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Great to be out with Katy Loudon and ⁦The SNP⁩ team in Hamilton, Larkhall and Stonehouse today. Excellent local market and some lovely conversations appreciating our dear colleague Christina McKelvie.

Easter is an important time for spiritual reflection and renewal. It marks the time when Winter becomes Spring, and the triumph of light over darkness. First Minister John Swinney has sent his warmest wishes to all those celebrating Easter today. #EasterSunday 📹⬇️

It is with deep sadness I heard the news this morning of the death of Pope Francis. He was a voice for peace, tolerance and reconciliation in our society. He brought comfort, assurance and hope to many. May he Rest in Peace.

On behalf of @scotparl I extend my deepest sympathy to all of Scotland's catholic community on the passing of His Holiness Pope Francis. We will remember his compassion and humanity. As a mark of our respect, our flags will fly at half-mast at Holyrood.

Businesswoman and investor Ana Stewart has been appointed @ScotGov’s new Chief Entrepreneur. She visited social enterprise Inspirent in Hamilton with DFM Kate Forbes MSP to mark the appointment and launch a new round of the Ecosystem Fund. ➡️ ow.ly/G0GC50VFulx

Tomorrow I’ll be hosting a gathering in Glasgow, bringing together people from all walks of life, to protect our democracy and Scotland’s values. Here’s why 👇

Scotland’s democracy is at its best when our communities come together. The values our Parliament was built upon - wisdom, compassion, justice and integrity - are under threat, but they are worth fighting for and that’s exactly what I’ll do.

What is the point of a Labour Party that imposes austerity cuts on the most vulnerable? In the SNP, we’re making different choices - lifting children out of poverty with our Scottish Child Payment, ending the two-child cap and standing up for Scotland. 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿

An excellent result for The SNP in Glenrothes tonight, well done to our newest councillor Lynda Holton! 👏🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿

Huge The SNP win in Glenrothes Central and Thornton by-election with 47.6% of first preference votes - more than DOUBLE the Labour vote. Well done to Cllr Lynda Holton and her team on an outstanding victory.

A new digital hub has launched to support Scotland’s employers to adopt fair work practices. It comes after Deputy First Minister @_kateforbes presented the Fair Work Employer of the Year award to Official QTS Group at the British Business Awards. ➡️mygov.scot/browse/busines…

Westminster has just voted to block Scotland from having control over migration policy. The Scottish Parliament has been calling for a migration policy which meets Scotland’s needs - but Westminster said no.

Today on International Workers Memorial Day, we remember all those who lost their lives at work, and we renew our commitment to ensuring safe, fair conditions for every worker. #IWMD

Scotland’s trade unions are central to building a fairer country. At #STUC25 in Dundee, I made clear that we will continue working together to protect workers’ rights, advance Fair Work and boost jobs and economic opportunity in Scotland.

There are now 1️⃣0️⃣0️⃣ accredited Living Hours Employers in Scotland - nearly half of the UK total. Employment Minister Tom Arthur visited SMS in Glasgow to discuss the benefits of accreditation with a range of accredited employers. More ➡️ ow.ly/xGi550VKm8W

The SNP Government issued over half a million payments to families on low incomes, and those supporting children or young people with a disability, to help with the cost of heating their homes. We will continue to protect pensioners and people on low incomes in Scotland.

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The SNP will confront Nigel Farage, not cosy up to him. With independence, people in Scotland would always be in charge of our future, not Westminster governments that ignore our values.

While Labour have cut the winter fuel payment for pensioners, the SNP is restoring it. While Labour drag children into poverty, we are lifting them out of poverty. This is the choice in the Hamilton by-election on June 5. #VoteSNP to elect the brilliant Cllr Katy Loudon. 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿

First Minister John Swinney out in Hamilton today supporting Katy Loudon, our candidate in the Hamilton, Larkhall and Stonehouse by-election. Every single vote will count. Help us elect an MSP who always be on Scotland’s side 👉 snp.org/take-action