Moira McKee Shemilt 🏴🏴
@drmoiras.bsky.social
Scottish Independence supporter. SNP councillor for Livingston South. Quilter. Knitter. Dr of Education. Glasgow School of Art Graduate
(Promoted by Moira McKee Shemilt,
Civic Centre, Livingston, EH54 6FF)
(Promoted by Moira McKee Shemilt,
Civic Centre, Livingston, EH54 6FF)
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@wlsnpcllrs.bsky.social great to see my team on here.
The best ever people that I have ever had the privilege to, not only work with, but also to call my friends.
@thesnp.bsky.social
The best ever people that I have ever had the privilege to, not only work with, but also to call my friends.
@thesnp.bsky.social
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It's 1998. Peter Mandleson has resigned in disgrace from Labour.
It's 2001. Peter Mandleson has resigned in disgrace from Labour.
It's 2025. Peter Mandleson has resigned in disgrace from Labour.
It's 2026. Peter Mandleson has resigned in disgrace from Labour.
It's 2001. Peter Mandleson has resigned in disgrace from Labour.
It's 2025. Peter Mandleson has resigned in disgrace from Labour.
It's 2026. Peter Mandleson has resigned in disgrace from Labour.
February 2, 2026 at 7:06 AM
It's 1998. Peter Mandleson has resigned in disgrace from Labour.
It's 2001. Peter Mandleson has resigned in disgrace from Labour.
It's 2025. Peter Mandleson has resigned in disgrace from Labour.
It's 2026. Peter Mandleson has resigned in disgrace from Labour.
It's 2001. Peter Mandleson has resigned in disgrace from Labour.
It's 2025. Peter Mandleson has resigned in disgrace from Labour.
It's 2026. Peter Mandleson has resigned in disgrace from Labour.
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Peter Mandelson – the great genius at the heart of New Labour.
Dominic Cummings – the great genius at the heart of 'Leave'.
Nick Timothy – the great genius at the....
Morgan McSweeney – the great genius at the....
Can we ban all alleged great geniuses and cast them into outer darkness forever?
Dominic Cummings – the great genius at the heart of 'Leave'.
Nick Timothy – the great genius at the....
Morgan McSweeney – the great genius at the....
Can we ban all alleged great geniuses and cast them into outer darkness forever?
The "coincidence" of Epstein's cash payments to Peter Mandelson's partner/husband in 2009/10 and the then industry secretary's lobbying within cabinet for a softer post-crash policy towards bankers looks on the face of it like outright corruption. Certainly demands police investigation.
January 31, 2026 at 7:07 PM
Peter Mandelson – the great genius at the heart of New Labour.
Dominic Cummings – the great genius at the heart of 'Leave'.
Nick Timothy – the great genius at the....
Morgan McSweeney – the great genius at the....
Can we ban all alleged great geniuses and cast them into outer darkness forever?
Dominic Cummings – the great genius at the heart of 'Leave'.
Nick Timothy – the great genius at the....
Morgan McSweeney – the great genius at the....
Can we ban all alleged great geniuses and cast them into outer darkness forever?
Quilt made to raise funds for @paulinestaffordsnp.bsky.social
I wanted colours to go from dark to light and called it Hope over Adversity. Because we all need Hope atm and To Keep the Faith!
I wanted colours to go from dark to light and called it Hope over Adversity. Because we all need Hope atm and To Keep the Faith!
February 1, 2026 at 6:38 PM
Quilt made to raise funds for @paulinestaffordsnp.bsky.social
I wanted colours to go from dark to light and called it Hope over Adversity. Because we all need Hope atm and To Keep the Faith!
I wanted colours to go from dark to light and called it Hope over Adversity. Because we all need Hope atm and To Keep the Faith!
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I am delighted to announce that I have been confirmed as the SNP candidate for Bathgate in next year’s Scottish Parliament election.
Thank you to all local members for their generous support. 1/2
Thank you to all local members for their generous support. 1/2
April 30, 2025 at 9:11 AM
I am delighted to announce that I have been confirmed as the SNP candidate for Bathgate in next year’s Scottish Parliament election.
