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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‘Absolute hell’: Irish man with valid US work permit held by Ice since September
‘Absolute hell’: Irish man with valid US work permit held by Ice since September
Seamus Culleton has been in a detention facility in Texas for nearly five months despite having no criminal record
www.irishtimes.com
February 9, 2026 at 6:13 AM
‘Absolute hell’: Irish man with valid US work permit held by Ice since September
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Did you know that in Northern Ireland the system of devolution includes a provision for referendums every 7 years?
Not you, Scotland. Sit down. #Scotland #Holyrood26 #SNP1SGP2
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Not you, Scotland. Sit down. #Scotland #Holyrood26 #SNP1SGP2
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7 Year Itch - Indy PosterBoy
Did you know that in Northern Ireland the system of devolution includes a provision for referendums every 7 years?Not you, Scotland. Sit down.
indyposterboy.scot
February 9, 2026 at 2:20 PM
Did you know that in Northern Ireland the system of devolution includes a provision for referendums every 7 years?
Not you, Scotland. Sit down. #Scotland #Holyrood26 #SNP1SGP2
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Not you, Scotland. Sit down. #Scotland #Holyrood26 #SNP1SGP2
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"Visited a 90 year old lady today, living independently in her own modest wee home, but unable to heat it because of the cost of electricity . . yet surrounded by windfarms generating £millions for foreign pension funds.”
#Scotland #Holyrood26 #SNP1SGP2
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#Scotland #Holyrood26 #SNP1SGP2
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Power Shifted - Indy PosterBoy
"Visited a 90 year old lady today, living independently in her own modest wee home, but unable to heat it because of the cost of electricity . . yet
indyposterboy.scot
February 9, 2026 at 2:21 PM
"Visited a 90 year old lady today, living independently in her own modest wee home, but unable to heat it because of the cost of electricity . . yet surrounded by windfarms generating £millions for foreign pension funds.”
#Scotland #Holyrood26 #SNP1SGP2
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#Scotland #Holyrood26 #SNP1SGP2
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Did you know that thanks to ScotGov policies child poverty in Scotland is projected to fall to under 22% by 2029, whilst in England it’s expected to rise to more than 31% and more than 34% in Wales?
#Scotland #Holyrood26 #SNP1SGP2
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#Scotland #Holyrood26 #SNP1SGP2
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Combatting Poverty - Indy PosterBoy
Did you know that thanks to ScotGov policies child poverty in Scotland is projected to fall to under 22% by 2029, whilst in England it’s expected to rise to
indyposterboy.scot
February 9, 2026 at 2:22 PM
Did you know that thanks to ScotGov policies child poverty in Scotland is projected to fall to under 22% by 2029, whilst in England it’s expected to rise to more than 31% and more than 34% in Wales?
#Scotland #Holyrood26 #SNP1SGP2
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#Scotland #Holyrood26 #SNP1SGP2
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Did you know that nearly twice as many have access to an NHS dentist in Scotland as those in England? #Scotland #Holyrood26 #SNP1SGP2
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The Tooth - Indy PosterBoy
Did you know that nearly twice as many have access to an NHS dentist in Scotland as those in England?
indyposterboy.scot
February 9, 2026 at 2:23 PM
Did you know that nearly twice as many have access to an NHS dentist in Scotland as those in England? #Scotland #Holyrood26 #SNP1SGP2
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Did you know that literacy and numeracy are at record highs in Scotland’s schools? #Scotland #Holyrood26 #SNP1SGP2
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It All Adds Up - Indy PosterBoy
Did you know that literacy and numeracy are at record highs in Scotland’s schools?
indyposterboy.scot
February 9, 2026 at 2:23 PM
Did you know that literacy and numeracy are at record highs in Scotland’s schools? #Scotland #Holyrood26 #SNP1SGP2
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"I’m for Scottish independence. I’ve got nothing against the English at all, but I don’t want Westminster ruling my country. I want neighbours, not masters.”
