ON TWITTER
#SNOW
Both Storm Emma and the ‘Beast From The East’ are causing one of the most severe cold snaps the UK has seen in several years. Snow and icy conditions have caused travel chaos and weather warnings are still in place across Scotland today. @rachmuircroft said: “Been stuck on this bus on the motorway for 3.5 hours in the snow chaos. A guy who lives nearby just came on handing out water and snacks donated by his local shop. What a guy! That’s the Scotland way!” @trafficscotland added: “Be Aware. Numerous routes across the country experiencing snow blowing off the fields, reducing visibility and leaving drifts.” @Bmascotland said: “Despite the extreme conditions in much of Scotland, doctors and other NHS staff have been going above and beyond to care for patients, sleeping in hospitals and covering for colleagues who have been unable to make it through the snow.”
#PUTIN
Russian president Vladimir Putin has prompted talk of a “new arms race” with a presentation that included a new missile design and a warning against any country launching a nuclear weapon against Russia or its allies. @Mcfaul said: “Putin’s announcement today about his new nuclear weapons aimed at us should be a wake up call to Trump. Time to stop pretending that Vlad can be his friend & also time to restart arms control negotiations with Moscow. New START treaty needs amendment now. Immediately.” @Craigomcfc jokingly added: “Great news for international peace and security” @1964T said: “Putin and ‘Little Rocket Man’ play Trump ping pong.”
#EDDIEJONES
England rugby boss Eddie Jones says he will no longer travel by public transport after allegedly being abused while travelling alone from Edinburgh to Manchester on a train. @63Biker63 said: “They don’t represent the wonderful majority of Scots out there and with luck easily identified and they should be forced to play just 40 mins rugby against England with a good few rucks and mauls behind closed doors.” @Nugget48 added: “That’s what had usually set rugby apart from football – there was banter rather than aggro. It seems to be changing a wee bit. Shame.”