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Maureen Pickering @maureenpickering.bsky.social · 1d

open.substack.com/pub/angrypic... Scotland was annexed!

Annexation — The UK exists because the Scottish people were denied their lawful rights

The Union wasn’t completed by consent, it was completed by removing the only moment in which consent could exist.

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Micah @rincewind.run · 13h

“we will rule you forever with an iron fist of suffering” is maybe not the most compelling message any administration has ever had

Aaron Rupar @atrupar.com · 13h

JD Vance: "The suffering is going to get a lot worse."

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John Swinney @johnswinney.bsky.social · 7d

Warmest congratulations to our friends, Plaid Cymru, on the sensational victory in Caerphilly.

Every good wish to Lindsay Whittle as he begins to serve as Member of the Senedd. 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁷󠁬󠁳󠁿

Plaid Cymru @plaidcymru.bsky.social · 7d

🏴󠁧󠁢󠁷󠁬󠁳󠁿 Plaid Cymru WIN Caerphilly
💚 Plaid Cymru yn ENNILL Caerffili.

Llongyfarchiadau Lindsay Whittle - the new Member of the Senedd for Caerphilly.

🏴󠁧󠁢󠁷󠁬󠁳󠁿

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John Swinney @johnswinney.bsky.social · 5d

Even with limited powers, we’ve made real progress in Scotland - the only part of the UK where child poverty is falling.

But Westminster’s failed Thatcherite policies are leaving too many Scots struggling.

Let’s build a fairer society with independence.

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John Swinney @johnswinney.bsky.social · 4d

While Labour copies Farage’s policies, our NHS and care homes are finding it harder to recruit the staff they need.

We have a solution.👇

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John Swinney @johnswinney.bsky.social · 3d

This is incredibly concerning news for employees of Petrofac, their families, and the wider community.

The UK Government must urgently revisit the Energy Profits Levy.

The Scottish Government stands ready to support all those affected by today’s news.

North Sea oil and gas firm Petrofac files for administration

The energy services provider, which had been undergoing a financial restructuring, employs about 2,000 people in Scotland.

www.bbc.co.uk

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John Swinney @johnswinney.bsky.social · 2d

We promised to bring down NHS waiting lists - and that's exactly what we're doing.

Today's stats show long waits fell for the fourth month in a row, and we're investing a record £531m over three years to make it easier to see your GP.

More to do, but our plan is working. ✅

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John Swinney @johnswinney.bsky.social · Aug 26

Every time living standards fall, Nigel Farage blames migration.

And every time, Keir Starmer nods along.

People are struggling with the cost of living and blaming migration won’t fix that.

Scotland deserves better - a fairer, wealthier, welcoming future with independence.

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John Swinney @johnswinney.bsky.social · 14h

Recorded crime in Scotland is at one of the lowest levels since 1974.

Police numbers are higher than when the SNP came into office.

And all that Anas Sarwar offers is empty rhetoric, hypocrisy and no solutions.

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George Takei @georgetakei.bsky.social · 11h

Swear her in. Release the Epstein Files.

Ettingermentum writes: “Actually what on earth is in those files bro.”
The image from Courier Newsroom headline reads: “Rep-elect Adelita Grijalva is now the longest Rep-elect in history to not be sworn in. Mike Johnson still refuses to swear in Rep-elect Grijalva over fear of releasing the Epstein files.”
The picture shows Grijalva in a red jacket beside Speaker Mike Johnson.

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Zack Polanski @zackpolanski.bsky.social · 14h

Erm.... I'm sure she had lovely things to say as she collected the award!

I'm not going to spend my time at Spectator ceremonies collecting awards.

We're busy taking the fight to Reform.

Join.greenparty.org.uk

Roland Smith @rolandmcs.bsky.social · 1d

'Leader of the Year' was Zack Polanski. His award was obviously collected by..... Julia Hartley-Brewer.

Have a good day.

