Brian Mikkelsen
@bam65.bsky.social
Proud Scot and supporter of an independent Scotland 🏴in Europe 🇪🇺
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Brian Mikkelsen
@bam65.bsky.social
· Mar 17
I see lots of Indy supporters on here criticising the @snp.org whilst failing to offer any other viable solution to gain #ScottishIndependence . If we fail to gain an Indy majority at Holyrood in 2026 these people are partly to blame. SNP is the only viable option in 2026 and that’s the reality.
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As a recent immigrant to Scotland, I am not sure if most Scots realise how different services are in England. It was a very pleasant surprise when I moved here how much better things were in so many aspects of life. Don’t be fooled by the likes of Farage he will destroy everything you’ve got.
January 14, 2026 at 12:59 PM
As a recent immigrant to Scotland, I am not sure if most Scots realise how different services are in England. It was a very pleasant surprise when I moved here how much better things were in so many aspects of life. Don’t be fooled by the likes of Farage he will destroy everything you’ve got.
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Scottish budget: SNP government cuts taxes for lowest earners
Scottish budget: SNP government cuts taxes for lowest earners
Ministers will hope package of measures can aid efforts to retain power in May’s Holyrood elections
Ministers in Scotland have cut taxes for the lowest earners by a modest £11 a year, as the government dug into its reserves, cut spending and increased borrowing to fund new election pledges.
With four months to go before the Holyrood elections, the Scottish National party government raised the thresholds at which people earning less than £33,500 a year will pay income tax in Scotland by 7.4%. Continue reading...
www.theguardian.com
January 13, 2026 at 7:12 PM
Scottish budget: SNP government cuts taxes for lowest earners
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SNP1- GREEN2 GLTF!
Sarwar would have emergency budget and use it to scrap record funding for the NHS and Progressive Policies
More gas lighting by the so called neutral BBC Scotland
Vote SNP and finish Liebour in Scotland permanently 👇
More gas lighting by the so called neutral BBC Scotland
Vote SNP and finish Liebour in Scotland permanently 👇
January 12, 2026 at 4:32 PM
SNP1- GREEN2 GLTF!
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It would be a shame not to let as many people as possible share Zahawi's thoughts on Farage.
Amazingly, Zahawi only got round to deleting the below after the press conference announcing his defection to Reform.
January 12, 2026 at 12:49 PM
It would be a shame not to let as many people as possible share Zahawi's thoughts on Farage.
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Independent Scotland will be one of the Richest Countries in Europe.
We won't have to put up with disingenuous and ludicrous baloney, like this, any more.
Be sensible, Scotland.
We won't have to put up with disingenuous and ludicrous baloney, like this, any more.
Be sensible, Scotland.
January 11, 2026 at 7:04 PM
Independent Scotland will be one of the Richest Countries in Europe.
We won't have to put up with disingenuous and ludicrous baloney, like this, any more.
Be sensible, Scotland.
We won't have to put up with disingenuous and ludicrous baloney, like this, any more.
Be sensible, Scotland.
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Finland has risen from 7th to 5th in Global Reputation rankings. Trump's USA has dropped from 30th to 48th place. Key to Finnish success? The political courage to develop equality and trust not hostility & division. More in new film - 12 screening dates. lesleyriddoch.com/events
January 11, 2026 at 2:58 PM
Finland has risen from 7th to 5th in Global Reputation rankings. Trump's USA has dropped from 30th to 48th place. Key to Finnish success? The political courage to develop equality and trust not hostility & division. More in new film - 12 screening dates. lesleyriddoch.com/events
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Projections from polling:
If everyone voting SNP1 voted SGP2: 91 pro-Indy MSPs (61 SNP, 30 SGP) = pro-indy Super majority.
If everyone voted #BothVotesSNP it would give 66 pro-indy MSPs (64 SNP, 2 SGP) = Tiny pro-indy majority (that could disappear by attrition).
#SNP1SGP2 NOT #BothVotesSNP
11/13
If everyone voting SNP1 voted SGP2: 91 pro-Indy MSPs (61 SNP, 30 SGP) = pro-indy Super majority.
