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#ALEXSALMOND
Alex Salmond set forth plans for a Holyrood comeback with the launch of new independence party Alba. @dopeypolitics wrote: “Has there ever been scientific research funding into the most fragile of all matters, the male ego?”
@harrtheo tweeted: “Who would have thought that Salmond would end up being the biggest asset unionists could have? Clutching defeat from the jaws of victory.” @aliantonopoulos added: “Basically, best case scenario for him is he derails the independence he supposedly cares about for the sake of a few seats in Holyrood. Total waste of time and effort.” @rois_milligan reckoned: “He can’t stand that Nicola is going to get us independence, sour grapes springs to mind.” @Nosmok wrote: “Does he want Indy or not? Why chuck yet another possible leakage of votes into the system? It looks like his sole purpose is to punish NS for being more successful/popular than he was. He has become unpopular enough without having to add fuel to the fire.” @bobthehibbee said: “Farage is bound to be a candidate… he loves new parties that go nowhere!” @bonniewee2 crowed: “This is going to be the most fun six weeks in the history of devolution!”
#RISHISUNAK
Chancellor Rishi Sunak is calling on Britain's employers to end working from home and allow staff back in the office when lockdown ends or risk them voting with their feet and quitting. @04nbod wrote: “Transparent. He knows the workplace economy, commercial rents and transport companies need the money they won't get if people work from home. No thanks. Not our job to prop up obsolete businesses.” @adammharvey said: “Why would I want to go back? My remote setup works and I am saving at least £800 per month in associated expenses (parking, train fare, overpriced Pret lunches).” @markpalexander wrote: “This message brought to you by the office landlord's association.”
@cirian75 said: “Translation: Rishi Sunak’s mates have office rental property that is near empty and their rental income has plummeted. There is zero risk of people working from home quitting. Working from home is more efficient. Employers get more work out of their staff ”