📸 Some of the best pictures from today's Believe in Scotland rally!

Image credit: Gordon Terris

“Friends, let’s believe in Scotland.

Believe in the people of Scotland.

And let us not just believe in a better future – let’s make it happen!” Humza Yousaf

Minister for Wellbeing Maree Todd visited NHS Tayside's early intervention in psychosis service CONNECT in Dundee.

Ms Todd met the team and heard about their important work and aspiration for the future of the service.

Find out more ➡️bit.ly/4d0BzMx

Our Edinburgh & Glasgow Hubs are open today until 5pm . Our Street Teams are out.

Our helpline numbers are always available 0800 027 7466 Glasgow 0808 178 2323

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Being a trans young person isn’t easy right now - this is how I’m looking after my mental health
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📢 Yesterday, First Minister Humza Yousaf reiterated the SNP’s firm support for the WASPI women in their pursuit of justice in response to an FMQ by Clare Haughey MSP.

The Muslim community is an important and integral part of Scottish society and @ScotGov value the contribution they make.

First Minister Humza Yousaf reiterated his commitment to stand against all forms of hatred as he hosted an event @EdinburghCastle to mark Eid Ul-Fitr.

The Westminster parties have thrown obstacle after obstacle in the way of the #WASPI Campaign.

Labour promised they'd campaign for WASPI women, but have turned their backs on them.

The SNP will stand with the WASPI women until they get the justice and compensation they deserve.

NEW: A minister has responded to Rishi Sunak’s proposals to change the welfare system to end “sick-note culture”.

🗣 “The Scottish Government completely rejects these heartless proposals which will only serve to punish vulnerable people.'

The world-leading MUP policy aims to reduce alcohol-related harm by reducing consumption at population level and targeting drinking at hazardous and harmful levels.

More - bit.ly/M-U-P

BOOM, Màiri McAllan absolutely eviscerating Alex Cole-Hamilton MSP🔶🇺🇦 in chamber for his and other party’s hypocrisy. All other parties pushed Gov over 70% to 75% then opposed every measure to achieve the targets they wanted

Andrew Burns has been confirmed as the new deputy chair of the Accounts Commission. Andrew has been a member of the Commission since 2018. His appointment runs until 2026.

We all very much look forward to working with Andrew as he takes up his new role.

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👟 Windswept canvassing, but cracking results on the doors for The SNP.

🗳️ By-election on Thursday 25th April. #VoteSNP .

The minimum price per unit of alcohol will increase to 65 pence on 30 September after Scottish Parliament approved plans to continue the public health measure.

This is really useful document and well worth a read…

First Minster Humza Yousaf met Mykola Stefanchuk of Verkhovna Rada of Ukraine - Ukrainian Parliament and reiterated Scotland's steadfast support for Ukraine.

Since Russia's illegal invasion, the people of Scotland have offered sanctuary to over 26,800 displaced people, backed by over £300 million from @ScotGov.

Absolutely delighted to see this - what a result!!

SCOTLAND ARE WORLD CHAMPIONS 💪🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿⚽️🎉

150 years since the Icelandic national anthem was composed in Edinburgh, First Minister Humza Yousaf met President of Iceland and Eliza Reid to discuss the strong historic and modern policy links between Scotland and Iceland 🇮🇸🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿

At #STUC24 First Minister Humza Yousaf vowed to “stand shoulder to shoulder” with the trade union movement.

We're committed to making Scotland the best place it can be for working people by:

🔵advancing equality
🔵tackling discrimination
🔵strengthening workers’ rights