Eleanor
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We have a sound competent First Minister
December 9, 2025 at 6:26 PM
We have a sound competent First Minister
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Today’s figures show real progress in our schools:
✅ Record literacy and numeracy
✅ Higher attendance
✅ More teachers, with smaller class sizes
Huge credit to pupils and staff. We will keep driving improvement for every young person in Scotland.
✅ Record literacy and numeracy
✅ Higher attendance
✅ More teachers, with smaller class sizes
Huge credit to pupils and staff. We will keep driving improvement for every young person in Scotland.
December 9, 2025 at 5:20 PM
Today’s figures show real progress in our schools:
✅ Record literacy and numeracy
✅ Higher attendance
✅ More teachers, with smaller class sizes
Huge credit to pupils and staff. We will keep driving improvement for every young person in Scotland.
✅ Record literacy and numeracy
✅ Higher attendance
✅ More teachers, with smaller class sizes
Huge credit to pupils and staff. We will keep driving improvement for every young person in Scotland.
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If you live in Scotland, it's 𝗧𝗵𝗲 𝗦𝗡𝗣 that's leading the fight against Reform.
It doesn't benefit from big millionaire donations like the English parties, and depends primarily on small donations... please consider supporting their fight.
www.snp.org/donate/
It doesn't benefit from big millionaire donations like the English parties, and depends primarily on small donations... please consider supporting their fight.
www.snp.org/donate/
December 9, 2025 at 8:40 AM
If you live in Scotland, it's 𝗧𝗵𝗲 𝗦𝗡𝗣 that's leading the fight against Reform.
It doesn't benefit from big millionaire donations like the English parties, and depends primarily on small donations... please consider supporting their fight.
www.snp.org/donate/
It doesn't benefit from big millionaire donations like the English parties, and depends primarily on small donations... please consider supporting their fight.
www.snp.org/donate/
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John Swinney opens Scotland’s largest health hub in Glasgow’s Parkhead
https://www.europesays.com/uk/621616/
Scotland’s First Minister unveiled the new Parkhead Hub during a visit on Monday, December 8, 2025, in the…#uk #news #uknews
https://www.europesays.com/uk/621616/
Scotland’s First Minister unveiled the new Parkhead Hub during a visit on Monday, December 8, 2025, in the…#uk #news #uknews
John Swinney opens Scotland's largest health hub in Glasgow's Parkhead - United Kingdom
Scotland’s First Minister unveiled the new Parkhead Hub during a visit on Monday, December 8, 2025, in the heart of the East End. The £67 million centre
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December 9, 2025 at 6:50 AM
John Swinney opens Scotland’s largest health hub in Glasgow’s Parkhead
https://www.europesays.com/uk/621616/
Scotland’s First Minister unveiled the new Parkhead Hub during a visit on Monday, December 8, 2025, in the…#uk #news #uknews
https://www.europesays.com/uk/621616/
Scotland’s First Minister unveiled the new Parkhead Hub during a visit on Monday, December 8, 2025, in the…#uk #news #uknews
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UK households cut spending at fastest pace in 5 years.
Average real wage stuck at 2008 level.
Energy, water, broadband, rents, grocery, dentist, vets prices rising at more than CPI.
Poorest 20% pay higher proportion of income in taxes than the richest 20%.
Can't rebuild without redistribution.
Average real wage stuck at 2008 level.
Energy, water, broadband, rents, grocery, dentist, vets prices rising at more than CPI.
Poorest 20% pay higher proportion of income in taxes than the richest 20%.
Can't rebuild without redistribution.
UK households cut spending at fastest pace in almost five years, says Barclays
Bank reports 1.1% drop in card spending despite Black Friday boost for retailers
www.theguardian.com
December 9, 2025 at 7:29 AM
UK households cut spending at fastest pace in 5 years.
Average real wage stuck at 2008 level.
Energy, water, broadband, rents, grocery, dentist, vets prices rising at more than CPI.
Poorest 20% pay higher proportion of income in taxes than the richest 20%.
Can't rebuild without redistribution.
Average real wage stuck at 2008 level.
Energy, water, broadband, rents, grocery, dentist, vets prices rising at more than CPI.
Poorest 20% pay higher proportion of income in taxes than the richest 20%.
Can't rebuild without redistribution.
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Agreed, but this is so blatant, even for their own standards.
In recent days BBCScotland phone app gave time to;
1) SLab attack on NHS Scotland via their own sanctioned report 🙄
2) Reform announcement/PR stunt at Falkirk/Grangemouth
But they choose to ignore the ScotGov’s view on energy. Unbiased?
In recent days BBCScotland phone app gave time to;
1) SLab attack on NHS Scotland via their own sanctioned report 🙄
2) Reform announcement/PR stunt at Falkirk/Grangemouth
But they choose to ignore the ScotGov’s view on energy. Unbiased?
December 9, 2025 at 6:10 AM
Agreed, but this is so blatant, even for their own standards.
In recent days BBCScotland phone app gave time to;
1) SLab attack on NHS Scotland via their own sanctioned report 🙄
2) Reform announcement/PR stunt at Falkirk/Grangemouth
But they choose to ignore the ScotGov’s view on energy. Unbiased?
