Maureen Pickering
@maureenpickering.bsky.social
Retired Depute HT, Scottish granny. Wants Scottish Independence for a fairer, more equal society where Scotland’s vast resources are used for the benefit of the people of 🏴, not Westminster. I am a Sovereign Scot and will bow to no monarch. No DMs
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He really is scum and this picture shows it.
February 12, 2026 at 5:42 PM
He really is scum and this picture shows it.
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We have a dental desert in East Anglia, & the UEA stands ready to open a new dental school. They have the necessary permissions, but crucially are waiting for the Govt to confirm funded undergraduate dental places.
I've again pressed the Minister on when this will be available.
I've again pressed the Minister on when this will be available.
February 12, 2026 at 3:01 PM
We have a dental desert in East Anglia, & the UEA stands ready to open a new dental school. They have the necessary permissions, but crucially are waiting for the Govt to confirm funded undergraduate dental places.
I've again pressed the Minister on when this will be available.
I've again pressed the Minister on when this will be available.
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Farage just as disliked as Starmer among young people, @itvnews.bsky.social poll finds"
AND "the big winner with that age group is @zackpolanski.bsky.social leader of Green Party" 💚💚💚
"Of the 1,040 polled, 10% said their view of Polanski was *strongly favourable* "
www.itv.com/news/2026-02...
AND "the big winner with that age group is @zackpolanski.bsky.social leader of Green Party" 💚💚💚
"Of the 1,040 polled, 10% said their view of Polanski was *strongly favourable* "
www.itv.com/news/2026-02...
www.itv.com
February 12, 2026 at 2:05 PM
Farage just as disliked as Starmer among young people, @itvnews.bsky.social poll finds"
AND "the big winner with that age group is @zackpolanski.bsky.social leader of Green Party" 💚💚💚
"Of the 1,040 polled, 10% said their view of Polanski was *strongly favourable* "
www.itv.com/news/2026-02...
AND "the big winner with that age group is @zackpolanski.bsky.social leader of Green Party" 💚💚💚
"Of the 1,040 polled, 10% said their view of Polanski was *strongly favourable* "
www.itv.com/news/2026-02...
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In 2021, SNP 1&2 managed to get 79% of the constituencies (vote 1) but only 3% of the List (vote 2)
Put simply, you win constituencies you lose the List seats.
For an Indy majority in HR26 vote SNP 1 and Scottish Greens 2 to keep Deform UK off the List
Put simply, you win constituencies you lose the List seats.
For an Indy majority in HR26 vote SNP 1 and Scottish Greens 2 to keep Deform UK off the List
February 12, 2026 at 6:40 PM
In 2021, SNP 1&2 managed to get 79% of the constituencies (vote 1) but only 3% of the List (vote 2)
Put simply, you win constituencies you lose the List seats.
For an Indy majority in HR26 vote SNP 1 and Scottish Greens 2 to keep Deform UK off the List
Put simply, you win constituencies you lose the List seats.
For an Indy majority in HR26 vote SNP 1 and Scottish Greens 2 to keep Deform UK off the List
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And after independence, we'll stick a meter on it.
A £2 billion contract has been awarded to cable manufacturer Prysmian for the Eastern Green Link 4, which will connect the Kingdom to England. 👇
www.centralfifetimes.com/news/2583056...
www.centralfifetimes.com/news/2583056...
£2 billion contract awarded for major green energy link between Fife and England
Prysmian have been awarded a £2 billion contract to construct the Eastern Green Link 4, which will connect Fife to Norfolk.
www.centralfifetimes.com
February 12, 2026 at 6:23 PM
And after independence, we'll stick a meter on it.
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Spot on.
Unfortunately, political parties simply can’t bring themselves to ask voters to tactically vote.
SNP voters need to vote
#SNP1GREEN2
Green’s need to vote exactly the same way, to maximise their chances of list seats.
Unfortunately, political parties simply can’t bring themselves to ask voters to tactically vote.
SNP voters need to vote
#SNP1GREEN2
Green’s need to vote exactly the same way, to maximise their chances of list seats.
