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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Hi @anassarwar.bsky.social if you’re going to use bots to boost engagement with your content, then it might be worthwhile paying a bit more to make it less obvious. Cringeworthy stuff indeed.
And ehh, Mibby insist that they all hide where they come from would be the way to go.
And ehh, Mibby insist that they all hide where they come from would be the way to go.
February 10, 2026 at 9:22 AM
Hi @anassarwar.bsky.social if you’re going to use bots to boost engagement with your content, then it might be worthwhile paying a bit more to make it less obvious. Cringeworthy stuff indeed.
And ehh, Mibby insist that they all hide where they come from would be the way to go.
And ehh, Mibby insist that they all hide where they come from would be the way to go.
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National Insurance (NI) dodges.
Companies pay employers' NI (ENI) on director wage.
Partners of Limited Liability Partnerships (LLPs) get share of profit, instead of wage
No ENI paid. Big 4 law firms alone dodged £4bn.
Billions more lost in other LLPs.
No govt plugs this perk for the rich
Companies pay employers' NI (ENI) on director wage.
Partners of Limited Liability Partnerships (LLPs) get share of profit, instead of wage
No ENI paid. Big 4 law firms alone dodged £4bn.
Billions more lost in other LLPs.
No govt plugs this perk for the rich
National Insurance is a regressive tax that hits the less well-off hardest
Compared to income tax, national insurance contributions attract little sustained scrutiny even though they provide large amounts to the public purse.
leftfootforward.org
February 10, 2026 at 10:14 AM
National Insurance (NI) dodges.
Companies pay employers' NI (ENI) on director wage.
Partners of Limited Liability Partnerships (LLPs) get share of profit, instead of wage
No ENI paid. Big 4 law firms alone dodged £4bn.
Billions more lost in other LLPs.
No govt plugs this perk for the rich
Companies pay employers' NI (ENI) on director wage.
Partners of Limited Liability Partnerships (LLPs) get share of profit, instead of wage
No ENI paid. Big 4 law firms alone dodged £4bn.
Billions more lost in other LLPs.
No govt plugs this perk for the rich
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Bandwagon jumped 🎨✍️
February 10, 2026 at 10:22 AM
Bandwagon jumped 🎨✍️
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'This speech is Sarwar's Grand Old Duke of York moment, only he doesn’t have ten thousand men. He probably doesn’t even have Jackie Baillie, who’s currently keeping very quiet.'
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Keir Starmer gets bitten by his soon to be neutered Scottish poodle
I’m not going to lie, I never expected that in 2026 I’d have “Excitedly awaiting a press conference from Anas Sarwar” on my bingo card. Due to the rapidly unfolding Mandelso…
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February 10, 2026 at 9:00 AM
'This speech is Sarwar's Grand Old Duke of York moment, only he doesn’t have ten thousand men. He probably doesn’t even have Jackie Baillie, who’s currently keeping very quiet.'
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The fact that Marra hasn't posted is a massive deal imo in the context of the SLab MPs meeting later this evening
February 10, 2026 at 9:31 AM
The fact that Marra hasn't posted is a massive deal imo in the context of the SLab MPs meeting later this evening
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Well. #Sawar blew it. Nick Watt of #BBC Newsnight aired the rumour Sawar, #WesStreeting conspired...and the common denominator? #Mandelson
All three could fit into a phone box.
Sawar is hurtling to political oblivion and his idiotic spouting demonstrates how incapable he his.
#SNP Only option
All three could fit into a phone box.
Sawar is hurtling to political oblivion and his idiotic spouting demonstrates how incapable he his.
#SNP Only option
February 10, 2026 at 8:24 AM
Well. #Sawar blew it. Nick Watt of #BBC Newsnight aired the rumour Sawar, #WesStreeting conspired...and the common denominator? #Mandelson
All three could fit into a phone box.
Sawar is hurtling to political oblivion and his idiotic spouting demonstrates how incapable he his.
#SNP Only option
All three could fit into a phone box.
Sawar is hurtling to political oblivion and his idiotic spouting demonstrates how incapable he his.
#SNP Only option
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Q. How many Labour MPs does it take to change a light bulb?
