Jamie
@jamiek2523.bsky.social
Scotland UK 🇬🇧 🔶️
The UK should rejoin the EU 🇪🇺
The UK should rejoin the EU 🇪🇺
Another reason to support the Lib Dems
72% of British people support a Youth Experience Scheme - which allows young people to work and live in the EU. We asked young people if they would take advantage of such a scheme. Here’s what they said.
The new report outlines how YES could become a reality: https://bit.ly/493j8qw
The new report outlines how YES could become a reality: https://bit.ly/493j8qw
December 11, 2025 at 6:56 PM
Another reason to support the Lib Dems
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It would take 8 or 10 years for Scotland to fully rejoin the EU. We would need to use our own currency for three years before converting to the euro. Independence would be another Brexit. We'd get in the EU quicker by rejoining with the rest of the UK
December 11, 2025 at 2:51 PM
It would take 8 or 10 years for Scotland to fully rejoin the EU. We would need to use our own currency for three years before converting to the euro. Independence would be another Brexit. We'd get in the EU quicker by rejoining with the rest of the UK
While there is a portion reserved, there has been £800m unused by the SNP government. We don't need independence, we need the Scottish government to use these funds to improve public services
December 11, 2025 at 6:54 PM
While there is a portion reserved, there has been £800m unused by the SNP government. We don't need independence, we need the Scottish government to use these funds to improve public services
Lib Dems want the UK government to create a customs union
December 11, 2025 at 6:46 PM
Lib Dems want the UK government to create a customs union
Yes the Lib Dems were in coalition with the tories, but they voted against some tory policies. The SNP has voted with the tories a couple of times.
If you don't like this Labour government, consider voting Lib Dem 🔶️
If you don't like this Labour government, consider voting Lib Dem 🔶️
December 11, 2025 at 6:42 PM
Yes the Lib Dems were in coalition with the tories, but they voted against some tory policies. The SNP has voted with the tories a couple of times.
If you don't like this Labour government, consider voting Lib Dem 🔶️
If you don't like this Labour government, consider voting Lib Dem 🔶️
It would take 8 or 10 years for Scotland to fully rejoin the EU. We would need to use our own currency for three years before converting to the euro. Independence would be another Brexit. We'd get in the EU quicker by rejoining with the rest of the UK
December 11, 2025 at 2:51 PM
It would take 8 or 10 years for Scotland to fully rejoin the EU. We would need to use our own currency for three years before converting to the euro. Independence would be another Brexit. We'd get in the EU quicker by rejoining with the rest of the UK
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Securing support for islands like Arran, Islay and Mull shows the committed community campaigning that you only get from the Scottish Liberal Democrats.
The job is not done however.
Our coastal businesses are every bit as impacted by disrupted ferries and they need support too.
The job is not done however.
Our coastal businesses are every bit as impacted by disrupted ferries and they need support too.
December 11, 2025 at 11:48 AM
Securing support for islands like Arran, Islay and Mull shows the committed community campaigning that you only get from the Scottish Liberal Democrats.
The job is not done however.
Our coastal businesses are every bit as impacted by disrupted ferries and they need support too.
The job is not done however.
Our coastal businesses are every bit as impacted by disrupted ferries and they need support too.
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Scots are most likely to see the economy and health as top issues facing Scotland
Economy: 47%
Health: 45%
Immigration: 36%
Housing: 24%
Brexit: 18%
Crime: 15%
Education: 15%
Welfare: 15%
Environment: 13%
Tax: 13%
Scotland's future: 12%
yougov.co.uk/politics/art...
Economy: 47%
Health: 45%
Immigration: 36%
Housing: 24%
Brexit: 18%
Crime: 15%
Education: 15%
Welfare: 15%
Environment: 13%
Tax: 13%
Scotland's future: 12%
yougov.co.uk/politics/art...
December 11, 2025 at 11:13 AM
Scots are most likely to see the economy and health as top issues facing Scotland
Economy: 47%
Health: 45%
Immigration: 36%
Housing: 24%
Brexit: 18%
Crime: 15%
Education: 15%
Welfare: 15%
Environment: 13%
Tax: 13%
Scotland's future: 12%
yougov.co.uk/politics/art...
Economy: 47%
Health: 45%
Immigration: 36%
Housing: 24%
Brexit: 18%
Crime: 15%
Education: 15%
Welfare: 15%
Environment: 13%
Tax: 13%
Scotland's future: 12%
yougov.co.uk/politics/art...
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The United States’ National Security Strategy raises serious questions about our own security and the future of NATO.
December 11, 2025 at 2:11 PM
The United States’ National Security Strategy raises serious questions about our own security and the future of NATO.