If everyone voted #BothVotesSNP it would give 66 pro-indy MSPs (64 SNP, 2 SGP) = Tiny pro-indy majority (that could disappear by attrition).
#SNP1SGP2 NOT #BothVotesSNP
11/13
January 6, 2026 at 7:21 PM
Projections from polling:
If everyone voting SNP1 voted SGP2: 91 pro-Indy MSPs (61 SNP, 30 SGP) = pro-indy Super majority.
If everyone voted #BothVotesSNP it would give 66 pro-indy MSPs (64 SNP, 2 SGP) = Tiny pro-indy majority (that could disappear by attrition).
#SNP1SGP2 NOT #BothVotesSNP
11/13
If everyone voting SNP1 voted SGP2: 91 pro-Indy MSPs (61 SNP, 30 SGP) = pro-indy Super majority.
If everyone voted #BothVotesSNP it would give 66 pro-indy MSPs (64 SNP, 2 SGP) = Tiny pro-indy majority (that could disappear by attrition).
#SNP1SGP2 NOT #BothVotesSNP
11/13
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👏 The SNP
Today's statistics show we're making real progress in reducing waiting times for patients across Scotland.
Long waits are down for the sixth month in a row, and inpatient and outpatient procedures are up.
More to do, but it's encouraging to see sustained improvement in our NHS.
Long waits are down for the sixth month in a row, and inpatient and outpatient procedures are up.
More to do, but it's encouraging to see sustained improvement in our NHS.
January 6, 2026 at 5:28 PM
👏 The SNP
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That Alex Neil a former SNP health secretary should attack his own party leader and NHS Scotland at this time based on just one pal’s experience is not just disloyal it’s thick as mince talkingupscotlandtwo.com/2026/01/06/t...
That Alex Neil a former SNP health secretary should attack his own party leader and NHS Scotland at this time based on just one pal’s experience is not just disloyal it’s thick as mince
Professor John Robertson OBA Is Neil in the huff over something? The youngsters in charge now not listening to his pearls of wisdom? I’ve felt the same at times but this is going too far, far…
talkingupscotlandtwo.com
January 6, 2026 at 1:01 PM
That Alex Neil a former SNP health secretary should attack his own party leader and NHS Scotland at this time based on just one pal’s experience is not just disloyal it’s thick as mince talkingupscotlandtwo.com/2026/01/06/t...
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If Scotland is a ‘violent society’ why do England & Wales have 13 times as many, per head, armed police call-outs and far more violent crimes? talkingupscotlandtwo.com/2026/01/06/i...
If Scotland is a ‘violent society’ why do England & Wales have 13 times as many, per head, armed police call-outs and far more violent crimes?
Professor John Robertson OBA The Daily Record today, deploying all its skills to inform us in the most misleading way they can manage, with a view to unnerving us and hopefully, with that ‘vi…
talkingupscotlandtwo.com
January 6, 2026 at 1:02 PM
If Scotland is a ‘violent society’ why do England & Wales have 13 times as many, per head, armed police call-outs and far more violent crimes? talkingupscotlandtwo.com/2026/01/06/i...
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..it is imperative that we have a pro-independence majority in Holyrood to keep the hope of independence alive, because if we don’t get such a majority the anti-independence parties and that biased Scottish media will crow from the rooftops that Scotland doesn’t want independence and it’s all over.
In May Scotland’s destiny is in our hands
Speaking to SNP party members in Glasgow as the campaign for the Scottish elections in May starts to ramp up, First Minister John Swinney has said that the Scottish media should be “livid” at the U…
weegingerdug.wordpress.com
January 6, 2026 at 1:28 PM
..it is imperative that we have a pro-independence majority in Holyrood to keep the hope of independence alive, because if we don’t get such a majority the anti-independence parties and that biased Scottish media will crow from the rooftops that Scotland doesn’t want independence and it’s all over.
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Nigel Farage wants energy-rich Scotland to become poorer by taking away vital support like free prescriptions and free tuition. And he's openly discussed privatising our NHS.
