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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Man in black criticises Prime Minister Keir Starmer,
"Appointing someone who had connections with a known pedophile to UK ambassador to the US"
"That's not a mistake, that's a disgrace"
"Appointing someone who had connections with a known pedophile to UK ambassador to the US"
"That's not a mistake, that's a disgrace"
February 12, 2026 at 10:49 PM
Man in black criticises Prime Minister Keir Starmer,
"Appointing someone who had connections with a known pedophile to UK ambassador to the US"
"That's not a mistake, that's a disgrace"
"Appointing someone who had connections with a known pedophile to UK ambassador to the US"
"That's not a mistake, that's a disgrace"
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Budget passes first stage as Labour abstains
Silence speaks volume
Labour are yet again abstaining on the Scottish Budget.
MSPs passed the first stage of the legislation on Thursday night with 65 votes in favour. There were 30 votes against, but with 24 abstentions 👇
Silence speaks volume
Labour are yet again abstaining on the Scottish Budget.
MSPs passed the first stage of the legislation on Thursday night with 65 votes in favour. There were 30 votes against, but with 24 abstentions 👇
February 12, 2026 at 11:58 PM
Budget passes first stage as Labour abstains
Silence speaks volume
Labour are yet again abstaining on the Scottish Budget.
MSPs passed the first stage of the legislation on Thursday night with 65 votes in favour. There were 30 votes against, but with 24 abstentions 👇
Silence speaks volume
Labour are yet again abstaining on the Scottish Budget.
MSPs passed the first stage of the legislation on Thursday night with 65 votes in favour. There were 30 votes against, but with 24 abstentions 👇
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“Jim Ratcliffe’s comments were outrageous. They are offensive and they were deeply wrong. We do have a problem in our country, and that problem is inequality. It’s not immigration.”
Ellie Chowns on #BBCQT, rejecting attempts to blame migrants for country's problems.
Ellie Chowns on #BBCQT, rejecting attempts to blame migrants for country's problems.
February 12, 2026 at 10:54 PM
“Jim Ratcliffe’s comments were outrageous. They are offensive and they were deeply wrong. We do have a problem in our country, and that problem is inequality. It’s not immigration.”
Ellie Chowns on #BBCQT, rejecting attempts to blame migrants for country's problems.
Ellie Chowns on #BBCQT, rejecting attempts to blame migrants for country's problems.
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Hello.
It is impossible to repeal science.
I think you mean your favourite administration has repealed any and all legislation that acknowledges the facts, as well as any attempts to combat the crisis they made, in a blatant move to repay those who donate billions to Trump.
You’re welcome.
It is impossible to repeal science.
I think you mean your favourite administration has repealed any and all legislation that acknowledges the facts, as well as any attempts to combat the crisis they made, in a blatant move to repay those who donate billions to Trump.
You’re welcome.
Breaking News: The Trump administration repealed the bedrock scientific finding that greenhouse gases threaten human life and well being, meaning that the EPA can no longer regulate them. nyti.ms/4rSszQu
February 12, 2026 at 10:55 PM
Hello.
It is impossible to repeal science.
I think you mean your favourite administration has repealed any and all legislation that acknowledges the facts, as well as any attempts to combat the crisis they made, in a blatant move to repay those who donate billions to Trump.
You’re welcome.
It is impossible to repeal science.
I think you mean your favourite administration has repealed any and all legislation that acknowledges the facts, as well as any attempts to combat the crisis they made, in a blatant move to repay those who donate billions to Trump.
You’re welcome.
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The Hard Truth: Why England Can't Afford a Hard Border with Scotland🏴💙
Scotland has already stated it wouldn't put up a hard border. England would lose more than Scotland in such a scenario for reasons such as:
1.England exports far more to Scotland than Scotland does to England, 👇
Scotland has already stated it wouldn't put up a hard border. England would lose more than Scotland in such a scenario for reasons such as:
1.England exports far more to Scotland than Scotland does to England, 👇
February 12, 2026 at 11:53 PM
The Hard Truth: Why England Can't Afford a Hard Border with Scotland🏴💙
Scotland has already stated it wouldn't put up a hard border. England would lose more than Scotland in such a scenario for reasons such as:
1.England exports far more to Scotland than Scotland does to England, 👇
Scotland has already stated it wouldn't put up a hard border. England would lose more than Scotland in such a scenario for reasons such as:
1.England exports far more to Scotland than Scotland does to England, 👇
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I don’t disagree with this, but…
Johnson had no morality, nor pretended to. Farage revels in his lack of morality or decency. Pigs in muck.
Starmer stood on his high moral character and values. Then he showed he lacked them. That’s a much longer way to fall, and causes a deeper betrayal.
Johnson had no morality, nor pretended to. Farage revels in his lack of morality or decency. Pigs in muck.
Starmer stood on his high moral character and values. Then he showed he lacked them. That’s a much longer way to fall, and causes a deeper betrayal.
