What has Stuart C. McDonald been up to today?
Stuart C. McDonald is MP for Cumbernauld, Kilsyth and Kirkintilloch East and a member of the Scottish National Party party.
Stuart C. McDonald has 13674 followers on Twitter.
๐งต Very positive findings about the impact of the game-changing Scottish Child Payment. Important as we take forward plans to further increase its value to ยฃ25pw and roll out to children up to 16 years old. https://twitter.com/ipsosscotland/status/1553005042051039234
Our research for @scotgov evaluating the Scottish Child Payment is out today. Ipsos carried out qualitative research with parents and stakeholders to feed into the interim evaluation of the payment. Read on for some key findings (1/5) https://www.gov.scot/publications/interim-evaluation-scottish-child-payment/
Liz Truss says she would "just ignore" the democratically-elected leader of the second largest nation in the United Kingdom
These people are a threat to the values that have been fought for and hard one. Human rights cannot be traded by any Tory leadership candidate or any Tory Govt. Scotland needs away from this. https://twitter.com/marcuscarslaw1/status/1553851029078302723
โWe clearly have a problem with human rights laws in this country which makes it difficult for us to achieve our objectives.โ
What are the objectives that require the removal of human rights?
What a desperate, nasty and rather pathetic โleadershipโ contest this is proving to be. Both candidates adopting Priti Patelโs cruel and failed policies - and vowing to ramp them up. #NastyParty
I saw the article in today's @Daily_Record about our new custom built social security system. I also note politicians lining up to rubbish the system and to mislead people about what it is delivering right now for people throughout Scotland... 1/8
The Scottish Parliament has had responsibility over some social security benefits for years and yet there is still no functioning IT system.
The SNP wonder why most people donโt want to separate from the rest of the UK? Well itโs things like this that stick in their mind.
Ahead of #UN World #DrowningPrevention Day on 2๏ธโฃ5๏ธโฃ July, listen to fantastic #CarleneMcAvoy from @RoSPAScotland @RoSPA @WaterSafetyScot in conversation on all things #WaterSafety #DrowningPrevention in ๐ด๓ ง๓ ข๓ ณ๓ ฃ๓ ด๓ ฟ #Scotland & contribution to ๐ action & visit @HelixFalkirk #TheKelpies โฌ๏ธ https://twitter.com/TheSCSN/status/1550435627501588481
Looking for something topical to listen to over lunch? Why not check out our interview with Carlene McAvoy of @RoSPAScotland & @WaterSafetyScot as we discussed #WaterSafety & #DrowningPrevention ahead of #WorldDrowningPreventionDay on Monday. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=neGPn9qFfh8
โThis was a criminal offence. Now itโs an option for business.โ What a boast. #YouYesYet? https://twitter.com/KwasiKwarteng/status/1550081224890351617
Today we changed the law to allow businesses impacted by strike action to hire skilled, temporary workers to mitigate disruption.
This was a criminal offence. Now itโs an option for business.
We will not let trade unions grind our economy to a halt.
๐๐พ https://www.gov.uk/government/news/new-law-in-place-to-allow-businesses-to-hire-agency-workers-to-plug-staffing-gaps-caused-by-strike-action
My thanks to everyone who has served on the @Scottish_ddtf for delivering on my ask for a bold blueprint for the future, many actions are already in progress but we will go further in our national mission to tackle drug deaths & todays challenging report will be central to that https://twitter.com/scotgovhealth/status/1550035637390217219
Minister for Drugs Policy Angela Constance has thanked the Drug Deaths Taskforce for all their work following the publication of their final report.
The Taskforce was established by @scotgov to provide expert advice on the emergency response to drug-related deaths in Scotland.
Almost every day we're seeing more and more evidence of the harms of long term hotel stays for people in the asylum system.