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What’s the point of Keir Starmer employing an economics advisor if he ignores her on the biggest economic issue of the day?
December 1, 2025 at 5:02 PM
What’s the point of Keir Starmer employing an economics advisor if he ignores her on the biggest economic issue of the day?
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Go on, Keir, give us a clue, your economic plan, what is it?
You’re not going to tell us but it doesn’t include undoing HARD BREXIT or ditching neoliberal economics.
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DO US ALL A FAVOUR AND JUST GO AWAY. YOU’RE A JOKE!
Go on, Keir, give us a clue, your economic plan, what is it?
You’re not going to tell us but it doesn’t include undoing HARD BREXIT or ditching neoliberal economics.
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DO US ALL A FAVOUR AND JUST GO AWAY. YOU’RE A JOKE!
December 1, 2025 at 8:54 AM
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Go on, Keir, give us a clue, your economic plan, what is it?
You’re not going to tell us but it doesn’t include undoing HARD BREXIT or ditching neoliberal economics.
🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣
DO US ALL A FAVOUR AND JUST GO AWAY. YOU’RE A JOKE!
Go on, Keir, give us a clue, your economic plan, what is it?
You’re not going to tell us but it doesn’t include undoing HARD BREXIT or ditching neoliberal economics.
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DO US ALL A FAVOUR AND JUST GO AWAY. YOU’RE A JOKE!
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"The UK and EU need to start that strategic planning now if they want the 2026 summit to deliver substance rather than symbolism"
@jannikewachowiak.bsky.social argues careful planning is needed to inject real momentum into UK-EU relations that achieves results
🔗 www.socialeurope.eu/the-uk-eu-re...
@jannikewachowiak.bsky.social argues careful planning is needed to inject real momentum into UK-EU relations that achieves results
🔗 www.socialeurope.eu/the-uk-eu-re...
The UK-EU Reset Needs Strategic Planning, Not Summit Improvisation
Without careful preparation and raised ambitions, the 2026 summit risks becoming a missed opportunity to inject real momentum into UK-EU relations.
www.socialeurope.eu
December 1, 2025 at 10:42 AM
"The UK and EU need to start that strategic planning now if they want the 2026 summit to deliver substance rather than symbolism"
@jannikewachowiak.bsky.social argues careful planning is needed to inject real momentum into UK-EU relations that achieves results
🔗 www.socialeurope.eu/the-uk-eu-re...
@jannikewachowiak.bsky.social argues careful planning is needed to inject real momentum into UK-EU relations that achieves results
🔗 www.socialeurope.eu/the-uk-eu-re...
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As politicians we should always put what's best for the country, for people first and adapt to circumstances. My thoughts in this weeks column: @scotsman.com
www.scotsman.com/news/opinion...
www.scotsman.com/news/opinion...
What the Tories are getting wrong about Labour breaking manifesto pledges
A manifesto should be a statement of principles, not a list of actions to be slavishly delivered despite any changes of circumstance
www.scotsman.com
December 1, 2025 at 11:30 AM
As politicians we should always put what's best for the country, for people first and adapt to circumstances. My thoughts in this weeks column: @scotsman.com
www.scotsman.com/news/opinion...
www.scotsman.com/news/opinion...
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The only realistic way to take us back is via UK integration again with e,g, EU Customs Union. Secession then 🏴 entry entails a commitment to traverse 4 different currency regimes (full sterling as now, then 'sterlingisation', then a new currency, then the euro). Does he have a plan to manage this?
Remain is in the past, rejoining EU is ‘Scotland’s best hope’, Swinney to say
https://www.byteseu.com/665010/
Rejoining the European Union is Scotland’s “best hope for a more prosperous future”, John Swinney is expected to say in a speech on Wednesday. The First Minister will describe the drive …
https://www.byteseu.com/665010/
Rejoining the European Union is Scotland’s “best hope for a more prosperous future”, John Swinney is expected to say in a speech on Wednesday. The First Minister will describe the drive …
Remain is in the past, rejoining EU is ‘Scotland’s best hope’, Swinney to say
Rejoining the European Union is Scotland’s “best hope for a more prosperous future”, John Swinney is expected to say in a speech on Wednesday.The First Minister will describe the drive to remain in the bloc – the side which lost the 2016 referendum – as “the past”.Successive Scottish governments – under the stewardship of the SNP – lobbied against leaving the EU, with the party making returning to the bloc a key promise in its drive for independence.Mr Swinney is also expected to take aim at the economic issues facing the UK, with pressure mounting on the Government from increased
www.byteseu.com
January 20, 2025 at 8:14 AM
The only realistic way to take us back is via UK integration again with e,g, EU Customs Union. Secession then 🏴 entry entails a commitment to traverse 4 different currency regimes (full sterling as now, then 'sterlingisation', then a new currency, then the euro). Does he have a plan to manage this?
