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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Hey Scottish Labour - You indy yet?
February 9, 2026 at 6:23 PM
Hey Scottish Labour - You indy yet?
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An absolute fucking rat, be class when they end up with less seats than the DUP with him as leader
Ignore the smears: I was never a close friend of Peter Mandelson. And I fully understand the lessons we must learn | Wes Streeting
Ignore the smears: I was never a close friend of Peter Mandelson. And I fully understand the lessons we must learn | Wes Streeting
I knew him but not well, and worry now that he thrived in our political culture. There was a failure of moral seriousness, says health secretary Wes Streeting
www.theguardian.com
February 9, 2026 at 7:16 PM
An absolute fucking rat, be class when they end up with less seats than the DUP with him as leader
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Your occasional - although currently slightly more frequent - reminder that Wes Streeting is the fucking devil.
Ignore the smears: I was never a close friend of Peter Mandelson. And I fully understand the lessons we must learn | Wes Streeting
Ignore the smears: I was never a close friend of Peter Mandelson. And I fully understand the lessons we must learn | Wes Streeting
I knew him but not well, and worry now that he thrived in our political culture. There was a failure of moral seriousness, says health secretary Wes Streeting
www.theguardian.com
February 9, 2026 at 8:38 PM
Your occasional - although currently slightly more frequent - reminder that Wes Streeting is the fucking devil.
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‘Who can we get who’s stupid enough to put their neck on the line, that will seem important enough to perhaps encourage other people to come out but who we don’t give a fuck about if it all falls flat?’
February 9, 2026 at 8:46 PM
‘Who can we get who’s stupid enough to put their neck on the line, that will seem important enough to perhaps encourage other people to come out but who we don’t give a fuck about if it all falls flat?’
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NEW: One of the UK’s two press regulators has issued a warning against the 'misuse' of media notices after Peter Mandelson attempted to use one to avoid public scrutiny
Press watchdog issues warning after Peter Mandelson 'misuses' media notice system
www.thenational.scot
February 9, 2026 at 1:48 PM
NEW: One of the UK’s two press regulators has issued a warning against the 'misuse' of media notices after Peter Mandelson attempted to use one to avoid public scrutiny
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Labour drift out to 12/1. Starmer and Reeves have managed to obliterate a 13,400 majority.
Gorton & Denton by-election winner - best prices
Greens 8/11 ⬆️
Refash UK Ltd 15/8 ↔️
Labour 12/1 ⬇️
Advance UK 250/1 ⬇️
LD 750/1 ⬇️
Conservatives 1000/1 ↔️
Gorton & Denton by-election winner - best prices
Greens 8/11 ⬆️
Refash UK Ltd 15/8 ↔️
Labour 12/1 ⬇️
Advance UK 250/1 ⬇️
LD 750/1 ⬇️
Conservatives 1000/1 ↔️
February 9, 2026 at 8:40 PM
Labour drift out to 12/1. Starmer and Reeves have managed to obliterate a 13,400 majority.
Gorton & Denton by-election winner - best prices
Greens 8/11 ⬆️
Refash UK Ltd 15/8 ↔️
Labour 12/1 ⬇️
Advance UK 250/1 ⬇️
LD 750/1 ⬇️
Conservatives 1000/1 ↔️
Gorton & Denton by-election winner - best prices
Greens 8/11 ⬆️
Refash UK Ltd 15/8 ↔️
Labour 12/1 ⬇️
Advance UK 250/1 ⬇️
LD 750/1 ⬇️
Conservatives 1000/1 ↔️
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Children need their families. Refugee children are no different.
www.theguardian.com/politics/202...
www.theguardian.com/politics/202...
‘Pulling up the drawbridge’: Alf Dubs criticises Shabana Mahmood’s plans for child refugees
Exclusive: Labour peer, who came to UK as a refugee, says some ministers try to show they won’t ‘just do things because of their background’
www.theguardian.com
February 9, 2026 at 7:27 PM
Children need their families. Refugee children are no different.
www.theguardian.com/politics/202...
www.theguardian.com/politics/202...
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Is he also going to resign going by his disastrous judgement, a bit hypocritical to demand Starmer to resign when his own judgment is under serious question.
