Kirsty Blackman

Kirsty Blackman @KirstySNP

@jonbradyphoto @MrMcEnaney @woodstockjag @BallotBoxScot https://t.co/M7HxqU8LHp — PolitiTweet.org

Kirsty Blackman @KirstySNP

@MrMcEnaney @woodstockjag @BallotBoxScot If Perth’s not in the central belt, where is it? Cause it’s certainly not in the North East, and I’m sure it’s not in the highlands either. — PolitiTweet.org

Kirsty Blackman @KirstySNP

@Rob__Anybody @PaulaCoyscot Or Revelio I suppose. But I prefer LOTR - she could just take off the ring of power 😁 — PolitiTweet.org

Kirsty Blackman @KirstySNP

@woodstockjag @MrMcEnaney @BallotBoxScot If it’s south of Dundee it’s central belt, until the borders, obvs * ducks * — PolitiTweet.org

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@PaulaCoyscot Oh no! Come back! 🪄 — PolitiTweet.org

Kirsty Blackman @KirstySNP

This is no reflection of the excellent work the team have put in, as evidenced by its selection as a reserve cluster. It’s just more of the same. Osborne ditched Peterhead. UKG should have taken this opportunity to make amends. — PolitiTweet.org

Kirsty Blackman @KirstySNP

I’ve been following along with the incredibly impressive work of the Scottish CCUS cluster for a number of years now. I am gutted that the UK Government has not chosen to progress this project in the first round. — PolitiTweet.org

Kirsty Blackman @KirstySNP

@GirlchampJinty @GillianMacMSP @joolsmc @JoolsBell55 @JBNicolSNP @KirstenClareA @MareeToddMSP @ChristinaSNP @GailRossSNP @MariaMacSNP @BeYonderLtd @delythsedwards @ThisGirl_is @MarieAMcNair @NatalieDon_ @Shumela_MDofRLP Thank you Jeanette 🙏 — PolitiTweet.org

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Just to add some more information, one sent a threatening letter, one was verbally abusive, and one travelled from the south of England to Aberdeen where he was intercepted by police. — PolitiTweet.org

Kirsty Blackman @KirstySNP

I don’t talk about this. I’ve said previously that the very last thing I want is for my children to go to school and catch sight of a newspaper reporting on threats to their mum, or to have other parents or teachers mention it. — PolitiTweet.org

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I don’t know how to fix this, other than continued legal action against the perpetrators. I imagine all MPs continually review their security arrangements. I certainly do. — PolitiTweet.org

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Being an MP attracts hatred, anger and threats. This should not be the case. It’s not safe to be an MP, but it is important that people are represented, and that they can speak to their representatives. It’s a tough balance to strike. — PolitiTweet.org

Kirsty Blackman @KirstySNP

During my time as an MP, three different men have been in court as a result of their separate threatening behaviour toward me. All three were convicted. These are the ones that have made it to court - I have also made a number of police reports that have not met the threshold. — PolitiTweet.org

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@graemeinlondon @CraigCarterMT @PaddyMcGlone @ColinWHutch @alisonthewliss @rattlecans @Obsolesence @ALLIANCELGB I have answered this already. — PolitiTweet.org

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@graemeinlondon @CraigCarterMT @PaddyMcGlone @ColinWHutch @alisonthewliss @rattlecans @Obsolesence @ALLIANCELGB I have answered this on Twitter already. MPs are not subject to foi. I wasn’t talking about trans rights. — PolitiTweet.org

Kirsty Blackman @KirstySNP

@jhobson67 Good question. I wish I knew the answer. — PolitiTweet.org

Kirsty Blackman @KirstySNP

Delighted and honoured to be asked to participate in this annual seminar, talking about the protections afforded by the Scottish Hate Crime Bill. — PolitiTweet.org

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Of course, always. — PolitiTweet.org

Kirsty Blackman @KirstySNP

@DocPhoenix I agree. I don't have the actual answer - perhaps you do - but I know that blanket bans are not the way to go. — PolitiTweet.org

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@DocPhoenix I get why people are calling for this, but it doesn't make practical sense because it does not recognise how social media actually works. — PolitiTweet.org

Kirsty Blackman @KirstySNP

@DocPhoenix Agreed. Vulnerable or marginalised is important. There's a good reason that some not out gay people, for example, need to be anonymous on social media. And social media is so important for community support - finding others like us. We shouldn't bar people from accessing that. — PolitiTweet.org

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No words we offer can be enough. — PolitiTweet.org

Kirsty Blackman @KirstySNP

Thinking of David Amess’ family, friends, and all those affected by this terrible event. — PolitiTweet.org

Kirsty Blackman @KirstySNP

@mimmymum @heraldscotland Thank you so much, Helen! — PolitiTweet.org

Kirsty Blackman @KirstySNP

@HeatherHerbert_ Thank you, Heather. (And Ciara!) It was so good to see you in person the other day. — PolitiTweet.org

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@rogerlwhite Thank you for your understanding. — PolitiTweet.org

Kirsty Blackman @KirstySNP

@rogerlwhite As I say, I didn't see your questions in advance of seeing the blog piece last night. Generally, but not always, journalists contact people before publishing. I appreciate that this doesn't apply to blogs, but I would have responded if you had emailed me these questions. — PolitiTweet.org

Kirsty Blackman @KirstySNP

@rogerlwhite Alister Jack took part in one of these outreach sessions recently. Though I think he appeared virtually. — PolitiTweet.org

Kirsty Blackman @KirstySNP

@rogerlwhite I’m not sure where you asked me these questions. But this is the first time I have seen them. The best option is to email me if you have questions you’d like answers to. — PolitiTweet.org

Kirsty Blackman @KirstySNP

@rogerlwhite When I was asked, I responded to check if the UK parl team had cleared my presence by the school Or if the school would rather I did my bit online via googlemeet etc. They said they had and the school would be “more than happy for me to visit in person”. — PolitiTweet.org