Reposted by Stephen Thompson, CouncillorEmathion 📯 @emathion.bsky.social · 12/09/2026The French made a short film about what could happen after all immigrants would follow the ‘white, angry old man’s’ advice to go back where they came from. 933811924
Stephen Thompson, Councillor @cllrthompson.bsky.social · 20/08/2026Welcoming CabSec for Housing, Shirley-Anne Somerville, to Eastriggs this week to officially mark the 74 new homes completed this year. Thanks to Scottish Government, Cunninghame Housing and partners alongside D&G Council for continuing to build affordable housing in Dumfries and Galloway. @snp.org 023
Stephen Thompson, Councillor @cllrthompson.bsky.social · 14/08/2026Constructive round the table meeting this week in Cairnryan with @transportscotland.bsky.social and CabSec Stephen Flynn @snp.org to prioritise improvements for key strategic transport routes A75 and A77 for Dumfries and Galloway and Scotland’s closest gateway to the EU 120
Stephen Thompson, Councillor @cllrthompson.bsky.social · 08/08/2026www.stevecutts.com/animation.html - illusion of happiness 000
Stephen Thompson, Councillor @cllrthompson.bsky.social · 10/07/2026podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/c...podcasts.apple.comPeter Leko : World Championship HEARTBREAK, Beating Polgar's Record, Keymer Is SpecialPodcast Episode · C-Squared Podcast · 30 May · 1hr 48min 000
Stephen Thompson, Councillor @cllrthompson.bsky.social · 29/06/2026stephenthompsonsnp.wordpress.com/2026/06/29/l...stephenthompsonsnp.wordpress.comLifetime costs of nuclear outweighs benefits“Nuclear energy takes decades to become operational at an extremely high cost, alongside significant public and environmental safety concerns. The development and operation of renewable power… 000
Reposted by Stephen Thompson, CouncillorScotland's No1 Comrade @scotlandscomrade.bsky.social · 05/06/2026Have you ever wondered why Westminster is so desperate to keep control of Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland? And yet they make up the narrative of that we rely on their broad shoulders rather than the reality that they actually rely on us. #IndependenceIsNormal #AreYouYesYet #DissolveTheUnion 87866
Stephen Thompson, Councillor @cllrthompson.bsky.social · 10/05/2026Thank you to my excellent team and the many hardworking volunteers who were out in the constituency meeting voters and hearing their views during our positive 2026 campaign. It was a great experience even if the Dumfriesshire result didn't go our way. @snp.org #dumfriesshire 🩷 120
Reposted by Stephen Thompson, CouncillorThe SNP @snp.org · 06/05/2026A re-elected SNP government will deliver 150,000 apprenticeships over the next Parliament and introduce an Apprenticeship Accelerator Grant to help young people build skills, confidence and a real path into work. Make it #BothVotesSNP tomorrow for a government that’s on your side. 22616
Reposted by Stephen Thompson, CouncillorTalking-up Scotland @talking-upscotland.bsky.social · 06/05/2026talkingupscotlandtwo.com/2026/05/06/i...talkingupscotlandtwo.comIn the days before an election, BBC Scotland’s comparison only of tax bills deliberately hides the reasons things are so much better here for almost everyoneBBC News BBC UK yesterday has a report clearly meant to influence voters, with an analysis of the tax burden in Scotland and England, using two highly paid tax advisers and ignoring, until a wee bi… 01620
Reposted by Stephen Thompson, CouncillorThe SNP @snp.org · 05/05/2026We have the energy. We just don’t have the power. With independence we can lower electricity bills, support community ownership of renewables, and make sure Scotland’s energy wealth benefits the people who live here. Make it #BothVotesSNP on May 7 for a fresh start with independence. 62816
Reposted by Stephen Thompson, CouncillorThe SNP @snp.org · 05/05/2026A re-elected SNP government will create a Better Surfaces Fund to support councils to fix potholes, resurface roads and improve drainage, helping deliver up to £350 million of investment in better roads across Scotland. Make it #BothVotesSNP on May 7 for a government that’s on your side. 62916
