Stephen Thompson, Councillor
@cllrthompson.bsky.social
SNP Councillor for Annandale North ward, Dumfries and Galloway Council, Scotland. Independence is normal.
Scotland is rich in energy, but who gets the benefit? Scotland's energy wealth should work for Scotland's people.
Independence isn't about turning our backs on our neighbours. It's about Scotland, England, Wales and Ireland working together as friends, partners and equals, each with the power to shape their own future. #SNP26
The French made a short film about what could happen after all immigrants would follow the ‘white, angry old man’s’ advice to go back where they came from.
Welcoming CabSec for Housing, Shirley-Anne Somerville, to Eastriggs this week to officially mark the 74 new homes completed this year. Thanks to Scottish Government, Cunninghame Housing and partners alongside D&G Council for continuing to build affordable housing in Dumfries and Galloway. @snp.org
Constructive round the table meeting this week in Cairnryan with @transportscotland.bsky.social and CabSec Stephen Flynn @snp.org to prioritise improvements for key strategic transport routes A75 and A77 for Dumfries and Galloway and Scotland’s closest gateway to the EU
www.stevecutts.com/animation.html - illusion of happiness
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Lifetime costs of nuclear outweighs benefits
“Nuclear energy takes decades to become operational at an extremely high cost, alongside significant public and environmental safety concerns. The development and operation of renewable power…
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Have you ever wondered why Westminster is so desperate to keep control of Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland? And yet they make up the narrative of that we rely on their broad shoulders rather than the reality that they actually rely on us. #IndependenceIsNormal #AreYouYesYet #DissolveTheUnion
Thank you to my excellent team and the many hardworking volunteers who were out in the constituency meeting voters and hearing their views during our positive 2026 campaign. It was a great experience even if the Dumfriesshire result didn't go our way. @snp.org #dumfriesshire 🩷
A re-elected SNP government will deliver 150,000 apprenticeships over the next Parliament and introduce an Apprenticeship Accelerator Grant to help young people build skills, confidence and a real path into work. Make it #BothVotesSNP tomorrow for a government that’s on your side.
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In the days before an election, BBC Scotland’s comparison only of tax bills deliberately hides the reasons things are so much better here for almost everyone
BBC News BBC UK yesterday has a report clearly meant to influence voters, with an analysis of the tax burden in Scotland and England, using two highly paid tax advisers and ignoring, until a wee bi…
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We have the energy. We just don’t have the power. With independence we can lower electricity bills, support community ownership of renewables, and make sure Scotland’s energy wealth benefits the people who live here. Make it #BothVotesSNP on May 7 for a fresh start with independence.
A re-elected SNP government will create a Better Surfaces Fund to support councils to fix potholes, resurface roads and improve drainage, helping deliver up to £350 million of investment in better roads across Scotland. Make it #BothVotesSNP on May 7 for a government that’s on your side.
A re-elected SNP government will legislate for a national mobile phone ban in Scotland’s classrooms, putting clear rules in place to support learning. Make it #BothVotesSNP tomorrow for a government that’s on your side.
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Health and Social Care
By Stephen Thompson During an election, the noise of politics can feel overwhelming. Across Dumfriesshire, I have heard a recurring message: you are tired of political point-scoring. Winning an arg…
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A re-elected SNP government will expand Techscaler, create local Pre-Start Centres to help turn ideas into viable businesses, and back under-represented founders and young entrepreneurs with targeted grant funding and support to scale. Make it #BothVotesSNP on May 7
youtube.com/shorts/eLntj... Chapelcross has not produced electricity for us since 2004 but is a burden of responsibility for generations to come. The renewable energy from Solway Bank and Ewe Hill opposite is safer, cleaner and, on any given day, part of Scotland's energy surplus. #wiseup @snp.org
Nuclear history, Wind future
YouTube video by Stephen Thompson for Dumfriesshire
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A re-elected SNP government will create a Better Surfaces Fund to support councils to fix potholes, resurface roads and improve drainage, helping deliver up to £350 million of investment in better roads across Scotland. Make it #BothVotesSNP on May 7 for a government that’s on your side.
Finally, after what must have started about 10 years ago, the Moffat Town Hall Trust own the old Police Station. Well done to the trust and volunteers for staying the course. More details to follow after the election period @dtascotland.bsky.social #moffattownhall
A re-elected SNP Government will extend childcare from 9 months old to the end of primary school, 52 weeks a year. Make it #BothVotesSNP on May 7 for a government that’s on your side.
Out again in Heathhall after today's launch of the SNP Manifesto for 2026 - very encouraging for Dumfriesshire and thanks once again to our volunteers. @snp.org Full manifesto available here as a PDF: issuu.com/hinksbrandwi...
Scotland is an energy superpower, yet we pay the highest fuel prices in the UK. This is a scandal of Westminster’s making - and while other countries act to support people, the UK government does nothing. It’s time to take control of our energy with independence.
Higher bills, rising costs, energy jobs disappearing. That’s the reality of Westminster control. Scotland’s energy wealth should work for people in Scotland. On May 7th, make it #BothVotesSNP.
Scotland is one of the richest energy nations in the world. So why are bills still through the roof? If Westminster won’t bring them down, they should hand energy powers to Scotland. And if we're returned to government that's exactly what we'll demand. Make it Both votes SNP on Thursday 7 May.
We’ll provide Childcare support for every child, from 9 months to the end of Primary school. Make it Both Votes SNP on May 7th, for a Scottish government that’s on your side.
Scotland is an energy-rich nation - yet families face sky-high energy and fuel bills. While other European countries act, the UK government is sitting on its hands. Scrap the fuel duty hike. Remove VAT on energy costs. Cut the cost of living now.