This is a really important report from @refugeecouncil https://twitter.com/EnverSol/status/1549995784581664771
Our โฆโฆ@refugeecouncilโฉ report out today exposes life in the asylum system: โThe huge increase in the number of families ..stuck between the four walls of a hotel room, from morning till night, is the brutal reality of a broken system.โ https://www.theguardian.com/politics/2022/jul/21/use-of-uk-hotels-for-asylum-seekers-trebles-despite-home-office-promise?CMP=Share_iOSApp_Other
Commons approves the money motion for @Stuart_McDonald private members bill on neonatal leave and pay
Today, at Boris Johnsonโs last #PMQs as Prime Minister, I asked if believes in democracy and will respect the people of Scotlandโs right to self-determination?
Watch ๐
โIllegally shutting down Parliament
๐พPartying through the pandemic
๐ทHanding out PPE contracts to cronies
That is just some of the legacy of @BorisJohnson. Soon we will move onto the next disastrous Tory leader and the WM cycle will begin again. Time for better, Scotland #PMQs
Breaking: Several asylum seekers selected by the government for transfer to Rwanda have been identified as potential trafficking victims - by the government's own official system
But not until AFTER they were detained and told they would be deported
https://www.independent.co.uk/news/uk/home-news/rwanda-asylum-seeker-human-trafficking-b2127288.html
Priti Patel has told the Home Affairs Committee she's not available to answer their questions tomorrow. The watchdog committee of MPs had said it was "extremely disappointing" she belatedly cancelled last week and expected her to face scrutiny before summer recess. She won't.
An absolutely scandalous policy from every perspective. #Rwanda
Previously redacted @ukhomeoffice documents show the day before Priti Patel signed the #Rwanda deal an internal memo warned "fraud risk is very highโ. In terms of deterrence, the memo says lack of evidence places "the Policy as red [i.e. in terms of risk level]".
In a functioning democracy this proposal would have been unthinkable let alone allowed to see the light of day.
โBritish officials repeatedly told the government not to strike a deal with Rwanda over asylum seekers, court documents have revealed.โ
https://www.independent.co.uk/news/uk/home-news/rwanda-deal-priti-patel-asylum-law-b2126416.html
๐จBREAKING๐จ Today's court hearing reveals that grave concerns about the #Rwanda policy were raised within UK government before & after it was announced. This policy is a moral & political failure. Anyone aspiring to become Prime Minister should disown it.
https://www.independent.co.uk/news/uk/home-news/rwanda-deal-priti-patel-asylum-law-b2126416.html#comments-area
๐ฝ๏ธ: @BorisJohnson speech earlier summed up his time in office. Chaotic, an unhealthy relationship with the truth and complete lack of dignity. He didn't hang around to listen to my reply, he left the chamber - just as Scotland will soon leave this shambolic Westminster system.
UKโs โquick-fixโ asylum policies criticised in damning MPsโ report https://www.theguardian.com/uk-news/2022/jul/18/uks-quick-fix-asylum-policies-criticised-in-damning-mps-report?CMP=share_btn_tw
As a former paediatric physiotherapist, it was a pleasure to speak in support of the Neonatal Care Bill.
It's a really important piece of legislation that'll make a huge difference to parents of premature babies, the cross-party support for it says it all @Stuart_McDonald
Today we saw the good side of politics.
This much needed bill passed itโs second reading with cross-party support. Itโll go on to help thousands of families across the UK.
I praise the work of my pals @Stuart_McDonald and @DavidLinden in getting us to this place ๐ https://twitter.com/Stuart_McDonald/status/1547919209610371073
Delighted the Neonatal Care (Leave & Pay) Bill passed its 2nd reading in Parliament today, with huge support from across the House. Massive thanks to @Blisscharity & @_SmallestThings for their invaluable advice over the last few weeks, and to all colleagues for their support.
Delighted to have the opportunity to speak in favour of the Neonatal Care (Leave & Pay) Bill in Parliament yesterday. Congratulations to Stuart MacDonald SNP for choosing and introducing this as his Private Members Bill @Stuart_McDonald @Blisscharity
So pleased to see the Neonatal Care (Leave and Pay) Bill pass Parliamentโs 2nd reading today. Looking forward to getting it through committee + Lords and onto the statute books!