Declare your support for Scotland's right to decide today: www.yes.scot/decide
Declare your support for Scotland's right to decide today: www.yes.scot/decide
January 6, 2026 at 10:01 AM
Nigel Farage wants energy-rich Scotland to become poorer by taking away vital support like free prescriptions and free tuition. And he's openly discussed privatising our NHS.
Declare your support for Scotland's right to decide today: www.yes.scot/decide
Declare your support for Scotland's right to decide today: www.yes.scot/decide
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Interesting to hear the thoughts of @calumkerr.bsky.social, my local SNP candidate for the May 7th election, on our First Minister's rousing speech in Glasgow today...
Are you ready for the Scotland we want?
youtube.com/shorts/v5Ien...
Are you ready for the Scotland we want?
youtube.com/shorts/v5Ien...
Are you ready for the Scotland we want? My thoughts on today's speech by the First Minister #snp
YouTube video by Calum Kerr SNP
youtube.com
January 5, 2026 at 9:45 PM
Interesting to hear the thoughts of @calumkerr.bsky.social, my local SNP candidate for the May 7th election, on our First Minister's rousing speech in Glasgow today...
Are you ready for the Scotland we want?
youtube.com/shorts/v5Ien...
Are you ready for the Scotland we want?
youtube.com/shorts/v5Ien...
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Remarkable statement from the Prime Minister of Denmark, directed at President Trump:
“I therefore strongly urge the United States to cease its threats against a historically close ally, and against another country and another people who have stated very clearly that they are not for sale.”
“I therefore strongly urge the United States to cease its threats against a historically close ally, and against another country and another people who have stated very clearly that they are not for sale.”
January 4, 2026 at 11:21 PM
Remarkable statement from the Prime Minister of Denmark, directed at President Trump:
“I therefore strongly urge the United States to cease its threats against a historically close ally, and against another country and another people who have stated very clearly that they are not for sale.”
“I therefore strongly urge the United States to cease its threats against a historically close ally, and against another country and another people who have stated very clearly that they are not for sale.”
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💯
It’s time for the world to Boycott, Divest and Sanction the U.S
Avoid the Olympics, World Cup and other sporting events. There’s no reason to celebrate the 250 birthday of this fallen nation
Avoid the Olympics, World Cup and other sporting events. There’s no reason to celebrate the 250 birthday of this fallen nation
January 4, 2026 at 2:59 PM
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After campaigning during the local elections criticising councils for raising Council Tax, Reform UK in Kent are planning to raise it by 5%.
Liars and hypocrites.
Liars and hypocrites.
January 4, 2026 at 12:51 PM
After campaigning during the local elections criticising councils for raising Council Tax, Reform UK in Kent are planning to raise it by 5%.
Liars and hypocrites.
Liars and hypocrites.
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How many more times do Reform members have to clearly state they want to privatise the NHS before their ignorant supporters accept that this is the truth and not misinformation spread by the left. Their stupidity is going to leave us all with no affordable healthcare.
bsky.app/profile/refo...
bsky.app/profile/refo...
Farage wants to privatise the NHS, even Tice is now saying it:
"Instead of giving £26bn to the already bloated wasteful NHS, we proposed easing pressure on the health service by incentivising those who can afford to pay more to go independent with a tax break."
"Instead of giving £26bn to the already bloated wasteful NHS, we proposed easing pressure on the health service by incentivising those who can afford to pay more to go independent with a tax break."
January 4, 2026 at 10:01 AM
How many more times do Reform members have to clearly state they want to privatise the NHS before their ignorant supporters accept that this is the truth and not misinformation spread by the left. Their stupidity is going to leave us all with no affordable healthcare.
bsky.app/profile/refo...
bsky.app/profile/refo...
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Nobody could have predicted this.
January 4, 2026 at 8:39 AM
Nobody could have predicted this.
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Which party has been responsible for the longest bin strike in history, almost no new affordable housing, fewer teachers and no free school meals – It’s Birmingham Labour but there’s a media silence on that
talkingupscotlandtwo.com/2026/01/03/w...
talkingupscotlandtwo.com/2026/01/03/w...