Why are you doing this when you already know this is a flawed policy?
On current polling the SNP are on course for zero list seats. Do you really want them to go to unionists?
Many regional votes are going to be wasted whilst unionist parties get the seats.
Stop lying to ppl!
On current polling the SNP are on course for zero list seats. Do you really want them to go to unionists?
Many regional votes are going to be wasted whilst unionist parties get the seats.
Stop lying to ppl!
🏴 Against the backdrop of Labour and Westminster chaos, the SNP is putting money back in your pocket. Make it #BothVotesSNP on Thursday 7th May 2026 for a Scottish Government that is on your side.
February 12, 2026 at 6:23 PM
Spot on.
Unfortunately, political parties simply can’t bring themselves to ask voters to tactically vote.
SNP voters need to vote
#SNP1GREEN2
Green’s need to vote exactly the same way, to maximise their chances of list seats.
Unfortunately, political parties simply can’t bring themselves to ask voters to tactically vote.
SNP voters need to vote
#SNP1GREEN2
Green’s need to vote exactly the same way, to maximise their chances of list seats.
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Unions representing NHS workers have reacted with disappointment and anger to what they see as real terms pay cut for their members ✍️Martin Shipton
Disappointment at NHS pay award
Martin Shipton Unions representing NHS workers have reacted with disappointment and anger to what they see as a real terms pay cut for their members. Cabinet Secretary for Health and Social Care Jerem...
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February 12, 2026 at 6:04 PM
Unions representing NHS workers have reacted with disappointment and anger to what they see as real terms pay cut for their members ✍️Martin Shipton
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Jeremy Corbyn asks government minister Wes Streeting why he did not resign despite acknowledging Israeli war crimes.
Corbyn alleges UK ‘complicity' after Streeting's admission of Gaza abuses
Jeremy Corbyn asks government minister Wes Streeting why he did not resign despite acknowledging Israeli war crimes.
www.aljazeera.com
February 12, 2026 at 6:00 PM
Jeremy Corbyn asks government minister Wes Streeting why he did not resign despite acknowledging Israeli war crimes.
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Inflated salaries for third rate presenter's would be a good start
February 12, 2026 at 6:36 PM
Inflated salaries for third rate presenter's would be a good start
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BBC set to cut costs by about 10% in latest restructuring plan
BBC set to cut costs by about 10% in latest restructuring plan
Director-general Tim Davie tells staff broadcaster aims to trim annual budget by hundreds of millions of pounds
www.irishtimes.com
February 12, 2026 at 5:56 PM
BBC set to cut costs by about 10% in latest restructuring plan
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BBC set to cut costs by about 10% in latest restructuring plan
BBC set to cut costs by about 10% in latest restructuring plan
Director-general Tim Davie tells staff broadcaster aims to trim annual budget by hundreds of millions of pounds
www.irishtimes.com
February 12, 2026 at 6:14 PM
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Unfortunately this appears to make sense but ignores the reality of the D'Hondt formula Vote 2 takes NO ACCOUNT OF CONSTITUENCIES!
In each region, each party's total regional vote is divided (number of constituencies + List + 1) for each of the 7 regional List seats
SNP wins constituencies not List
In each region, each party's total regional vote is divided (number of constituencies + List + 1) for each of the 7 regional List seats
SNP wins constituencies not List
February 12, 2026 at 6:53 PM
Unfortunately this appears to make sense but ignores the reality of the D'Hondt formula Vote 2 takes NO ACCOUNT OF CONSTITUENCIES!
