The Scottish Government lost public trust in its taxation policy in recent years and has failed to manage the challenges facing the public finances, all while many public services are not delivering the outcomes that they should.

Liz Smith, Michael Marra and I met with the First Minister today to discuss NHS Tayside lifting the time bar which prevented former patients of Sam Eljamel from bringing claims for what they suffered. We also raised the need for individual patient reviews to be carried out as swiftly as possible.

When people and businesses in Cupar were flooded during Storm Gerrit I secured financial support from the government. Since then I have worked on measures to try to prevent it happening again. That is the kind of work I have done and would continue if I am re-elected.

I questioned the agriculture minister about the deep concern of farmers in North East Fife about the rising cost of fuel and fertiliser, asked what work the Scottish Government is undertaking to gather evidence and make representations to the UK Government.

A wonderfully upbeat launch of my local re-election campaign launch in Cupar. #scotlibdems #elections

I have heard the concerns of self-catering businesses about the business rates revaluation. My Scottish Liberal Democrat colleagues and I have engaged with the Scottish Government through the budget process and have secured a new... 1/3

The Scottish Liberal Democrats have secured £300 million for our priorities in the Scottish Government budget. That means more money for business rates relief, colleges, social care, hospices, autism and ADHD assessments and support, and backing for young entrepreneurs. 1/2

We celebrated all our election wins at Newhaven Harbour in Edinburgh with @eddavey.libdems.org.uk and @alex.scotlibdems.org.uk Thank you to everyone who voted for us across Scotland.

I was in Edinburgh this morning for the launch of the Scottish Liberal Democrat election campaign. We are ready to go and to speak to people across Scotland. 1/2

This morning I attended a conference on Additional Support Needs for teachers and practitioners from across Scotland. It was a chance for them to share best practice and build on each other's experience.

The #USMNT lineup choice vs Belgium was...interesting to say the least. Does Tim Weah actually provide value as a true RB? Or Max Arfsten as a true LB in a back 4? We discuss that and more on this week's episode! Video: youtu.be/Dda47Z9WQlQ Audio: linktr.ee/thedppod

Should cellphones and social media be banned on school property? Ontario’s education minister is considering broader restrictions. @jeyantvo.bsky.social talks with Malini Leahy (@osstf.bsky.social) and Mohammed Estaiteyeh (@brocku.ca) about the implications at 8pm | Producer: Constantina Varlokostas

What’s the news for Florida today? Cultivated by Big Mouth Media contributor David Silverberg of the Paradise Progressive, this list of headlines tells you what you need to know for Florida. Swipe left to see more. Links in comments. #news #dailynews #bignews #florida #politics

Evidence is key this #WishlistWednesday... 🔑 Who will spill the beans on their deepest and darkest secrets? And how will you use them to name, shame and frame someone for your own crime? 🎹⭐ Close the case your way in our youdunnit #visualnovel! ➡️ bit.ly/spill-the-be... #gamedev #indiedev

We have maintained our policy interest rate at 2.25% Learn more: https://bit.ly/3PbWN2W #economy #cdnecon

🏦 “Who pays? And whose side is Labour on?” These are the questions @unitesharon.bsky.social asks on the eve of #Budget2026 

Today we lost one of my biggest inspirations for going into the environmental field. Dr. Jane Goodall will be greatly missed, but we can carry on her legacy by not giving up hope and continuing the fight to make this planet a better place. Source: ABC Australia

SYDNEY SWEENEY and SCOOTER BRAUN share romantic Australian getaway Sydney Sweeney and Scooter Braun shared a series of intimate glimpses from their romantic getaway in Australia, where Sweeney is currently filming. MARCA NEWS / WOW MEDIA CHANNEL Updated 13/05/2026 - 15:07CDT

THIS IS HUGE MORAL MOMENT… Pope Leo’s first encyclical, Magnifica Humanitas, is focused on AI ethics and regulation. And the Vatican chose to partner with Anthropic, currently in a major legal fight w/the Trump admin over AI safety and military use of its technology.

Writer Erika L. Sánchez, who you may recognize from our series "Where I Write," reads and reflects on a poem by Rigoberto González from his collection BOOK OF RUIN. Explore more of González's poems: https://bit.ly/4u3IxIq Video produced by 5:00 Films & Media. 📹

Alright Mitch. That’s enough kid. 😂 Subscribe 👉 @funny_as_puck #Hockey #NHL

2dayz;”Gd Ta Fuq’n Murn’ting, BlueSky~Pooh!!” May the fourth b w/u!! 🥚☕️🍳🥞🥣🧇🙋‍♀️😮👀🤞🙏💻💯💜👌👍 #morningblessings #morninggreetings #youarebeautifullovedandblessed #morningsermons #goodmurntingbluesky

Hawaii found a way around Citizens United. Other states are following. This “Corporate Power Reset” strategy was developed by Attorney Tom Moore of the Center for American Progress. Rather than trying to restrict corporate speech, it redefines the powers corporations have in the first place.

Did you know we were once called Purple Carrot Media? A simple name turned into a real trademark lesson. What felt minor had real consequences, and forced a shift that shaped who we are today. Early mistakes often define stronger brands. #Branding #StartupLessons #MarketingAgency #OrangeCarrotMedia

Heroes of the Resistance. Buy that guy a cup of coffee. Buy him a six pack 🍻 Or pay for his gas. ⛽️ Thank you for your service.

Green, yellow, red, brown, Seasons paint our fleeting life, Leaves return to earth. #mondayfeeling #thoughts #poem #poetry #haiku #nature #seasons #fleeting #life #vss365

My favourite view of Kyiv. From the bell tower of St Sophia Cathedral. Today.

