St Andrews and Dundee Uni's. Retired teacher. Mother and grandmother. Pro Scottish Independence.
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Totally agree
Pete Wishart did well at PMQ's today. Several Scottish voices putting Scotland down. We've been 'given a generous settlement' according to Starmer but no mention of what proportion that represents of Scotland's contribution to UK economy!
Meanwhile Real politics from a powerful Strong Proud Nation #FreeScotland
It's ACTUALLY really simple. The 2014 Scottish Independence Referendum was based on a series of now demonstrable lies. Wholesale deception. If you don't see this, you're not that good at Critical Thinking. Scotland needs another one.
My thoughts precisely. Your posts and articles are an intrinsic and valuable part of the indy movement, Ruth. I've admired your work for decades.
Won't it get up Trump's nose that the huge parade of Chinese soldiers are so smart in their uniforms and marching abilities.) (Unlike the reluctant uncoordinated shuffling we saw at his birthday parade!)
Despite a blatant effort by the gullible followers, the sexiest one is probably the peely-wally chubby drummer. Approx 40-50 trying to look like an army. What a bunch of numpties!
Weโre delivering our Cost of Living Guarantee. Council Tax and water bills, on average, are lower here than elsewhere in the UK. Under the SNP, we have free prescriptions, free eye tests, free bus travel for over 2.3 million people, and we ended peak rail fares for good.
Are you getting it yet?
May I add that one possible prospective candidate died a couple of years ago? Admirable vetting procedures.
Racism and Brexit is destroying this country. Not Immigration!!!
Contributing through wages to the National Health Service means we avoid the appalling health dilemmas of Americans. Free at point of need. Yet despite US rhetoric we are not a communist state.
For over a year Starmer has struggled to achieve any credibility. He's now plummeted out of sight with his disgusting pandering to the right. I wish I could see it as 'just satire'!
My latest blog piece - Holyrood 2026, an election of unknowns. But it remains a certainty that only a vote for a pro- independence party which can win a seat will keep hopes of independence alive. weegingerdug.wordpress.com/2025/09/01/h...
If anyone attending wears a Palestine Action t-shirt they'll be arrested. Not for attending the right-wing hate fest but for wearing a t-shirt!
"Those that a Reform UK government will deem enemies will include anti-racism protestors, the LGBT community, climate change activists, Pro-Palestinian protestors, and, make no mistake, supporters of Scottish and Welsh independence and Irish reunification." weegingerdug.wordpress.com/2025/09/01/h...
That's the point!
I think that picture shows Starmer as Prime Minister of England. I've no objection to that being confirmed ASAP!
EXCLUSIVE: Pro-independence parties have reacted with outrage after a campaign organised by far-right agitators has led to the Saltire being co-opted as part of an anti-immigrant push ๐ฃ๏ธ'Anyone using the Saltire to promote hate and prejudice does not represent Scottish interests or values.'
"Do you call this a genocide?" Humza Yousaf: "Yes" "Do you see the UK govt as complicit in genocide now?" "Completely"
At 2, I had 3 possibilities. Chose the wrong 2 before getting it at 5!
But disappointed in a post from Scottish Greens who enthusiastically praise the move while giving no credit to SNP. According to them it was due to pressure from unions, commuters and the Greens but no mention of SNP.
To fellow Scots, let's be crystal clear about this. We have absolutely no say in how we govern our country. We cannot borrow to create employment & invest in infrastructure, we cannot say who we want to be in our country, we cannot even vote on our own future! We are a colony!
The oldest fossil evidence shows that humans originated in Africa about 200,000 years ago and would have had dark pigmented skin to protect them from intense UV rays. So if you're a believer in "God," and believe man was created in his image... then it stands to reason that God is a Black man.
An answer to your rhetorical question. Only rampant Rangers supporters.
I'm an SNP member but am likely to give my list vote to Scottish Greens in May. I like the new leadership and the fact they aren't unionists. BUT deliberately avoiding credit to SNP in achieving this welcome move seems petty and small-minded.
๐ด๓ ง๓ ข๓ ณ๓ ฃ๓ ด๓ ฟ INDEPENDENCE means that we KEEP our HUMAN RIGHTS ๐ฌ๐ง Staying in the UNION means that we LOSE our HUMAN RIGHTS #IndependenceOrFascism2026
"The myths are seductive, the reality is very different โ without the ECHR your freedoms rest on whichever Home Secretary wakes up grumpy"
How will you vote to help them?
This is a deliberate choice by Westminster. Although far from ideal, Scotgov's mitigations have helped Scottish families through the summer hols. Now they're back to school and free meals for most.
Reform or a NHS in Scotland? Our choice in 2026
But has no-one told her there's no oil left? It virtually ran out in 2014. Or DID IT?
2026 time to vote SNP and start the process of leaving.
Or when including Scotland statistics in UK stats improves the overall outcome.
Choose the right road ffs people
All the more reason to avoid Wethersoons!
You're wrong. Clearly seeing a small minority (sectarian) and assuming it's a Scotland wide issue. It isn't. There's no disputing the fact that citizens of England and Scotland have very different priorities.
Seriously considering 1 SNP and 2 Green in Holyrood election in May. No vote for any unionist party.
Exactly what I was about to post! Once we're independent we won't be lumped in with rUK.
Brexit - championed by Farage - has been a significant factor in many of the UKโs problems - itโs time UK news shows and Labour started pointing that out youtu.be/be3b8RkMqvs?...
