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#NICOLASTURGEON
In an address to the Institute for Public Policy Research (IPPR) think tank in Edinburgh, First Minister Nicola Sturgeon argued that independence may offer great stability following Brexit. She also promised to explore all options to secure Scotland’s place in Europe. @Budge73 observed: “Most of my family and friends are EX-SNP supporters! Worse off if shackled to EU, ex-yes voters. SNP has lost support.” @goonern7 wrote: “Nicola Sturgeon is very canny. She lost Scottish Indy referendum & also on losing side of Brexit vote. But claims mandate for 2nd Indy poll.” @beboptmism tweeted: “Nicola Sturgeon doesn’t want to follow the democratic process. She wants to dictate her party’s agenda to the rest of UK!”
#ANSBACH
A Syrian asylum seeker who blew himself up outside a music festival in Ansbach, Germany, reportedly made a video in which he pledged allegiance to Islamic State. @stavvers questioned: “Oh God. They’re going to use the Ansbach bomber as an excuse to cut off survival means for even more asylum seekers, aren’t they?” @PAPPALARDO3 posted: “With these attacks, ISIS is trying to cause division between communities. Let’s not take bait!” @danidotx wrote: “Backpacks are now banned from German festivals? Let’s ban trucks on roads and meat knives in kebab shops too.”
#PRINCEHARRY
At an event for his mental health charity Heads Together, Prince Harry has admitted he regretted not talking about how the death of his mother, Princess Diana, had affected him. @Waynedavid81 opined: “Prince Harry is an amazing role model. When he talks about grief, mental health & HIV, it opens up the conversations. I think he’s awesome!” @Harps1981 tweeted: “Got a lot of respect for Prince Harry coming out and talking about mental issues he has had. Must have been very tough with his status.” @Obesemanrowing posted: “Not usually a great fan of royalty but Princeharry showing a lot of balls to talk about his own mental health issues. Hats off to him.” @Alex_fergusoned said: “Brilliant, inspirational and very strong words from Prince Harry today. Brave lad!”