Peter Mullan, Actor and Filmmaker #Scotland #Holyrood26 #SNP1SGP2
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Peter Mullan, Actor and Filmmaker #Scotland #Holyrood26 #SNP1SGP2
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Friends Not Masters - Indy PosterBoy
"I’m for Scottish independence. I’ve got nothing against the English at all, but I don’t want Westminster ruling my country. I want neighbours, not
indyposterboy.scot
February 9, 2026 at 2:24 PM
"I’m for Scottish independence. I’ve got nothing against the English at all, but I don’t want Westminster ruling my country. I want neighbours, not masters.”
Peter Mullan, Actor and Filmmaker #Scotland #Holyrood26 #SNP1SGP2
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Peter Mullan, Actor and Filmmaker #Scotland #Holyrood26 #SNP1SGP2
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Did you know that Nigel Farage has committed 17 breaches of MP’s code of conduct, and failed to declare £333,000 in outside interests - 3x an MPs annual salary? #Scotland #Holyrood26 #SNP1SGP2
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Farage Breaches - Indy PosterBoy
Did you know that Nigel Farage has committed 17 breaches of MP’s code of conduct, and failed to declare £333,000 in outside interests - 3x an MPs annual salary?
indyposterboy.scot
February 9, 2026 at 2:25 PM
Did you know that Nigel Farage has committed 17 breaches of MP’s code of conduct, and failed to declare £333,000 in outside interests - 3x an MPs annual salary? #Scotland #Holyrood26 #SNP1SGP2
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Did you know that despite a recent price rise Scottish water bills are still more than £100 cheaper than in England? Cheaper prices. Cleaner water. No dividends paid to rich profiteers. #Scotland #Holyrood26 #SNP1SGP2
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Cheaper. Cleaner. Fairer. - Indy PosterBoy
Did you know that despite a recent price rise Scottish water bills are still more than £100 cheaper than in England? Cheaper prices. Cleaner water. No
indyposterboy.scot
February 9, 2026 at 2:25 PM
Did you know that despite a recent price rise Scottish water bills are still more than £100 cheaper than in England? Cheaper prices. Cleaner water. No dividends paid to rich profiteers. #Scotland #Holyrood26 #SNP1SGP2
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Clackmannanshire: Labour’s PFI/PPP still costing 52p in every £1 of council tax. Scotland is still paying the price for Scottish Labour’s last government. Let’s not repeat that mistake. #Scotland #Holyrood26 #SNP1SGP2
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Labour's PFI Millstone - Indy PosterBoy
North Ayrshire: Labour’s PFI/PPP still costing 31p in every £1 of council tax.Inverclyde: Labour’s PFI/PPP still costing 45p in every £1 of council
indyposterboy.scot
February 9, 2026 at 2:27 PM
Clackmannanshire: Labour’s PFI/PPP still costing 52p in every £1 of council tax. Scotland is still paying the price for Scottish Labour’s last government. Let’s not repeat that mistake. #Scotland #Holyrood26 #SNP1SGP2
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Did you know that after years of creeping privatisation in England more than 1/3rd of GPs there don’t actually work for the NHS? #Scotland #Holyrood26 #SNP1SGP2
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Creepy Privatisation - Indy PosterBoy
Did you know that after years of creeping privatisation in England more than 1/3rd of GPs there don’t actually work for the NHS?
indyposterboy.scot
February 9, 2026 at 2:37 PM
Did you know that after years of creeping privatisation in England more than 1/3rd of GPs there don’t actually work for the NHS? #Scotland #Holyrood26 #SNP1SGP2
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Deperate stuff from the Labour branch office manager in Scotland, as he attempts to remain relevant.
Wonder what he'd do if HQ cut off his campaign funding from England?
Wonder what he'd do if HQ cut off his campaign funding from England?
February 9, 2026 at 2:40 PM
Deperate stuff from the Labour branch office manager in Scotland, as he attempts to remain relevant.
