Chris Deerin @chrisdeerin
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The only question is when, not if, the hapless First Minister is forced from office. 🖊️ @chrisdeerin newstatesman.com/politics/scotl…
A senior party source says that the SNP are “politically devastated. That’s the case for Humza personally, it’s on him, and it’s obvious from the conversations that people have moved on from him.” 🖊️ @chrisdeerin newstatesman.com/politics/scotl…
The only question is when, not if, the hapless First Minister is forced from office. 🖊️ @chrisdeerin newstatesman.com/politics/scotl…
Humza Yousaf looks "desperate and panicked rather than calm and strategic" – excellent column on the end of the SNP-Green deal by @chrisdeerin. newstatesman.com/politics/scotl…
The Greens have the SNP dancing on the end of a wire pressandjournal.co.uk/fp/opinion/col…
"The Greens, somehow, have the SNP dancing on the end of a wire," writes @chrisdeerin. Chris Deerin: What is the SNP getting out of coalition deal with Greens? pressandjournal.co.uk/fp/opinion/col…
A most excellent new book from @TomChivers Out next week!
I'm interviewing @jackiebmsp for @reformscotland next Monday about Scottish Labour's plans for the NHS. Sign up here: reformscotland.com/event/labour-a…
We've teased City into the expectation of an easy win 👍* *they will win easily
A fixation on targets can be unhealthy, but on climate the SNP is caught on its own hook newstatesman.com/politics/scotl…
Having Martinez in goal is like having Keith Moon on drums
Former Director of Health Policy and Public Health at the then Scottish Office, David Belfall, calls for the creation of a Scottish NHS Reform Task Force, chaired by the Cab Sec and with cross-party representation. Read the latest #NHS2048 contribution⬇️ reformscotland.com/nhs2048/the-nh…
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939 Followers 1K Following Columns for New Statesman. Words in The Financial Times, The Times, The London Magazine, The Critic and Engelsberg Ideas. [email protected]If I had a quid for every time politicians use the phrase 'transformational change', or 'consulting stakeholders' or 'lived experience' or 'going forward' or other such jargon I'd be wealthier than Elon Musk, going forward. Mini-rant over. Thank you for listening.
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A most excellent new book from @TomChivers Out next week!
My name is Polly Clark. I’m a writer, a mother, and I’m not frightened of the bullies anymore. I hope the Cass Report may help other anons feel they can break cover at last. And goodbye Jean, thank you for everything. XXX 12/12
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I shared the news with colleagues and students this morning that I plan to retire as Principal of @UofGlasgow. 👇 gla.ac.uk/myglasgow/prof… By the time I step back in late 2025, I will have served 16 years as Principal & well over 20 years in HE senior management. (1/7)
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If this is your bag - you’ll want to read this book.
Postcards From Scotland: Scottish Independent Music 1983-1995 by @GrantMcPheeFilm!! Drawing from over 100 interviews with the key players of the time (Cocteau Twins, JAMC, Primal Scream & more). Out in June! Signed with an exclusive postcard from 👉@Monorail_Music & @RoughTrade
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From Rob Oppenheimer to Rab C Nesbitt effortlessly...you can just feel the easy versatility of this tremendous actor
@NewStatesman @chrisdeerin One problem being that, unless in politics from the start, it is hard for those who have gone on to other public roles - or coming round to public service latterly - to get in a position to stand without first serving time handing out leaflets
@chrisdeerin Really good piece Chris. (I suspect you don't get a chance to slip 'jejunes' into your P&J columns with such alacrity)
4/6 Justin has always been very generous to me in terms of my songwriting, and I’m not so sure that I’ve ever made him aware of how much I appreciate his. I think, I thought that he would just be aware of that. But maybe not.
So delighted to accompany the album announcement with an exclusive concert performing ‘Making Tapes For Girls’ in full on June 7th 2024 at Strathaven Hotel with @FRETSCONCERTS . Ticket link below... 🤍 🎟️ wegottickets.com/event/614909
@rob_hayward @chrisdeerin Nah, Dreams of Leaving then Divided Kingdom. (Which also shows how wide his range is)