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The SNP @snp.org · 1d

We’ll fight the 2026 election on what independence can do for Scotland - building the mandate, the movement and the plan to make it happen. #SNP25

Graphic: Independence: A Fresh Start for Scotland.” The text lists six key points: fight the 2026 election on what independence can do for Scotland, win a Holyrood majority for a lawful referendum, deliver a democratic legal path back into the EU, launch a Scottish Constitutional Convention, build a cross-party civic campaign, and publish a shared independence plan and clear answers for voters. SNP and Scottish flag logos appear at the bottom, with a circular “YES” badge at the top right.

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The SNP @snp.org · 1d

The General Secretary of Scotland's largest trade union body is absolutely correct.

Scotland's future must be decided by Scotland's people. #SNP25

Quote from Roz Foyer emphasizing the Scottish Parliament's right to hold an independence referendum if a pro-independence majority exists.

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elisetallaron.bsky.social @elisetallaron.bsky.social · 9h

Delighted you managed to catch this show Billy!

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John Swinney @johnswinney.bsky.social · 1d

Scotland is ready for the fresh start of independence - and today, our party has shown it’s united and determined to deliver it.

Together, we’ll put Scotland’s future where it belongs: firmly in Scotland’s hands. 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿

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John Swinney @johnswinney.bsky.social · 19h

Really privileged to meet Sid Khan today - a remarkable Scot who joined the Global Sumud Flotilla in solidarity with the people of Palestine.

His compassion and courage in standing up for peace and justice speak to who we are as a nation. 🇵🇸🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿

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Billy Kay @billykayscot.bsky.social · 19h

Guid fowk, gin ye get a chance tae gae tae a performance o Common Tongue, tak it - pouerfu theatre wi a staund oot performance by the amazin @oliviacaw.bsky.social Ye cannae tak yer een aff her, an the scrievin by @frsrsctt.bsky.social is braw, hertfelt & funny. Meikle congrats tae aw.

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Yes for EU @yesforeu.bsky.social · 2d

In April we teamed up with @europeforscotland.bsky.social to visit the European Parliament to find out whether the current MEPs will welcome Scotland into the EU, once we are independent
@snp.org
@johnswinney.bsky.social
@alynsmith.bsky.social
@greens-efa.eu

www.yesforeu.scot/wp-content/u...

www.yesforeu.scot

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Richard Haviland @rfhaviland.bsky.social · 3d

It’s worth watching this from the US. Then thinking about Jenrick’s words about skin colour. Then thinking about UK politicians and commentators who fantasize about creating ICE-like bodies. Then thinking about the demonisation of judges. They are all linked.

TheBossRoss @thebossross.bsky.social · 3d

Listen, everyone. And hear this!

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Ruth Watson @ruthwatson.bsky.social · 3d

My dad, my uncles, my grandfather, all were Antifa when they went to fight Hitler and Nazism

Two were wounded and lived with the impact of their injuries.

Two did not return.

#RoyalScots
#WorldWarTwo

Justin Baragona @justinbaragona.bsky.social · 3d

Incredible.

Jack Posobiec references the earliest version of antifa -- the anti-fascists in the Weimar Republic who were opposed to the Nazi Party -- as the bad guys.

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Sarah Murphy @13sarahmurphy.bsky.social · 7d

We flounced out of the EU on the say-so of politicians who lied to us. And what a total shitshow that’s turned out to be. The polar opposite of what they promised. Now the call to flounce out of the ECHR. By the same people. Telling the same lies. Has the country been kicked in the head by a horse?

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Richard Haviland @rfhaviland.bsky.social · 7d

This sound a bit like ‘you will speak when you are spoken to’.

flyingrodent @flyingrodent.bsky.social · 7d

Not the most “I can definitely be trusted with power” kind of statement I’ve ever heard

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Andrew Sharpe 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿|🇪🇺 @andrew.sharpe.scot · 7d

Is this what Mahmood is afraid of? All she has to do is change her bizarre attitude to Palestinian Action. What's she afraid of? Public opinion?

News Eye @newseye.bsky.social · 7d

NEW: Extraordinary scenes in Amsterdam this afternoon (Sunday, Oct 5).

An estimated 250,000 bring the city to a standstill; people all wearing red to show solidarity with Palestine 🇵🇸

(🎥 Ahmed Zantac)

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National Yes Network @nationalyesnetwork.bsky.social · 7d

We are pleased to be part of the #BelieveInScotland network involved in working to establish a direction to deliver #ScottishIndependence

It is crucial the Yes grassroots is at the table,

With an equal voice

Independent of any political party

Working for all of Scotland's people.

A Saltire with the words Scotland for All across it

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National Yes Network @nationalyesnetwork.bsky.social · 7d

We are pleased to be part of the #BelieveInScotland network involved in working to establish a direction to deliver #ScottishIndependence

It is crucial the Yes grassroots is at the table,

With an equal voice

Independent of any political party

Working for all of Scotland's people.

