You have attended 1 of last 4 education media events where I was pleased to engage.
You did not show at the other 3 where, after broadcast, I sat down variously with the Scotsman, Sun & National.
I always make time for the media & this week alone have probably done 30 interviews.
Màiri McAllan has been education secretary for more than 100 days, and I've been asking for an interview that entire time.
As of today, she still hasn't agreed to sit down and talk to me.
Is she still not ready after 3 months?!
@heraldscotland
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Màiri McAllan retweeted
We welcome the commitment in today's @ScotGov budget to continue aid spending on humanitarian crises, development and tackling the impacts of climate injustice.
Even though times are tough at home, we don’t forget those in desperate need overseas. This cash will change lives.
Màiri McAllan retweeted
This message captures perfectly why I am determined to eradicate child poverty. It is the strongest investment in Scotland’s future 👇
This budget kick starts a major 4-year house building programme.
🔹Record investment.
🔹And 4 years funding certainty
Means 36,000 more families in warm, safe & affordable homes in Scotland, building on the 141,000 we’ve delivered to date and helping to tackle homelessness.
🏡@scotgov is committed to delivering affordable housing across Scotland.
In 2026/27, £926 million will be invested in affordable homes. This is part of our wider ambition to invest up to £4.9bn between now and 2030 to support the delivery of 36,000 affordable homes #ScotBudget
ALT Investing in affordable housing £158 million increase compared to last year's published budget.
Màiri McAllan retweeted
It’s unacceptable that in energy-rich Scotland, people are facing fuel poverty.
Labour promised lower energy bills, but they keep going up.
With independence, we can use our energy wealth to lower bills for good.
Màiri McAllan retweeted
2026 can be Scotland’s year of opportunity.
I offer Scotland trusted leadership, a renewed focus on the priorities of the people and a fresh start with independence.
Let me see
Free tuition
141,000+ affordable homes
Nationalised rail & scrapped peak fares
Scottish Child Payment
Babybox & childcare
Social Security Scotland
Scottish National Investment Bank
Free prescriptions
Free bus travel for 60+ & under 22
Child poverty falling…
Màiri McAllan retweeted
If leaving the EU is so great why did no one follow the UK out? The Brexit experiment failed leaving UK citizens poorer with fewer rights. 🇪🇺🏴
Màiri McAllan retweeted
Great positive Scottish success story this morning as Scottish business investment climbs to a 20 year high.🏴⭐️
heraldscotland.com/news/2568…
Màiri McAllan retweeted
🚨New Scotland Poll: SNP has opened a 17 point lead at 35% for Scottish Parliament. Labour collapses to 16% in third place behind Reform UK at 18%. 52% likely to vote in independence referendum saying they would vote YES. Details via @IpsosScotland👇 ipsos.com/en-uk/snp-remain-a…
All politicians must unite in calling this out as blatant, vile racism.
How dare you come after Glasgow’s children @Nigel_Farage. Take your pathetic drivel elsewhere. It is not welcome here.
Màiri McAllan retweeted
Labour came in promising to cut energy bills by £300. Now they’re almost £200 higher, and they trumpet a change that won’t even cover the increase since they took office.
Is this really it??
Scotland deserves better than this chaos. A fresh start with independence. 🏴
Màiri McAllan retweeted
Housing Secretary @MairiMcAllan held a round table with various investors in London to showcase Scotland's housing sector and encourage more investment in housing.
Màiri McAllan retweeted
🤗 Massive thanks to our @theSNP family for turning out in such strong numbers for my adoption night fundraiser in Baillieston. Particular thanks to fellow candidates @MartynDaySNP, @jamiehepburn, @MairiMcAllan, @ColmMerrickSNP, @sallydonaldSNP & @AlanBrownSNP for coming along!
Great news. Well done to all those mums!
More than half of all babies in Scotland are now breastfed at 6-8 weeks, the first time this has been achieved since @P_H_S_Official's records began in 2002.
Minister @jenni_minto thanked NHS staff for their work supporting new mums.
Find out more ➡️ow.ly/Rtan50XpTLk
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Màiri McAllan retweeted
According to new evidence, estimated fuel bills could be cut by an average of £700 for around 660,000 households.
Housing Secretary @MairiMcAllan spoke on research from new modelling on a targeted energy price discount - or Social Tariff.
Read more: gov.scot/news/calls-for-uk-g…
ALT Calls for urgent action from the UK Government on energy bills
ALT New scenario modelling on a targeted energy price discount, or Social Tariff, suggests it could: see estimated fuel bills cut by an average of £700 for around 660,000 households lift 202,000 households in Scotland out of extreme fuel poverty
Màiri McAllan retweeted
Great conversation on energy justice and the challenges facing the third sector with @MairiMcAllan and @sustscot hosted by @PovertyAlliance #LivingWageWeek
Màiri McAllan retweeted
Fabulous campaign launch event in Perthshire North with @MairiMcAllan @PeteWishart @DaveDooganSNP @JimFairlieLogie. Superb start to our 2026 election campaign. Thanks to all who came along.
Màiri McAllan retweeted
🏛️ Delighted to welcome Cabinet Secretary for Housing, @MairiMcAllan this week, highlighting our work to support people experiencing, or at risk of, homelessness.
Thank you to all partners for open, constructive discussion on #HomelessnessPrevention.
#AskAndAct #HousingScotland
