@johncadden15.bsky.social
An ardent believer in Scotland dain it's aine thing, time we got back tae being us.
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Here we are again with Westminster. Labour won't do anything substantive about reversing Brexit. So it doesn't do anything substantive about reversing public service cuts. Instead it raises taxes and distracts with talk about "magic money trees".
Are you 🏴 Yes yet?
Are you 🏴 Yes yet?
Anna Turley, "How have we got to this situation? We've seen so much chronic underfunding"
She's 100% right
So as well as already having underfunded public services, we'll continue to have underfunded public services, because we can't afford to fund them because of Brexit
She's 100% right
So as well as already having underfunded public services, we'll continue to have underfunded public services, because we can't afford to fund them because of Brexit
November 7, 2025 at 8:39 AM
Here we are again with Westminster. Labour won't do anything substantive about reversing Brexit. So it doesn't do anything substantive about reversing public service cuts. Instead it raises taxes and distracts with talk about "magic money trees".
Are you 🏴 Yes yet?
Are you 🏴 Yes yet?
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DOJ Admits to Republicans That Epstein Files Are Even Worse for Trump newrepublic.com/post/202813/... via @newrepublic.com
DOJ Admits to Republicans That Epstein Files Are Even Worse for Trump
Details in the files are reportedly even more damning for Donald Trump than previously indicated—and it was already bad.
newrepublic.com
November 7, 2025 at 8:37 AM
DOJ Admits to Republicans That Epstein Files Are Even Worse for Trump newrepublic.com/post/202813/... via @newrepublic.com
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Gisèle Pelicot returns to court to face the appeal of one of dozens of men convicted of raping her while she was in a drugged state, encounters that her husband recorded. The appeal trial is expected to grip the country again. Here’s what to know about the case.
What to Know as Gisèle Pelicot Returns to Court for Man’s Appeal
The Frenchwoman who became a feminist icon will confront one of the men convicted after her husband drugged her and invited them to rape her over nearly 10 years.
nyti.ms
October 6, 2025 at 7:10 AM
Gisèle Pelicot returns to court to face the appeal of one of dozens of men convicted of raping her while she was in a drugged state, encounters that her husband recorded. The appeal trial is expected to grip the country again. Here’s what to know about the case.
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My latest blog post on the Scottish Greens' new assertive independence strategy and the agreement between the SNP and Believe in Scotland
weegingerdug.wordpress.com/2025/10/05/g...
weegingerdug.wordpress.com/2025/10/05/g...
Getting the indy band back together
It’s been a good couple of weeks for hopes of Scottish independence, with some very positive opinion poll results, and signs of a new assertiveness amongst the main pro-independence parties. …
weegingerdug.wordpress.com
October 5, 2025 at 2:17 PM
My latest blog post on the Scottish Greens' new assertive independence strategy and the agreement between the SNP and Believe in Scotland
weegingerdug.wordpress.com/2025/10/05/g...
weegingerdug.wordpress.com/2025/10/05/g...
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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…
www.thenational.scot
October 6, 2025 at 7:09 AM
Richard Murphy: How long until support for independence is made a terrorist offence? www.thenational.scot/politics/255...
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NEW: Work is set to begin next week on a £42.2million expansion project at a Wester Ross port
Work begins on £42m Scottish port expansion to support 1500 future jobs
www.thenational.scot
June 9, 2025 at 12:35 PM
NEW: Work is set to begin next week on a £42.2million expansion project at a Wester Ross port
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Nigel Farage "Anas Sarwar is trying to turn Scotland into Pakistan, which is not on, as it is part of England."
John Swinney "Don't make up racist lies about Anas Sarwar."
Anas Sarwar "John Swinney is a disgrace. Nigel, btw I'm happy to do a deal next year when I definitely become First Minister."
John Swinney "Don't make up racist lies about Anas Sarwar."
Anas Sarwar "John Swinney is a disgrace. Nigel, btw I'm happy to do a deal next year when I definitely become First Minister."
June 9, 2025 at 6:44 AM
Nigel Farage "Anas Sarwar is trying to turn Scotland into Pakistan, which is not on, as it is part of England."
John Swinney "Don't make up racist lies about Anas Sarwar."
Anas Sarwar "John Swinney is a disgrace. Nigel, btw I'm happy to do a deal next year when I definitely become First Minister."
John Swinney "Don't make up racist lies about Anas Sarwar."
Anas Sarwar "John Swinney is a disgrace. Nigel, btw I'm happy to do a deal next year when I definitely become First Minister."
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Scotland's Central Bank
Timeline for creating a central bank and therefore a currency trading on the International Financial Markets.
Answer: On the day of Independence.
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Timeline for creating a central bank and therefore a currency trading on the International Financial Markets.
Answer: On the day of Independence.
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November 24, 2024 at 12:37 PM
Scotland's Central Bank
Timeline for creating a central bank and therefore a currency trading on the International Financial Markets.
Answer: On the day of Independence.
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Timeline for creating a central bank and therefore a currency trading on the International Financial Markets.
Answer: On the day of Independence.
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#ScottishIndependence 🏴
Liz Webster - Norway i Proves Thatcher Got It Wrong. Credit to BBC Simon Reeve, Scandinavian Highlights youtube.com/watch?v=8qjo...