Reposted by Stephen Thompson, CouncillorThe SNP @snp.org · 06/05/2026A re-elected SNP government will legislate for a national mobile phone ban in Scotland’s classrooms, putting clear rules in place to support learning. Make it #BothVotesSNP tomorrow for a government that’s on your side. 32715
Stephen Thompson, Councillor @cllrthompson.bsky.social · 06/05/2026stephenthompsonsnp.wordpress.com/2026/05/05/h...stephenthompsonsnp.wordpress.comHealth and Social CareBy Stephen Thompson During an election, the noise of politics can feel overwhelming. Across Dumfriesshire, I have heard a recurring message: you are tired of political point-scoring. Winning an arg… 032
Reposted by Stephen Thompson, CouncillorThe SNP @snp.org · 02/05/2026A re-elected SNP government will expand Techscaler, create local Pre-Start Centres to help turn ideas into viable businesses, and back under-represented founders and young entrepreneurs with targeted grant funding and support to scale. Make it #BothVotesSNP on May 7 32314
Stephen Thompson, Councillor @cllrthompson.bsky.social · 02/05/2026youtube.com/shorts/eLntj... Chapelcross has not produced electricity for us since 2004 but is a burden of responsibility for generations to come. The renewable energy from Solway Bank and Ewe Hill opposite is safer, cleaner and, on any given day, part of Scotland's energy surplus. #wiseup @snp.orgyoutube.comNuclear history, Wind futureYouTube video by Stephen Thompson for Dumfriesshire 131
Stephen Thompson, Councillor @cllrthompson.bsky.social · 28/04/2026Campaigning in Moffat today to elect SNP in Dumfriesshire @snp.org 043
Reposted by Stephen Thompson, CouncillorThe SNP @snp.org · 26/04/2026A re-elected SNP government will create a Better Surfaces Fund to support councils to fix potholes, resurface roads and improve drainage, helping deliver up to £350 million of investment in better roads across Scotland. Make it #BothVotesSNP on May 7 for a government that’s on your side. 33619
Stephen Thompson, Councillor @cllrthompson.bsky.social · 22/04/2026Finally, after what must have started about 10 years ago, the Moffat Town Hall Trust own the old Police Station. Well done to the trust and volunteers for staying the course. More details to follow after the election period @dtascotland.bsky.social #moffattownhall 032
Reposted by Stephen Thompson, CouncillorThe SNP @snp.org · 17/04/2026A re-elected SNP Government will extend childcare from 9 months old to the end of primary school, 52 weeks a year. Make it #BothVotesSNP on May 7 for a government that’s on your side. 93419
Stephen Thompson, Councillor @cllrthompson.bsky.social · 17/04/2026Out again in Heathhall after today's launch of the SNP Manifesto for 2026 - very encouraging for Dumfriesshire and thanks once again to our volunteers. @snp.org Full manifesto available here as a PDF: issuu.com/hinksbrandwi... 073
Reposted by Stephen Thompson, CouncillorJohn Swinney @johnswinney.bsky.social · 09/04/2026Scotland is an energy superpower, yet we pay the highest fuel prices in the UK. This is a scandal of Westminster’s making - and while other countries act to support people, the UK government does nothing. It’s time to take control of our energy with independence. 614698
Reposted by Stephen Thompson, CouncillorJohn Swinney @johnswinney.bsky.social · 07/04/2026Higher bills, rising costs, energy jobs disappearing. That’s the reality of Westminster control. Scotland’s energy wealth should work for people in Scotland. On May 7th, make it #BothVotesSNP. 87240
Reposted by Stephen Thompson, CouncillorThe SNP @snp.org · 30/03/2026Scotland is one of the richest energy nations in the world. So why are bills still through the roof? If Westminster won’t bring them down, they should hand energy powers to Scotland. And if we're returned to government that's exactly what we'll demand. Make it Both votes SNP on Thursday 7 May. 77951