The National @scotnational.bsky.social · 7d

The SNP and Believe in Scotland have outlined how they’ll work together to strengthen the independence movement in signed a working agreement

Read the full document 👇

See the full partnership agreement between SNP and Believe in Scotland

www.thenational.scot

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Yes Kirriemuir @yeskirriemuir.bsky.social · 6d

Yes Kirriemuir is working for #ScottishIndependence under the #BelieveInScotland umbrella to deliver for Scotland.

We are an 'all party, no party, everyone welcome' group.

We recognise we need to work with politicians, but in collaboration, not under their control.

This is a solid step forward.

Believe in Scotland @believeinscotland.bsky.social · 7d

🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿 An exciting first step to a stronger Yes movement - BiS is reaching out across the Yes movement to Reset. Reunite. Rebuild and Win.

🤝 Believe in Scotland and the SNP sign a working agreement, here is everything you need to know: www.believeinscotland.org/a_new_step_t...

Graphic showing a Sunday National front page with headline “SNP and Believe in Scotland partner up for indy,” promoting a working agreement for Scottish independence.

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Billy Kay @billykayscot.bsky.social · 7d

A pleasure to attend the wonderful Bookmark festival in Blairgowrie this morning in the company of Gail Wylie. Lovely to see @johnswinney.bsky.social and Elizabeth in the audience and to meet up with old friends @linanderson.bsky.social & James Robertson.

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Kirsty Hughes @kirstyshughes.bsky.social · 7d

In power a few weeks and Mahmood already restricting right to protest - democracy needs defending not undermining.
www.bbc.com/news/article...

Police to get broader powers to crack down on repeated protests

The move is not a ban on protests but "about restrictions and conditions", Shabana Mahmood tells the BBC.

www.bbc.com

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European Movement in Scotland @euromovescotland.bsky.social · 7d

Great article in The Guardian on new government immigration restrictions threatening the viability of farming and the economies of rural communities. A must read in Scotland and rest of UK.

www.msn.com/en-gb/news/u...

MSN

www.msn.com

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Richard Haviland @rfhaviland.bsky.social · 7d

From the Tories’ ‘protest without making a noise’ to Labour’s ‘protest if you must but only once’, we are on an authoritarian slide and the sharks are waiting at the bottom.

Paul Brand @paulbrand.bsky.social · 7d

Home Secretary tells Sky News that “there is a gap in the law” when it comes to frequent, repeated protests on the same issue. Hence she will be giving police greater powers to move them to another location or time.

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European Commission @ec.europa.eu · 7d

On #WorldTeachersDay, we thank educators across Europe and beyond for making a difference in our lives.

We’re proud to support them through:
🏫 Erasmus+ Teacher Academies
📱 SELFIE for Teachers tool
🏆 EU Innovative Teaching Awards
📒 A toolkit on fighting disinformation for students

A circle of illustrated children, each wearing a yellow star, surrounds the text “Our little stars shine bright, because of you. Thank you, teachers!” in the centre. In the bottom right corner is a small European Union flag.

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Tanja Bueltmann @tanjabueltmann.net · 7d

Nothing good will ever be found at the end of the road this leads to.

It is a complete dereliction of duty of our media in the UK, and far too many politicians, that we could *ever* get anywhere close to this point of normalising what absolutely are extremist policies.

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Tanja Bueltmann @tanjabueltmann.net · 7d

This, btw, is what ICE operating in US communities looks like.

This is what Kemi Badenoch wants for the UK.

Every single journalist and media outlet in the UK should play this clip to Badenoch and ask her why she wants this for the UK on our streets.

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Daniel Connerton @lordnad.bsky.social · 7d

@govpritzker.illinois.gov

37 and Kedzie, East Garfield, Illinois.

This is assault.

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Tanja Bueltmann @tanjabueltmann.net · 7d

It’s easy to say that this is the last desperate hurrah of a dying party, but can we be clear: Trump’s ICE agents are literally kidnapping people, detaining them without due process in concentration camps (yes, this is the right term) and 1000s have disappeared. These are fascist practices.

The Guardian @theguardian.com · 7d

Tories to pledge to create immigration taskforce modelled on Trump’s Ice

Proposed ‘removals force’ will be tasked with deporting 150,000 people a year in bid to tackle illegal immigration The Conservatives will pledge to create a new immigration taskforce modelled on Donald Trump’s controversial Immigration and Customs Enforcement (Ice) agency, the Guardian understands. The party’s leader, Kemi Badenoch, is expected to announce the policy on Sunday as it heads into its annual conference following a year of historic low poll ratings. The proposed “removals force” will be tasked with deporting 150,000 people a year in a bid to tackle illegal immigration. Continue reading...

www.theguardian.com

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Believe in Scotland @believeinscotland.bsky.social · 11d

🌍 Independence is normal. #BelieveinScotland

Scenic Scottish landscape at sunset with mountains, a river, and heather in bloom, overlaid with the slogan “Independence is normal.” Believe in Scotland

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Believe in Scotland @believeinscotland.bsky.social · 9d

🟦 Our Parliament
🟦 Our Democracy
🟦 Our Choice

🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿 If Scotland votes for a new referendum. Scotland gets one.

#BelieveinScotland

Scottish Parliament building with text: “Our parliament, Our democracy, Our choice. If Scotland votes for a new referendum, Scotland gets one. Believe in Scotland

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