“Well no, it’d be an investment vehicle so, erm, not an energy company.”

Only Labour could announce an energy company that isn’t *actually* an energy company.

But he wants us to be grateful that it will be based in Scotland to tap our resources.

How lucky we are.

Starmer confirms GB Energy isn’t an energy company but an investment arm for private sector & will not:

1) produce energy

2) sell energy

3) own any energy infrastructure

And no explanation as to how it reduces bills.

Scotland’s energy should be in Scotland’s hands.

#VoteSNP

And here’s the independent analysis, as reported by Energy Voice. The loss of so many skilled workers would “harm the skills base needed for the UK’s energy transition…”

Labour’s plans put 100,000 jobs at risk in Scotland’s energy sector.

When The SNP wins, Scotland’s energy sector wins. #VoteSNP

This was one of the most powerful speeches I’ve ever heard.

Deputy First Minister Kate Forbes MSP starts Prosper #Prosperforum24 annual conference The University of Edinburgh - jobs and investment needed to achieve decarbonisation and for public services - entrepreneurship needed for economic growth

Kate Forbes MSP reflects on £5 million investment into high growth start up businesses with Scottish EDGE and also Techscaler investment which is the only programme of its kind in Europe and setting up success for the future Mark Logan #prosperforum24

Public, private and third sector partnerships are key to Scotland’s current and future success says Kate Forbes MSP, potential is enormous and we need to capitalise now to celebrate success in 10 years, SG believes Scotland is open for business #prosperforum24

📣 NEW: Delighted to announce the full line up of speakers for my candidate adoption night on Friday 21st June.

🟡 Kate Forbes MSP
🟡 Nicola Sturgeon
🟡 Stephen Gethins
🟡 Dr Philippa Whitford

🎫 Book your tickets now
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So this just happened and I'm amazed. No one ever accused me of being a man of few words but I'm honestly speechless and very grateful for this encouragement:

The recipient of one of the most highly sought after accolades, the Lifetime Achievement Award, goes to Ian Swanson, political editor at Edinburgh Evening News. Ian has enjoyed a glorious career spanning more than four decades.

A wonderful day in Leven & Cameron Bridge with First Minister John Swinney officially opening our new stations, backed by direct Scottish Government investment. Thank you LMRC - Levenmouth is back on track! 🚂💪

I don’t want Scotland to watch the world from a Georgian mansion in Whitehall - we’re far better than that. I want Scotland to engage with the world as an equal partner and ally, grasping opportunity and helping solve global challenges. Let’s set our sights high 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿🇪🇺

Good news for crofters - and great that our voice, amongst others, seems to have been heard! Fingers crossed that this means a real change of heart for those of us living and working in rural and island communities.

In April I wrote to my MSPs about the new heat standard for new builds. I thank Kate Forbes MSP Douglas Ross MP MSP Emma Roddick MSP Ariane Burgess Jamie Halcro Johnston MSP Rhoda Grant & Tim Eagle MSP for their engagement and welcome the statement from Gillian Martin today.

Great news - a victory for common sense and sustainable heating. Thank you Kate Forbes MSP Gillian Martin

Glad to see the concerns raised by us at Scottish Crofting Federation and others about the wood burning stoves policy was listened to.

Pleased to hear Gillian Martin tell Parliament she’s listened to rural communities and intends to adapt the regulations which restrict wood burning stoves in new builds. This is hugely welcome, and reflects this Gov’s understanding of rural Scotland.

If you create a cliff-edge you lose the investment, the workforce and the ability to hit Net Zero.

Labour’s energy plans put at risk 100,000 jobs. They know this, yet are ploughing on regardless.

Scotland’s economy will be the collateral damage.

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First Monday of the #GE2024 campaign with Michelle Thomson looks like wet jackets might become a thing. #ActiveSNP