice facing Scottish Tory leader Douglas Ross tonight:
a) look ridiculous by voting for the PM
b) look slightly less ridiculous by voting to remove him, after various u-turns
The silence of the lambs 🐑
Boris Johnson facing confidence vote: We asked every Tory MP and MSP in Scotland whether he should resign or not 👇
http://ow.ly/poNN50Jqe6Z
Back in Westminster after the recess. A nice, quiet day in prospect by the looks of things…
🎼🎶🎶”This is the self-preservation society…” https://www.politicshome.com/news/article/tory-briefing-note-no-confidence-boris-johnson
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🏴 Your Scotland team taking on Ukraine in tonight's FIFA World Cup Play-off.
Good luck team 💪
#SCOUKR
Scotland becomes first UK nation to ban single-use plastics after law passed at COP26 comes into force.
https://news.stv.tv/scotland/scotland-becomes-first-uk-nation-to-ban-single-use-plastics-after-law-passed-at-cop26-comes-into-force
No, it really is…
The Prime Minister may have broken the law, but did he break the ministerial code?
“It’s not that simple” says @DominicRaab
#KayBurley LT
📈 Foreign direct investment in Scotland significantly outpaced the UK and Europe in 2021, an @EYNews survey has revealed.
🏴 up 14%
🇬🇧 up 1.8%
💼 While Tories party, @ScotGov is getting on with the day job and delivering for Scotland.
Good article by my pal Creswell https://www.energyvoice.com/opinion/415344/windfall-tax-renewables/
👏👏 Scotland outstrips Europe and UK on inward investment https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-scotland-scotland-business-61595697
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Aberdeen Football Club.
Still the last team to beat Real Madrid in a major European final.
#StandFree
@RThomsonMP opening the Just Transition panel at @AIMAberdeen and the Progress to Yes conference 👏🏻🏴