Thank you to all local members for their generous support. 1/2
Thank you to all local members for their generous support. 1/2
Asked to make a quilt in 3 weeks 🫣 for auction. Occasion was a fundraiser for Pauline Stafford, SNP candidate for Bathgate. She was in conversation with @nicolasturgeon.bsky.social
Quilt raised £310. I was gobsmacked! Pauline will make the best of MSPs. Photo includes daughter and grandson.
Quilt raised £310. I was gobsmacked! Pauline will make the best of MSPs. Photo includes daughter and grandson.
February 1, 2026 at 6:20 PM
Asked to make a quilt in 3 weeks 🫣 for auction. Occasion was a fundraiser for Pauline Stafford, SNP candidate for Bathgate. She was in conversation with @nicolasturgeon.bsky.social
Quilt raised £310. I was gobsmacked! Pauline will make the best of MSPs. Photo includes daughter and grandson.
Quilt raised £310. I was gobsmacked! Pauline will make the best of MSPs. Photo includes daughter and grandson.
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Poll Analysis: YouGov 8th - 14th of January 2026
Holyrood Seats Projection:
SNP ~ 64
Reform UK ~ 21
Labour ~ 16
Green ~ 11
Conservative ~ 9
Lib Dem ~ 8
Independence:
No ~ 53%
Yes ~ 47%
Holyrood Seats Projection:
SNP ~ 64
Reform UK ~ 21
Labour ~ 16
Green ~ 11
Conservative ~ 9
Lib Dem ~ 8
Independence:
No ~ 53%
Yes ~ 47%
Poll Analysis: YouGov 8th – 14th of January 2026
A perhaps eyebrow raisingly high Scottish Reform score from the pollster finding the lowest GB Reform results doesn't change the fact this is term-worst poll for Labour, who are currently headed for a crushing loss.
ballotbox.scot
January 30, 2026 at 5:30 PM
Poll Analysis: YouGov 8th - 14th of January 2026
Holyrood Seats Projection:
SNP ~ 64
Reform UK ~ 21
Labour ~ 16
Green ~ 11
Conservative ~ 9
Lib Dem ~ 8
Independence:
No ~ 53%
Yes ~ 47%
Holyrood Seats Projection:
SNP ~ 64
Reform UK ~ 21
Labour ~ 16
Green ~ 11
Conservative ~ 9
Lib Dem ~ 8
Independence:
No ~ 53%
Yes ~ 47%
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Art Nouveau illustration by Scottish artist Jessie M. King, c.1915 #womensart
April 27, 2025 at 11:31 AM
Art Nouveau illustration by Scottish artist Jessie M. King, c.1915 #womensart
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If you missed it (extra, due to Bluesky crash) late last night, results of the Glenrothes Central and Thornton by-election.
Won't get to charting til late this evening, but final round was SNP 53.7% (+2.6), Lab 29.1% (-10.4), Didn't Transfer 17.2% (+7.8); pretty dire for Labour, this one.
Won't get to charting til late this evening, but final round was SNP 53.7% (+2.6), Lab 29.1% (-10.4), Didn't Transfer 17.2% (+7.8); pretty dire for Labour, this one.
Glenrothes Central and Thornton (Fife) by-election, first preferences:
SNP: 1439 (47.6%, -1.1)
Labour: 649 (21.5%, -6.4)
Reform UK: 541 (17.9%, new)
Lib Dem: 207 (6.9%, +2.9)
Conservative: 185 (6.1%, -5.9)
SNP elected stage TBC.
Love to stay up for a result and then Bluesky falls over :))))
SNP: 1439 (47.6%, -1.1)
Labour: 649 (21.5%, -6.4)
Reform UK: 541 (17.9%, new)
Lib Dem: 207 (6.9%, +2.9)
Conservative: 185 (6.1%, -5.9)
SNP elected stage TBC.
Love to stay up for a result and then Bluesky falls over :))))
April 25, 2025 at 8:56 AM
If you missed it (extra, due to Bluesky crash) late last night, results of the Glenrothes Central and Thornton by-election.
Won't get to charting til late this evening, but final round was SNP 53.7% (+2.6), Lab 29.1% (-10.4), Didn't Transfer 17.2% (+7.8); pretty dire for Labour, this one.
Won't get to charting til late this evening, but final round was SNP 53.7% (+2.6), Lab 29.1% (-10.4), Didn't Transfer 17.2% (+7.8); pretty dire for Labour, this one.