In each region, each party's total regional vote is divided (number of constituencies + List + 1) for each of the 7 regional List seats
SNP wins constituencies not List
In each region, each party's total regional vote is divided (number of constituencies + List + 1) for each of the 7 regional List seats
SNP wins constituencies not List
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I am an SNP voter and I also know that voting SNP 1 and 2 is unfortunately a wasted second vote. You can have the vast majority of second votes and the system divides this number by the amount of first vote members you get. This only allows non nationalist members to get voted to list seats. Wise up
February 12, 2026 at 5:47 PM
I am an SNP voter and I also know that voting SNP 1 and 2 is unfortunately a wasted second vote. You can have the vast majority of second votes and the system divides this number by the amount of first vote members you get. This only allows non nationalist members to get voted to list seats. Wise up
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Fully paid up SNP member here
You're treating the electorate like infants. With no backup strategy, like maybe joining forces with the Greens, there's going to be a lot of unhappy nationalists
After all, if the main goal is independence, what does it matter whether one or more parties deliver it
You're treating the electorate like infants. With no backup strategy, like maybe joining forces with the Greens, there's going to be a lot of unhappy nationalists
After all, if the main goal is independence, what does it matter whether one or more parties deliver it
February 12, 2026 at 6:19 PM
Fully paid up SNP member here
You're treating the electorate like infants. With no backup strategy, like maybe joining forces with the Greens, there's going to be a lot of unhappy nationalists
After all, if the main goal is independence, what does it matter whether one or more parties deliver it
You're treating the electorate like infants. With no backup strategy, like maybe joining forces with the Greens, there's going to be a lot of unhappy nationalists
After all, if the main goal is independence, what does it matter whether one or more parties deliver it
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Do not vote SNP2!!!
You will waste your vote!
SNP1 maybe green2
Or will be for me !!!
You will waste your vote!
SNP1 maybe green2
Or will be for me !!!
February 12, 2026 at 6:11 PM
Do not vote SNP2!!!
You will waste your vote!
SNP1 maybe green2
Or will be for me !!!
You will waste your vote!
SNP1 maybe green2
Or will be for me !!!
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Why are you doing this when you already know this is a flawed policy?
On current polling the SNP are on course for zero list seats. Do you really want them to go to unionists?
Many regional votes are going to be wasted whilst unionist parties get the seats.
Stop lying to ppl!
On current polling the SNP are on course for zero list seats. Do you really want them to go to unionists?
Many regional votes are going to be wasted whilst unionist parties get the seats.
Stop lying to ppl!
🏴 Against the backdrop of Labour and Westminster chaos, the SNP is putting money back in your pocket. Make it #BothVotesSNP on Thursday 7th May 2026 for a Scottish Government that is on your side.
February 12, 2026 at 6:08 PM
Why are you doing this when you already know this is a flawed policy?
On current polling the SNP are on course for zero list seats. Do you really want them to go to unionists?
Many regional votes are going to be wasted whilst unionist parties get the seats.
Stop lying to ppl!
On current polling the SNP are on course for zero list seats. Do you really want them to go to unionists?
Many regional votes are going to be wasted whilst unionist parties get the seats.
Stop lying to ppl!
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Jim Ratcliffe has my full support. Anyone who lies about population figures, claims £120m in public money for his own company after paying no UK tax at all, while immigrants pay at least £15bn is my kind of guy!
February 12, 2026 at 6:30 PM
Jim Ratcliffe has my full support. Anyone who lies about population figures, claims £120m in public money for his own company after paying no UK tax at all, while immigrants pay at least £15bn is my kind of guy!
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Dam right, fcuk the monarchy. Let them use their own £billions or do without.
#AbolishTheMonarchy #NotMyKing
We won’t pay for any more Windsor state visits, council says - BBC News share.google/AtNo1UF341Et...
#AbolishTheMonarchy #NotMyKing
We won’t pay for any more Windsor state visits, council says - BBC News share.google/AtNo1UF341Et...
We won’t pay for any more Windsor state visits, council says
The Royal Borough of Windsor and Maidenhead says local taxpayers will pay for state visits.
share.google
February 12, 2026 at 7:55 AM
Dam right, fcuk the monarchy. Let them use their own £billions or do without.
#AbolishTheMonarchy #NotMyKing
We won’t pay for any more Windsor state visits, council says - BBC News share.google/AtNo1UF341Et...
#AbolishTheMonarchy #NotMyKing
We won’t pay for any more Windsor state visits, council says - BBC News share.google/AtNo1UF341Et...
