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para-handy.bsky.social @para-handy.bsky.social · 3h

What would Malcolm Tucker of the Thick have said to Keir Starmer on his announcement he was going to visit Scotland more often ?
Let me think!

"More often? What ye gonna wear? Be as well going the full hog with a 17th century Redcoat Uniform and a see you jimmy wig with a cheery och aye the noo
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Eleanor Ferguson @elliefer.bsky.social · 2h

www.thenational.scot/news/2553069...

BBC issues correction after exaggerating Scotland drug death figures

The BBC has been forced to issue a correction after exaggerating the number of drug deaths in Scotland ...

www.thenational.scot

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Ann @missuan.bsky.social · 2h

www.thenational.scot/news/2553124...

Labour to hike Scottish drug prices to 'appease' Donald Trump

LABOUR’S plans to "appease" Donald Trump will hike Scottish drug prices, The National can reveal.

www.thenational.scot

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Scotland's No1 Comrade @scotlandscomrade.bsky.social · 2h

The plans for the provisional government will have echoes for some of the Revolutionary Dail, set up in 1919 by Sinn Fein MPs elected to WM. But we should go one step further, By NOT sending any elected politician to Westminster period.
www.thenational.scot/news/2553117...

SNP members to vote on 'provisional government' in independence strategy battle

SNP members will vote on the creation of a provisional government to run in parallel with the Scottish Parliament as part of a plan to push forward…

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@mediate4u @mediate4u.bsky.social · 2h

Liar zionist BBC “Happy” as always to issue correction! www.thenational.scot/news/2553069...

BBC issues correction after exaggerating Scotland drug death figures

The BBC has been forced to issue a correction after exaggerating the number of drug deaths in Scotland ...

www.thenational.scot

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EUROPE SAYS @europesays.bsky.social · 2h

Economy – Independence: what you need to know

https://www.europesays.com/2479316/

Economy Scotland is in a strong position to become an independent country, with its own parliament, government, and…

Economy - Independence: what you need to know - EUROPE SAYS

Scotland is in a strong position to become an independent country, with its own parliament, government, and public institutions. An independent Scotland could

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Prestwick SNP Branch @prestwickbranchsnp.bsky.social · 2h

So STV are cutting the NE news team , get this due in part to reduced audience numbers. Perhaps showing England v Wales on your channel in Scotland might have something to do with it.

Just saying ?

#independence #yesyoucan #Yes #europe #truth #scottish #Inflation #SNP #scottishgoverment #vote

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glassrod57.bsky.social @glassrod57.bsky.social · 1h

Yep, I don't watch any of the terrestrial TV news or political programmes. They lie, distort, misinform, exclude in order to put SNP / Scottish Government in the worst light as possible. STV is just as bad as BBC Scotland now. Both organizations are struggling financially as viewing figures plummet

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John Swinney @johnswinney.bsky.social · 2h

I want to live in Scotland free from child poverty, where we look after the vulnerable, where people feel part of strong, supportive communities.

Organisations like Fresh Start in north Edinburgh are vital partners in building that fairer, more caring Scotland.

Thank you for all you do. 💛

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Cleona @cleonaw.bsky.social · 1h

Aside from the connections to the far right, isn't it odd to have the England flag on its own? I thought he's the PM of Scotland, Wales and N Ireland too?! Maybe a subtle approval of independence?!

The Economist @economist.com · 1h

What the political betting market says

Who might be Britain’s next prime minister?

What the political betting market says

econ.st

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khois1.bsky.social @khois1.bsky.social · 1h

Independence is normal

being tied to Westmonster is terrible for Scotland.

We are being dragged down by successive labour/tory governments, and it won’t get any better if reform and Nigel garbage get in

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suewa.bsky.social @suewa.bsky.social · 40m

www.thenational.scot/news/2553124...

Labour to hike Scottish drug prices to 'appease' Donald Trump

LABOUR’S plans to "appease" Donald Trump will hike Scottish drug prices, The National can reveal.

www.thenational.scot

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Chickyholic 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿 @chickyholic.bsky.social · 1h

Interesting subtle change in tactics appearing from the SNP MPs - or so it seems to me. Alan Smith was much the same in debate night, very much pushing the "with Independence we could do so much more for Scots".

John Swinney @johnswinney.bsky.social · 1d

Rising bills. Falling living standards. The UK economic model is broken.

Independence is the fresh start for Scotland - so we can build a wealthier, fairer nation shaped by the people who live here.

🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿👉 yes.scot/decide

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Lady J of Tay @ladyjoftay.bsky.social · 9h

Palestine's ambassador to the UK to address SNP conference as peace deal hopes grow
www.dailyrecord.co.uk/news/politic...

Palestine's ambassador to the UK to address SNP conference

EXCLUSIVE: Dr. Husam Zomlot will speak on Sunday afternoon after being invited by the SNP.

www.dailyrecord.co.uk

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The National @scotnational.bsky.social · 5h

The Outlander TV series has had an 'astonishing' effect on tourism in Scotland, according to a report

'Outlander effect' has 'astonishing' effect on Scottish tourism, report says

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Cami Glasgow @cameronglasgow.scot · 7h

Former SNP MSP John Mason has just compared pro-Palestine protests to Orange Order marches.

So let's just set the record straight for John... Palestinian rallies aren't stirring up hate or bigotry; they are calling for peace and an end to genocide.

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Maureen Pickering @maureenpickering.bsky.social · 40m

Lovely! A beautifully crafted design.

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Charles Barr @charlesbarr.bsky.social · 2h

How bad is so called journalism?
Was it as bad back in the day? Or do we only now have the ways of showing up their agenda.

This took me two mins to find out the WM approval rates.

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John Swinney @johnswinney.bsky.social · 6h

My statement on the very welcome news of a ceasefire in Gaza.

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The National @scotnational.bsky.social · 2h

Palestinian human rights organisation Al-Haq should be allowed to challenge the High Court’s dismissal of its legal bid over fighter jet part exports to Israel, appeal judges have heard

Judges told human rights group should be allowed to challenge F-35 export ruling

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Colin Dunn 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿 @indyposterboy.scot · 2h

Ceasefire is great. However, I hope this won't stop investigations into, and arrests and prosecutions, for war crimes.

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Scottish Greens @scottishgreens.org · 8h

Public services in public hands. 🙌

Scotland has a lower cancellation rate than every English region.

We must now invest in expanding the network, increasing capacity, and ensuring a reliable, affordable service is available for all. 🚆

Public ownership pays off. Cancellation rates 24/25. Scotland: 2%. England: 3.5%. Cancellation rates have been falling in Scotland since ScotRail was taken back into public ownership.

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The National @scotnational.bsky.social · 3h

EXCLUSIVE: SNP members will vote on the creation of a provisional government to run in parallel with the Scottish Parliament as part of a plan to push forward independence

SNP members to vote on 'provisional government' in independence strategy battle

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The National @scotnational.bsky.social · 3h

EXCLUSIVE: A Scottish estate has been ordered to remove 'No Walking' signs aimed at stopping hillwalkers from accessing four popular Munros on its grounds amid a deer stalking program

Scottish estate order to remove 'no walking' signs at popular Munros

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Scottish Greens @scottishgreens.org · 1h

Labour must cease aiding and abetting war criminals, and end all arms sales to Israel.

Channel 4. UK arms received by Israel reach record high value in 2025. A graph shows the rapidly increasing value of UK arms exports to Israel.

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