Wonder what he'd do if HQ cut off his campaign funding from England?
Wonder what he'd do if HQ cut off his campaign funding from England?
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Keir Starmer is obstacle to Scottish Labour winning this May says Anas Sarwar (in so many words). ‘My first loyalty is to Scotland.’ Too many mistakes - he’s a distraction.’ Hmm. Sounds like Anas is trying to seize agenda & get excuses in early ahead of likely election defeat.
February 9, 2026 at 2:42 PM
Keir Starmer is obstacle to Scottish Labour winning this May says Anas Sarwar (in so many words). ‘My first loyalty is to Scotland.’ Too many mistakes - he’s a distraction.’ Hmm. Sounds like Anas is trying to seize agenda & get excuses in early ahead of likely election defeat.
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Good God! Sky News is describing Anas Sawar as a huge figure in UK politics? Sarwar isn’t even a huge figure in his own back garden.
February 9, 2026 at 2:32 PM
Good God! Sky News is describing Anas Sawar as a huge figure in UK politics? Sarwar isn’t even a huge figure in his own back garden.
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I reckon Starmer is toast. Even if he weathers this crisis confidence in him, already so low, is going to collapse.
February 9, 2026 at 2:50 PM
I reckon Starmer is toast. Even if he weathers this crisis confidence in him, already so low, is going to collapse.
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Looks like we might be getting that change after all. But not the change that was promised.
February 9, 2026 at 3:06 PM
Looks like we might be getting that change after all. But not the change that was promised.
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Douglas Alexander is both a cabinet member and *co-chair of the Scottish Labour election campaign*.
How do you run a campaign when your leader and the co-chair of your campaign disagree on whether the Labour PM should resign? How is that sustainable?
How do you run a campaign when your leader and the co-chair of your campaign disagree on whether the Labour PM should resign? How is that sustainable?
February 9, 2026 at 3:13 PM
Douglas Alexander is both a cabinet member and *co-chair of the Scottish Labour election campaign*.
How do you run a campaign when your leader and the co-chair of your campaign disagree on whether the Labour PM should resign? How is that sustainable?
How do you run a campaign when your leader and the co-chair of your campaign disagree on whether the Labour PM should resign? How is that sustainable?
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This is a good analysis even though it's AI
It's a clear message
Don't waste votes on no hopers
Make your vote count!!
It's a clear message
Don't waste votes on no hopers
Make your vote count!!
Why giving your second vote to one of the small pro-independence parties will not increase the overall number of pro-independence party MSPs in Scotland and risks even increasing number of unionist MSPs so ‘Both votes SNP’ talkingupscotlandtwo.com/2026/02/09/w...
Why giving your second vote to one of the small pro-independence parties will not increase the overall number of pro-independence party MSPs in Scotland and risks even increasing number of unionist MS...
Please Support Talking-up Scotland at: on the above. This is an almost entirely AI report. I trust it more than I would any assessment by human beings with the unavoidable biases and predisposition…
talkingupscotlandtwo.com
February 9, 2026 at 3:14 PM
This is a good analysis even though it's AI
It's a clear message
Don't waste votes on no hopers
Make your vote count!!
It's a clear message
Don't waste votes on no hopers
Make your vote count!!
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Don't expect to hear this from BBC Scotland-Bad-uk-Good
Charity says worst form of homelessness in Scotland is about half as high as in England thanks to Scottish ministers having the “right political will” to tackle the problem. talkingupscotlandtwo.com/2026/02/09/c...
Charity says worst form of homelessness in Scotland is about half as high as in England thanks to Scottish ministers having the “right political will” to tackle the problem.
Please Support Talking-up Scotland at: on the above. The Daily Record’s Dan Vevers has been out in the streets of Glasgow finding out what it’s like for rough-sleepers. Ironically, the …
talkingupscotlandtwo.com
February 9, 2026 at 12:24 PM
Don't expect to hear this from BBC Scotland-Bad-uk-Good
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English Labour can’t talk about Brexit.