February 9, 2026 at 1:51 PM
Is he also going to resign going by his disastrous judgement, a bit hypocritical to demand Starmer to resign when his own judgment is under serious question.
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Anas Sarwar, long-term ally of Peter Mandelson, is going to call for his long-term ally Keir Starmer, long-term ally of Peter Mandelson, to resign over hiring Peter Pandelson.
I'm not convinced I understand the thinking going on here but I'm interested in where they think they're going with it.
I'm not convinced I understand the thinking going on here but I'm interested in where they think they're going with it.
Huge breaking news. Anas Sarwar is going to call for Sir Keir Starmer to quit. Emergency press conference at 2.30pm. Follow @heraldscotland.bsky.social live blog here www.heraldscotland.com/news/2583840...
Anas Sarwar to call for Keir Starmer to stand down as Prime Minister
Anas Sarwar is set to address reporters in Glasgow city centre this afternoon.
www.heraldscotland.com
February 9, 2026 at 1:28 PM
Anas Sarwar, long-term ally of Peter Mandelson, is going to call for his long-term ally Keir Starmer, long-term ally of Peter Mandelson, to resign over hiring Peter Pandelson.
I'm not convinced I understand the thinking going on here but I'm interested in where they think they're going with it.
I'm not convinced I understand the thinking going on here but I'm interested in where they think they're going with it.
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Anas Sarwar has lost the mandate of Heaven
ANAS COULDN'T EVEN GET IAN MURRAY - THE MAN WHO WAS SACKED UNCEREMONIOUSLY IN THE MANDELSON RESHUFFLE - TO TAKE HIS SIDE?
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And Alexander's predecessor:
February 9, 2026 at 3:31 PM
Anas Sarwar has lost the mandate of Heaven
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Downing Street is like a game of skittles - let's go for a strike and make sure no one is left standing.
www.theguardian.com/politics/202...
www.theguardian.com/politics/202...
Top civil servant could become third key No 10 departure in days
Exclusive: Cabinet secretary Chris Wormald is expected to follow Morgan McSweeney and Tim Allan out the door
www.theguardian.com
February 9, 2026 at 8:32 PM
Downing Street is like a game of skittles - let's go for a strike and make sure no one is left standing.
www.theguardian.com/politics/202...
www.theguardian.com/politics/202...
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Scotland’s water bills are over £100 a year cheaper than England’s, because our water is publicly owned. 💧
Public service, not private profit. Lower bills and investment staying in Scotland.
We are always on Scotland's side.
#VoteSNP
Public service, not private profit. Lower bills and investment staying in Scotland.
We are always on Scotland's side.
#VoteSNP
February 9, 2026 at 9:44 AM
Scotland’s water bills are over £100 a year cheaper than England’s, because our water is publicly owned. 💧
Public service, not private profit. Lower bills and investment staying in Scotland.
We are always on Scotland's side.
#VoteSNP
Public service, not private profit. Lower bills and investment staying in Scotland.
We are always on Scotland's side.
#VoteSNP
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"Kier Starmer must resign over a decision I supported and celebrated" is the purest distillation of Anas Sarwar, an absolute worm of a man
NEW: Leader of Scottish Labour is expected to call on the Prime Minister to resign.
Anas Sarwar MSP has hastily arranged a press conference for this afternoon. It’s understood he will set out his position on Sir Keir Starmer
Anas Sarwar MSP has hastily arranged a press conference for this afternoon. It’s understood he will set out his position on Sir Keir Starmer
February 9, 2026 at 1:55 PM
"Kier Starmer must resign over a decision I supported and celebrated" is the purest distillation of Anas Sarwar, an absolute worm of a man
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shout out to Anas Sarwar for making sure a UK audience are aware a Scottish Labour MSP is best mates with a convicted paedophile
February 9, 2026 at 2:43 PM
shout out to Anas Sarwar for making sure a UK audience are aware a Scottish Labour MSP is best mates with a convicted paedophile
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that Anas Sarwar statement in full:
scotland scotland scotland scotland scotland scotland starmer has to go scotland scotland scotland no I don't have any plan for what comes next scotland scotland scotland scotland scotland scotland snp bad scotland scotland scotland
scotland scotland scotland scotland scotland scotland starmer has to go scotland scotland scotland no I don't have any plan for what comes next scotland scotland scotland scotland scotland scotland snp bad scotland scotland scotland
February 9, 2026 at 2:47 PM
that Anas Sarwar statement in full:
scotland scotland scotland scotland scotland scotland starmer has to go scotland scotland scotland no I don't have any plan for what comes next scotland scotland scotland scotland scotland scotland snp bad scotland scotland scotland
scotland scotland scotland scotland scotland scotland starmer has to go scotland scotland scotland no I don't have any plan for what comes next scotland scotland scotland scotland scotland scotland snp bad scotland scotland scotland
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He was promising a Scottish DOGE about this time last year. He's such an opportunist, and so bad at it.
