Colleges are vital to getting people the skills they need to thrive and to grow the economy. The Scottish Liberal Democrats engaged constructively in the budget process and secured a 10% uplift in funding. However colleges need certainty about the future direction of funding.

Over the last five years a total of 17,811 children were trapped in temporary accommodation for longer than a year. That represents a catastrophic failure by the SNP and whoever is in government after the election needs to commit that it won't happen again.

If the government is serious about valuing the childcare workforce, it needs to fix the gap in funding faced by private and voluntary nurseries. Staff end up paid less than those in council-run nurseries because of unequal government funding.

I was honoured to be re-elected as the MSP for North East Fife. It is special to represent the area where I grew up and I am grateful to everyone who gave me their support and to the many people who contributed so much effort to my campaign. 1/3

Update on the fire

The Highlands needs powerful voices in the Scottish Parliament. I’m backing @neilalex94.bsky.social @davidgreen4csr.bsky.social @andrewbaxter69.bsky.social They will be an excellent team speaking up for the area. #scotlibdem #election

The Scottish Parliament's education committee heard evidence from the Scottish Council for Independent Schools on the effect of the UK Government's decision to introduce VAT on their fees. I asked about the effect on the continuity of education for children from families with modest incomes.

I support a franchising model for bus services in Fife, to prevent companies from constantly changing routes and picking and choosing the most profitable. Local people need stable services they can plan their lives around.

I was glad to attend this year's Fife Show with Wendy Chamberlain to meet with farmers and others involved in the rural economy.

The closure of the ExxonMobil plant at Mossmorran has been a blow to the workers and community there. I have been encouraged to see the constructive work between Fife Council and the UK and Scottish governments, but that needs to be built on to secure future opportunities at the site.

The citizens of Warren, MI are demanding TANKS of GAS not TANKS to ATTACK #TrumpsGasCrisis

Walking stick at my home today.

Here is how the league shield was unveiled for Zamalek sc after a three way title race on the last match day!

¡El primer duelo del mundo... de destornilladores eléctricos... Bosch vs. Makita

Honoring Dr. King’s legacy through service in action. 💪🏽🧡💚 Across California, volunteers are showing what it means to lead with purpose, compassion, and community. 🫱🏼‍🫲🏾✨ @cagovernornewsom.bsky.social @jensiebelnewsom.bsky.social #MLK #MLKDayofService

Minnesotan Michael Wilson speaks truth to power at the murder site of Alex Pretti (01/26/26) #Minneapolisprotest #ICEoutofeverywhere #robheld #useofforce #humanrights #DHSLies #chicagoiswatching #veteransagainstICE #KristiNoem #immigrantrights #resist #arrestICE #raiseyourvoice

Into The Sun ❤️‍🩹

The USA society will collapse if everyone could see everything in those files. Let that sink in & think about it.. he’s connected to the highest levels of government & so on.

Day 43 Post #TotalKneeReplacement Surgery Morning PT Exercises. I have PT first thing this morning so I’m trying to get my right muscles loose. Yesterday felt like a hard day on multiple levels.

Black Fact = 1968 (April 6) - Oakland, CA, police killed Black Panther, Bobby Hutton, in a shootout with the Black Panthers on this date. Incredibly, Eldridge Cleaver, another party member, was charged with attempted murder for his participation in the shootout. #theraydiotwins

2dayz;”Ain’t Dat It?! 💯🎤💜🎯✊🙋‍♀️😡🤬🤷‍♀️👊💪👌👍🙏 #thatpartrightthere #costofliving #fyp #aintthatit #groceryshopping

Philippe Briday .

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Shelly Kittleson, the American journalist kidnapped in Iraq last week, has reportedly been released. AP and other outlets said she was freed Tuesday afternoon. Earlier on Tuesday, the Iran-backed militia group Kataib Hezbollah said it would release Kittleson so long as she leaves Iraq immediately.

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Jorge Messias responde certeiro sobre o 8 de janeiro na sabatina do senado. #jorgemessias #senado #senadofederal #sabatina #STF

Hound patrol! Prince and Lucy on a rabbit hunt! #greyhounds #greyhoundsofbluesky

He sure cares about that $400 million dollar Ballroom and Israel and his crypto grift. But Americans he doesn't think about.

#meme

🗣️ “Our European partners have been calling us laggards for a long time,” 🗣️ “They’re giving people incentives to put solar panels on their roof… we’re giving absolute pittance,” @michaelcindtd.bsky.social | #TonightVMTV

💀 È QUI!... È QUI! 💀 Antico, millenario spirito.. fra le foglie.. fra i rami del #bosco di ROGO(RE#DO) feat @belvasxe È PURO È VERO 😱 youtu.be/FFzHvzEKRUo?... #futurepop #industrial #synthwave #rogoredo #boscodirogoredo #milano

I'm just back from Birmingham, Alabama where people paid for the right to vote with sweat, blood, and even their lives. A dark moment in our nation’s history is repeating. But we must remember that we are not powerless.

