Abbi Garton-Crosbie @agcreports.bsky.social · 01/09/2026Tory MSP Finlay Carson asking the FM about a "bluetooth" outbreak when he meant bluetongue. Holyrood is so back 020
Reposted by Abbi Garton-CrosbieThe National @scotnational.bsky.social · 05/08/2026BREAKING: The UK equalities watchdog’s 'transphobic' code of practice is set to face a legal challenge, it has been announced A pre-action letter sent to the EHRC and the UK Government says the guidance is being challenged for 'unlawful misstatements of the law' 23918
Reposted by Abbi Garton-CrosbieThe National @scotnational.bsky.social · 09/07/2026It was one of the deadliest mass shootings in UK history. For Rupert Lowe to dismiss it as 'one murder' is completely beyond the pale, writes Abbi Garton-Crosbie ✍️ 23316
Reposted by Abbi Garton-CrosbieThe National @scotnational.bsky.social · 09/07/2026A first look at tomorrow's front page of The National 📰 How Lowe can you go? 02812
Reposted by Abbi Garton-CrosbieDr Kevin Guyan @kevinguyan.bsky.social · 05/07/2026Excellent piece from @agcreports.bsky.social on the Scottish Parliament and its mess around sex and gender data 🔢 0101
Reposted by Abbi Garton-CrosbieThe National @scotnational.bsky.social · 05/07/2026Moving forward with Scottish independence is proving a difficult task for the SNP 🏴 But the party's former policy chief has set out a plan that could break the deadlock 👀 Exclusive from @agcreports.bsky.social 👇 🔗 www.thenational.scot/news/2... 2307
Reposted by Abbi Garton-CrosbieThe National @scotnational.bsky.social · 14/06/2026A Scottish Labour MP defended taking £10,000 in donations from a think tank that ran a campaign to discredit journalists before launching an attack on the SNPthenational.scotScottish Labour MP defends £10k spy scandal think tank donation and attacks SNP 11010
Reposted by Abbi Garton-CrosbieThe National @scotnational.bsky.social · 11/06/2026Tomorrow's front page 📰 Refugees are woven into Scotland 7289112
Reposted by Abbi Garton-CrosbieThe National @scotnational.bsky.social · 10/06/2026EXCLUSIVE: A Reform UK activist who campaigns with top party figures joined the racist rioters in Glasgow on Tuesday and has claimed that 'Jews' are trying 'to dilute our Protestant stock and shatter the Union', The National can reveal 10147119
Reposted by Abbi Garton-CrosbieThe National @scotnational.bsky.social · 04/06/2026The SNP were happy to 'ride the rainbow' but failed to be a true ally to trans people, Mhairi Black tells The National Podcast 19934
Abbi Garton-Crosbie @agcreports.bsky.social · 04/06/2026Great to have @mhairiblack.bsky.social in @scotnational.bsky.social podcast studio this week - we spoke about the EHRC draft code, LGBT rights, her response to Peter Murrell scandal and wider issues in the SNP. You can watch here 👇🏻 youtu.be/HVUyI2BhKQwyoutu.beMhairi Black on why she HAD to quit the SNP ... and what she really thinks about Peter MurrellYouTube video by The National 020
Abbi Garton-Crosbie @agcreports.bsky.social · 04/06/2026A delight to be nominated for the Scottish Refugee Council Media Awards! My interview with Anna Tkachenko, who learned English as a hobby and used her knowledge to help fellow Ukrainian refugees in Scotland, made the shortlist. @scotnational.bsky.social www.thenational.scot/news/2616638...thenational.scotThe National secures 5 nominations in Scottish Refugee Media AwardsTHE National has been nominated for five Scottish Refugee Council Media Awards. 161
Abbi Garton-Crosbie @agcreports.bsky.social · 04/06/2026I have been watching this Early Day Motion (EDM) like a hawk, 79 MPs had signed in support this morning, it is now up to 86. Nadia Whittome, Labour MP for Nottingham East, lodged an EDM seeking to have the EHRC guidance on single-sex spaces “disapproved” www.thenational.scot/news/2616058...thenational.scotSee the MPs trying to get UK equality watchdog's trans guidance scrappedDOZENS of MPs have backed a bid to have the UK equalities watchdog’s code of practice excluding transgender people from single-sex spaces to be… 030
