Robert F
@chippyman.bsky.social
It’s time for Scotland to move beyond the union – and claim our rightful place on the world stage.
i🏴
It's what you learn after you know it all that counts. 🤔
i🏴
It's what you learn after you know it all that counts. 🤔
Might be fun to invite him for a third state visit.
Then, when he shows up at the palace gates, the guard says: “Sorry mate, there’s no one here named King. Try next door.
Then, when he shows up at the palace gates, the guard says: “Sorry mate, there’s no one here named King. Try next door.
January 20, 2026 at 9:45 PM
Might be fun to invite him for a third state visit.
Then, when he shows up at the palace gates, the guard says: “Sorry mate, there’s no one here named King. Try next door.
Then, when he shows up at the palace gates, the guard says: “Sorry mate, there’s no one here named King. Try next door.
To be rational - of all the norms Trump’s been breaking, putting out a screenshot of a private message from Macron doesn’t even make the shortlist.
January 20, 2026 at 9:29 PM
To be rational - of all the norms Trump’s been breaking, putting out a screenshot of a private message from Macron doesn’t even make the shortlist.
We’ve known for years that Scottish Labour is UK Labour - that’s simply a fact.
Why anyone could be remotely surprised about where Sarwar’s Scotland campaign money comes from is beyond me.
Why anyone could be remotely surprised about where Sarwar’s Scotland campaign money comes from is beyond me.
January 20, 2026 at 8:23 PM
We’ve known for years that Scottish Labour is UK Labour - that’s simply a fact.
Why anyone could be remotely surprised about where Sarwar’s Scotland campaign money comes from is beyond me.
Why anyone could be remotely surprised about where Sarwar’s Scotland campaign money comes from is beyond me.
Of all the norm breaking things Trump’s been up to, screenshotting a private message from a European counterpart doesn’t even make the shortlist.
January 20, 2026 at 8:14 PM
Of all the norm breaking things Trump’s been up to, screenshotting a private message from a European counterpart doesn’t even make the shortlist.
A Majority of Scotland didn't want to leave.
January 20, 2026 at 8:04 PM
A Majority of Scotland didn't want to leave.
A majority of Scotland voted to remain - look where that got us 😠
January 19, 2026 at 9:02 PM
A majority of Scotland voted to remain - look where that got us 😠
You’re certainly making the rounds with that question, given that myself and others have already answered it more than once over the past few days.
Are you just trying to stir things up unnecessarily?
As I’ve already suggested, I’d recommend doing a bit of research on how the voting system works.
Are you just trying to stir things up unnecessarily?
As I’ve already suggested, I’d recommend doing a bit of research on how the voting system works.
January 18, 2026 at 9:52 PM
You’re certainly making the rounds with that question, given that myself and others have already answered it more than once over the past few days.
Are you just trying to stir things up unnecessarily?
As I’ve already suggested, I’d recommend doing a bit of research on how the voting system works.
Are you just trying to stir things up unnecessarily?
As I’ve already suggested, I’d recommend doing a bit of research on how the voting system works.
I couldn't agree with you more 👍
January 18, 2026 at 9:23 PM
I couldn't agree with you more 👍
How dare a colonial nobody hold grown-up talks with a neighbouring country in a similar position without the blessing of his imperial masters.
You’d almost think Scotland was an equal partner in this so-called union, the way the SNP behave.
You’d almost think Scotland was an equal partner in this so-called union, the way the SNP behave.
January 18, 2026 at 9:21 PM
How dare a colonial nobody hold grown-up talks with a neighbouring country in a similar position without the blessing of his imperial masters.
You’d almost think Scotland was an equal partner in this so-called union, the way the SNP behave.
You’d almost think Scotland was an equal partner in this so-called union, the way the SNP behave.
Shush 🤫 Barbara supports the Westminster model of democracy being imposed on Scotland, even though Westminster won't tolerate it at Westminster.
