Spear Thistle 🏴 🦄
@spear-thistle.bsky.social
Love Scotland / love making stuff / love music / from rainy Glasgow.
Looking hard for some optimism right now. 🤦🏼♀️
🏴 Scottish Independence - it really is normal!
Looking hard for some optimism right now. 🤦🏼♀️
🏴 Scottish Independence - it really is normal!
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⚡ Every year, we generate enough cheap renewable energy to cover Scotland’s needs. Yet our bills are sky high!
🔎 Here is how Scottish customers are being ripped off by the UK energy system: www.believeinscotland.org/scottish_cus...
❌ End Scotland's energy bill rip off! #BelieveinScotland
🔎 Here is how Scottish customers are being ripped off by the UK energy system: www.believeinscotland.org/scottish_cus...
❌ End Scotland's energy bill rip off! #BelieveinScotland
October 8, 2025 at 11:12 AM
⚡ Every year, we generate enough cheap renewable energy to cover Scotland’s needs. Yet our bills are sky high!
🔎 Here is how Scottish customers are being ripped off by the UK energy system: www.believeinscotland.org/scottish_cus...
❌ End Scotland's energy bill rip off! #BelieveinScotland
🔎 Here is how Scottish customers are being ripped off by the UK energy system: www.believeinscotland.org/scottish_cus...
❌ End Scotland's energy bill rip off! #BelieveinScotland
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www.thenational.scot/politics/253...
England is desperate to hold the Union together, since the revenue from energy resources and much more from Scotland that flows into the London Treasury each year far outweighs the money Westminster pays out to a constricted devolved Scottish Parliament.
England is desperate to hold the Union together, since the revenue from energy resources and much more from Scotland that flows into the London Treasury each year far outweighs the money Westminster pays out to a constricted devolved Scottish Parliament.
The truth is that Scotland does not need England
MAY I recommend to your readers the book Independence or Union, by the highly respected historian Professor Sir Tom Devine? The consensus of…
www.thenational.scot
July 22, 2025 at 12:02 PM
www.thenational.scot/politics/253...
England is desperate to hold the Union together, since the revenue from energy resources and much more from Scotland that flows into the London Treasury each year far outweighs the money Westminster pays out to a constricted devolved Scottish Parliament.
England is desperate to hold the Union together, since the revenue from energy resources and much more from Scotland that flows into the London Treasury each year far outweighs the money Westminster pays out to a constricted devolved Scottish Parliament.
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www.thenational.scot/news/2528808...
Thanks to The National for highlighting our initiative.
Believe in Scotland, Colin Dunn (IndyPosterBoy) and Scottish Independence Foundation (SIF) put a massive amount of work into making this possible, so big shout out to them all.
Thanks to The National for highlighting our initiative.
Believe in Scotland, Colin Dunn (IndyPosterBoy) and Scottish Independence Foundation (SIF) put a massive amount of work into making this possible, so big shout out to them all.
Scotland's independence campaign gets boost with new banners delivered nationwide
MORE than 60 banners have been delivered to independence groups across Scotland with organisations coming together to provide "an effective…
www.thenational.scot
July 3, 2025 at 6:53 PM
www.thenational.scot/news/2528808...
Thanks to The National for highlighting our initiative.
Believe in Scotland, Colin Dunn (IndyPosterBoy) and Scottish Independence Foundation (SIF) put a massive amount of work into making this possible, so big shout out to them all.
Thanks to The National for highlighting our initiative.
Believe in Scotland, Colin Dunn (IndyPosterBoy) and Scottish Independence Foundation (SIF) put a massive amount of work into making this possible, so big shout out to them all.
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Why couldn't the Scottish Government save Grangemouth? Energy is reserved to Westminster.
Why can't Scotland welcome more care workers from overseas? Immigration is reserved to Westminster.
Why can't the Scottish Government tackle drug addiction better? Drug laws are reserved to Westminster.
Why can't Scotland welcome more care workers from overseas? Immigration is reserved to Westminster.