Reposted by Stephen Thompson, CouncillorThe SNP @snp.org · 10/04/2026We’ll provide Childcare support for every child, from 9 months to the end of Primary school. Make it Both Votes SNP on May 7th, for a Scottish government that’s on your side. 44627
Reposted by Stephen Thompson, CouncillorJohn Swinney @johnswinney.bsky.social · 07/04/2026Scotland is an energy-rich nation - yet families face sky-high energy and fuel bills. While other European countries act, the UK government is sitting on its hands. Scrap the fuel duty hike. Remove VAT on energy costs. Cut the cost of living now. 113478
Stephen Thompson, Councillor @cllrthompson.bsky.social · 29/03/2026Not quite the blue skies we had yesterday in Edinburgh but out campaigning in Lockerbie this morning in more stereotypical Scottish weather @snp.org @dumfriesshiresnp.bsky.social 041
Reposted by Stephen Thompson, CouncillorThe SNP @snp.org · 14/03/2026Parents across Scotland have told us they need more support. The working day does not stop at 3pm. A re-elected SNP Government will extend childcare from 9 months old to the end of primary school, 52 weeks a year. Make it #BothVotesSNP on May 7 for a Scottish Government on your side. #SNP26 52218
Reposted by Stephen Thompson, CouncillorThe SNP @snp.org · 13/03/2026We're unlocking home ownership for a new generation with help for renters and first time buyers. Up to £10,000 to help first-time buyers. Make it #BothVotesSNP on 7 May for a Scottish Government working for Scotland. 34432
Reposted by Stephen Thompson, CouncillorThe SNP @snp.org · 14/03/2026When times are tough, we pull together for our neighbours, our colleagues and our friends. That spirit of community matters - and it is why Scotland has used its Parliament to support people throughout their lives. #bothvotesSNP 63523
Reposted by Stephen Thompson, CouncillorThe SNP @snp.org · 14/03/2026Scotland’s future should be decided by the people who live here. Partnership as equals across these islands. New partnerships beyond our shores. The power to lead change, not wait for it. On May 7, Scotland can lead that change. Make it #BothVotesSNP. 25132
Stephen Thompson, Councillor @cllrthompson.bsky.social · 18/03/2026First Minister @johnswinney.bsky.social at the opening of the PowerHub factory in Locharbriggs (the old Penman site). This brings jobs and provides non-lithium energy storage, reducing electric bills significantly for homes, as piloted by local RSLs @sosenterprise.bsky.social kightpowerhubs.com 030
Stephen Thompson, Councillor @cllrthompson.bsky.social · 08/03/2026A bright spring day for campaigning in Langholm and hearing about what matters to constituents. Thank you to all the volunteers helping at different times today @snp.org 152
Reposted by Stephen Thompson, CouncillorThe SNP @snp.org · 26/02/2026A wee bit of help, right when costs are at their highest. Make it #BothVotesSNP on Thursday 7th May 2026 for a Scottish Government that is on your side. 52112
Reposted by Stephen Thompson, CouncillorBelieve in Scotland @believeinscotland.bsky.social · 02/03/2026📣 We’re delighted to welcome First Minister of Scotland, John Swinney MSP as a speaker. 🏴 Scotland, will you march with us? 📅 28th March • 12:00pm • Parliament Square, High Street, Edinburgh. 13823
Stephen Thompson, Councillor @cllrthompson.bsky.social · 07/03/2026Every day Dumfriesshire produces energy from renewables and every day we get ripped-off because UK policy chooses to use oil and gas to set the bills. Time for Scotland to decide a policy fit and fair for our people. Thanks to our Kelloholm and Kirkconnel volunteers today. #dumfriesshire @snp.org 0106
Stephen Thompson, Councillor @cllrthompson.bsky.social · 03/03/2026podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/s...podcasts.apple.comUnbinding the Union - the Law of LeavingPodcast Episode · Scottish Independence Podcasts · 13 February · 55m 021
Stephen Thompson, Councillor @cllrthompson.bsky.social · 24/02/2026youtube.com/shorts/qSdH8... Cross the border at Gretna Green and lose support with the cost of living - free prescriptions, free tuition fees, free eye tests, free dental checkups - these are paid for by political choices in Scotland. If you value these vote SNP on 7 May 2026 #BothVotesSNP @snp.orgyoutube.comGretna Green at the border toward LongtownYouTube video by Stephen Thompson for Dumfriesshire 12214
