Gordon Macdonald SNP @gmacdonaldsnp.bsky.social · 01/10/2026Did you think Labour would help with the cost of living? EV drivers to pay £360 pa (average 12,000 miles pa) thanks to Labours plans. All electric vehicle drivers will be required to pay 3p per mile to drive from 2028 under Labour's new electric Vehicle Excise Duty (eVED) charge. 152
Gordon Macdonald SNP @gmacdonaldsnp.bsky.social · 08/08/2026How many Labour members will vote in branch office leadership election? Could it be 5,000? In 2021 total Scottish membership was 16,467 but given the UK-wide 23% decline since then, Scottish membership has almost certainly fallen too. The ballot in 2021 had a 42.44% turnout. 095
Reposted by Gordon Macdonald SNPFinancial Times @financialtimes.com · 07/06/2026UK nuclear weapons spending not transparent enough, says watchdog ft.trib.al/ph224Efft.trib.alUK nuclear weapons spending not transparent enough, says watchdogPublic Accounts Committee also criticises lengthy delay to government’s defence investment plan 11710
Gordon Macdonald SNP @gmacdonaldsnp.bsky.social · 26/05/2026Alberta has a population of 5m with 3m eligible voters. A petition with just 10% or 300,000 voters signatures has triggered an independence referendum. In Scotland a record 73 of 129 MSP’s were elected in favour of independence. Why not Scotland? www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...bbc.co.ukAlberta will vote on whether to remain part of Canada. What now?The oil-rich province will decide in October whether to stay part of Canada or trigger a binding independence referendum. 12522
Gordon Macdonald SNP @gmacdonaldsnp.bsky.social · 23/05/2026At the @byretheatre.bsky.social in St Andrews to see Stand & Deliver: Lee Jeans Sit-in.The cast and writers have created a fantastic production in the best tradition of 7.84 and Wildcat theatre. More like this @ntsonline.bsky.social 031
Gordon Macdonald SNP @gmacdonaldsnp.bsky.social · 22/05/2026Food profiteering or greedflation? Lidl’s profit rose to £314m in 2025. Aldi’s profit rose to £435m in 2025 Tesco’s profit leapt to £3.1bn in 2024/25, an increase of 72%. Sainsbury’s operating profit has risen slightly over the same period. www.thecanary.co/uk/2026/01/2...thecanary.coUK supermarkets hide record profits behind rising living costsSupermarket profits have been skyrocketing as food prices surge — this is greedflation, with corporations burning the proverbial house down 095
Gordon Macdonald SNP @gmacdonaldsnp.bsky.social · 11/05/2026Our ambition is to rejoin the family of nations. Help us by joining the party at snp.org/join. 19738
Gordon Macdonald SNP @gmacdonaldsnp.bsky.social · 10/05/2026Gordon Brown's key failings: Sold UK gold reserves at rock-bottom prices, raided pension funds, and borrowed during boom years while claiming to have ended boom and bust — leaving Britain exposed when the 2008 financial crisis hit, which his own light-touch banking regulation helped cause. 1115
Gordon Macdonald SNP @gmacdonaldsnp.bsky.social · 09/05/2026Independence MSP's 1999 - 36 2003 - 34 2007 - 49 2011 - 71 2016 - 69 2021 - 72 2026 - 73 SNP has won 5 Holyrood elections in a row, Labour had their worst ever election & Tories fell to 4th. Independence MSP's have been the majority since 2011. If that's not a mandate what is? 7195113
Gordon Macdonald SNP @gmacdonaldsnp.bsky.social · 09/05/2026Scottish Conservatives suffered the heaviest losses, dropping 19 seats to finish in fourth place overall. In my old constituency their vote plummited from 2nd place on 32.3% to 14.3% and 3rd place! 193
Reposted by Gordon Macdonald SNPGordon Macdonald SNP @gmacdonaldsnp.bsky.social · 27/04/2026The last time any UK government won over 50% of the popular vote was the 1935 general election. No UK general election since 1935 has seen the winning party reach a majority of the popular vote. • 2019 Tory: 43.6% • 2017 Tory: 42.3% • 2024 Labour: 33.7% (lowest-ever vote) 086
