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Holyrood is Back in Business


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The Scottish Parliament went back to Holyrood last week for the final session before the elections in 2026.  

Following the Holyrood debate on Palestine and his very welcome decision to stop giving public money to companies helping to arm Israel in the commission of a genocide,  First Minister John Swinney began today with a speech announcing the publication of the new Scotgov  paper "Your Right to Decide"  
This was followed by the first FMQs of the new term.
We take a look at some of the stand out moments from these events in this extra Hot Topic episode:
Key moments:
00:01:24  The Scottish Government's position on Israel
00:07:20   latest successes including ending peak rail fares
00:11:40   Scotland welcomes refugees
00:16:12   Stand up to Racism protest at Knightswood
00:19:45    Refugees in Glasgow, Saltires in Maryhill
00:24:06    Self determination and the exit process
00:32:52    Rallying cry for democracy

Find the new paper Your right to Decide here:https://www.gov.scot/publications/right-decide/

#scottishindependence #democracy #johnswinney

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