English Labour can’t talk about Proportional Representation & Constitution.
….can’t talk about Class issues, Monarchy & Lords.
…can’t talk about end of UK with Irish Unity.
…can’t talk about #ScottishIndependence
There is no hope. #endUK
English Labour can’t talk about Proportional Representation & Constitution.
….can’t talk about Class issues, Monarchy & Lords.
…can’t talk about end of UK with Irish Unity.
…can’t talk about #ScottishIndependence
There is no hope. #endUK
February 9, 2026 at 10:10 AM
English Labour can’t talk about Brexit.
English Labour can’t talk about Proportional Representation & Constitution.
….can’t talk about Class issues, Monarchy & Lords.
…can’t talk about end of UK with Irish Unity.
…can’t talk about #ScottishIndependence
There is no hope. #endUK
English Labour can’t talk about Proportional Representation & Constitution.
….can’t talk about Class issues, Monarchy & Lords.
…can’t talk about end of UK with Irish Unity.
…can’t talk about #ScottishIndependence
There is no hope. #endUK
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Epstein didn’t bother targeting #NotMyKing Charles, since he had already made public his love and support for paedophiles.
Louis Mountbatten
Jimmy Savile
Rolf Harris
Laurens van der Post
Bishop Peter Ball
Andrew
Gordonstoun
Timbertops
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Louis Mountbatten
Jimmy Savile
Rolf Harris
Laurens van der Post
Bishop Peter Ball
Andrew
Gordonstoun
Timbertops
…
February 9, 2026 at 10:12 AM
Epstein didn’t bother targeting #NotMyKing Charles, since he had already made public his love and support for paedophiles.
Louis Mountbatten
Jimmy Savile
Rolf Harris
Laurens van der Post
Bishop Peter Ball
Andrew
Gordonstoun
Timbertops
…
Louis Mountbatten
Jimmy Savile
Rolf Harris
Laurens van der Post
Bishop Peter Ball
Andrew
Gordonstoun
Timbertops
…
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See how effortlessly a politician in an English party with a Scottish accounting unit can switch their fundamental beliefs when it suits them.
Your Party is no different... "Pro Independence? Maybe so, ... but now is not the time!" Say the holders of the purse strings in England.
#YouYesYet
Your Party is no different... "Pro Independence? Maybe so, ... but now is not the time!" Say the holders of the purse strings in England.
#YouYesYet
February 9, 2026 at 10:16 AM
See how effortlessly a politician in an English party with a Scottish accounting unit can switch their fundamental beliefs when it suits them.
Your Party is no different... "Pro Independence? Maybe so, ... but now is not the time!" Say the holders of the purse strings in England.
#YouYesYet
Your Party is no different... "Pro Independence? Maybe so, ... but now is not the time!" Say the holders of the purse strings in England.
#YouYesYet
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ALT #GetCounted #YesScots #Yes #SNP #Alba #ScottishGreens #LabourInScotland #LibDemsInScotland #ConservativesInScotland #TheNational
Today’s THE NATIONAL.
Get the paper at your paper shop or subscribe online at:
thenational.scot
Today’s THE NATIONAL.
Get the paper at your paper shop or subscribe online at:
thenational.scot
February 9, 2026 at 10:18 AM
ALT #GetCounted #YesScots #Yes #SNP #Alba #ScottishGreens #LabourInScotland #LibDemsInScotland #ConservativesInScotland #TheNational
Today’s THE NATIONAL.
Get the paper at your paper shop or subscribe online at:
thenational.scot
Today’s THE NATIONAL.
Get the paper at your paper shop or subscribe online at:
thenational.scot
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We Need Scotland’s🏴 Independence.
Get out of this corrupt wm circus.
Get out of this corrupt wm circus.
February 9, 2026 at 10:34 AM
We Need Scotland’s🏴 Independence.
Get out of this corrupt wm circus.
Get out of this corrupt wm circus.
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