So pleased I could be there at 2nd Reading today. Well done to @Stuart_McDonald. Delighted to highlight the wonderful work done at University Hospital Wishaw Neo Natal Unit & thanks to all there https://twitter.com/DavidLinden/status/1547981956402401281
So pleased to see the Neonatal Care (Leave and Pay) Bill pass Parliamentโs 2nd reading today. Looking forward to getting it through committee + Lords and onto the statute books!
In parliament to support the Neonatal Care (Leave and Pay) Bill tabled by my SNP colleague @Stuart_McDonald No-one should have to choose between being with their premature or sick baby or having to go back to work to make ends meet.
A very rare moment of unity across the @HouseofCommons today as we sit on a Friday and agree the Neonatal Care Pay Bill be brought forward by @Stuart_McDonald. Much work done by @DavidLinden and others. A vital bill that will transform the experience of parent of prem babies ๐ถ
Today we saw Westminster at its best - with @Stuart_McDonaldโs Bill on Neonatal Care (Leave & Pay) passing itโs second reading, with huge cross-party support.
Delighted to be a signatory on this bill that will eventually become law.
@Blisscharity @_SmallestThings
Well done @Stuart_McDonald for steering the through the passage of the Neonatal Care (Leave and Pay ) through its second reading, delighted to have attended and shown support for this important bill. https://twitter.com/Stuart_McDonald/status/1547919209610371073
Delighted the Neonatal Care (Leave & Pay) Bill passed its 2nd reading in Parliament today, with huge support from across the House. Massive thanks to @Blisscharity & @_SmallestThings for their invaluable advice over the last few weeks, and to all colleagues for their support.
A very rare Friday at Westminster and with good reason. Vital that this Bill becomes law and proud to be there to back it. A huge well done to all involved ๐๐ป https://twitter.com/Stuart_McDonald/status/1547919209610371073
Delighted the Neonatal Care (Leave & Pay) Bill passed its 2nd reading in Parliament today, with huge support from across the House. Massive thanks to @Blisscharity & @_SmallestThings for their invaluable advice over the last few weeks, and to all colleagues for their support.
Smallest Things trustees, Catriona & Sarah, were in Parliament to watch the debate, together with our friends at @Blisscharity.
As NICU parents, we say a personal thank you to all MPs who spoke today, making sure that the parent voice was at the heart of the debate. ๐
Great to join @Stuart_McDonald after the successful 2nd reading of his #NeonatalBill along with colleagues from @NeonatalAPPG @Blisscharity @_SmallestThings, along with @theSNP colleagues including APPG chair.
It's been an issue close to our family's hearts for some time.
"In my own case, my statutory two weeks off work were both well up by the time the kids finally got out of the hospital" โ๐ป @DavidLinden
https://www.glasgowtimes.co.uk/news/20279535.david-linden-cross-party-support-introduce-paid-leave-parents-premature-sick-babies/
Delighted the Neonatal Care (Leave & Pay) Bill passed its 2nd reading in Parliament today, with huge support from across the House. Massive thanks to @Blisscharity & @_SmallestThings for their invaluable advice over the last few weeks, and to all colleagues for their support.
A hugely important day for parents of premature & sick babies!
Weโll be in Parliament supporting the second reading of @Stuart_McDonald MPs Neonatal Care (Leave & Pay) Bill.
Additional Leave & Pay is vital for parents of babies in NICU, giving back stolen time to bond & recover.
If the Attorney Generalโs view is that the Rwanda plan is incompatible with the ECHR, then she needs to explain (1) why the government is maintaining the contrary in the courts and (2) why she let Ministers state that the necessary legislation was compatible with the ECHR. https://twitter.com/SuellaBraverman/status/1547516107518509057
I'm the only candidate who can stop the small boats crossing the channel because I'm the only one who knows we need to leave the ECHR. The British people won't forgive us unless we address this issue.
#Suella4Leader
http://Suella4Leader.com
Delighted that the British Association of Perinatal Medicine (BAPM) are supporting the Neonatal Leave and Pay Bill ahead of its Second Reading tomorrow.