Reposted by Abbi Garton-CrosbieThe National @scotnational.bsky.social · 04/06/2026Nicola Sturgeon announced in 2017 that she would ask for permission to hold a second referendum on Scottish independence – and launched a fundraiser for the campaign The £600k raised has been spent. Here's how donors feel about that 👇 Read here: www.thenational.scot/news/2... 253
Reposted by Abbi Garton-CrosbieThe National @scotnational.bsky.social · 02/06/2026Labour draw fury as statement on single-sex spaces 'heralds dark era of people being challenged for their compliance with gender stereotypes' ⬇️thenational.scotLabour minister slammed for 'inflammatory' statement on single-sex spaces 074
Abbi Garton-Crosbie @agcreports.bsky.social · 01/06/2026Downing Street has said the latest Peter Mandelson files release is an “unprecedented piece of Government transparency”. Sounds good until you get into it and see how much has been redacted. Thick of It reference alert 👇 010
Abbi Garton-Crosbie @agcreports.bsky.social · 26/05/2026Big news! John Swinney told MSPs the Scottish Government will bring back plans to criminalise misogyny after dropping the legislation last term. I've been covering this since 2022 (!) when Helena Kennedy first published her report, more here 👇 www.thenational.scot/news/2613960...thenational.scotScottish Government to bring back plans to criminalise misogyny, says John SwinneyTHE Scottish Government will bring back plans to criminalise misogyny after dropping the legislation last year, John Swinney has announced. 0104
Abbi Garton-Crosbie @agcreports.bsky.social · 26/05/2026See the full list of purchases Peter Murrell made with SNP cash 👇🏻 This took me HOURS. I had to compare the original indictment to the plea deal to work out what got dropped, no ability to copy/paste so I typed it all out. There are so many things. www.thenational.scot/news/2613712...thenational.scotSee the list of items Peter Murrell admitted embezzling from SNPFORMER SNP chief executive Peter Murrell pleaded guilty to embezzlement of more than £400,000 in court after purchasing hundreds of items using SNP… 010
Abbi Garton-Crosbie @agcreports.bsky.social · 23/05/2026One thing I did not consider before becoming a parent is the sheer arm strength required when you have a long toddler who refuses to go in a pram earlier than you expected 😂 010
Reposted by Abbi Garton-CrosbieThe National @scotnational.bsky.social · 22/05/2026Westminster by-elections are a bit like buses. You wait ages for one and then three come along at once, writes Abbi Garton Crosbie ✍️thenational.scot3 crucial Westminster by-elections on the same day – what does that mean for the SNP? 063
Reposted by Abbi Garton-CrosbieThe National @scotnational.bsky.social · 20/05/2026Tomorrow's front page 📰 International outrage after Israeli minister filmed mocking flotilla activists 23718
Abbi Garton-Crosbie @agcreports.bsky.social · 20/05/2026Another book finished from my stupidly long reading pile - now to decide if I want to read another Seishi Yokomizo (Little Sparrow Murders), Iain M Banks (Use of Weapons) or do what I tend to do and pick something random that wasn’t even on my immediate reading list 😅 #booksky 130
Abbi Garton-Crosbie @agcreports.bsky.social · 20/05/2026If you want to know the ins and outs of who has what brief in the new Scottish Cabinet then I have a round up below 👇🏻 000
Abbi Garton-Crosbie @agcreports.bsky.social · 20/05/2026First new Cabinet appointment confirmed, Jenny Gilruth is Scotland's new Deputy First Minister. Live blog running @scotnational.bsky.social for all the latest! www.thenational.scot/news/2612278... 1124
