I really wish so much civil society capacity wasn't required to unpick the reality behind the numbers the Scottish Government chooses to present in its budget. A short thread with reference to one specific example:
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From what Iโm reading about Gregg Wallace, I think the dodgy language and allegations of bullying are the least of his worries. #lettuce
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This is giving me PTSD
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One of the best pubs in London struggling for survival because planning is stacked in favour of some powerful NIMBYs. Everything thatโs wrong with Britain.
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Stephen Flynn has dropped his plans to double job at Holyrood and Westminster.
โHands up, Iโve got this one wrong and wonโt be pursuing a dual mandate."
It comes after John Swinney hinted at his opposition to Flynnโs bid.
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Thought the tweet meant his team mates at Man U๐
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๐ Glasgow, Scotland.
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