In recent days BBCScotland phone app gave time to;
1) SLab attack on NHS Scotland via their own sanctioned report 🙄
2) Reform announcement/PR stunt at Falkirk/Grangemouth
But they choose to ignore the ScotGov’s view on energy. Unbiased?
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🏴 An independent Government of Scotland will put the interests of the people of Scotland FIRST
🇬🇧 Something that uk westminster will NEVER do
🇬🇧 Something that uk westminster will NEVER do
⚡️ Scotland is energy rich, yet has some of the highest energy bills in Europe. It's time for a fresh start with lower energy bills. Support our campaign by pledging your support and encourage your followers to do the same. www.snp.org/energy
December 9, 2025 at 5:11 AM
🏴 An independent Government of Scotland will put the interests of the people of Scotland FIRST
🇬🇧 Something that uk westminster will NEVER do
🇬🇧 Something that uk westminster will NEVER do
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⚡️ Scotland is energy rich, yet has some of the highest energy bills in Europe. It's time for a fresh start with lower energy bills. Support our campaign by pledging your support and encourage your followers to do the same. www.snp.org/energy
December 8, 2025 at 10:23 AM
⚡️ Scotland is energy rich, yet has some of the highest energy bills in Europe. It's time for a fresh start with lower energy bills. Support our campaign by pledging your support and encourage your followers to do the same. www.snp.org/energy
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Independence can 'restore Scots standard of living' as rankings show UK plummet
www.thenational.scot/news/2560797...
www.thenational.scot/news/2560797...
Independence can 'restore Scots standard of living' as rankings show UK plummet
INDEPENDENCE can “restore Scots quality of life and living standards” an SNP MP has said, noting the UK’s dramatic drop in global rankings…
www.thenational.scot
December 9, 2025 at 6:10 AM
Independence can 'restore Scots standard of living' as rankings show UK plummet
www.thenational.scot/news/2560797...
www.thenational.scot/news/2560797...
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December 8, 2025 at 11:51 AM
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New analysis shows:
That there are now more people alive in the UK that voted Remain in 2016 than those who voted Leave in 2016.
The "will of the people" expressed by direct vote in 2016... has changed.
That there are now more people alive in the UK that voted Remain in 2016 than those who voted Leave in 2016.
The "will of the people" expressed by direct vote in 2016... has changed.
The majority opposed to Brexit has reached eight million
Ministers need courage to keep it that way
kellnerp.substack.com
December 8, 2025 at 7:53 AM
New analysis shows:
That there are now more people alive in the UK that voted Remain in 2016 than those who voted Leave in 2016.
The "will of the people" expressed by direct vote in 2016... has changed.
That there are now more people alive in the UK that voted Remain in 2016 than those who voted Leave in 2016.
The "will of the people" expressed by direct vote in 2016... has changed.
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The SNP branded Rachel Reeves’ first budget a “chaos budget”, claiming higher energy bills and taxes, and rising unemployment. We reviewed the key claims – and found they're a mix of True, Mostly True and Half True.
Find out more: www.theferret.scot/s...
Find out more: www.theferret.scot/s...
December 8, 2025 at 8:00 AM
The SNP branded Rachel Reeves’ first budget a “chaos budget”, claiming higher energy bills and taxes, and rising unemployment. We reviewed the key claims – and found they're a mix of True, Mostly True and Half True.
Find out more: www.theferret.scot/s...
Find out more: www.theferret.scot/s...
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It's perfectly possible that Farage's Reform could spend £1m - 1/10th of the donations the party has received from millionaires - to skew the Scottish general election in May 2026. Meanwhile the genuinely Scottish parties (SNP & Scottish Greens) have to rely on tiny donations from we plebs. 😡🤬😡🤬
December 6, 2025 at 11:04 AM
It's perfectly possible that Farage's Reform could spend £1m - 1/10th of the donations the party has received from millionaires - to skew the Scottish general election in May 2026. Meanwhile the genuinely Scottish parties (SNP & Scottish Greens) have to rely on tiny donations from we plebs. 😡🤬😡🤬
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From FPTP to uncapped unregulated political donations; from the House of Lords to systematic Westminster power grabs to undermine devolution and colonial “territorial offices” for NI, Scotland and Wales (not England) the UK is a profoundly undemocratic basket case.
#EndLondonRule
#EndLondonRule
December 6, 2025 at 11:09 AM
From FPTP to uncapped unregulated political donations; from the House of Lords to systematic Westminster power grabs to undermine devolution and colonial “territorial offices” for NI, Scotland and Wales (not England) the UK is a profoundly undemocratic basket case.
#EndLondonRule
#EndLondonRule
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"So if the Greens and the SNP . . get over the line and make a coalition, make a majority, get the votes in the Parliament, then they’ll vote through a referendum, and that’s what democracy’s all about.” Ruth Davidson MSP, Scottish Tories Leader, 2011
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December 6, 2025 at 10:22 PM
"So if the Greens and the SNP . . get over the line and make a coalition, make a majority, get the votes in the Parliament, then they’ll vote through a referendum, and that’s what democracy’s all about.” Ruth Davidson MSP, Scottish Tories Leader, 2011
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Imagine how much better Scotland could be if ScotGov had full control!