Dear MPs,
Please show up on Friday and support this essential bill.
Yours,
Sarah & Charlotte (aged 10, born at 28wks) and all #neonatal families (past, present and future) of the UK
@libdemdaisy @Stuart_McDonald @DavidLinden @_SmallestThings https://twitter.com/Stuart_McDonald/status/1547215077992022018
Only 2 days to go until my Private Member's Bill on Neonatal Leave & Pay gets its Second Reading.
Hoping for a good turnout of MPs on Friday morning to help progress this vital legislation, which will help thousands of parents each year.
@Blisscharity @_SmallestThings
๐บ First Minister @NicolaSturgeon is launching the second Building a New Scotland paper, on democracy and democratic renewal, from Bute House at 11am.
Watch live on @Scotgovโs Twitter page.
๐บ ๐ด๓ ง๓ ข๓ ณ๓ ฃ๓ ด๓ ฟ Tomorrow I will publish the second in the Building a New Scotland series of papers, refreshing the case for independence. This one focuses on democracy and democratic renewal, and could not be more timely. Watch from 11am on @scotgov channel #indyref2
Only 2 days to go until my Private Member's Bill on Neonatal Leave & Pay gets its Second Reading.
Hoping for a good turnout of MPs on Friday morning to help progress this vital legislation, which will help thousands of parents each year.
@Blisscharity @_SmallestThings
๐This morning at 10.00am we were due to be questioning the Home Secretary, Priti Patel. She has declined to attend our session.
The Home Secretary emailed the committee yesterday shortly before 5pm to cancel her appearance this morning - because of โrecent changes in governmentโ including to her ministerial team! ๐ง
https://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-11003959/Can-Liz-Truss-unite-Tory-right-Candidates-minute-deal-making-ahead-vote.html?ito=amp_twitter_share-top via @MailOnline
The Prime Minister who illegally shut down Parliament now seeking to stop a democratic vote of no confidence in him. Parliament must be allowed to debate and vote on a no confidence motion in the Prime Minister. That is democracy. https://twitter.com/PippaCrerar/status/1546874218683531264
BREAKING: Boris Johnson has blocked Labour's bid to hold vote of no confidence in Govt tomorrow
Senior Labour source: "It's just another example of them ripping up the rules to protect their own side. They're saying he's going anyway but they're clearly frightened of losing".
Check out these politicians giving snippy sound bites about the SNP suspending the Ukraine super sponsor scheme when Scotland said theyโd take 3,000 under the scheme and has in fact taken 7,000 with 20,000+ visas issued. https://www.bbc.com/news/uk-scotland-62120663
Child poverty is still far too high in ๐ด๓ ง๓ ข๓ ณ๓ ฃ๓ ด๓ ฟ but this graph shows that our devolved policies do have an impact. We could do more with full welfare/tax powers and without Westminster austerity policies undermining progress https://twitter.com/john_tomaney/status/1546765515133276165
The shocking rise in child poverty in the North East. To deployed next time any politician tells you that the region be is being 'levelled up' or any self-appointed business leader tells you the local economy is booming. Source: https://nechildpoverty.org.uk/content/images/uploads/NECPC_briefing_new_End_Child_Poverty_local_data_July2022.pdf
It was a pleasure to join @Stuart_McDonald & @Blisscharity to show my support for introducing the #NeonatalCareBill. It would means that families with a baby in neonatal care would benefit from extra leave & pay at a time when they need it the most.
I am proud & delighted to support the Private Members Bill from @Stuart_McDonald to secure paid leave for parents of babies born premature or sick. New parents should not have to choose between being with their sick child & going back to work to pay bills @Blisscharity
No parent should have to choose between being with their premature or sick baby in neonatal care and having to go back to work to earn a living, so I am very pleased to support the Private Members Bill which my colleague, @Stuart_McDonald is bringing forward.
Our absolute respect for @Mo_Farah. Child trafficking can destroy lives, but child trafficking survivors can build extraordinary lives, and, perhaps most importantly, ordinary ones, because it is their choice what lives they lead.
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-62123886