Why can't the Scottish Government tackle drug addiction better? Drug laws are reserved to Westminster.
June 15, 2025 at 4:56 PM
Why couldn't the Scottish Government save Grangemouth? Energy is reserved to Westminster.
Why can't Scotland welcome more care workers from overseas? Immigration is reserved to Westminster.
Why can't the Scottish Government tackle drug addiction better? Drug laws are reserved to Westminster.
Why can't Scotland welcome more care workers from overseas? Immigration is reserved to Westminster.
Why can't the Scottish Government tackle drug addiction better? Drug laws are reserved to Westminster.
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They want to leave the ECHR because it will allow them to abolish the State Pension, the Minimum Wage, and paid holiday and sick leave.
It would make them tens of billions a year.
But of course they say immigration, because they can't tell you the real reason.
It would make them tens of billions a year.
But of course they say immigration, because they can't tell you the real reason.
June 2, 2025 at 8:13 PM
They want to leave the ECHR because it will allow them to abolish the State Pension, the Minimum Wage, and paid holiday and sick leave.
It would make them tens of billions a year.
But of course they say immigration, because they can't tell you the real reason.
It would make them tens of billions a year.
But of course they say immigration, because they can't tell you the real reason.
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There’s a perception in some quarters that if we’re not hearing from LibDems, Greens, SNP, Plaid, even the Tories that they’re not doing anything. This is nonsense. MPs from all these parties are tackling issues daily. What we hear is controlled by the media. petition.parliament.uk/petitions/71...
Petition: Ensure plurality of political coverage across UK broadcast media at all times
We want to ensure that a plurality of views from all political parties in Westminster are represented and the nations parliaments are heard all year round, not just election times. The rules for cover...
petition.parliament.uk
May 31, 2025 at 12:28 PM
There’s a perception in some quarters that if we’re not hearing from LibDems, Greens, SNP, Plaid, even the Tories that they’re not doing anything. This is nonsense. MPs from all these parties are tackling issues daily. What we hear is controlled by the media. petition.parliament.uk/petitions/71...
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The SNP have protected the Scottish NHS as much as they can within the constraints of the block grant. We don't have the widespread privatisation that's present in England's NHS.
If you value the NHS then Scottish Independence is the future.
#ScottishIndependence 🏴
If you value the NHS then Scottish Independence is the future.
#ScottishIndependence 🏴
May 10, 2025 at 2:13 PM
The SNP have protected the Scottish NHS as much as they can within the constraints of the block grant. We don't have the widespread privatisation that's present in England's NHS.
If you value the NHS then Scottish Independence is the future.
#ScottishIndependence 🏴
If you value the NHS then Scottish Independence is the future.
#ScottishIndependence 🏴
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This Labour government is attacking Reform for talking about changing the NHS to a different healthcare system.
Just to be clear, Labour is also changing the NHS model- turning the NHS into an enormous cash cow for private companies, mining our public asset to make shareholders richer.
Just to be clear, Labour is also changing the NHS model- turning the NHS into an enormous cash cow for private companies, mining our public asset to make shareholders richer.
April 7, 2025 at 6:41 AM
This Labour government is attacking Reform for talking about changing the NHS to a different healthcare system.
Just to be clear, Labour is also changing the NHS model- turning the NHS into an enormous cash cow for private companies, mining our public asset to make shareholders richer.
Just to be clear, Labour is also changing the NHS model- turning the NHS into an enormous cash cow for private companies, mining our public asset to make shareholders richer.
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Great news. We all want to see UNITY in the Independence movement, so we thought we would lead by example and bring together 4, yes 4 Independence campaign supporters to provide large PVC banners for FREE to local YES groups.
April 3, 2025 at 10:25 AM
Great news. We all want to see UNITY in the Independence movement, so we thought we would lead by example and bring together 4, yes 4 Independence campaign supporters to provide large PVC banners for FREE to local YES groups.
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Just saw a bumble bee.