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Zack Polanski @zackpolanski.bsky.social · 16h

We're just getting started.

Time to lower bills. And tax billionaires.

If you want to see the Green Party take on Reform - this is the moment.

Join.greenparty.org.uk

Election Maps UK @electionmaps.uk · 16h

Westminster Voting Intention:

RFM: 32% (=)
GRN: 17% (+2)
CON: 16% (-1)
LAB: 16% (=)
LDM: 12% (=)
SNP: 2% (=)

Via @findoutnow.bsky.social, 29 Oct.
Changes w/ 22 Oct.

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(Wee G ) Wake Up Scotland @chaillich.bsky.social · 11h

what's New scotland to get all of the Poison but none of the benefits 👇

Scotland will get nuclear power stations if Labour win Holyrood election, says Ed Miliband as he sets out his nuclear Plans for scotland
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Scotland will get new nuclear power station if Labour win Holyrood election, Miliband says

Power move: Ed Miliband set out his nuclear plan Plans for a new nuclear power station in Scotland will be developed by the UK Government, Ed Miliband has confirmed. The Net Zero and Energy Securit…

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Robert Reich @rbreich.bsky.social · 13h

An estimated 15.7 million workers use SNAP. It’s a lifeline for those in low-wage jobs.

Meanwhile, CEOs are paid 280x as much as the typical worker.

Don’t be angry at workers for using food stamps.

Be angry at the corporations paying them so little that they need them.

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Karrie Jacobs @karrieurbanist.bsky.social · 1d

“The causative association between Tylenol given in pregnancy and perinatal periods is not sufficient to say it definitely causes autism, but it is very suggestive,” said RFK, Jr. today, a day after Texas AG Paxton filed suit against Tylenol for causing autism.

RFK Jr. Admits He Can’t Actually Tie Tylenol to Autism

Robert F. Kennedy Jr. said there isn’t “sufficient” evidence to back up his claims.

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Iris Cook @montrose.bsky.social · 11h

www.theguardian.com/society/2025...

Almost all children in 73 areas of England live in low-income households

New official measures show levelling up attempts have failed to shift high levels of deprivation

www.theguardian.com

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Iris Cook @montrose.bsky.social · 15h

Good evening 💚

Clash

Class

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Frank @frankieboy1964.bsky.social · 15h

Labour Lied to Scots in 2014, Energy Prices have gone through the roof, staying in the Failed State.

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Kevin NOT Kev! Veteran. LGBTQ+ . #Rejoin @polbikers.bsky.social · 20h

Important Public Service Announcement!

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(Wee G ) Wake Up Scotland @chaillich.bsky.social · 1d

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Climate News @climatenews.bsky.social · 1d

@democracynow.org

300+ writers announce
boycott of New York Times
over Palestine coverage

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Bruce Buchan @brucealexb.bsky.social · Sep 9

Our book, Race and the Scottish Enlightenment, now published, @lindaaburnett.bsky.social and I were challenged to the ‘Page 99 Test’.
The challenge, as defined by Ford Madox Ford, is whether the whole book can be seen in a single page.
Here’s our response.

page99test.blogspot.com/2025/09/lind...

Linda Andersson Burnett and Bruce Buchan's "Race and the Scottish Enlightenment"

Linda Andersson Burnett is a senior lecturer in the Department of History of Science and Ideas at Uppsala University, Sweden. Bruce Buchan ...

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Bruce Buchan @brucealexb.bsky.social · 6d

Nero fiddled while Rome burned.

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Mark Hamill @markhamillofficial.bsky.social · 2d

🫢 😳 😧 🤢 🤮 😡

I have an even worse feeling about THIS:

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(Wee G ) Wake Up Scotland @chaillich.bsky.social · 2d

for those that don't know already
immigration is a reserved matter to the UK Parliament in Westminster,that means
the UK Parliament has the sole authority to legislate on immigration, asylum, and nationality for the entire United Kingdom.

and has nothing to do with the Scottish government

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