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1/ I was heartbroken to learn this morning of the passing of Sir Sean Connery. Our nation today mourns one of her best loved sons.https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/entertainment-arts-54761824 2/ Sean was born into

Re speculation about lockdown in England - 1/ Prevalence of the virus is currently lower in Scotland than in other parts of the UK and there are early signs that

1/ The Chancellor has told @scotgov that todays’s announcements won’t deliver any upfront extra cash for Scotland beyond the (welcome) £700m announced recently - & he won’t confirm the range

1/ A shout out to everyone - in all parties - standing for s/election to @ScotParl for the first time. You will face abuse on here - especially if you

1/ Today’s numbers show a continued increase, including in % positive. While this reflects the substantial opening up of the economy, it reminds us of the need to deploy strong

1. Cases per 100k a factor we take into account - and it is often quoted - but it’s not only one. We also look at test positivity rate. And

1. New restrictions have come into effect in Glasgow City, West Dunbartonshire & East Renfrewshire. I know residents in these areas - I am one - feel frustrated and are

1/3 Please stick to lockdown rules for now & not just because they are the rules - they remain the best way to protect yourself and your loved ones. Please

My thoughts are with all the residents of the Burlington Court Care home and especially with the families of those who have died there or elsewhere with #COVID19. We are