December 6, 2025 at 8:16 PM
Imagine how much better Scotland could be if ScotGov had full control!
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Farage arrives in Scotland today, and it should make our collective stomach heave that this repulsive, dangerous extremist has crossed the border. Amid scapegoating schoolkids and allegations of antisemitism anyone who supports this man is morally in the gutter
My @heraldscotland.bsky.social column
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"Farage in Falkirk? It should make our stomachs heave to have him in Scotland"
Nigel Farage’s Falkirk visit sparks outrage, with many Scots saying his presence north of the border should make “our stomachs heave”.
www.heraldscotland.com
December 6, 2025 at 8:28 AM
Farage arrives in Scotland today, and it should make our collective stomach heave that this repulsive, dangerous extremist has crossed the border. Amid scapegoating schoolkids and allegations of antisemitism anyone who supports this man is morally in the gutter
My @heraldscotland.bsky.social column
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‘Westminster should learn from Holyrood before another generation pays the price.’ It would make more sense for the UK Labour Government to just replicate the Scottish Child Payment – Independent assessment talkingupscotlandtwo.com/2025/12/06/w...
‘Westminster should learn from Holyrood before another generation pays the price.’ It would make more sense for the UK Labour Government to just replicate the Scottish Child Payment – Independent asse...
Professor John Robertson OBA This comparative assessment of the effectiveness in reducing child poverty with Labour’s newly announced Child Poverty Strategy or Scotland’s now establishe…
talkingupscotlandtwo.com
December 6, 2025 at 9:30 AM
‘Westminster should learn from Holyrood before another generation pays the price.’ It would make more sense for the UK Labour Government to just replicate the Scottish Child Payment – Independent assessment talkingupscotlandtwo.com/2025/12/06/w...
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Stand up to Racism, Fascism & Farage…be the antibiotic this infection needs.
December 6, 2025 at 9:40 AM
Stand up to Racism, Fascism & Farage…be the antibiotic this infection needs.
Absolutely, well-said Mr Swinney.
www.thenational.scot/news/2567762...
www.thenational.scot/news/2567762...
'Bad actor': John Swinney brands Nigel Farage 'complete joke' ahead of Scotland visit
John Swinney has branded Reform UK leader Nigel Farage a 'complete joke' ahead of his visit to Scotland this weekend
www.thenational.scot
December 6, 2025 at 5:38 AM
Absolutely, well-said Mr Swinney.
www.thenational.scot/news/2567762...
www.thenational.scot/news/2567762...
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🔴 Nigel Farage’s Reform is more reliant on super-rich backers than any major party in modern British political history
75% of *all* Reform donations *ever* have come from just three rich men
Is this what democracy looks like?
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75% of *all* Reform donations *ever* have come from just three rich men
Is this what democracy looks like?
New on Democracy for Sale
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75% of Reform UK’s donations have come from just three rich men
Calls grow for donation caps as Democracy for Sale research reveals that three-quarters of Reform’s funding comes from a trio of wealthy donors
democracyforsale.substack.com
December 5, 2025 at 10:55 AM
🔴 Nigel Farage’s Reform is more reliant on super-rich backers than any major party in modern British political history
75% of *all* Reform donations *ever* have come from just three rich men
Is this what democracy looks like?
New on Democracy for Sale
democracyforsale.substack.com/p/75-of-refo...
75% of *all* Reform donations *ever* have come from just three rich men
Is this what democracy looks like?
New on Democracy for Sale
democracyforsale.substack.com/p/75-of-refo...
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The FIFA Peace Prize
The Love Island Prize for Particle Physics
The RuPaul's Drag Race Prize for Applied Mathematics
The Strictly Come Dancing Prize for Economic Theory
The Never Mind the Buzzcocks Prize for Architecture
The Farage Prize for Anti-Racism
The Eurovision Prize for Moral Philosophy
The Love Island Prize for Particle Physics
The RuPaul's Drag Race Prize for Applied Mathematics
The Strictly Come Dancing Prize for Economic Theory
The Never Mind the Buzzcocks Prize for Architecture
The Farage Prize for Anti-Racism
The Eurovision Prize for Moral Philosophy
December 5, 2025 at 8:23 PM
The FIFA Peace Prize
The Love Island Prize for Particle Physics
The RuPaul's Drag Race Prize for Applied Mathematics
The Strictly Come Dancing Prize for Economic Theory
The Never Mind the Buzzcocks Prize for Architecture
The Farage Prize for Anti-Racism
The Eurovision Prize for Moral Philosophy
The Love Island Prize for Particle Physics
The RuPaul's Drag Race Prize for Applied Mathematics
The Strictly Come Dancing Prize for Economic Theory
The Never Mind the Buzzcocks Prize for Architecture
The Farage Prize for Anti-Racism
The Eurovision Prize for Moral Philosophy
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Not fussed about huge donations for parties in England cos you're a Scottish voter? You really should be.
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December 5, 2025 at 11:06 PM
Not fussed about huge donations for parties in England cos you're a Scottish voter? You really should be.
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