Gordon Macdonald SNP @gmacdonaldsnp.bsky.social · 07/05/2026Polls are open today from 7am to 10pm. Everyone over the age of 16 can vote, no polling card needed just vote! Lets get rid of a Labour Party that lie constantly, the toxic Tories and the hatred of Reform. Both votes SNP for Scotland and for independence. 1189
Gordon Macdonald SNP @gmacdonaldsnp.bsky.social · 30/04/2026From 2007, the year the SNP came to power. to 2024, more than 136,000 affordable homes had been delivered, including 97,000 for social rent of which 21,000 were council houses. When Labour were in power they built SIX council houses between 2003 and 2006. 33530
Gordon Macdonald SNP @gmacdonaldsnp.bsky.social · 29/04/2026In the horrific scenario of a limited nuclear exchange, Faslane would be a priority target, and Scotland would be safer not hosting nuclear weapons. It’s questionable whether the Trident system is sustainable, is reliable and the US, is no longer a dependable partner. 0108
Gordon Macdonald SNP @gmacdonaldsnp.bsky.social · 27/04/2026If you are thinking about voting Labour/Tory instead of SNP remember this 27461
Gordon Macdonald SNP @gmacdonaldsnp.bsky.social · 27/04/2026The last time any UK government won over 50% of the popular vote was the 1935 general election. No UK general election since 1935 has seen the winning party reach a majority of the popular vote. • 2019 Tory: 43.6% • 2017 Tory: 42.3% • 2024 Labour: 33.7% (lowest-ever vote) 086
Gordon Macdonald SNP @gmacdonaldsnp.bsky.social · 18/04/2026Scotland has to contribute over £9 billion a year towards UK government debt as part of the UK. Remember that when reading GERS! 💵 Debt Interest Paid Today: £71.16m £109bn/year. ~£3,455/sec. www.ukdecline.co.ukukdecline.co.ukUK Decline | Live UK Debt, NHS, Migration and Economy DataLive UK dashboard tracking national debt, NHS waiting lists, migration, insolvencies, welfare spend and other official public-data indicators. 01012
Gordon Macdonald SNP @gmacdonaldsnp.bsky.social · 17/04/2026John Swinney announced that if re-elected, an SNP government would use public health powers to set a maximum price for essential food items — including bread, milk, cheese, eggs, rice and chicken — at large supermarkets. SNP Delivering for Scotland! 072
Gordon Macdonald SNP @gmacdonaldsnp.bsky.social · 15/04/2026Did you know a Labour council has been in dispute with workers for a year! Unite Sharon Graham said “The council should now honour the deal scoped out at Acas and stop wasting millions of pounds of residents’ money on failed attempts to break the strike” www.itv.com/news/central...itv.com 010
Reposted by Gordon Macdonald SNPThe SNP @snp.org · 12/04/2026Free prescriptions, free tuition, publicly owned rail and publicly owned water are worth standing up for. On May 7th, make it both votes SNP for a government that's on your side. #BBCDN #BothVotesSNP 48342
Gordon Macdonald SNP @gmacdonaldsnp.bsky.social · 10/04/2026Labour dominated politics in Scotland, winning at every UK election from 1964 to 2010 that’s 46 years. Years of failure! The SNP has since made Scotland a better place to live despite the financial crisis, Brexit, Covid & Ukraine war. Don’t turn back the clock. Vote SNP on May 7th! 02619
Gordon Macdonald SNP @gmacdonaldsnp.bsky.social · 10/04/2026Labour dominated politics in Scotland, winning the largest share of the vote in Scotland at every UK election from 1964 to 2010 that’s 46 years. The SNP has made Scotland a better place to live despite the financial crisis, Brexit, Covid & Ukraine war Don’t turn back the clock Vote SNP on May 7th 12113
Gordon Macdonald SNP @gmacdonaldsnp.bsky.social · 06/04/2026According to the MRP poll, not only will the SNP gain 67 seats, giving us a majority, but also that Scottish Labour’s depute leader Jackie Baillie is set to lose her Dumbarton constituency for the first time since devolution in 1999. 72413