Meanwhile, apparently there are plenty folk sitting comfortably in their tartan slippers, satisfied with devolution as long as the SNP hold office.
Meanwhile, apparently there are plenty folk sitting comfortably in their tartan slippers, satisfied with devolution as long as the SNP hold office.
January 18, 2026 at 8:46 PM
Shush 🤫 Barbara supports the Westminster model of democracy being imposed on Scotland, even though Westminster won't tolerate it at Westminster.
Meanwhile, apparently there are plenty folk sitting comfortably in their tartan slippers, satisfied with devolution as long as the SNP hold office.
Meanwhile, apparently there are plenty folk sitting comfortably in their tartan slippers, satisfied with devolution as long as the SNP hold office.
We need to raise the anti in May.
Anything short of that, especially clinging to the status quo, only hands the advantage to Unionists who are waiting to seize back Holyrood and reduce our Parliament to a Westminster outpost.
If that doesn't happen then I can't see a future beyond 2029 GE for SNP.
Anything short of that, especially clinging to the status quo, only hands the advantage to Unionists who are waiting to seize back Holyrood and reduce our Parliament to a Westminster outpost.
If that doesn't happen then I can't see a future beyond 2029 GE for SNP.
January 18, 2026 at 8:35 PM
We need to raise the anti in May.
Anything short of that, especially clinging to the status quo, only hands the advantage to Unionists who are waiting to seize back Holyrood and reduce our Parliament to a Westminster outpost.
If that doesn't happen then I can't see a future beyond 2029 GE for SNP.
Anything short of that, especially clinging to the status quo, only hands the advantage to Unionists who are waiting to seize back Holyrood and reduce our Parliament to a Westminster outpost.
If that doesn't happen then I can't see a future beyond 2029 GE for SNP.
The only route just happens to be the best route 😉
January 18, 2026 at 8:13 PM
The only route just happens to be the best route 😉
Then you haven't grasped the basic principle of the voting system and how standing for 12 seats on the constituency with 0 seats helped them get 8 seats on the regional list.
You should Google it or chatGPT it or something cos you're clearly not going to take my word for it
Have a great evening 👍
You should Google it or chatGPT it or something cos you're clearly not going to take my word for it
Have a great evening 👍
January 18, 2026 at 8:09 PM
Then you haven't grasped the basic principle of the voting system and how standing for 12 seats on the constituency with 0 seats helped them get 8 seats on the regional list.
You should Google it or chatGPT it or something cos you're clearly not going to take my word for it
Have a great evening 👍
You should Google it or chatGPT it or something cos you're clearly not going to take my word for it
Have a great evening 👍
Exactly and if for any reason he doesn't get elected to holyrood it'll just take Starmer or his replacement to appoint Offord again.
January 18, 2026 at 6:25 PM
Exactly and if for any reason he doesn't get elected to holyrood it'll just take Starmer or his replacement to appoint Offord again.
He retains his titles as a life peer and will die a Lord.
Once his resignation takes effect on 30 January he ceases to be a member of the House of Lords and the resignation can not be rescinded.
That means it is final.
However, he can be appointed again as a member of the House of Lords. !!!!
Once his resignation takes effect on 30 January he ceases to be a member of the House of Lords and the resignation can not be rescinded.
That means it is final.
However, he can be appointed again as a member of the House of Lords. !!!!
January 18, 2026 at 5:23 PM
He retains his titles as a life peer and will die a Lord.
Once his resignation takes effect on 30 January he ceases to be a member of the House of Lords and the resignation can not be rescinded.
That means it is final.
However, he can be appointed again as a member of the House of Lords. !!!!
Once his resignation takes effect on 30 January he ceases to be a member of the House of Lords and the resignation can not be rescinded.
That means it is final.
However, he can be appointed again as a member of the House of Lords. !!!!
I lived in Dunbar for a few years.
January 18, 2026 at 3:59 PM
I lived in Dunbar for a few years.