"But the Lib Dems were in a coalition with the tories"
Yes, and the Lib Dems voted against some of the tories policies. Things would have been worse without the Lib Dems.
The party of change used to be Labour, now its the Lib Dems 🔶️
Yes, and the Lib Dems voted against some of the tories policies. Things would have been worse without the Lib Dems.
The party of change used to be Labour, now its the Lib Dems 🔶️
December 1, 2025 at 4:42 PM
"But the Lib Dems were in a coalition with the tories"
Yes, and the Lib Dems voted against some of the tories policies. Things would have been worse without the Lib Dems.
The party of change used to be Labour, now its the Lib Dems 🔶️
Yes, and the Lib Dems voted against some of the tories policies. Things would have been worse without the Lib Dems.
The party of change used to be Labour, now its the Lib Dems 🔶️
There's an alternative with the Lib Dems 🔶️
December 1, 2025 at 4:36 PM
There's an alternative with the Lib Dems 🔶️
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Norway, Iceland, Switzerland & Liechtenstein are in the Single Market but not the EU. Andorra, Monaco, San Marino & Turkey have customs unions with the EU for certain sectors. I'd prefer our first step toward rejoining to be more like Norway or Switzerland than Turkey. That means Freedom of Movement
November 13, 2025 at 2:20 PM
Norway, Iceland, Switzerland & Liechtenstein are in the Single Market but not the EU. Andorra, Monaco, San Marino & Turkey have customs unions with the EU for certain sectors. I'd prefer our first step toward rejoining to be more like Norway or Switzerland than Turkey. That means Freedom of Movement
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UK pub and hotel group JD Wetherspoon – whose founder campaigned for the UK to leave the EU – is using Ireland as a springboard for its expansion into mainland Europe to avoid Brexit-induced red tape, www.independent.ie/business/wet...
Wetherspoon uses Ireland to skirt Brexit red tape for EU expansion
UK pub and hotel group JD Wetherspoon – whose founder campaigned for the UK to leave the EU – is using Ireland as a springboard for its expansion into mainland Europe to avoid Brexit-induced red tape...
www.independent.ie
November 21, 2025 at 7:59 PM
UK pub and hotel group JD Wetherspoon – whose founder campaigned for the UK to leave the EU – is using Ireland as a springboard for its expansion into mainland Europe to avoid Brexit-induced red tape, www.independent.ie/business/wet...
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Quinton (Stratford-on-Avon) Council By-Election Result:
🔶 LDM: 47.3% (+3.5)
➡️ RFM: 33.1% (New)
🌳 CON: 14.8% (-26.2)
🌍 GRN: 3.8% (-4.7)
🌹 LAB: 1.0% (-5.7)
Liberal Democrat HOLD.
Changes w/ 2023.
🔶 LDM: 47.3% (+3.5)
➡️ RFM: 33.1% (New)
🌳 CON: 14.8% (-26.2)
🌍 GRN: 3.8% (-4.7)
🌹 LAB: 1.0% (-5.7)
Liberal Democrat HOLD.
Changes w/ 2023.
November 21, 2025 at 12:00 PM
Quinton (Stratford-on-Avon) Council By-Election Result:
🔶 LDM: 47.3% (+3.5)
➡️ RFM: 33.1% (New)
🌳 CON: 14.8% (-26.2)
🌍 GRN: 3.8% (-4.7)
🌹 LAB: 1.0% (-5.7)
Liberal Democrat HOLD.
Changes w/ 2023.
🔶 LDM: 47.3% (+3.5)
➡️ RFM: 33.1% (New)
🌳 CON: 14.8% (-26.2)
🌍 GRN: 3.8% (-4.7)
🌹 LAB: 1.0% (-5.7)
Liberal Democrat HOLD.
Changes w/ 2023.
Prescriptions are free in Scotland. But if you need a covid vaccine it's £90
Scottish gov can't blame Westminster for that because health is devolved. They could fund more vaccines but instead they're reserving funds for independence
Scottish gov can't blame Westminster for that because health is devolved. They could fund more vaccines but instead they're reserving funds for independence
Prescription charges in England to be frozen at £9.90 next year, chancellor confirms
www.itv.com/news/2025-11...
www.itv.com/news/2025-11...
November 21, 2025 at 10:03 PM
Prescriptions are free in Scotland. But if you need a covid vaccine it's £90
Scottish gov can't blame Westminster for that because health is devolved. They could fund more vaccines but instead they're reserving funds for independence
Scottish gov can't blame Westminster for that because health is devolved. They could fund more vaccines but instead they're reserving funds for independence