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James Maxie @scotland50.bsky.social · 1h

I don't think it matters what they do. They can't be any worse than at present.

The BBC in Scotland has never been answerable to the people of Scotland. Indeed, they often treat us with contempt.

Roll on independence and a decent, fair and impartial National broadcaster in Scotland .

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James Maxie @scotland50.bsky.social · 4h

I shouldn't really but here goes:

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James Maxie @scotland50.bsky.social · 5h

Of course. I expect both will be ruled against but it really should be the Spanish State, at the time, that showed signs of terrorism against Catalans.

Great pages incidentally. I must read them more often.

James Maxie @scotland50.bsky.social · 5h

Very sad that Catalans are still on the receiving end of bitter Spanish supremacists.

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The National @scotnational.bsky.social · 6h

BREAKING: A legal challenge has been launched in the Scottish courts to overturn the 'draconian' ban on Palestine Action

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Chasbell 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿🇮🇪🇮🇹🇨🇦 @chasbell.bsky.social · 8h

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James Maxie @scotland50.bsky.social · 7h

The author's holding a presentation and Q&A session in Glasgow next week.

At The Stand. Hosted by The National newspaper.

Thinking of going along.

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James Maxie @scotland50.bsky.social · 9h

The Scottish Greens and the Labour party in Scotland are chalk and cheese on most things. Too numerous to mention.

The Greens of England and Wales are more progressive than Labour re the environment, wealth tax e.g.

The current Labour gov dictates and doesnt listen in my view.

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James Maxie @scotland50.bsky.social · 9h

In Scotland the SNP is by far the main contender and Plaid is the largest party in Wales.

It's the people of England that need to vote for a progressive party and that party is Green.

We can all do our bit.

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The Daily Show @thedailyshow.com · 19h

The following is REAL footage from Portland, 2025. Viewer discretion is advised.

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James Maxie @scotland50.bsky.social · 22h

Yes. The SNP has given no quarter to Reform, the right wing and racists which is why the SNP is way ahead in the polls.

They are also addressing the issues that matter to ordinary working people.

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James Maxie @scotland50.bsky.social · 1d

A recent poll in Scotland:

James Maxie @scotland50.bsky.social · 1d

Latest poll prediction continued.

Election Maps UK @electionmaps.uk · 1d

Seat Projection:

James Maxie @scotland50.bsky.social · 1d

Latest UK poll.

The 3% for the SNP at UK level equates to 30%+ in Scotland.

Election Maps UK @electionmaps.uk · 1d

Westminster Voting Intention:

RFM: 32% (-3)
LAB: 17% (-2)
CON: 17% (+3)
GRN: 15% (+4)
LDM: 12% (=)
SNP: 3% (=)

Via @findoutnow.bsky.social, 8 Oct.
Changes w/ 1 Oct.

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“Rebellious Scots” 😎🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿🇪🇺 @markrich68.bsky.social · 1d

🇬🇧 “bbc in Scotland” Political Operative David Wallace Lockhart angrily Mis-Reporting Scotland

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MSM Monitor on X: "BBC BritNat reporter David Wallace Lockhart has appeared to claim live on air that Scotland voted to leave the EU. Lockhart appeared agitated as he confronted SNP MSP Rhona Mackay. https://t.co/3eacpVI9HW" / X

BBC BritNat reporter David Wallace Lockhart has appeared to claim live on air that Scotland voted to leave the EU. Lockhart appeared agitated as he confronted SNP MSP Rhona Mackay. https://t.co/3eacpVI9HW

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James Maxie @scotland50.bsky.social · 1d

Emmanuel Macron is set to name a new PM within the next 48 hours according to France 24.

He has tried and failed with candidates from the centre and from the right.

It seems he's going to name a candidate from the left this time.

James Maxie @scotland50.bsky.social · 1d

A great read.

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Believe in Scotland @believeinscotland.bsky.social · 2d

⚡ Every year, we generate enough cheap renewable energy to cover Scotland’s needs. Yet our bills are sky high!

🔎 Here is how Scottish customers are being ripped off by the UK energy system: www.believeinscotland.org/scottish_cus...

❌ End Scotland's energy bill rip off! #BelieveinScotland

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James Maxie @scotland50.bsky.social · 1d

I also look forward to an independent Scotland joining the EU.

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Bill Leibenguth @bill-leibenguth.bsky.social · 2d

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Jim Russell 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿. @jazzyrussell.bsky.social · 2d

Sooooo, we've now had TWO radiation leaks reported in the last month in Scotland! Both happened over a year ago! What chance our UKGOV would tell us when they actually happen?

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Scotch Whisky Truths 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿 @specialscot.bsky.social · 3d

Scottish Independence is the ONLY option for Scotland.

There's no longer a valid argument.

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James Maxie @scotland50.bsky.social · 4d

My thoughts exactly.

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Colin Dunn 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿 @indyposterboy.scot · 4d

This. The UK government is currently testing how far it can go in arresting people for imaginary offences. The independence movements in Wales and Scotland will be next.

Richard Murphy @richardjmurphy.bsky.social · 4d

Richard Murphy: How long until support for independence is made a terrorist offence? www.thenational.scot/politics/255...

Richard Murphy: How long until support for independence is made a terrorist offence?

THERE are moments when I would dearly love to return to writing about the Scottish economy in more detail, exploring how it works and how it might…

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James Maxie @scotland50.bsky.social · 6d

Our live TV feeds are still showing bombs landing in Gaza City.

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