Gordon Macdonald SNP @gmacdonaldsnp.bsky.social · 05/04/2026Scotland is a major oil producer yet Petrol stations have been forced to close after running out of fuel. With shortages in Dundee, across Fife, South Queensferry and North Ayrshire. Why are Norwegian drivers not facing the same empty pump crisis? news.stv.tv/scotland/pet...news.stv.tvPetrol stations forced to close after running out of fuelThe shortages come as the price of filling a family car with diesel exceeded £100 for the first time in more than three years 102117
Reposted by Gordon Macdonald SNPThe National @scotnational.bsky.social · 03/04/2026Anas Sarwar has been warned 'it’s time he got his story straight' on the sacking of a Labour candidate charged with fraud 👇thenational.scotAnas Sarwar 'must get story straight' on sacked Labour candidate charged with fraud 01512
Gordon Macdonald SNP @gmacdonaldsnp.bsky.social · 30/03/2026Bankrupt Britain Labour government borrowing has increased to £14.3bn in February, including monthly interest costs of £13 bn. The ONS said this was £2.2bn more than in Feb 2025, and the second highest February borrowing since records began in 1993. www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...bbc.co.ukUK borrowing costs hit highest level since 2008 financial crisisThe interest rate on government debt is climbing over fears about inflation, interest rates, and public spending, experts have said. 032
Gordon Macdonald SNP @gmacdonaldsnp.bsky.social · 26/03/2026Why has the Labour government blocked Ming Yang's investment in Scotland? If it is security concerns then I assume the planned new chinese embassy in London will be halted and their 33.5% stake in the Hinkley Point C nuclear power project will be rejected! 47049
Gordon Macdonald SNP @gmacdonaldsnp.bsky.social · 25/03/2026Last day in parliament as I step down as the MSP for Edinburgh Pentlands after 15 years. Thanks to my staff and all the organisations throughout the constituency who have helped to make my constituency a better place to live. 091
Gordon Macdonald SNP @gmacdonaldsnp.bsky.social · 17/03/2026Good news from last week's Transport and Environment Committee with the quote approved for the new footpath to the nursery on Riccarton Mains Road in Currie. This will make it easier and safer for parents taking their children to nursery. 042
Reposted by Gordon Macdonald SNPThe Ferret @theferret.scot · 15/03/2026🔴NEW: A group leading the push to overturn Scotland’s opposition to new nuclear power says it is “independent” and “grassroots”. But we found links between campaign and a lobbying firm representing EDF, which owns Torness nuclear station www.theferret.scot/britain-remade-links-industry-lobbyists 25145
Gordon Macdonald SNP @gmacdonaldsnp.bsky.social · 13/03/2026Labour should cut tax! Petrol has hit £136.9 per litre in Edinburgh but did you know that the Labour Government receives 76p per litre in tax (55% of total) in the form of petrol duty (53p) and Vat (23p). Plus by March 2027 petrol fuel duty will have increased from 53p per litre to 58p. 165
Gordon Macdonald SNP @gmacdonaldsnp.bsky.social · 12/03/2026Scotland's unemployment level rate of 3.7% was slightly down (-0.2%) from the previous quarter. This is lower than both the UK at 5.1% and the OECD 5.0% unemployment level. All comparisons as at January 2026. www.gov.scot/publications... 0105
Gordon Macdonald SNP @gmacdonaldsnp.bsky.social · 11/03/2026The MoD has published its annual report & accounts for 2024-25. Buried amongst its 250 pages are some details of RN programmes that have been axed or written off. The report details financial losses which accumulated over the year, totalling about £1.9Bn. www.navylookout.com/sunk-costs-m...navylookout.comSunk costs – MoD accounts reveal cancelled Royal Navy projects - Navy LookoutThe MoD has published its annual report and accounts for 2024-25. Buried amongst its 250 pages are some details of RN programmes that have been axed or written off. Amongst the more useful information... 11613
