ON TWITTER

#DEMENTIATAX

Prime Minister Theresa May has scaled back plans for overhauling social care funding following stinging criticism. But even her U-turn has left people confused. @Yvettecoopermp pointed out: ”So it’s an optional cap at unspecified level to be included in a future consultation? Can’t even do a competent u-turn. Still a #dementiatax.” @IBWMJEFF said: “Big, big move this. Terrified of what’s ahead, starting to wonder if they actually want to throw this election.” @Realamritg tweeted: “Theresa May, Theresa May Not.” @Harryslaststand wrote: “Dear Theresa May your problem is that you think being cruel is the same as being strong, which is why you came up with the #dementiatax”

#LEADERSDEBATE

The leaders TV debate on Sunday brought about fiery discussion as a nurse claimed to have had to use food banks due to pay freeze. @mrpaulaitken wrote: “The nurse story from #Leadersdebate has become a story for all the wrong reasons. Twitter and the media need to control their emotions.” While @Sharonwifey said: “I thought #Leadersdebate was OK till nurse. I worry public will turn against £22k+ nurses in Scotland for saying they need food banks.” @Gilliangmartin tweeted: “No wonder folk get irritated by politics. This debate is talking about devolved issues – this is a general election!” @Gaponsonby posted: “Voters watching #Leadersdebate will now believe the general election is about education, tax and nurses pay. It isn’t. This is the fault of BBC Scotland.”

#SCOENG

Scotland manager Gordon Strachan named his squad to face England next month with surprise inclusions and exclusions. @Allys_1988 queried: “Does Strachan actually watch fitba? Reynolds & Hamilton are hoaching.” @Gregorc11 wondered: “Did the @Scottishfa misspell ‘Graeme Shinnie’ with ‘Mark Reynolds’?” @andymcd90 tweeted: “I thought Callum Mcgregor might have gotten a call up. Deserves it.” @jamietsmyth wrote: “It seems our tactics might be to play with 4 goalies!”