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Kairin van Sweeden
@indyanatomist.bsky.social
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Co-host of SCOTONOMICS, SNP Aberdeen City Councillor, interested in economics, the environment and politics.
Born at 321ppm.

Promoted by Kairin van Sweeden, Town House, Broad street, Aberdeen. AB10 1FY
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scotnational.bsky.social
The UK Government’s decision to strike down gender reforms in Scotland shows why the country needs independence, Alan Cumming has said, as he told Westminster to 'get your boots off our necks'
'Get your boots off our neck': Alan Cumming hits out at Westminster 'idiots'
www.thenational.scot
November 14, 2025 at 8:33 AM
indyanatomist.bsky.social
"Baron Laidlaw dodges taxes and lives in Monaco, ordinary Brits are struggling with rising bills, NHS cuts, and climate collapse"
#inequality #uk
www.thenational.scot/news/2561563...
Scottish Tory multimillionaire's superyacht targeted in wealth tax protest
A SCOTTISH multimillionaire and former Tory donor’s superyacht has been targeted in a protest over bringing in a wealth tax ...
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November 12, 2025 at 11:59 AM
indyanatomist.bsky.social
Congratulations Gillian Martin

#environment #climatejustice

www.thenational.scot/news/2561401...
'Bowled over': Scottish Climate Secretary makes prestigious Time Magazine list
THE SNP’s Climate Secretary has been named on a prestigious list of 100 global climate leaders
www.thenational.scot
November 11, 2025 at 5:23 PM
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peatworrier.bsky.social
How can Scotland have a "soft touch" approach to crime, and the biggest prison population in history, hitting just under 8,400 last month? This weekend's Herald on Sunday / Sunday National column on Anas Sarwar's pitch for the "tough on crime" vote. www.thenational.scot/politics/256...
www.thenational.scot
November 10, 2025 at 4:36 PM
indyanatomist.bsky.social
"I trust that the information contained in this report will be enough to support the proscription of the SNP, ...The Proclaimers, Lorraine Kelly and anyone who has ever mentioned that the only place that Elvis ever went to in the UK was Prestwick Airport."

www.thenational.scot/news/2560629...
Is this what that convinced Labour the SNP are a 'national security threat'?
This week, the Worst of Westminster is proud to bring you an excerpt from a classified British intelligence report* on the activities of Public…
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November 7, 2025 at 11:50 PM
indyanatomist.bsky.social
"Founded in 2018 by Edinburgh couple Nicola Wood MBE and Garreth Wood MBE, Kids Operating Room has installed 111 paediatric operating rooms across 36 countries"

www.thenational.scot/news/nationa...
Charity installs solar-powered operating rooms in Ukraine as war disrupts power
Kids Operating Room has completed the fit-out of six new paediatric operating rooms at a hospital in western Ukraine.
www.thenational.scot
November 3, 2025 at 8:59 AM
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peatworrier.bsky.social
Britain’s tarnished royal house has only done what became necessary and expedient after multiple attempts to temporise their way out of it, with the minimum possible concessions.
www.thenational.scot/politics/255...
Andrew Tickell: The real reason behind the stripping of former prince’s titles
The phrase 'these censures are deemed necessary' gives the game away. Notice the emphasis on necessity
www.thenational.scot
November 2, 2025 at 4:49 PM
indyanatomist.bsky.social
No *hit Sherlock

#snp #scottishindependence
November 1, 2025 at 9:13 AM
indyanatomist.bsky.social
"The department said in its response that “no information is held in scope of your request” – meaning no Scottish Labour MPs or MSPs contacted any ministers about whisky tariffs in that period"
#whisky #scotland #tariffs
www.thenational.scot/news/2558835...
Scottish Labour MPs and MSPs stayed silent on US whisky tariffs, FOI reveals
NOT one single Scottish Labour MP or MSP pushed the UK Government to get a better deal for Scotch whisky ...
www.thenational.scot
November 1, 2025 at 9:11 AM
indyanatomist.bsky.social
"The UK Statistics Authority (UKSA) found that housing minister Steve Reed – formerly the environment minister – was found to have risked "misleading the public" after falsely claiming "pollution levels in Scotland are worse than they are in England"

www.thenational.scot/news/2558059...
UK minister humiliated in bombshell report over 'misleading' Scottish sewage claims
A UK minister has been humiliated in a bombshell report over false claims he made about water pollution in Scotland ...
www.thenational.scot
October 29, 2025 at 12:30 PM
indyanatomist.bsky.social
"Said media’s disappointment at Reform’s failure was palpable. Plaid’s handsome victory, leaving Reform far behind in their wake, did not fit the narrative of Farage’s inevitable rise to power, which the British media has been touting for months."

www.thenational.scot/politics/255...
Paul Kavanagh: The Union is now looking awfully close to implosion
TWO political developments have happened outwith Scotland in the past week which may have enormous significance not just for Scotland but for the…
www.thenational.scot
October 29, 2025 at 12:03 PM
indyanatomist.bsky.social
The Climate Inequality Report 2025 reveals how wealth drives the climate crisis, and proposes new policy options to address it.

wid.world/news-article...
Climate inequality report 2025 | Climate Change: A Capital Challenge, Why Climate Policy Must Tackle Ownership - WID - World Inequality Database
This new report reveals how wealth drive the climate crisis, and proposes new policy options to address it.
wid.world
October 29, 2025 at 10:45 AM
indyanatomist.bsky.social
#scottishindependence
scotnational.bsky.social The National @scotnational.bsky.social · 20d
BREAKING: Huge double-digit lead for Scottish independence in new exclusive poll.