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The fukn nerve of these people, and good the council has basically said get it up ya, pay for it yourself, ever council needs to be doing the same.
Dam right, fcuk the monarchy. Let them use their own £billions or do without.
#AbolishTheMonarchy #NotMyKing
We won’t pay for any more Windsor state visits, council says - BBC News share.google/AtNo1UF341Et...
#AbolishTheMonarchy #NotMyKing
We won’t pay for any more Windsor state visits, council says - BBC News share.google/AtNo1UF341Et...
We won’t pay for any more Windsor state visits, council says
The Royal Borough of Windsor and Maidenhead says local taxpayers will pay for state visits.
share.google
February 12, 2026 at 5:00 PM
The fukn nerve of these people, and good the council has basically said get it up ya, pay for it yourself, ever council needs to be doing the same.
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A £2 billion contract has been awarded to cable manufacturer Prysmian for the Eastern Green Link 4, which will connect the Kingdom to England. 👇
www.centralfifetimes.com/news/2583056...
www.centralfifetimes.com/news/2583056...
£2 billion contract awarded for major green energy link between Fife and England
Prysmian have been awarded a £2 billion contract to construct the Eastern Green Link 4, which will connect Fife to Norfolk.
www.centralfifetimes.com
February 12, 2026 at 5:51 PM
A £2 billion contract has been awarded to cable manufacturer Prysmian for the Eastern Green Link 4, which will connect the Kingdom to England. 👇
www.centralfifetimes.com/news/2583056...
www.centralfifetimes.com/news/2583056...
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"Proud recipient of a £50m taxpayer bailout for Ineos’s Grangemouth plant in October – courtesy of the very system he spits upon was Jim Ratcliffe. Nonetheless he finds the energy to criticise people on benefits."
#Ratcliffe
#Grangemouth
#immigration
#Ratcliffe
#Grangemouth
#immigration
Jim Ratcliffe and the art of shamelessness
Immigrant billionaire owner of Manchester United condemns immigrants – just the poor ones, though
bylines.scot
February 12, 2026 at 6:40 PM
"Proud recipient of a £50m taxpayer bailout for Ineos’s Grangemouth plant in October – courtesy of the very system he spits upon was Jim Ratcliffe. Nonetheless he finds the energy to criticise people on benefits."
#Ratcliffe
#Grangemouth
#immigration
#Ratcliffe
#Grangemouth
#immigration
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“I’ve said it time & time again - we need to leave the ECHR” says Reforms candidate Matt Goodwin
The ECHR protects us all. The rights within it – firmly implanted into UK law by the Human Rights Act – are the reason why families devastated by disasters like Hillsborough could demand justice
The ECHR protects us all. The rights within it – firmly implanted into UK law by the Human Rights Act – are the reason why families devastated by disasters like Hillsborough could demand justice
🚨Gorton and Denton by-election
Surely by now we can all see that Reform is a party that thrives on division, fuels anger, and uses the scapegoating of minorities to gain support.
We are so much better than that.
DON’T BE TAKEN IN BY THE DIVISIVE POLITICS OF REFORM
youtu.be/cWWf1mZhlGk?...
Surely by now we can all see that Reform is a party that thrives on division, fuels anger, and uses the scapegoating of minorities to gain support.
We are so much better than that.
DON’T BE TAKEN IN BY THE DIVISIVE POLITICS OF REFORM
youtu.be/cWWf1mZhlGk?...
🚨Gorton and Denton by-election - JUST DON’T VOTE REFORM
YouTube video by Peter Stefanovic
youtu.be
February 12, 2026 at 6:17 PM
“I’ve said it time & time again - we need to leave the ECHR” says Reforms candidate Matt Goodwin
The ECHR protects us all. The rights within it – firmly implanted into UK law by the Human Rights Act – are the reason why families devastated by disasters like Hillsborough could demand justice
The ECHR protects us all. The rights within it – firmly implanted into UK law by the Human Rights Act – are the reason why families devastated by disasters like Hillsborough could demand justice
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February 12, 2026 at 6:17 PM