He certainly is!

Latest recording as of just now. The mini game itself functions how I want but there's still things to add from the larger game. #gamedev #gbstudio

#ChicagoMed S11 finale is 👍. Hannah had her baby + a moment with Dean after he confessed his feelings. Lennox told her brother the truth re: her diagnosis. Goodwin is gonna go to war to save her job. John's dad died (I would've liked for Naomi to have comforted him) #OneChicago #tvsky

Tim Cook steps down as Apple CEO after 15 years. John Ternus takes over in the Fall as Apple doubles down on hardware and on-device AI. With rivals investing $650B in cloud AI in 2026, can Apple’s privacy-first, device-integrated strategy win? ▶️ zurl.co/5fBfe #Apple #AI #BigTech #GoodRevenue

The Bulwark's Tim Miller on Tucker Carlson's big apology.

This show ripped off my self-insert fanfic!

You should've killed him when you had the chance.

Shibuya Koen-dori Shopping street, Tokyo, Japan #Japan #Nippon

@kathrynhastingsco My favorite little chocolates to serve with tea. They kind of remind me of the little cookies that Alice eats in Wonderland to shrink and to grow. I simply pair my favorite white chocolate with @aseverofficial flower sprinkles. www.instagram.com/reels/DYzxGC...

A good night for Manchester United in the Women's Champions League. More reaction to come: gmancsupernews.blogspot.com/search/label...

Teena Marie – Lovergirl

🐿️:Ontem,o Namjoon fez uma live. Eu assisti.Não comentei nada,só fiquei ouvindo o que ele dizia.Há muito tempo ele queria falar sobre isso,e como eu estive ao lado dele, eu já sabia de tudo. 🐿️:Ele sentia que, se tivesse a chance de passar pelo álbum e contar as histórias por trás dele.

Local mole lady Mrs. Sodsby said: "I've never seen shit hit the can this fast. The factory job unions are in tatters. The organizers all got eaten by zombies!!!! I just mind my own business..."

Coons: is anyone else willing to apply to plain language of the 22nd Amendment to say that Trump can’t run for a third term?? Pregnant pause Anyone???

Ask Jones-Garcia, this is Por Vida! 👽 5️⃣ 1️⃣ Video coming 🔜 Allen Thomas “Area 51” #GSG #gospursgo #spurs #satx #sanantonio #NBASky #NBAThreads #NBA

Gotta be able to change directions at light speed

#andrewhuberman #fypage #podcast #viraltiktok #fypageシ #mind #hubermanlab #success #motivation #kratum (1)

What an absolute heater from @crashingoutshow.bsky.social.

LDS Temple News invites everyone to experience the Open House of the Temple Square Visitor Center beginning Monday, May 18, 2026. Reserve your visit today at: www.templesquare.org/eng @VisitTempleSquare #VisitTempleSquare

Author: Fight for the Future @fightfortheftr This sucks, but we are so far from giving up. Link in bio to rally for the @Internet Archive and against ebook spying and erasure. #booktok #authorsoftiktok

Ghouls 'N Ghosts... but it's THRILLER, THRILLER NIGHT!!

Dave "Professor Dave" Farina explains why he believes evidence, sources and data are constantly beaten out by lies and conspiracy theories. 🗣️ "It's never going to be as exciting as this sensationalist bullsh*t!" Clip: youtube.com/shorts/8nOt7o5DKLU Full: youtube.com/watch?v=F2fhLAZd250 ⚛️🧪

It was my pleasure to attend the Candidate Forum at Mt. Nebo AME in Awendaw. I enjoyed sharing ideas with other candidates, and speaking with voters about the issues that keep them awake at night. 1/2 #Mayra4Congress #SCpol #sc01 #FlipTheFirst #southcarolina

Coming up Tuesday morning on CBS News Detroit, we'll share more about the popular restaurant opening a new Metro Detroit location.

Oh Father and Homelander react to The Deep arriving — The Boys s5e8 green screen

Learn why women are talking about the award-winning women's #empowerment show Women Road Warriors with Shelley Johnson and Kathy Tuccaro. Listen to us on Apple, Spotify, or wherever you listen to podcasts. Or check us out @ www.womenroadwarriors.com #Podcasts #women #TalkShow

At our Summit last month, we heard from Chris Whitty on the history and current reality of misinformaion in healthcare. @becksfisher.bsky.social shares her reflections here 👇 Catch up on videos from the event: buff.ly/iXKk2AV

In the #DRCongo where 26.5 million people face acute hunger, families are taking risks to survive. With support from the DRC Humanitarian Fund, Fao in DR Congo is providing seeds, tools and cash so families can grow food, protect livelihoods and prevent hunger from worsening.

@claudiatakesoup.bsky.social

#cats #birdsong Cat appreciating birdsong (Yes, there's sound)

In Ueno, I found a place that's "beyond the level of a typical standing bar." 🏠 [Hasi-bero] 📍 1-14-9 Higashi-Ueno, #Taito-ku, #Tokyo ☎ 080-7327-8406 🚃🚶 1 minute walk from Naka-Okachimachi Station

Lugar de traidor da pátria é na cadeia! #famíliabolsonaronacadeia #eduardobolsonaronacadeia #flaviobolsonaronacadeia #tariflavio #opixédobrasil

I hope Chuckles gets to commit Tax Evasion with his mum one day ❤️ #TomodachiLife #TomodachiLifeLivingTheDream #TomodachiLifeMiis #TomodachiLifeMemes #TomodachiLifeMoments #Nintendo #LifeSim #legendsofavantris #dnd #dungeonsanddragons #LegendsOfAvantrisBitsy #LegendsOfAvantrisChuckles