Caitlin Clark’s Coldest Moments 🥶🐐: Caitlin Clark is Hilarious For This #CC22 #CaitlinClark #FeverRising #NowYouKnow #FromAnywhere #IndianaFever #WNBA

HAPPY YOONGI RAPPING AND VIBING TO "GO GO" IN THIS HD FANCAM IS EVERYTHING 🥹🤏

Wistikles | Canada now allows more flexibility for business visitors without a work permit, letting officers approve similar short-term business activities. However, you must not work for a Canadian employer, must be paid from outside Canada, and can only stay temporarily #wistikles

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Voici Gravastar, un RPG science-fantasy d'inspiration japonaise qui vient d'être annoncé. Et le trailer donne sacrément envie ! Un jeu indépendant en développement depuis 10 ans, qui sortira sur PC, PS5, Xbox Series et Switch 2

Kash Patel ‘Steamrolls Sen Van Hollen With Facts’ During Senate Hearing

AQUEST DIUMENGE, abans del "TN vespre" a @som3cat ... Es comenta que el @joeldiazbrah parlarà amb un dels artistes més sol·licitats del país

💥 Footage of a strike on a russian gas station in occupied Makiivka a few days ago. #Makiivka

Nighty night lovelies Very very tired, that was a long day 😅 Started writing the new piece too, but i'll wait until exam season ends to publish it! I've also redesigned all of my website pages, will push it live in a day or two; I really like it. :3 Hope y'all have a wonderful Tuesday! 🩷

Do you know about Rebecca's Bird Book Bulletin? Just one of many resources for ABA members: aba.org/join

🧠 Happy #MentalHealthAwarenessWeek! Did you know physical fitness can influence your mental wellbeing AND cognitive performance? Explore UCL’s Active Minds research 👇 https://bit.ly/4tppKaq @uclmedsci.bsky.social @theiseh.bsky.social #MentalHealth #UCLMentalHealth

Have a fabulous Wednesday my beautiful 💗 💗 💗 hope you are having a lovely spring, as well - not like #ohCanada 🍁 💛 ☀️ 🌷 💖 #gr3tetag

I know everything is heavy right now. But you need to see a wee woodpecker at the #HarrisBirdCam 🪶 #birdfy Full screen mode is best. What do you imagine this little guy is thinking? What do you notice about him? It’s ok to go back to the heavy stuff now, please don’t forget to watch nature too.

Credit: @marcofoster.bsky.social

"For the first time in a long time, we're on board." State Rep. Ramon Romero, D-Fort Worth, on his mixed emotions at the state takeover of Fort Worth ISD. STORY: www.wfaa.com/article/news...

☀️ Con la llegada del calor, parece imposible no acercarse a las playas, pero cuidado, aún no contamos con los servicios de socorro y vigilancia. Desde la Cruz Roja, aconsejan evitar el agua y en caso de incidencia, llamar al 112 🎙️ Rocío Pastor @woman_word | Xabi Lomba

⚽️ La celebración del Racing, en su feudo Si consiguen el ascenso los verdiblancos, junto a su afición, lo celebrarán en el Sardinero. El club rechaza el ofrecimiento de la alcaldesa de Santander, Gema Igual, de festejarlo en el balcón del Ayuntamiento.

"A county full of namesakes, and barely any kin." This week on Alabama Aloud, "Eventide" by Ravi Howard, a story about finding justice in a grim landscape. Listen now: buff.ly/G0m74Z1 #ShortStory #SouthernFiction

This is the most beautiful city in China, with the fragrance of peach blossoms filling the air for miles. #video

Missile launched from Iran towards Kuwait, visual confirmation For daily global news videos, please visit Ranked.News/videos

In Idlib, Syria, families are coping with the intense winter cold without proper shelter. Our colleague, Osama Joukhadar, coordinated the distribution of heating materials and plastic sheeting to more than 2,000 families in the area. He tells us about this work 👇

French forces seized the sanctioned tanker Tagor in the Atlantic as it sailed from Russia, Macron said. He said the operation was carried out in open waters with several partners, including the UK. Macron said ships evading sanctions help finance Russia’s war against Ukraine. #France

i was mostly at panels today on twitch con day 2 so this is all the photos i took plus today's free loot 😎 #twitch #twitchcon #fun #vtuber

This hero confronts Ben Leo of far-right bigoted cesspit that is GBNews, at an anti-ice protest in New Jersey, America and drops some serious truth bombs on him. Fair play for holding back on decking him. What a legend ✊ Things you love to see ❤

DONALD "THE LIAR" TRUMP ... "TOUGH ON CRIMES" #Trump #Republicans CHECK OUT OUR SOCIAL MEDIA & VIDEO LINKS: linktr.ee/nonserviamblog CHECK OUT OR BLOG WHERE YOU CAN FIND THINGS OTHER PLATFORMS CENSOR: nonserviamblog.blogspot.com

Botafumeiro, a massive thurible used in the Cathedral of Santiago de Compostela in Spain 🇪🇸 to disperse incense. swung by eight men known as tiraboleiros. The ceremony has been a tradition since the Middle Ages, originally intended to mask the smell of pilgrims #History

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