Whoop-whoop.
Remember to leave your dandelions alone.
They're not weeds.
They're among the first food sources for our emerging pollinators.
Whoop-whoop.
Remember to leave your dandelions alone.
They're not weeds.
They're among the first food sources for our emerging pollinators.
March 23, 2025 at 3:25 PM
Just saw a bumble bee.
Whoop-whoop.
Remember to leave your dandelions alone.
They're not weeds.
They're among the first food sources for our emerging pollinators.
Whoop-whoop.
Remember to leave your dandelions alone.
They're not weeds.
They're among the first food sources for our emerging pollinators.
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First Minister, John Swinney gave an outstanding speech in Perth yesterday highlighting that Labour have betrayed disabled people, WASPI women & pensioners.
Scotland is an afterthought as far as Westminster is concerned, for a future made in Scotland we need independence. 🏴
Scotland is an afterthought as far as Westminster is concerned, for a future made in Scotland we need independence. 🏴
March 23, 2025 at 7:51 PM
First Minister, John Swinney gave an outstanding speech in Perth yesterday highlighting that Labour have betrayed disabled people, WASPI women & pensioners.
Scotland is an afterthought as far as Westminster is concerned, for a future made in Scotland we need independence. 🏴
Scotland is an afterthought as far as Westminster is concerned, for a future made in Scotland we need independence. 🏴
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I my children and grandchildren will be better of in an independent country.
How do I know that. Westminster will go down the USA right wing road. An independent Scotland is more likely to go down the Nordic states road.
Indy for my kids and their kids.
#independence #Scotland
How do I know that. Westminster will go down the USA right wing road. An independent Scotland is more likely to go down the Nordic states road.
Indy for my kids and their kids.
#independence #Scotland
March 15, 2025 at 9:35 AM
I my children and grandchildren will be better of in an independent country.
How do I know that. Westminster will go down the USA right wing road. An independent Scotland is more likely to go down the Nordic states road.
Indy for my kids and their kids.
#independence #Scotland
How do I know that. Westminster will go down the USA right wing road. An independent Scotland is more likely to go down the Nordic states road.
Indy for my kids and their kids.
#independence #Scotland
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Remember that how the NHS in England is defunded, butchered and sold off *directly* affects Scotland's NHS budget. The NHS in England is clearly destined to be privatised. Is that being forced on Scotland really a price you think worth paying to stay in the UK? #Indyclan #Scotland
March 14, 2025 at 8:19 AM
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Was all #LabourLies to fool the masses yet again. Was all a pipe dream. Complete Bullshit
We will always have the most expensive energy costs in Europe whilst tied to the Westminster parasites
GB Energy ‘formally has no employees’, UK Government admits
www.thenational.scot/news/2499985...
We will always have the most expensive energy costs in Europe whilst tied to the Westminster parasites
GB Energy ‘formally has no employees’, UK Government admits
www.thenational.scot/news/2499985...
GB Energy ‘has no employees’, UK Government concedes
GB Energy doesn’t formally have any employees, according to the UK Government ...
www.thenational.scot
March 11, 2025 at 5:28 PM
Was all #LabourLies to fool the masses yet again. Was all a pipe dream. Complete Bullshit
We will always have the most expensive energy costs in Europe whilst tied to the Westminster parasites
GB Energy ‘formally has no employees’, UK Government admits
www.thenational.scot/news/2499985...
We will always have the most expensive energy costs in Europe whilst tied to the Westminster parasites
GB Energy ‘formally has no employees’, UK Government admits
www.thenational.scot/news/2499985...
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It's the 51st anniversary of the McCrone report when Westminster covered up the true extent of Scotland's oil wealth. Now they're downplaying Scotland's renewable energy wealth & exporting it while Scotland has some of the highest fuel bills in Europe.
www.thenational.scot/business/174...
www.thenational.scot/business/174...
