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Brian Mikkelsen
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Proud Scot and supporter of an independent Scotland 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿in Europe 🇪🇺
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Brian Mikkelsen @bam65.bsky.social · Mar 17
I see lots of Indy supporters on here criticising the @snp.org whilst failing to offer any other viable solution to gain #ScottishIndependence . If we fail to gain an Indy majority at Holyrood in 2026 these people are partly to blame. SNP is the only viable option in 2026 and that’s the reality.
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charlesbarr.bsky.social
January 26, 2026 at 6:50 PM
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13sarahmurphy.bsky.social
Braverman is one of the most repulsive politicians out there. Vicious, fascistic, useless, without principle, loyalty or *any* actual genuine success to her name.
Just cheating, lying, letting people down and delivering failure. No wonder she feels she’s “come home” to Reform. It’s a perfect fit.
January 26, 2026 at 6:38 PM
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mrjamesob.bsky.social
Johnson culled the Tory Party of all but its grimmest dregs & now the grimmest of the grimmest dregs are defecting to Reform. It would be funny if it didn't alllow them, along with Farage, to pretend that they're not responsible for the state of the nation.
January 26, 2026 at 6:04 PM
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lesleyriddoch.bsky.social
Thanks for a great chat gals! Finland proves Scots needn't apologise for being a small-medium sized, northern, progressive, peaceful state. We just need the tools to the trade - control with independence - to start motoring.
scottishindypod.bsky.social Scottish Independence Podcasts @scottishindypod.bsky.social · 6d
In this week's podcast we chat with @lesleyriddoch.bsky.social about her new film about Finland and some of the key concepts that Scotland can learn from including education, trust, security, practicality and much more.
#Finland #LesleyRiddoch

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The Making of Finland - with Lesley Riddoch
YouTube video by Scottish Independence Podcasts: IndyPod Extra
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January 24, 2026 at 1:15 PM
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toplandscaper.bsky.social
We're talking about keeping unionist parties out of HR and you want to throw away your 2nd vote
Current polling predicts 0 regional seats for SNP
Is your loyalty to Scotland or the SNP?
January 24, 2026 at 4:08 PM
bam65.bsky.social
The words of Robert Burns are very relevant today!
January 25, 2026 at 6:00 PM
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indyposterboy.scot
Did you know that patient satisfaction surveys have rated NHS Scotland as 'improving', and far more highly than NHS England?
#Scotland #IndependenceIsNormal #Holyrood26 #SNP1SGP2
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Patient satisfaction - Indy PosterBoy
Did you know that patient satisfaction surveys have rated NHS Scotland as improving, and far more highly than NHS England?
indyposterboy.scot
January 24, 2026 at 3:23 PM
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peacescientists.bsky.social
Note to self: get sick in Scotland. Don't get sick in England.
January 24, 2026 at 6:20 PM
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maureenpickering.bsky.social
Far more police officers and far less crime – what today’s Reporting Scotland team will never tell you in this election year talkingupscotlandtwo.com/2026/01/22/f...
Far more police officers and far less crime – what today’s Reporting Scotland team will never tell you in this election year
In BBC Reporting Scotland’s, BBC Breakfast, inserts and all today today, you’ll be hearing this meaningless fact – ‘but officer numbers have fallen 5% over five years.&#8217…
talkingupscotlandtwo.com
January 22, 2026 at 11:25 AM
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weegingerdug.bsky.social
We are at a fork in the road, Scotland faces a choice between a future as an independent nation fully integrated into Europe, or being a part of an American vassal state, privatised and exploited, the Golf of America.

