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Ross Colquhoun @rosscolquhoun.bsky.social · 11d

And to show how international relations can shift over time - my Great Uncle Noel Frederick Ross served as a gunner on HMS Victorious during the Arctic Convoys of WW2, braving treacherous conditions to supply arms and supplies to the Soviets in the fight against the Nazis.

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Ross Colquhoun @rosscolquhoun.bsky.social · 11d

He was based in the camp under Russian attack at Balaclava in Crimea in 1854. The “Thin Red Line” held - wearing the very uniforms he made. The action was immortalised in Robert Gibb’s painting located in Edinburgh Castle.

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Ross Colquhoun @rosscolquhoun.bsky.social · 11d

I get my first name from my Grandpa’s surname. His family came from Highlands & North East. This is my 4x Great Grandpa, William Ross, Sergeant Master Tailor of the 93rd Sutherland Highlanders. He made the uniform he’s wearing - and those of regiment. Served in Corfu, Gibraltar, India, & Crimea.

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Ross Colquhoun @rosscolquhoun.bsky.social · Aug 27

It’s a political death spiral that only benefits Farage and his wealthy pals.

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Ross Colquhoun @rosscolquhoun.bsky.social · Aug 27

Increasing UK inequality created a fertile ground for anti-migrant sentiment and Brexit due to perceived scarcity > Nigel Farage and Reform back Brexit which further increases inequality in UK > Whilst Tories and Labour echo them on Brexit and stoking up anti-migrant sentiment.

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Ross Colquhoun @rosscolquhoun.bsky.social · Jul 24

Vive la France.

The Washington Post @washingtonpost.com · Jul 24

France will recognize an independent state of Palestine in September at the U.N. General Assembly, President Emmanuel Macron said.

“The urgent need today is to end the war in Gaza and to rescue the civilian population,” Macron wrote on X. wapo.st/45jiof3

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The SNP @snp.org · Jul 22

🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿 The SNP will always keep Scotland’s water in Scotland’s hands.

The current fiasco in England shows that public ownership works.

Scottish Water delivers a better service, reinvestment not profit, and 20% lower bills than England. 🚰

A graphic showing a tweet set onto the background of a scottish lake. The tweet reads:

“Despite what Labour are claiming, Scottish water is world renowned.

87% of Scotland's entire water environment is assessed by SEPA as having a 'high' or 'good' classification for water quality - up from 82% in 2014.

Public ownership is not just possible, it works in Scotland!”

The tweet is quote tweeting another tweet, which reads:

“My letter to UK Gov Minister Steve Reed asking him to retract his false statements about the condition of water in Scotland. IWC was able to report we’re in a much better position than rUk with 87% “high” or “good” status. Public ownership works.“

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The SNP @snp.org · Jul 23

Labour are increasing your energy bills, after promising to cut them - to pay for a nuclear plant in England.

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Ross Colquhoun @rosscolquhoun.bsky.social · Jul 22

🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿💦 That’s that settled then.

Instagram Story from @thesnp with a poll over a scenic image of a Scottish loch with hills and blue sky in the background. The poll question reads:
“Who has the best water in the world? 😉💦🚰”

Four answer options are shown with vote percentages:
• Scotland – 27%
• Scotland – 4%
• Also Scotland – 2%
• Definitely Scotland. – 67%

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Ross Colquhoun @rosscolquhoun.bsky.social · Jul 21

The UK has its own history of empire, colonialism, slavery and ethnic cleansing.

There’s arguably more value in more people learning about that - so British exceptionalism doesn’t rule the waves and moral complacency doesn’t take hold.

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Ross Colquhoun @rosscolquhoun.bsky.social · Jul 21

Yep.

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Ross Colquhoun @rosscolquhoun.bsky.social · Jul 21

The UK has its own history of empire, colonialism, slavery and ethnic cleansing.

There’s arguably more value more people learning about that - so British exceptionalism doesn’t rule the waves and moral complacency doesn’t take hold.

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Ross Colquhoun @rosscolquhoun.bsky.social · Jul 20

Keir Starmer and other world leaders have stood by - or in his case, enabled - the deliberate starvation of Palestinians by Israel. It’s a shameful stain on history few of us will ever forget. It’s time to stop this now.

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Dr Robert 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿 🇪🇺 @raibeart.bsky.social · Jul 7

Let this sink in. ‘Scottish’ Labour are seeking advice from Blair who took the UK into an illegal war against Iraq, that killed 1 million people & who is now advising on the annexation of Gaza to create a Riviera style beach resort (FT). How utterly low can Labour sink?