This is what Westminster doesn't want you to read: The McCrone Report in full
IMPORTANT: The McCrone Report has no paywall today. We believe it is vitally important that everybody can access it. You can support us with a…
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February 27, 2025 at 11:28 AM
It's the 51st anniversary of the McCrone report when Westminster covered up the true extent of Scotland's oil wealth. Now they're downplaying Scotland's renewable energy wealth & exporting it while Scotland has some of the highest fuel bills in Europe.
www.thenational.scot/business/174...
www.thenational.scot/business/174...
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Wake up, Scottish Labour Dafties!
Scottish Independence please!
Scottish Independence please!
Scots 'should have lowest fuel bills in Europe' says boss amid £111 annual hike
Scots billpayers face the highest energy costs on the continent amid a fresh 6.4 per cent rise in bills for the average household.
www.dailyrecord.co.uk
February 26, 2025 at 4:37 PM
Wake up, Scottish Labour Dafties!
Scottish Independence please!
Scottish Independence please!
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For this ONE reason alone (there are myriad) Scotland needs to be Independent.
The old, silly and unenlightened Scot, needs to be educated, by sensible people, that the idea of Nuclear Power, in a hugely Energy-rich place like Scotland, is utter baloney. Laughably daft.
It's totally nonsensical.
The old, silly and unenlightened Scot, needs to be educated, by sensible people, that the idea of Nuclear Power, in a hugely Energy-rich place like Scotland, is utter baloney. Laughably daft.
It's totally nonsensical.
Soaring energy bills highlight need to shift from gas to nuclear
A greater focus on nuclear power does not negate the need for the continuing expansion of renewable energy
www.thetimes.com
February 27, 2025 at 12:24 PM
For this ONE reason alone (there are myriad) Scotland needs to be Independent.
The old, silly and unenlightened Scot, needs to be educated, by sensible people, that the idea of Nuclear Power, in a hugely Energy-rich place like Scotland, is utter baloney. Laughably daft.
It's totally nonsensical.
The old, silly and unenlightened Scot, needs to be educated, by sensible people, that the idea of Nuclear Power, in a hugely Energy-rich place like Scotland, is utter baloney. Laughably daft.
It's totally nonsensical.
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Westminster hid the McCrone report
Westminster closed Scotland’s stock exchange
Westminster enabled Brexit
Westminster forced austerity on Scotland
Westminster is stealing our oil & renewable energy
Westminster is vetoing a vote on our independence
Westminster clearly doesn’t work for Scotland
Westminster closed Scotland’s stock exchange
Westminster enabled Brexit
Westminster forced austerity on Scotland
Westminster is stealing our oil & renewable energy
Westminster is vetoing a vote on our independence
Westminster clearly doesn’t work for Scotland
February 11, 2025 at 12:47 PM
Westminster hid the McCrone report
Westminster closed Scotland’s stock exchange
Westminster enabled Brexit
Westminster forced austerity on Scotland
Westminster is stealing our oil & renewable energy
Westminster is vetoing a vote on our independence
Westminster clearly doesn’t work for Scotland
Westminster closed Scotland’s stock exchange
Westminster enabled Brexit
Westminster forced austerity on Scotland
Westminster is stealing our oil & renewable energy
Westminster is vetoing a vote on our independence
Westminster clearly doesn’t work for Scotland
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Reform hasn’t got to this point organically. They have got to this point via foreign money, Russian interference, disinformation, mass manipulation, disproportionate MSM coverage and being constantly massively boosted by right wing social media companies. There is fuck all democratic about it.
February 4, 2025 at 1:47 PM
Reform hasn’t got to this point organically. They have got to this point via foreign money, Russian interference, disinformation, mass manipulation, disproportionate MSM coverage and being constantly massively boosted by right wing social media companies. There is fuck all democratic about it.
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Scotch Whisky is ALREADY 25% of all UK's Food and Drink Exports. On its own. Just Scotch Whisky.
Then we've got Salmon, Seafood, Wet Fish, Scotch Beef and Lamb, Dairy (ice cream, cheese, milk), Biscuits, Jams, Gin, Vodka, Beer and Tunnock's Teacakes.