A. 80, but they can’t find a spare bulb.
A. 80, but they can’t find a spare bulb.
February 10, 2026 at 10:04 AM
Q. How many Labour MPs does it take to change a light bulb?
A. 80, but they can’t find a spare bulb.
A. 80, but they can’t find a spare bulb.
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First it was our oil and gas, then it was our renewable energy and now it's minerals. When the hell will Scotland ever learn.
www.pressandjournal.co.uk/fp/business/...
www.pressandjournal.co.uk/fp/business/...
Millions invested into Ellon firm drilling for nickel and copper in Aberdeenshire
Aberdeen Minerals is betting large deposits are buried beneath the north-east's rolling farmland.
www.pressandjournal.co.uk
February 10, 2026 at 9:14 AM
First it was our oil and gas, then it was our renewable energy and now it's minerals. When the hell will Scotland ever learn.
www.pressandjournal.co.uk/fp/business/...
www.pressandjournal.co.uk/fp/business/...
Flip Hutcheon follows Sarwar’s flop.
Less than six hours between these posts.
Excellent journalism, Paul. Thank you.
Excellent journalism, Paul. Thank you.
February 10, 2026 at 10:19 AM
Flip Hutcheon follows Sarwar’s flop.
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Paul Hutcheon really is a snivelling little rat. Heard him on Tony Livesey's show on Radio 5 last night. Hutcheon claimed Sarwar was a close friend of Starmer and that Government Ministers call Sarwar for advice 😂Then pivoted to say there had been no improvements in public services with SNP 😆
Less than six hours between these posts.
Excellent journalism, Paul. Thank you.
Excellent journalism, Paul. Thank you.
February 10, 2026 at 8:47 AM
Paul Hutcheon really is a snivelling little rat. Heard him on Tony Livesey's show on Radio 5 last night. Hutcheon claimed Sarwar was a close friend of Starmer and that Government Ministers call Sarwar for advice 😂Then pivoted to say there had been no improvements in public services with SNP 😆
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😂😂😂😂😂 Supported & championed every decision of his leader only to find senior figures in the Labour hierarchy do not support or champion him or his decisions. 😂😂😂😂
February 10, 2026 at 8:23 AM
😂😂😂😂😂 Supported & championed every decision of his leader only to find senior figures in the Labour hierarchy do not support or champion him or his decisions. 😂😂😂😂
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Somebody is pulling his chain with promises of treasure and influence in a brave new - New Labour.
The mug went for it, testing the Labour political weather vane ans can be seen hung out to dry.
Thats the bus loads of canvassers from England to help in the Scottish Labour campaign buggered then.
The mug went for it, testing the Labour political weather vane ans can be seen hung out to dry.
Thats the bus loads of canvassers from England to help in the Scottish Labour campaign buggered then.
February 10, 2026 at 10:10 AM
Somebody is pulling his chain with promises of treasure and influence in a brave new - New Labour.
The mug went for it, testing the Labour political weather vane ans can be seen hung out to dry.
Thats the bus loads of canvassers from England to help in the Scottish Labour campaign buggered then.
The mug went for it, testing the Labour political weather vane ans can be seen hung out to dry.
Thats the bus loads of canvassers from England to help in the Scottish Labour campaign buggered then.
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What (concretely) is Anas Sarwar proposing to change about the relationship between UK and ‘Scottish’ Labour?
Given this relationship is not working for Scotland I expect some clear proposals for federalism or further devolution.
Or is it just posturing?
Given this relationship is not working for Scotland I expect some clear proposals for federalism or further devolution.
Or is it just posturing?
February 10, 2026 at 8:27 AM
What (concretely) is Anas Sarwar proposing to change about the relationship between UK and ‘Scottish’ Labour?
Given this relationship is not working for Scotland I expect some clear proposals for federalism or further devolution.
Or is it just posturing?
Given this relationship is not working for Scotland I expect some clear proposals for federalism or further devolution.
Or is it just posturing?
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Reform UK faces police probe over Gorton and Denton letter also used in Caerphilly by-election
Reform UK faces police probe over Gorton and Denton letter also used in Caerphilly by-election
Emily Price Reform UK is facing a police probe after being accused of deploying a campaign tactic similar to one used in Caerphilly last year, where voters received handwritten-style letters…
nation.cymru
February 10, 2026 at 8:45 AM
Reform UK faces police probe over Gorton and Denton letter also used in Caerphilly by-election
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Anas Sarwar leading Labour MPs in a mass rebellion against the PM.