February 12, 2026 at 10:20 PM
I don’t disagree with this, but…
Johnson had no morality, nor pretended to. Farage revels in his lack of morality or decency. Pigs in muck.
Starmer stood on his high moral character and values. Then he showed he lacked them. That’s a much longer way to fall, and causes a deeper betrayal.
Johnson had no morality, nor pretended to. Farage revels in his lack of morality or decency. Pigs in muck.
Starmer stood on his high moral character and values. Then he showed he lacked them. That’s a much longer way to fall, and causes a deeper betrayal.
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Source: The Scotsman
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Nicola Sturgeon to chair panel of female Scottish scientists to open science festival
Astronomer Royal for Scotland also on programme alongside astronaut and TV wildlife photographer
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February 12, 2026 at 10:03 PM
Source: The Scotsman
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Not sure either, but the greens are up against a storm of media control.
February 12, 2026 at 11:41 PM
Not sure either, but the greens are up against a storm of media control.
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What Truth?
Your union is dead we all know this.
It’s inevitable, that others in Scotland, Wales & N. Ireland will no longer tolerate being dominated by wm 🤡we don’t elected.
Your union is dead we all know this.
It’s inevitable, that others in Scotland, Wales & N. Ireland will no longer tolerate being dominated by wm 🤡we don’t elected.
February 12, 2026 at 11:48 PM
What Truth?
Your union is dead we all know this.
It’s inevitable, that others in Scotland, Wales & N. Ireland will no longer tolerate being dominated by wm 🤡we don’t elected.
Your union is dead we all know this.
It’s inevitable, that others in Scotland, Wales & N. Ireland will no longer tolerate being dominated by wm 🤡we don’t elected.
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Red/Blue Tory’s who morphing into Deform🤣
February 12, 2026 at 11:35 PM
Red/Blue Tory’s who morphing into Deform🤣
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Ellie Chowns, "Keir Starmer is absolutely a lame duck"
"He's on the edge of the precipice.. Labour MPs decided to pull back, not quite push him over the edge"
"But it's only a matter of time"
"He's on the edge of the precipice.. Labour MPs decided to pull back, not quite push him over the edge"
"But it's only a matter of time"
February 12, 2026 at 11:00 PM
Ellie Chowns, "Keir Starmer is absolutely a lame duck"
"He's on the edge of the precipice.. Labour MPs decided to pull back, not quite push him over the edge"
"But it's only a matter of time"
"He's on the edge of the precipice.. Labour MPs decided to pull back, not quite push him over the edge"
"But it's only a matter of time"
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EXCL: Police are assessing new claims unearthed by ITV News tonight that Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor was setting up a business with convicted paedophile Epstein while STILL a Trade Envoy.
It appears the plan was to discreetly use his "aura and access".
www.itv.com/news/2026-02...
It appears the plan was to discreetly use his "aura and access".
www.itv.com/news/2026-02...
www.itv.com
February 12, 2026 at 9:10 PM
EXCL: Police are assessing new claims unearthed by ITV News tonight that Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor was setting up a business with convicted paedophile Epstein while STILL a Trade Envoy.
It appears the plan was to discreetly use his "aura and access".
www.itv.com/news/2026-02...
It appears the plan was to discreetly use his "aura and access".
www.itv.com/news/2026-02...
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It's really rare for officials to force the PM to make a ministerial direction. Not sure I can think of another example. What a mess.
My God. What a total and utter shit show. Axed civil servant gets £260k after Starmer overrules objections
www.thetimes.com/article/e01c...
www.thetimes.com/article/e01c...
Axed civil servant gets £260k after Starmer overrules objections
Officials refused to sign off Sir Chris Wormald’s sacking as cabinet secretary because they said there was no reason that justified the expense
www.thetimes.com
February 12, 2026 at 8:52 PM
It's really rare for officials to force the PM to make a ministerial direction. Not sure I can think of another example. What a mess.
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In this video, we’ll explain Europe’s new digital payments network, how it aims to replace Visa and Mastercard, and whether it could work. youtu.be/rJq9QOo8Ak0?...
Why Europe Is Creating an Alternative to Visa & Mastercard
YouTube video by TLDR News EU
youtu.be
February 12, 2026 at 3:09 PM
In this video, we’ll explain Europe’s new digital payments network, how it aims to replace Visa and Mastercard, and whether it could work. youtu.be/rJq9QOo8Ak0?...
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The EU is getting serious about decoupling from the USA! 💥 and unless UK rejoins quickly, we'll be left on the sidelines 🇪🇺
... This is a very good fact-based breakdown of how the EU plans to replace Mastercard and Visa across the European Economic Area starting in 2027.
#RejoinEU 🇬🇧🇪🇺
... This is a very good fact-based breakdown of how the EU plans to replace Mastercard and Visa across the European Economic Area starting in 2027.
#RejoinEU 🇬🇧🇪🇺
In this video, we’ll explain Europe’s new digital payments network, how it aims to replace Visa and Mastercard, and whether it could work. youtu.be/rJq9QOo8Ak0?...