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The fork in the road for Scotland, independence or the Golf of America
Over the past week, the reasons for Scottish independence got even more pressing and urgent. Donald Trump, the so-called ‘Peace President’, is openly threatening Greenland, Denmark, Can…
weegingerdug.wordpress.com
January 21, 2026 at 1:55 PM
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snp.org
White textured graphic reading: “Jobs at Grangemouth will be protected said Labour.” Black banner reads: “An FOI revealed it held no records of discussions.” Background photo shows Grangemouth industrial site cooling towers and chimneys. SNP imprint at bottom.
January 21, 2026 at 4:40 PM
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snp.org
Red graphic reading: “Labour promised to abolish the House of Lords.” Black banner reads: “They’ve appointed more than 60 peers.” Thinking face emoji in the top-right. SNP imprint at bottom.
January 21, 2026 at 4:40 PM
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snp.org
Red graphic with photo of Keir Starmer and an Independent headline screenshot: “Keir Starmer increases university tuition fees for first time in eight years” dated 05 November 2024. Text reads: “Keir Starmer backed scrapping tuition fees”, with black banner: “In power, he raised them.” Angry face emoji on the right. SNP imprint at bottom.
January 21, 2026 at 4:40 PM
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snp.org
White textured graphic saying: “Scottish Labour claim they’re not a branch office…” Below is a grid of Facebook ad screenshots labelled “The Labour Party” with spend and impressions. Black banner reads: “But UK Labour run their ads for them.” SNP imprint at bottom.
January 21, 2026 at 4:40 PM
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snp.org
Red graphic reading: “Labour promised energy bills would fall by up to £300.” Lower section shows an energy bill and calculator image with a black banner: “Bills have gone up.” SNP imprint at bottom.
January 21, 2026 at 4:40 PM
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snp.org
Red graphic with text: “Michael Shanks was pulled up by the UK Statistics Authority for misleading claims about Scotland’s NHS.” Photo of Michael Shanks in the bottom-right. SNP imprint at bottom.
January 21, 2026 at 4:40 PM
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snp.org
White textured graphic with photo of Anas Sarwar giving a thumbs up. Text reads: “They invented a quote praising Anas Sarwar, falsely attributing it to a health campaigner.” BBC News screenshot headline: “Sarwar in ‘unequivocal’ apology over made-up quote” dated 15 January 2026. SNP imprint at bottom.
January 21, 2026 at 4:40 PM
bam65.bsky.social
Who invited this idiot Trump to #Davos He’s like the embarrassing Uncle who turns up at your party insults everyone and refuses to leave.
donald trump is dancing in a suit and tie
ALT: donald trump is dancing in a suit and tie
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January 21, 2026 at 2:32 PM
bam65.bsky.social
Trump is a moron!!!! It’s that simple. USA please do something about him. Listening to his speech at #Davos He’s embarrassing you all.
January 21, 2026 at 2:05 PM
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bylines.scot
via @carolecadwalla.bsky.social
The Rupture
Mark Carney nails it. We have to "stop pretending"
open.substack.com
January 21, 2026 at 1:18 PM
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kimmarshall.bsky.social
www.pm.gc.ca/en/news/spee...

At least one national leader has some cojones.
“Principled and pragmatic: Canada’s path” Prime Minister Carney addresses the World Economic Forum Annual Meeting
Thank you, Larry.It’s a pleasure – and a duty – to be with you at this turning point for Canada and for the world.Today, I’ll talk about the rupture in the world order, the end of a nice story, and th...
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January 21, 2026 at 10:51 AM
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radiojammor.bsky.social
Following the recent Norstat poll, we decided to have a closer look at the new Edinburgh & East Lothians region & why they have the SNP only getting 5 FPTP seats, as well as no list seats.
This region has been substantially redrawn.
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BBS projection of Scot Parly seats from the Norstat poll that came out Saturday night (17 Jan 2026), with breakdowns for the constituency & list vote. Headlines SNP 62, Lab 18, RefUK 17, Cons 12, SGP 11, LD 9
January 19, 2026 at 1:20 PM
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donblackie.bsky.social
The world needs to just stop trading with US until he is pulled into line. We have to take the short term hit and find more stable countries to trade with. We cannot let this moronic tyrant set the international rules.
January 17, 2026 at 6:07 PM
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pilargomez.bsky.social
Tarriffs? Let him do his worst! The last thing Europe should do is cave in to his capricious pathetic childish demands! It’s imperative we stand together against the White House on this.
January 17, 2026 at 5:00 PM
bam65.bsky.social
The Government is planning to send King Charles to the US to celebrate with Donald Trump. Giving Trump a royal visit sends a terrible message that his behaviour is acceptable. Do you agree? Sign the petition now! 38d.gs/vnb3
Call off the King’s visit to the US for the 250th anniversary of America's independence
With the current political chaos in the US and Trump’s failure to adhere to international norms, and given his apparent obsession with the Monarchy, calling off this visit would send a powerful messag...
38d.gs
January 17, 2026 at 1:35 PM