With Labour, Tories, Lib Dems & Farage's Reform UK eyeing up Holyrood in 2026 we must vote for pro-independence minded parties or individuals to protect our fairer, social Scotland thatโs been built under devolution. Independence is the way forward but let's not loose what we've already created.
So very similar to Scotland but NOT England.
I'm up for that
Sure our politics is corrupt, but what's worse is the corruption of the media who aid and abet that political corruption.
Or take note that Scotland has been 'rolling the pitch' since we were dragged out of EU. There have been many sympathetic declarations of support.
You exclude the Saltire. Why? Only too happy to see it fly above any temple, Gurdwara, mosque or community building.
@thesnpmedia.bsky.social Doing Jackie Baillie and Douglas McCallisters work for them. Never seen those 2 so quiet
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๐งต Farage is whipping up anger against the ECHR with false claims (see thread). As The Bear brilliantly writes: โThe ECHR [is] the foundation that protects you from your own government.โ That's why leaving the ECHR would be a Really Bad Idea. @eastangliabylines.co.uk @bearlypolitics.co.uk
I'm sorry you've had such experiences but honestly believe that much of the sectarian bigotry is rooted in Rangers/Celtic rivalry as well as history. Maybe that's why it's less of a problem on the east coast. Far from perfect but religion doesn't dictate friendships to any extent.
Letโs not forget that Reform are merely a rebrand of the Brexit Party which, in turn, grew out of Ukip. Itโs tempting to believe that Nige has been in more parties than Boris Johnson. His usual party trick is to resign and then retake the top job, writes Ruth Wishart โ๏ธ
Big pots of homemade soups and cosy casseroles. Yes. Some compensation. But dreich days and condensation on old windows are miserable. Christmas is light at the end of the tunnel but too early to think of that!
No no no! Hate Autumn. Shorter darker days. Colder and colder. Soaring fuel bills. Beautiful tree colours? Only because they're closing down! If only I could hibernate!
If this doesn't scare people in Scotland into voting for independence supporting parties next year I don't know what will.
Independence is needed now.
Still waiting to know why I can't get Bluesky on my Kindle. Not available in the appstore.
As itโs not people carrying their belongings in plastic bags itโs the smart arses wearing fancy suits and carrying property port folios under their arm.
I fail to understand the level of closed mindedness that results in thinking like this. All the evidence is to the contrary. It's not sick, disabled, migrants, or ppl on benefits to blame. It the greedy rich who refuse to pay their fair share of taxes equalitytrust.org.uk/scale-econom...
Morons Who proudly are painting and flying St George flags. I'm sure you all must know George was in fact born in SYRIA! Which means he's actually TURKISH! And was a CHRISTIAN! Who lived in ROME! And never set foot in England, No dragon was ever Silene, and he fought to free slaves. You Bunch of ๐คก๐คก
Repeat after me: 40% of the men arrested for rioting against asylum seekers in Southport had previously been reported to the police for domestic violence. Why would anyone want to associate themselves with that lot? www.theguardian.com/society/2025...
Neatly done. Clear and accurate!
Well put ๐
Notices needed in every newsagent ... meme via Angie Stack
No doubt their numbers are boosted by a bus load from South of the border.
"Oddly the BBC never mentions this. It would be a shock to people in England to see how poorly treated we are down here." via Expats for Scotland Independence
Clacton voters showing incredible levels of stupidity, ignorance and cruelty. If we remain in UK they have an element of control over us. A very strong case for a firm and immediate move towards independence for Scotland.
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With Reform threatening to withdraw the UK's human rights this is needed more that ever. Creating a modern constitution for an independent Scotland. www.gov.scot/publications...
Yes I saw it as it was broadcast. Was just keeping it back from a couple of family members. Have had to adjust to asking before I discuss finales!!
Why @snp.org should attack far-right. "... the atmosphere today is an importation from England. Many of the key demonstrators are bussed in from England. This problem started in England and grew arms and legs in England. The SNP should say that. Repeatedly." www.heraldscotland.com/newsletters/...
'Fooled the country once & probably will again'. As his orange buddy did! I honestly can't understand why anyone remotely intelligent would believe/support his obvious lying. And yes I know a couple of people who do. Fortunately only 2 but I'm a Scot!
Right to work? Farage is a liar. Right to rent? Farage is a liar. Right to remain? Farage is a liar. From the man who brought you brexit, his sequel is more lies. Buy them if you want a poorer and more unequal society.
I know who I will be voting for in 2026.
#Brexit #Farage should be walloped with this๐
Any fool blithely saying theyโve now had a bit of a think about the ECHR and we should leave - is part of why weโre now stuck in the mess of Brexit, being told by the far right to hand our human rights over to them to administer. FFS people. Have you learned nothing from the last decade of failure?
It will not be the SNP forever. It will be who ever we vote for. A new more left wing Labour party will probably form. A more central Conservative part will form. True Scottish parties not controlled by London head offices.
The SNP are the only party talking up Scotland with Scottish interests at heart.
I've avoided posting the spoiler but do agree 100%!
The fact that Reform were trying to run a person who had been dead for six months as their Croydon Mayoral candidate is proof if it were needed that they are not a serious party. It demonstrates abject incompetence and no vetting as well as utter contempt for the electorate.
BREAKING: Minneapolis Mayor Jacob Frey JUST CALLED FOR a statewide and federal ban on assault weapons. Whoโs with him?
What a f*cked up place the UK has become. Bad enough to convince me to vote Yes to Scottish independence in 2014, but now so bad, greedy, cruel and dystopian that I'm struggling to understand why *anyone* in Scotland wants the UK to continue. ๐ณ๐ฌ