Why on earth isn't Scotland Independent?
Then we've got Salmon, Seafood, Wet Fish, Scotch Beef and Lamb, Dairy (ice cream, cheese, milk), Biscuits, Jams, Gin, Vodka, Beer and Tunnock's Teacakes.
Why on earth isn't Scotland Independent?
Fact check: Why is so much Scottish salmon exported via Heathrow?
CLAIM: “Why on earth are we exporting major Scottish products, whether that’s salmon or whisky or anything else, via Heathrow?” - Angus…
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February 4, 2025 at 6:12 PM
Scotch Whisky is ALREADY 25% of all UK's Food and Drink Exports. On its own. Just Scotch Whisky.
Then we've got Salmon, Seafood, Wet Fish, Scotch Beef and Lamb, Dairy (ice cream, cheese, milk), Biscuits, Jams, Gin, Vodka, Beer and Tunnock's Teacakes.
Why on earth isn't Scotland Independent?
Then we've got Salmon, Seafood, Wet Fish, Scotch Beef and Lamb, Dairy (ice cream, cheese, milk), Biscuits, Jams, Gin, Vodka, Beer and Tunnock's Teacakes.
Why on earth isn't Scotland Independent?
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I did not have high hopes about Starmer as PM, but I really had hoped that with a Labour Govt there would at the very least be an end to performative cruelty, but apparently not.
www.independent.co.uk/news/uk/poli...
www.independent.co.uk/news/uk/poli...
Long-term sick to lose benefits and need to search for work in DWP overhaul
Liz Kendall wants to make the biggest change to the welfare system in a decade
www.independent.co.uk
February 1, 2025 at 7:40 PM
I did not have high hopes about Starmer as PM, but I really had hoped that with a Labour Govt there would at the very least be an end to performative cruelty, but apparently not.
www.independent.co.uk/news/uk/poli...
www.independent.co.uk/news/uk/poli...
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“Scotland knows Brexit is holding Britain back. Why won’t Labour admit it?”
John Swinney
www.theguardian.com/commentisfre...
John Swinney
www.theguardian.com/commentisfre...
Scotland knows Brexit is holding Britain back. Why won't Labour admit it? | John Swinney
Five years after we left the EU, people are still paying the price. We’re ready to work with Westminster to forge closer bonds with Europe, says Scotland’s first minister John Swinney
www.theguardian.com
January 31, 2025 at 12:31 PM
“Scotland knows Brexit is holding Britain back. Why won’t Labour admit it?”
John Swinney
www.theguardian.com/commentisfre...
John Swinney
www.theguardian.com/commentisfre...
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In 1970 the UK and Norway were roughly equal, almost no debt, and owned all their Public Services.
Now the UK owns nothing and has £3tn of debt.
While Norway still owns everything and has the equivilant of +£18.42tn.
That's how privatisation 'works'.
Now the UK owns nothing and has £3tn of debt.
While Norway still owns everything and has the equivilant of +£18.42tn.
That's how privatisation 'works'.
January 31, 2025 at 5:42 PM
In 1970 the UK and Norway were roughly equal, almost no debt, and owned all their Public Services.
Now the UK owns nothing and has £3tn of debt.
While Norway still owns everything and has the equivilant of +£18.42tn.
That's how privatisation 'works'.
Now the UK owns nothing and has £3tn of debt.
While Norway still owns everything and has the equivilant of +£18.42tn.
That's how privatisation 'works'.
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So England bans Scotland from having DRS but lets Wales go ahead. Then announces DRS for England & NI. Leaving Scotland only nation in UK without one. FFS, people. How much longer are you going to accept this constant undermining of our interests by London?
January 27, 2025 at 10:29 PM
So England bans Scotland from having DRS but lets Wales go ahead. Then announces DRS for England & NI. Leaving Scotland only nation in UK without one. FFS, people. How much longer are you going to accept this constant undermining of our interests by London?