The survey suggests Scots would vote to leave the Union if a referendum were held tomorrow 👇
October 27, 2025 at 5:25 PM
indyanatomist.bsky.social
On the way to talk and learn about the 'gubbins' of Scottish independence.

#scottishindependence

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Scottish Currency Group Conference - 2025
Preparing the way for the Scottish Currency and Central Bank. The Vision for Independence.
www.eventbrite.co.uk
October 25, 2025 at 8:31 AM
indyanatomist.bsky.social
"“Despite Scotland representing 60% of our fishing capacity, despite landing almost 50% of the catch in these islands, despite more than 75% of all species caught landed by Scottish vessels, we are offered a mere 7.78% of the fund.”
#fishing #funding #Scotland

www.thenational.scot/news/2556623...
Scottish Labour MP joins SNP anger at 'pocket change' for Scotland from UK fish fund
SCOTTISH MPs from the SNP, Tories, LibDems, and even Labour Party have united to oppose UK Government plans to hand the English fishing industry…
www.thenational.scot
October 24, 2025 at 7:11 AM
indyanatomist.bsky.social
Telt

#SNP
scotnational.bsky.social The National @scotnational.bsky.social · Oct 2
John Swinney furiously laid into Anas Sarwar over his promises Grangemouth would be saved from closure after the Scottish Labour leader branded his Government 'elitist and snooty'

FMQs: John Swinney lays into Anas Sarwar after 'elitist and snooty' attack
www.thenational.scot
October 2, 2025 at 3:46 PM
indyanatomist.bsky.social
"Westminster has been quite successful at sweeping successive Scottish independence mandates under the carpet, but the addition of Wales and Northern Ireland will be impossible to conceal.

That stinging verdict on the Union will be visible from outer space."

www.thenational.scot/politics/255...
Lesley Riddoch: Keir Starmer is doing a grand job winding up Celtic nations
KEIR Starmer could be forgiven for feeling a little cocky today.
www.thenational.scot
October 2, 2025 at 8:20 AM
indyanatomist.bsky.social
Democracy and central banking go under the microscope.

#central-banking
#democracy
mkblyth.bsky.social Mark Blyth @mkblyth.bsky.social · Sep 19
The Rhodes Center Podcast is back. Me and Leah Downey on her wonderful book Our Money: Monetary Policy as if Democracy Matters. This is part one of two. In part two we discuss what happens when democracy starts to get the upper hand. Coming soon: player.captivate.fm/episode/eb5e...
Independent from who exactly? Central banks and democracy (part 1)
Quickly and easily listen to The Rhodes Center Podcast with Mark Blyth for free!
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September 28, 2025 at 9:19 AM
indyanatomist.bsky.social
Owned.
#snp #scottishindependence
scotnational.bsky.social The National @scotnational.bsky.social · Sep 25
John Swinney has mocked Russell Findlay for “making the economic case for independence” in an FMQs exchange relating to business innovation
John Swinney mocks Russell Findlay for 'making economic case for independence'
www.thenational.scot
September 25, 2025 at 3:16 PM
indyanatomist.bsky.social
snp.org The SNP @snp.org · Sep 23
Thanks to SNP public ownership, Scotland has the lowest % of cancelled trains in the UK. 🚂👇
Graphic in the style of a train ScotRail train station sign with the words: Scotlands trains? Best in the UK. Cancellation rates: Scotland: 2% UK: 3.3% North East England: 4.5%
September 25, 2025 at 7:34 AM
indyanatomist.bsky.social
We don't need any unelected chamber in an independent Scotland.

#SNP #ScottishIndependence
snp.org The SNP @snp.org · Sep 22
Scottish Lords have cost more than £13 million over the last 10 years.

Labour promised to scrap the Lords before the election - now is the time to do it.

Here’s the top five most expensive Scottish Lords 🧵👇
Graphic which shows solid gold writing on red felt background which says - Scottish Lords have cost over £13 million since 2014.
September 24, 2025 at 8:32 AM
indyanatomist.bsky.social
"As always, the UK is not far behind following the US into this fascist madness"

#fascism #uk #usa

www.thenational.scot/politics/254...
Mhairi Black: Charlie Kirk's death shows US is taking cues from Nazi Goebbels
IF the United States’ descent into fascism wasn’t obvious enough, the events of the last couple of weeks should surely show how Orwellian its…
www.thenational.scot
September 22, 2025 at 7:29 AM
indyanatomist.bsky.social
“The people of Scotland have in my opinion a constitutional right to determine their political future.”
#scottishindependence
www.thenational.scot/news/2547876...
Inside the bid to have the UN decolonise Scotland
SCOTLAND is a colony of England should be liberated through international legal mechanisms, an audience at the United Nations’ European…
www.thenational.scot
September 19, 2025 at 10:10 AM
indyanatomist.bsky.social
Excoriating

#mandelson
scotnational.bsky.social The National @scotnational.bsky.social · Sep 16
Stephen Flynn was reprimanded in the Commons for quoting Peter Mandelson, who told journalists to 'f*** off' when asked about his relationship with Jeffrey Epstein 👇
September 16, 2025 at 2:38 PM
indyanatomist.bsky.social
"it is right that Scotland welcomes these children and their families."

#gazagenocide
#scotland

www.thenational.scot/news/2546896...
First children arrive in Scotland from Gaza for NHS treatment
THE first two patients and their families have arrived in Scotland from Gaza to receive treatment, the Scottish Government has confirmed.
www.thenational.scot
September 16, 2025 at 7:13 AM