It is truly impressive to have coming out against Mandelson and Starmer blow up so badly. Takes real skill.
It is truly impressive to have coming out against Mandelson and Starmer blow up so badly. Takes real skill.
February 9, 2026 at 4:30 PM
He was promising a Scottish DOGE about this time last year. He's such an opportunist, and so bad at it.
It is truly impressive to have coming out against Mandelson and Starmer blow up so badly. Takes real skill.
It is truly impressive to have coming out against Mandelson and Starmer blow up so badly. Takes real skill.
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never thought I'd say this but I'd quite like an update on what Anas Sarwar is thinking this evening
February 9, 2026 at 4:47 PM
never thought I'd say this but I'd quite like an update on what Anas Sarwar is thinking this evening
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right so in order to galvanise everyone around Keir, we need someone naive enough that we can convince them the dam is about to break and opportunistic enough that they'll be desperate to be the first to call for his resignation but where could we possibly find someone that gormless and unprincipled
February 9, 2026 at 4:24 PM
right so in order to galvanise everyone around Keir, we need someone naive enough that we can convince them the dam is about to break and opportunistic enough that they'll be desperate to be the first to call for his resignation but where could we possibly find someone that gormless and unprincipled
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The absolute shambles of Westminster this last week has made it more clearer than ever that Scotland must choose its own path
Independence Now.
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Independence Now.
Help us make it happen - members.greens.scot/join/standar...
February 9, 2026 at 2:28 PM
The absolute shambles of Westminster this last week has made it more clearer than ever that Scotland must choose its own path
Independence Now.
Help us make it happen - members.greens.scot/join/standar...
Independence Now.
Help us make it happen - members.greens.scot/join/standar...
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As Israeli war criminal Herzog visits Australia, police violently suppress peaceful protesters — settler colonialists always stick together
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As Israel's Herzog faces Australia protests, his ex-adviser spreads hate
Australia's government has laid out the red carpet for genocide-inciting Israeli president Isaac Herzog. And its police have met mass protests against the
www.thecanary.co
February 9, 2026 at 6:48 PM
As Israeli war criminal Herzog visits Australia, police violently suppress peaceful protesters — settler colonialists always stick together
www.thecanary.co/trending/202...
www.thecanary.co/trending/202...
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This Children’s Mental Health Week 💛 let’s make space for young people to talk, feel heard and feel valued. A simple check-in or kind word can make all the difference.
Let’s build a Scotland where every child feels supported to thrive.
www.place2be.org.uk/about-us/chi...
#ChildrensMentalHealthWeek
Let’s build a Scotland where every child feels supported to thrive.
www.place2be.org.uk/about-us/chi...
#ChildrensMentalHealthWeek
February 9, 2026 at 11:00 AM
This Children’s Mental Health Week 💛 let’s make space for young people to talk, feel heard and feel valued. A simple check-in or kind word can make all the difference.
Let’s build a Scotland where every child feels supported to thrive.
www.place2be.org.uk/about-us/chi...
#ChildrensMentalHealthWeek
Let’s build a Scotland where every child feels supported to thrive.
www.place2be.org.uk/about-us/chi...
#ChildrensMentalHealthWeek
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Save our kids vote SNP
February 9, 2026 at 7:35 PM
Save our kids vote SNP
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Save Scottish children vote
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SNP
February 9, 2026 at 4:06 PM
Save Scottish children vote
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