February 10, 2026 at 7:46 AM
Anas Sarwar leading Labour MPs in a mass rebellion against the PM.
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Tuesday 10th Feb and a round-up of yesterdays news furore's. #CitizenJournalists
(Warning: Features old man with no make-up).
www.tiktok.com/@meidasscotl...
(Warning: Features old man with no make-up).
www.tiktok.com/@meidasscotl...
Roundup of News from Monday 9th February 2026#CitizenJournalists
TikTok video by Meidas Scotland
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February 10, 2026 at 8:49 AM
Tuesday 10th Feb and a round-up of yesterdays news furore's. #CitizenJournalists
(Warning: Features old man with no make-up).
www.tiktok.com/@meidasscotl...
(Warning: Features old man with no make-up).
www.tiktok.com/@meidasscotl...
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Ed Miliband says the decision to appoint Mandelson undermined the whole purpose of the govt, which is to stand up for the powerless against the powerful & wealthy.
Except your record is going after the disabled & scapegoating refugees while refusing to tax the super rich more.
Except your record is going after the disabled & scapegoating refugees while refusing to tax the super rich more.
February 10, 2026 at 8:05 AM
Ed Miliband says the decision to appoint Mandelson undermined the whole purpose of the govt, which is to stand up for the powerless against the powerful & wealthy.
Except your record is going after the disabled & scapegoating refugees while refusing to tax the super rich more.
Except your record is going after the disabled & scapegoating refugees while refusing to tax the super rich more.
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BBC Shortbread in full blown 🇬🇧 🐂 💩 propaganda mode this morning…interviewing all the 🔴Tory 👅 spittle’s.
February 10, 2026 at 7:41 AM
BBC Shortbread in full blown 🇬🇧 🐂 💩 propaganda mode this morning…interviewing all the 🔴Tory 👅 spittle’s.
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Tommy and Farage are strangely quiet on all the pedos in the Epstein files? I thought they were protecting our women and children?
February 10, 2026 at 9:01 AM
👇🏻👇🏻
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Oops.
February 10, 2026 at 9:02 AM
Oops.
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UK and US sink to new lows in global index of corruption.
The Index is flawed but tells a story. Political parties, legislators available for hire, crony contracts, VIP lanes, money buys honours
UK more corrupt than Estonia, Hong Kong, Uruguay, Ireland.
No relief in sight.
The Index is flawed but tells a story. Political parties, legislators available for hire, crony contracts, VIP lanes, money buys honours
UK more corrupt than Estonia, Hong Kong, Uruguay, Ireland.
No relief in sight.
UK and US sink to new lows in global index of corruption
Countries’ drop in scores in annual table comes amid ‘worrying trend’ of backsliding in established democracies
www.theguardian.com
February 10, 2026 at 8:06 AM
UK and US sink to new lows in global index of corruption.
The Index is flawed but tells a story. Political parties, legislators available for hire, crony contracts, VIP lanes, money buys honours
UK more corrupt than Estonia, Hong Kong, Uruguay, Ireland.
No relief in sight.
The Index is flawed but tells a story. Political parties, legislators available for hire, crony contracts, VIP lanes, money buys honours
UK more corrupt than Estonia, Hong Kong, Uruguay, Ireland.
No relief in sight.
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Rep. Anna Paulina Luna who sits on the House Committees on Oversight and Accountability,
"According to the unreacted files we saw, Ghislaine Maxwell was engaged in trafficking and rape of young women, and potentially children"
"She's a monster"
"According to the unreacted files we saw, Ghislaine Maxwell was engaged in trafficking and rape of young women, and potentially children"
"She's a monster"
February 10, 2026 at 7:52 AM
Rep. Anna Paulina Luna who sits on the House Committees on Oversight and Accountability,
"According to the unreacted files we saw, Ghislaine Maxwell was engaged in trafficking and rape of young women, and potentially children"
"She's a monster"
"According to the unreacted files we saw, Ghislaine Maxwell was engaged in trafficking and rape of young women, and potentially children"
"She's a monster"
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Ofcom needs binned.
"Ofcom’s refusal to investigate a GB News interview with Donald Trump marks a serious retreat from its role as a broadcast regulator. A sitting US president was allowed to repeat well known falsehoods on climate change & London without challenge, and the regulator has chosen to look the other way."
February 10, 2026 at 9:00 AM
Ofcom needs binned.
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