Gordon Macdonald SNP @gmacdonaldsnp.bsky.social · 09/03/2026Private Eye highlights Westminster 'incompetence'. 043
Reposted by Gordon Macdonald SNPBallot Box Scotland @ballotbox.scot · 05/03/2026Survation 20-25 Feb seat projection (vs last poll / vs 2021 on new boundaries); AMS Ideal seats: SNP ~ 64 (+3 / +1); 48 Lab ~ 18 (nc / -3); 23 RUK ~ 18 (nc / +18); 23 Con ~ 12 (nc / -19); 15 LD ~ 9 (-1 / +5); 10 Grn ~ 8 (-2 / -2); 10 (Projection caveats: ballotbox.scot/projections) 1127
Reposted by Gordon Macdonald SNPJohn Swinney @johnswinney.bsky.social · 27/02/2026Breakfast clubs, GP walk-in centres and rail fares frozen. We are focusing on your priorities and delivering progress. Our Budget passed this week - here’s a short summary of what it means for you. 👇 711861
Gordon Macdonald SNP @gmacdonaldsnp.bsky.social · 25/02/2026Both Votes SNP! The only time a party achieved a majority in Scotland's parliament was 2011 when the SNP won 69 of 129 seats. Remember 16 were regional seats! Only the SNP can win a majority on May 7th. Make it - Both Votes SNP! 496
Gordon Macdonald SNP @gmacdonaldsnp.bsky.social · 20/02/2026In just over 18 months, the Labour Party have broken countless promises from protecting the workers at Grangemouth and Mossmorran to their failure to cut energy bills by £300. 42613
Gordon Macdonald SNP @gmacdonaldsnp.bsky.social · 19/02/2026The SNP want to see an independent Scotland inside the EU. The poll found that 73% of Labour voters, 88% of SNP voters, 70% of Lib Dem voters and 89% of Scottish Greens voters want to rejoin. 80% of under 35-year-olds want to return to the EU. bylines.scot/politics/hol...bylines.scotVote for what Scotland wantsPress Release: “Vote for what Scotland wants” says Scots European Movement general election social media campaign 14930
Gordon Macdonald SNP @gmacdonaldsnp.bsky.social · 17/02/2026Scotland's unemployment rate at 3.8% is one of the lowest not only in the UK but also across the EU. 14232
Gordon Macdonald SNP @gmacdonaldsnp.bsky.social · 16/02/2026Scotland’s FOI Act law has received a rating of 103 out of a 150 points by the International Centre for Law and Democracy. Scotland is in the upper rankings when compared to international laws. The UK Westminster FOI Act currently has a rating of 92 points. www.foi.scot/internationa...foi.scotInternational experts recognise the strength of Scottish FOI | Scottish Information CommissionerScotland's FOI law is now ranked in the upper tier in the world following analysis by the Centre for Law and Democracy. 11412
Gordon Macdonald SNP @gmacdonaldsnp.bsky.social · 16/02/2026School spending in Scotland has increased by more than £1 billion in real terms over the past decade. Scots Gov/Local authority funding across Primary, Secondary and Special schools rose to £7 billion in 2024-25, up 19.7%. The highest education spending per head in the UK. 01210
Gordon Macdonald SNP @gmacdonaldsnp.bsky.social · 14/02/2026A wee reminder that the SNP always puts Scotland first courtesy of a Labour Lord. 12010
Gordon Macdonald SNP @gmacdonaldsnp.bsky.social · 13/02/2026Scottish Government contributes £659m to Network Rail for the operation & maintenance of the tracks. In addition, Scotrail pays Network Rail £516m for Track Access Charges. These are the fees ScotRail pays to "rent" the tracks and stations. Network Rail is owned by the UK Gov. 22321
Gordon Macdonald SNP @gmacdonaldsnp.bsky.social · 13/02/2026Scotrail - Scotland’s publicly owned railway - is seeing record numbers of passengers returning to rail travel with high satisfaction levels and lower fares thanks to the support of the SNP Government. 17749