Which party has been responsible for the longest bin strike in history, almost no new affordable housing, fewer teachers and no free school meals – It’s Birmingham Labour but there’s a media silence o...
Professor John Robertson OBA The bin strike in Birmingham is one-year long on January 6th 2026. A year?! It’s unheard of but it’s not the BBC headline today on the 3rd. Indeed, it hasn&…
talkingupscotlandtwo.com
January 4, 2026 at 3:45 PM
Which party has been responsible for the longest bin strike in history, almost no new affordable housing, fewer teachers and no free school meals – It’s Birmingham Labour but there’s a media silence on that
talkingupscotlandtwo.com/2026/01/03/w...
talkingupscotlandtwo.com/2026/01/03/w...
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The data shows Scotland leading the UK in affordable housing delivery per head of population since 2007, with over 40% more than England and 70% more than Wales.
As Anas Sarwar promises to address the housing emergency UK Labour have just given up on that and he'll do what he's told:
talkingupscotlandtwo.com/2025/10/16/a...
talkingupscotlandtwo.com/2025/10/16/a...
Affordable housing – a tale of two leaked memos that reveals SNP exceeding target and Scottish Labour giving up
Professor John Robertson OBA The Daily Mail in April 2025 had the above headline and: Today, inews has: The Daily Mail did not, of course, have the facts. Here they are: For 2025, the SNP Governmen…
talkingupscotlandtwo.com
December 30, 2025 at 7:58 PM
The data shows Scotland leading the UK in affordable housing delivery per head of population since 2007, with over 40% more than England and 70% more than Wales.
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Wrong Sheila! How many times have you seen the projections for SNP List seats. It is consistently zero, due to the D'Hondt PR algorithm. Vote -
SNP Constituency candidate
Scottish Greens Regional vote
SNP Constituency candidate
Scottish Greens Regional vote
January 4, 2026 at 10:37 AM
Wrong Sheila! How many times have you seen the projections for SNP List seats. It is consistently zero, due to the D'Hondt PR algorithm. Vote -
SNP Constituency candidate
Scottish Greens Regional vote
SNP Constituency candidate
Scottish Greens Regional vote
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JS will keep banging the 'both votes SNP', that is part of the party rules he has to follow. However We all ken that #SNP1SGP2 is the only way to actually win an Indy majority. Bare in mind the RWing MSM will use every weapon against this outcome, JS will stick to this line till the day of the vote
January 4, 2026 at 11:06 AM
JS will keep banging the 'both votes SNP', that is part of the party rules he has to follow. However We all ken that #SNP1SGP2 is the only way to actually win an Indy majority. Bare in mind the RWing MSM will use every weapon against this outcome, JS will stick to this line till the day of the vote
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Spray paint a plane and they'll detain you without trial and call you a terrorist.
Kidnap a foreign head of state - and Keir Starmer will make it clear we've played no part in it but will wait for the scheduled press conference in a few hours before potentially condemning it
Kidnap a foreign head of state - and Keir Starmer will make it clear we've played no part in it but will wait for the scheduled press conference in a few hours before potentially condemning it
January 3, 2026 at 1:50 PM
Spray paint a plane and they'll detain you without trial and call you a terrorist.
Kidnap a foreign head of state - and Keir Starmer will make it clear we've played no part in it but will wait for the scheduled press conference in a few hours before potentially condemning it
Kidnap a foreign head of state - and Keir Starmer will make it clear we've played no part in it but will wait for the scheduled press conference in a few hours before potentially condemning it
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More spineless cowardice from Keir Starmer as he fails to condemn Trump for trashing international law and unilaterally attacking Venezuela and kidnapping its president. The weakness of post Brexit UK is exposed.
January 3, 2026 at 1:49 PM
More spineless cowardice from Keir Starmer as he fails to condemn Trump for trashing international law and unilaterally attacking Venezuela and kidnapping its president. The weakness of post Brexit UK is exposed.