Reposted by Abbi Garton-CrosbieEquality Network @lgbtiscotland.bsky.social · 19/05/2026Our CEO, Dr Rebecca Don Kennedy, spoke yesterday in the National about the urgent need for a comprehensive ban on conversion practices in Scotland and the UK. Read the full article here: archive.ph/b1ZZv 03219
Reposted by Abbi Garton-CrosbieThe National @scotnational.bsky.social · 19/05/2026EXCLUSIVE: Malcolm Offord didn’t show up for any first-time MSP induction sessions but took advantage of the free lunches, an MSP has saidthenational.scotMalcolm Offord skipped new MSP inductions but ‘took the free lunches’ 32719
Abbi Garton-Crosbie @agcreports.bsky.social · 19/05/2026Some discontent, perhaps, within the parliamentary Scottish Labour Party? Is Daniel Johnson ok? 010
Abbi Garton-Crosbie @agcreports.bsky.social · 19/05/2026EXCLUSIVE: Scottish Government should “get on with” an LGBT+ conversion practices ban, a charity boss said. The UK Gov announced in the King's Speech that a draft Conversion Practices Bill is scheduled for the next Westminster term – but for England and Wales. www.thenational.scot/news/2611759...thenational.scotScottish Government told to ‘get on with’ LGBT+ conversion therapy banTHE Scottish Government should just “get on with” bringing in an LGBT+ conversion practices ban, a charity boss has said. 100
Reposted by Abbi Garton-CrosbieTristan Grayford @tristangrayford.scot · 18/05/2026Thanks to @agcreports.bsky.social for having a chat with me about the ECT Scotland campaign and the need to finally get this ban delivered in Scotland 04115
Reposted by Abbi Garton-CrosbieThe National @scotnational.bsky.social · 17/05/2026Some of Scotland’s new MSPs are landlords, own multiple homes, or benefit from lucrative holiday lets in areas of Scotland among those worst hit by the housing crisis, The Ferret can reveal🏠thenational.scotThe Ferret: These are the MSPs who are ‘contributing to country’s housing crisis’ 12814
Reposted by Abbi Garton-CrosbieThe National @scotnational.bsky.social · 15/05/2026'I felt really disappointed in myself and the system,' 29-year-old Zoe said, after admitting that she had voted for a far-right group with a similar name to the Scottish Greens👀thenational.scotVoters speak out after falling for far-right Independent Green Voice on ballot paper 32923
Abbi Garton-Crosbie @agcreports.bsky.social · 16/05/2026Exclusive: Voters speak out after falling for far-right Independent Green Voice I’ve spent the past week speaking to voters who feel the system let them down, while the Electoral Commission has refused to budge Read here 👇🏻 www.thenational.scot/news/2611200... 02212
Abbi Garton-Crosbie @agcreports.bsky.social · 16/05/2026🚨New podcast! Glasgow Southside’s new Green MSP Holly Bruce joined me in the studio to talk through her campaign, how she will champion feminist policies in Holyrood and how the group has dealt with attacks on Scotlands first trans MSPs @scotnational.bsky.social Watch here 👇🏻 youtu.be/NqVk_lIqpOA 010
Abbi Garton-Crosbie @agcreports.bsky.social · 13/05/2026New seating arrangements for the Holyrood chamber are in! It truly says a lot about me that I squealed with excitement when this dropped 😂 Still tbc how FMQs is going to work with two parties tied in second place (they’ll probably take turns) 011
Abbi Garton-Crosbie @agcreports.bsky.social · 11/05/2026🗣️Did you vote for Independent Green Voice when you meant to vote for the Scottish Greens? I'm keen to chat to voters who think they - or someone they know - may have been confused by this at the ballot box. Hit me up in DMs or abbi.garton@thenational.scot @scotnational.bsky.social 235
Abbi Garton-Crosbie @agcreports.bsky.social · 07/05/2026Happy polling day! I've got my vote count accreditation for Glasgow locked down, my snacks prepared, and getting everything ready to keep our trackers up to date inbetween running about the count floor and getting goss. I'll be posting results and bits here and over on Insta @agc_reports 161