Why Europe Is Creating an Alternative to Visa & Mastercard
YouTube video by TLDR News EU
youtu.be
February 12, 2026 at 5:39 PM
The EU is getting serious about decoupling from the USA! 💥 and unless UK rejoins quickly, we'll be left on the sidelines 🇪🇺
... This is a very good fact-based breakdown of how the EU plans to replace Mastercard and Visa across the European Economic Area starting in 2027.
#RejoinEU 🇬🇧🇪🇺
... This is a very good fact-based breakdown of how the EU plans to replace Mastercard and Visa across the European Economic Area starting in 2027.
#RejoinEU 🇬🇧🇪🇺
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Not a story you will see many mainstream national newspapers leading on, as their proprietors wouldn’t like it.
February 12, 2026 at 10:39 PM
Not a story you will see many mainstream national newspapers leading on, as their proprietors wouldn’t like it.
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Please can all SNP members ask your local branches why they are still promoting #BothVotesSNP
Copy and paste -
SNP Constituency(C) and List(L) seats 2007-21 Holyrood Elections
2007 - 47 = 21C & 26L
2011 - 69 = 53C & 16L
2016 - 63 = 59C & 4L
2021 - 64 = 62C & 2L
2026 zero SNP List seats
Copy and paste -
SNP Constituency(C) and List(L) seats 2007-21 Holyrood Elections
2007 - 47 = 21C & 26L
2011 - 69 = 53C & 16L
2016 - 63 = 59C & 4L
2021 - 64 = 62C & 2L
2026 zero SNP List seats
February 12, 2026 at 10:01 AM
Please can all SNP members ask your local branches why they are still promoting #BothVotesSNP
Copy and paste -
SNP Constituency(C) and List(L) seats 2007-21 Holyrood Elections
2007 - 47 = 21C & 26L
2011 - 69 = 53C & 16L
2016 - 63 = 59C & 4L
2021 - 64 = 62C & 2L
2026 zero SNP List seats
Copy and paste -
SNP Constituency(C) and List(L) seats 2007-21 Holyrood Elections
2007 - 47 = 21C & 26L
2011 - 69 = 53C & 16L
2016 - 63 = 59C & 4L
2021 - 64 = 62C & 2L
2026 zero SNP List seats
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That people still believe the royal family are something special is astounding. They are deeply troubled people and we need to dump them.
www.independent.co.uk/news/uk/home...
www.independent.co.uk/news/uk/home...
Fergie asked Epstein for bankruptcy advice while he was in jail, emails suggest
The former Duchess of York appeared to ask Epstein for a job telling him she ‘desperately needs the money’
www.independent.co.uk
February 12, 2026 at 9:05 PM
That people still believe the royal family are something special is astounding. They are deeply troubled people and we need to dump them.
www.independent.co.uk/news/uk/home...
www.independent.co.uk/news/uk/home...
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"I can't be bought"
Says man who sells video birthday greetings for £70 a time.
Says man who sells video birthday greetings for £70 a time.
February 12, 2026 at 11:47 PM
"I can't be bought"
Says man who sells video birthday greetings for £70 a time.
Says man who sells video birthday greetings for £70 a time.
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🚆 From scrapping peak fares to freezing rail fares, the SNP is acting to cut commuting costs and tackle the cost of living — putting more money back in your pocket!
🗳️ Vote SNP and Fatima Joji on 7 May for lower rail fares and a fairer cost of living.
🗳️ Vote SNP and Fatima Joji on 7 May for lower rail fares and a fairer cost of living.
February 12, 2026 at 8:29 PM
🚆 From scrapping peak fares to freezing rail fares, the SNP is acting to cut commuting costs and tackle the cost of living — putting more money back in your pocket!
🗳️ Vote SNP and Fatima Joji on 7 May for lower rail fares and a fairer cost of living.
🗳️ Vote SNP and Fatima Joji on 7 May for lower rail fares and a fairer cost of living.
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Hardly unexpected. They are the Farage propaganda machine these days.
NEW: Big cuts coming at the BBC as execs say licence fee payments falling faster than predicted.
10% cuts - jobs and output to go… Tim Davie making big calls on the way out.
www.theguardian.com/media/2026/f...
10% cuts - jobs and output to go… Tim Davie making big calls on the way out.
www.theguardian.com/media/2026/f...
BBC to pursue cuts of up to £600m as bosses point to fall in licence fee income
Job losses and programming cancellations expected after Tim Davie tells staff broadcaster is not a ‘protected species’
www.theguardian.com
February 12, 2026 at 10:18 PM
Hardly unexpected. They are the Farage propaganda machine these days.
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It’s not for Keir Starmer, or whoever replaces him, to deny Scotland’s democratic right.
Scotland’s future is up to people in Scotland - and if the SNP win in May, we must have that choice. 🏴
Scotland’s future is up to people in Scotland - and if the SNP win in May, we must have that choice. 🏴
February 12, 2026 at 11:40 PM