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‘My wife and I were greatly saddened to learn of the death of David Hockney O.M., a giant of the world of art and painting, a Yorkshireman through and through and a dear friend and inspiration to so many. David was one of life’s true originals; one who wore his genius as lightly as those beloved yellow Crocs of his that helped brighten Palace occasions. I trust they will see him tread safely into the hereafter as we mourn a man whose irrepressible charm, talent and constant innovation will be most sorely missed, but whose dazzling creativity lives on in galleries and museums around the world.’ Charles R

out and about, delivering our post-election “thank you” in Berwickshire. I’ve spoken to many today, and there’s lots of concern from residents in Longformacus about the unwanted data centre proposal.

Brilliant day yesterday at @NSA_Scotland ScotSheep volunteering with RHET and meeting sheep farmers from all over Scotland. Bumped into @DuncanLibDem who has an excellent knowledge of sheep thanks to his rural background, great to see you! 🐑 #scotsheep #sheepglastonbury

A leading education expert warned this week of a ‘persistent and worsening shortage’ of specialist teachers in Scottish schools. Our new research shows that over 500 teaching jobs had to be re-advertised due to shortages. Posts have been left unfilled for as long as 2 years.

From the Strait of Hormuz to the streets of Britain, Jeremy Purvis, Lib Dem Lords leader, set out the full human cost of the Middle East crisis and demanded the government act. 🧵

my newly elected colleague @DuncanLibDem getting down to work in Holyrood - rightly challenging the First Minister on this serious failure of policy & delivery.

The biggest event of the week has arrived: the Scottish Liberal Democrat spokesperson line-up is here. With this hard working team Scottish Liberal Democrats will be fighting for change with fairness at its heart every single day.

The Scottish Liberal Democrats are back. We've trebled our MPs, and now we've more than doubled our MSPs. Join our growing movement today to help us deliver change with fairness at its heart.

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Lord Mackinley says on #PoliticsLive that we won’t have data centres in UK due to high energy costs - he clearly hasn’t looked north of the Border-we’re inundated in unwanted plans, based on soaking up Scottish renewables. Data centres are a creeping menace we didn’t ask for.

lloydgeorgesociety.org.uk/20… Tribute to Michael Meadowcroft on our website.

Our new MSPs’ first speeches included personal stories, powerful reminders of the importance of our public services, and a shared commitment to serving their communities. From local healthcare to the cost of energy, our MSPs will stand up for you on the issues that matter most.

Rather than join other parties in condemning violence and seeking a solution to the problems in our policing, Nigel Farage has once again sought to stoke the flames and sow fear and division in our communities. 

Politicians need to come together and find solutions, not more ways to drive our communities apart for their own benefit.

With @DuncanLibDem meeting residents at Longformacus exhibition about the Data Centre, hearing concerns and listening to developers’ planning reps. I’m unconvinced by many of the assertions made-it’s unwanted development, in the wrong place. Petition c.org/bWzTbzV4js

Save The Lammermuirs - Stop The Data Centre - Sign the Petition! c.org/66wWygt7w2 via @UKChange

this petition is important - the data centre proposed in Longformacus is in totally the wrong location - please sign and share. change.org/p/save-the-lammer…

Our Caithness, Sutherland and Ross MSP David Green made his first speech as an MSP today. His speech focused on access to healthcare in the far north and the memory of the late Jim Wallace.

Well said from the PM

Sad news I got to know Michael in recent years. As well as being a former MP he was also a philosopher and deep thinker on liberalism. He’ll be missed

Has the @scottishgreens shown any interest at all in the biggest political scandal to emerge in Scotland since devolution?