Kirsty Blackman

Kirsty Blackman @KirstySNP

@PaulaCoyscot I think folk live in a very small bubble. There was a survey a few years ago that said half of families have less than £100 in savings. I use that stat a lot. That's a broken washing machine or a couple of kids' pairs of shoes away from having no savings. — PolitiTweet.org

Kirsty Blackman @KirstySNP

@JonMDexter Doesn't seem controversial to me. Also the lead in time for UC continues to be disastrous for claimants. — PolitiTweet.org

Kirsty Blackman @KirstySNP

@thecommongreen @stewartbremner Also, I am aware of Labour politicians who have had to spend thousands of pounds of their own money simply to be selected as the candidate. That just isn't right. — PolitiTweet.org

Kirsty Blackman @KirstySNP

@CllrSebLeslie I'm not sure you exactly have moral high ground here... https://t.co/TlXye3BbLd — PolitiTweet.org

Kirsty Blackman @KirstySNP

The other thing that I found particularly difficult when first elected was the massive deluge of emails from folk asking for help, before I had any staff. Lost a lot of sleep trying to simply keep on top of acknowledging these until I was able to employ people. — PolitiTweet.org

Kirsty Blackman @KirstySNP

Thank goodness my husband was able to take parental leave for a few weeks when I was first elected. Rearranging (and paying for!) childcare is not a five minute job. — PolitiTweet.org

Kirsty Blackman @KirstySNP

A retail manager at Marks and Spencers earns significantly above the median salary. Councillors earn significantly less. You were elected 26 years after you turned 18. Emma is elected around 5 years after. Should young people with no savings be excluded from being MPs/MSPs? — PolitiTweet.org

Kirsty Blackman @KirstySNP

When first elected to parliament I was suddenly earning £50k a year more than I had earned in my life. With no savings, being expected to fund clothing, travel, accommodation, before first pay and avoid debt is difficult. Parliament shouldn't only be for those who are moneyed. — PolitiTweet.org

Kirsty Blackman @KirstySNP

I have today written to Aberdeen City Council Co-Leader Jenny Laing asking her not to support Cllr Ryan Houghton's nomination as Co-Leader. The views he expressed are incompatible with representing our city. https://t.co/dVDLsEFTdD — PolitiTweet.org

Kirsty Blackman @KirstySNP

It’s not an easy thing to do, @Emma_Roddick. Thank you for doing this 🙏 — PolitiTweet.org

Kirsty Blackman @KirstySNP

@leftist_rage No competition, but I do miss summer 😍 https://t.co/20nbKbbTg2 — PolitiTweet.org

Kirsty Blackman @KirstySNP

Much kudos to @JohnSwinney and @MareeToddMSP whose commitment to the daily mile is helping ensure our school bairns are getting into the habit of walking too. Walking isn’t just good for physical health ☺️🚶🏽‍♀️🚶🏼 — PolitiTweet.org

Kirsty Blackman @KirstySNP

Took my funky new leggings out for a long walk this morning. Now I have the energy again, long walks help keep my mental health decent. https://t.co/0doJQ4vqPc — PolitiTweet.org

Kirsty Blackman @KirstySNP

RT @StephenFlynnSNP: Of course, this appointment as Council Co-Leader will only happen if the suspended Labour Cllr’s vote to make it happe… — PolitiTweet.org

Kirsty Blackman @KirstySNP

Is anyone else getting dizzy trying to work out which way Labour are trying to face? — PolitiTweet.org

Kirsty Blackman @KirstySNP

Good morning #Aberdeen https://t.co/TAG0X1Mib1 — PolitiTweet.org

Kirsty Blackman @KirstySNP

RT @fr4ser: 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿 Newly-elected MSP for Airdrie and Shotts @neilgraysnp says the election result is a “historic and emphatic” win - with… — PolitiTweet.org

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RT @Women5050: UPDATED - This election has seen the highest number of women MSP elected in the history of the Scottish Parliament 45% (58)… — PolitiTweet.org

Kirsty Blackman @KirstySNP

RT @IrvineWelsh: When all the propaganda and fannying about is put to one side, this is pretty much how it stands. It’s called democracy.… — PolitiTweet.org

Kirsty Blackman @KirstySNP

Though the bairns are still using all the bandwidth and I can't get my scanner to work... plus ça change. — PolitiTweet.org

Kirsty Blackman @KirstySNP

Waking up in a yellow Scotland this morning, with a pro-indy majority in our parliament. I realise now I've been holding my breath for weeks. — PolitiTweet.org

Kirsty Blackman @KirstySNP

RT @DougChapmanSNP: I see comparisons being made between Westminster/Holyrood electoral systems. The SNP won 85% of the FPTP seats at Holyr… — PolitiTweet.org

Kirsty Blackman @KirstySNP

RT @DavidLinden: When it was established in 1999, Scotland’s Parliament had just 36 pro-independence MSPs out of 129. As of tonight, that… — PolitiTweet.org

Kirsty Blackman @KirstySNP

Thank you, @PaulWheelhouse for your service. We will miss you. — PolitiTweet.org

Kirsty Blackman @KirstySNP

RT @MhairiBlack: Scotland has roundly rejected the misinformation, bigotry, and bile that Alba offered. If you are more upset with @Stewa… — PolitiTweet.org

Kirsty Blackman @KirstySNP

RT @LeaskyHT: I wonder how the remaining pro-indy Scottish Labour voters feel seeing their party choice being used to against their constit… — PolitiTweet.org

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RT @MaggieChapman: And, a word to those who thought that beating up on trans people would be an easy ticket into Parliament … the people of… — PolitiTweet.org

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@LloydAMelville Hic — PolitiTweet.org

Kirsty Blackman @KirstySNP

Every single time I have met Fatima, she has impressed me. She is a wonderful, passionate campaigner and I look forward to working alongside her for many, many years to come. — PolitiTweet.org

Kirsty Blackman @KirstySNP

Every single time I have met Fatima, she has impressed me. She is a wonderful, passionate campaigner and I look forward to working alongside her for many, many years to come. — PolitiTweet.org