Norway 🇳🇴 Proves Thatcher Got It Wrong
YouTube video by Liz Webster #SaveBritishFarming
youtube.com
May 30, 2025 at 9:06 AM
#ScottishIndependence 🏴
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Whoops. The Herald lets a *positive* story about Scotland slip through. Someone will get their jotters.
www.heraldscotland.com/news/2520028...
www.heraldscotland.com/news/2520028...
Scotland's food and drink exports more than six times those of England per head
Exports from Scotland last year in this key sector were more than six times those from England, per head of population, research reveals.
www.heraldscotland.com
May 30, 2025 at 9:04 AM
Whoops. The Herald lets a *positive* story about Scotland slip through. Someone will get their jotters.
www.heraldscotland.com/news/2520028...
www.heraldscotland.com/news/2520028...
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True, the US is our biggest single country trading 'partner' (partners don't screw one another over so not a real partner) BUT the UK does far more trade with the EU than Amerikka. Congratulations for not mentioning this, BBC.
Wouldn't want facts to get in the way.
www.bbc.co.uk/news/live/cn...
Wouldn't want facts to get in the way.
www.bbc.co.uk/news/live/cn...
US and UK expected to announce deal to reduce tariffs today
The UK has been seeking a deal since President Trump imposed tariffs on almost every country in the world last month.
www.bbc.co.uk
May 8, 2025 at 6:30 AM
True, the US is our biggest single country trading 'partner' (partners don't screw one another over so not a real partner) BUT the UK does far more trade with the EU than Amerikka. Congratulations for not mentioning this, BBC.
Wouldn't want facts to get in the way.
www.bbc.co.uk/news/live/cn...
Wouldn't want facts to get in the way.
www.bbc.co.uk/news/live/cn...
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We paid 37 pence a day to belong to the world's most successful peace project. Then Putin bankrolled Brexit and now we are back at the precipice of war in Europe again.
The only good Brexit is a dead Brexit.
brexitrage.com/the-only-goo...
The only good Brexit is a dead Brexit.
brexitrage.com/the-only-goo...
The only good Brexit - Reboot Britain : Rejoin EU
The only good Brexit ... is a dead Brexit ... it has become painfully clear that Brexit has not delivered any of the so-called freedoms, nor solved any of Britain's problems or opened up opportunities...
brexitrage.com
May 8, 2025 at 6:14 AM
We paid 37 pence a day to belong to the world's most successful peace project. Then Putin bankrolled Brexit and now we are back at the precipice of war in Europe again.
The only good Brexit is a dead Brexit.
brexitrage.com/the-only-goo...
The only good Brexit is a dead Brexit.
brexitrage.com/the-only-goo...
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Always nice to see my local SNP members out on our High Street in Peebles, as they were this morning. Particularly when they bring a table full of indy-related publications to help inform those still feeling a little undecided 👍
🏴|🇪🇺 #YesScots
🏴|🇪🇺 #YesScots
April 26, 2025 at 2:43 PM
Always nice to see my local SNP members out on our High Street in Peebles, as they were this morning. Particularly when they bring a table full of indy-related publications to help inform those still feeling a little undecided 👍
🏴|🇪🇺 #YesScots
🏴|🇪🇺 #YesScots
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🔴 The SNP’s plan to abolish the two-child benefit cap is stuck in Westminster’s grip.
🏴 Scotland needs independence, not permission.
🏴 Scotland needs independence, not permission.
April 7, 2025 at 4:00 PM
🔴 The SNP’s plan to abolish the two-child benefit cap is stuck in Westminster’s grip.
🏴 Scotland needs independence, not permission.
🏴 Scotland needs independence, not permission.
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Trump fell out with almost all his senior staff in his first administration. He will this time, as well. So, what happens when he and Musk fall out?
youtu.be/aqN8Sos63ts?...
youtu.be/aqN8Sos63ts?...
Musk and Trump will fall out. How will the chaos that will create bemanaged?
YouTube video by Richard J Murphy
youtu.be
April 7, 2025 at 6:06 AM
Trump fell out with almost all his senior staff in his first administration. He will this time, as well. So, what happens when he and Musk fall out?
youtu.be/aqN8Sos63ts?...
youtu.be/aqN8Sos63ts?...
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Congratulations Bruce Mouat and Scotland! 🏴. Spread thecword, because you sure as hell won’t see this reported on the TV today. www.bbc.co.uk/sport/articl...
World Curling final: Scotland beat Switzerland to take gold
Scotland take gold at the men's World Curling Championship after a dramatic 5-4 victory over Switzerland in Moose Jaw, Canada.
www.bbc.co.uk
April 7, 2025 at 6:05 AM
Congratulations Bruce Mouat and Scotland! 🏴. Spread thecword, because you sure as hell won’t see this reported on the TV today. www.bbc.co.uk/sport/articl...
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‘Forgive me, Mother. Army arrived’: Final words of Palestinian paramedic moments before Israeli execution
‘Forgive me, Mother. Army arrived’: Final words of Palestinian paramedic moments before Israeli execution
“Forgive me, Mother… this is the path I chose to help people. The army has arrived.” These were the scattered and broken last words uttered by Palestinian paramedic Rifaat Radwan...
www.middleeastmonitor.com
April 6, 2025 at 9:16 AM
‘Forgive me, Mother. Army arrived’: Final words of Palestinian paramedic moments before Israeli execution
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