Ross Colquhoun @rosscolquhoun.bsky.social · Jul 6

Scottish Labour are seeking advice from the Tony Blair Institute for the Scottish Election, whose staff have been taking part in a project investigating turning Gaza into a Riveria. The final plan proposes “paying half a million Palestinians to leave the area”.

Tony Blair’s staff took part in Gaza Riveria project.

Scottish Labour turns to Tony Blair Institute to prepare for election.

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Ross Colquhoun @rosscolquhoun.bsky.social · Jul 10

The sources are the FT and Holyrood Magazine.

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Ross Colquhoun @rosscolquhoun.bsky.social · Jul 10

What greater indictment of our age than this: those who cry out for Gaza are silenced, while those who starve and kill its people walk free. A world that fears the oppressed more than the oppressor’s weapons is not just broken - it is complicit.

The Washington Post @washingtonpost.com · Jul 10

At least 17 people, mostly children, were killed by an Israeli strike while waiting for food supplements in Gaza, health officials say.

IDF strike kills Gazan children awaiting food supplements, health officials say

At least 17 people, mostly children, were killed in the strike near a Project HOPE clinic in Gaza, officials said. Malnutrition rates are rising in the Strip.

www.washingtonpost.com

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Ross Colquhoun @rosscolquhoun.bsky.social · Jul 6

Scottish Labour are seeking advice from the Tony Blair Institute for the Scottish Election, whose staff have been taking part in a project investigating turning Gaza into a Riveria. The final plan proposes “paying half a million Palestinians to leave the area”.

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Ross Colquhoun @rosscolquhoun.bsky.social · Jun 13

Across borders and here in the UK, some powerful people - like wolves in sheep’s clothing - protect their wealth and divide societies by blaming the poor, migrants, and minorities for the very inequality they sustain. Humanity still has a long way to go.

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Ross Colquhoun @rosscolquhoun.bsky.social · Jun 13

It’s 2025 and too much of geopolitics has de-evolved into modern cave men throwing rocks to protect power. All while many of the real existential threats to our planet and human survival go unanswered.

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Ross Colquhoun @rosscolquhoun.bsky.social · Jun 2

🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿 Scotland’s future in our hands, or his?

The SNP @snp.org · Jun 2

Nigel Farage wants energy-rich Scotland to become poorer by taking away vital support like free prescriptions and free tuition. And he has openly discussed privatising the NHS.

Only the SNP can beat him in Hamilton, Larkhall and Stonehouse on 5th June.

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Ross Colquhoun @rosscolquhoun.bsky.social · May 22

Every year in the UK we rightfully commemorate the defeat of Nazism. Yet today, we see how ideology still radicalises people to the point where the murder of Palestinian children is justified. History isn’t just something to leave behind - it is a warning we are meant to heed.

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Ross Colquhoun @rosscolquhoun.bsky.social · May 21

Humanity is the light in the dark, the song in the silence, the hand reaching out when all else falls. In these times, be the reason the world remembers kindness.

NBC News @nbcnews.com · May 21

Around 14,000 babies face severe malnutrition if a lot more aid trucks don’t reach the Palestinian enclave soon, a U.N. aid group said.

Ex-Israeli general hits out at government for 'killing babies as a pastime' in Gaza

Around 14,000 babies face severe malnutrition if a lot more aid trucks don’t reach the Palestinian enclave soon, a U.N. aid group said.

www.nbcnews.com

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The SNP @snp.org · May 19

With just over two weeks until polling day in Hamilton, Larkhall & Stonehouse, we’re getting our positive message of hope and delivery out there. 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿

When Labour cut the Winter Fuel Payment - the SNP brought it back. 🔥

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John Swinney @johnswinney.bsky.social · May 19

I am not willing to see Scottish pensioners struggle because of Labour broken promises.

The SNP government will bring back the Winter Fuel Payment by St Andrew's Day this year.

My SNP Government will bring back the Winter Fuel Payment by St Andrew's Day

Writing in the Daily Record, First Minister John Swinney confirms when the Pension Age Winter Heating Payment will be paid.

www.dailyrecord.co.uk

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Ross Colquhoun @rosscolquhoun.bsky.social · May 20

Ah yes, the famous “best of both worlds” from 2014… Out of the EU, sky-high shopping costs, energy bills, rents and mortgages. We’ve had Johnson - and now Farage looms.

Remind me: what planet are we on if we ever fall for that lot again? news.stv.tv/politics/sco...

Scotland can have 'best of both worlds' with devolution, new report says

Ian Murray is expected to state that working collaboratively with the Scottish Government is a key part of the UK Government’s Plan for Change.

news.stv.tv

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