Stephen Thompson, Councillor @cllrthompson.bsky.social · 24/02/2026www.thenational.scot/politics/258... The impact of UK Government changes in Employer National Insurance is a tax on our rural health and social care services. @thirdsectordg.bsky.social @nhsdg.co.ukthenational.scotWe cannot fix our NHS while taxes on social care sector are increasedWHEN I hear from people across our community, two concerns come up regularly and often: the pressure on the NHS and the rising cost of living.… 022
Reposted by Stephen Thompson, CouncillorThe SNP Media @thesnpmedia.bsky.social · 17/02/2026💥 Scotland’s food and drink exports per head far exceed England’s - and are among the highest in Europe, new figures have shown. www.thenational.scot/news/2585468...thenational.scotScotland 'matches France for food and drink export value', figures showScotland's food and drink export value per capita stands “shoulder-to-shoulder” with some of Europe’s biggest economies and outperforms… 16547
Reposted by Stephen Thompson, CouncillorThe SNP @snp.org · 18/02/2026When someone’s struggling, getting help should be simple, and always there. 24323
Reposted by Stephen Thompson, CouncillorThe SNP Media @thesnpmedia.bsky.social · 08/02/2026The SNP have delivered 2.4 million free eye tests in Scotland last year alone. They cost between £24-£60 each in England 😬 That’s a big saving for Scots under the SNP. www.heraldscotland.com/news/2583306...heraldscotland.comNew figures show surge in free eye test uptake across ScotlandFigures show 2.4 million free eye tests were carried out in Scotland last year, with the SNP highlighting this as evidence of increased access to… 25745
Reposted by Stephen Thompson, CouncillorThe SNP @snp.org · 11/02/2026Scotland’s first GP walk-in centre has opened today in Edinburgh. Open seven days per week from 12pm-8pm. No appointment needed. No 8am rush. 311064
Reposted by Stephen Thompson, CouncillorThe SNP Media @thesnpmedia.bsky.social · 14/02/2026💥 Labour’s ‘local growth fund’ will actually cut £42 million in resource spending from Scottish Councils in just one year. 😱 + A £90 million total cut from last 3 years of the old Tory fund, to the first 3 years of the new Labour one! www.heraldscotland.com/news/2585389...heraldscotland.comScotland’s councils face £42m cut after UK Government changes Brexit cash rulesScottish councils are set to lose almost £42 million in day-to-day spending after the UK Government overhauled its post-Brexit growth funding. With… 24149
Reposted by Stephen Thompson, CouncillorThe SNP @snp.org · 13/02/2026Scotland's ‘game changer’ Scottish Child Payment was introduced 5 years ago today and has helped more than 322,000 children. 08848
Stephen Thompson, Councillor @cllrthompson.bsky.social · 11/02/2026www.resolutionfoundation.org/publications... It doesn’t look good, Scotland - time to boostresolutionfoundation.orgLiving Standards Outlook 2026 • Resolution FoundationWe present a living standards outlook for non-pensioner families, highlighting strong income growth over 2026-27, driven by benefit changes, but a weak longer-term outlook. It argues that a coherent s... 011
Reposted by Stephen Thompson, CouncillorThe SNP @snp.org · 02/02/2026You do not feel skint by accident. Brexit and Westminster's choices have pushed prices up and wages never caught up. 07247
Stephen Thompson, Councillor @cllrthompson.bsky.social · 02/02/2026Campaigning in Canonbie and Rowanburn, The Debatable Land, under the stony gaze of Lang Sandy the reiver. @snp.org @dumfriesshiresnp.bsky.social 000
Stephen Thompson, Councillor @cllrthompson.bsky.social · 25/01/2026Burn's home at Ellisland Farm in Dumfriesshire is where he wrote Tam o' Shanter and Auld Lang Syne - imagine the royalties! youtube.com/shorts/vcHCY...youtube.comBurn's Night would be nothing without DumfriesshireYouTube video by Stephen Thompson for Dumfriesshire 010