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By-Election Result analysis: Broxburn, Uphall and Winchburgh (2025)
Labour continue to struggle to pick up transfers from a surging Reform UK, allowing the SNP to narrowly squeak a win in a ward Labour easily won an earlier by-election in.
Labour continue to struggle to pick up transfers from a surging Reform UK, allowing the SNP to narrowly squeak a win in a ward Labour easily won an earlier by-election in.
By-Election Result: Broxburn, Uphall and Winchburgh (2025)
Labour continue to struggle to pick up transfers from a surging Reform UK, allowing the SNP to narrowly squeak a win in a ward Labour easily won an earlier by-election in.
ballotbox.scot
March 14, 2025 at 5:30 PM
By-Election Result analysis: Broxburn, Uphall and Winchburgh (2025)
Labour continue to struggle to pick up transfers from a surging Reform UK, allowing the SNP to narrowly squeak a win in a ward Labour easily won an earlier by-election in.
Labour continue to struggle to pick up transfers from a surging Reform UK, allowing the SNP to narrowly squeak a win in a ward Labour easily won an earlier by-election in.
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Poll Analysis: Survation 6th - 13th of March 2025
Holyrood Seats Projection:
SNP ~ 55
Labour ~ 25
Reform UK ~ 19
Conservative ~ 14
Lib Dem ~ 8
Green ~ 8
Note: No Westminster or Independence figs in this one!
Holyrood Seats Projection:
SNP ~ 55
Labour ~ 25
Reform UK ~ 19
Conservative ~ 14
Lib Dem ~ 8
Green ~ 8
Note: No Westminster or Independence figs in this one!
Poll Analysis: Survation 6th – 13th of March 2025
The SNP continue to hold a substantial lead over Labour but the lack of a Pro-Independence majority and Reform polling their best yet makes for a challenging landscape.
ballotbox.scot
March 20, 2025 at 5:30 PM
Poll Analysis: Survation 6th - 13th of March 2025
Holyrood Seats Projection:
SNP ~ 55
Labour ~ 25
Reform UK ~ 19
Conservative ~ 14
Lib Dem ~ 8
Green ~ 8
Note: No Westminster or Independence figs in this one!
Holyrood Seats Projection:
SNP ~ 55
Labour ~ 25
Reform UK ~ 19
Conservative ~ 14
Lib Dem ~ 8
Green ~ 8
Note: No Westminster or Independence figs in this one!
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North East (Glasgow) by-election transfers, vote at final head-to-head stage (vs Nov24 BE / vs 2022):
SNP: 815 (40.8%, +3.4 / -3.1)
Labour: 728 (36.4%, -7.5 / -12.5)
Didn't Transfer: 455 (22.8%, +4.1 / +15.6)
SNP elected stage 8.
SNP: 815 (40.8%, +3.4 / -3.1)
Labour: 728 (36.4%, -7.5 / -12.5)
Didn't Transfer: 455 (22.8%, +4.1 / +15.6)
SNP elected stage 8.
March 21, 2025 at 12:14 PM
North East (Glasgow) by-election transfers, vote at final head-to-head stage (vs Nov24 BE / vs 2022):
SNP: 815 (40.8%, +3.4 / -3.1)
Labour: 728 (36.4%, -7.5 / -12.5)
Didn't Transfer: 455 (22.8%, +4.1 / +15.6)
SNP elected stage 8.
SNP: 815 (40.8%, +3.4 / -3.1)
Labour: 728 (36.4%, -7.5 / -12.5)
Didn't Transfer: 455 (22.8%, +4.1 / +15.6)
SNP elected stage 8.
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North East (Glasgow) by-election, first prefs (vs Nov24 BE / vs 2022):
SNP: 689 (34.5%, +2.3 / -8.1)
Lab: 573 (28.7%, -5.6 / -15.3)
RUK: 472 (23.6%, +5.3 / new)
Con: 81 (4.1%, -1.3 / -4.6)
Grn: 70 (3.5%, -0.7 / +0.5)
TUSC: 52 (2.6%, -1.1 / +1.0)
LD: 37 (1.9%, -0.1 / )
UKIP: 24 (1.2% /)
SNP elected
SNP: 689 (34.5%, +2.3 / -8.1)
Lab: 573 (28.7%, -5.6 / -15.3)
RUK: 472 (23.6%, +5.3 / new)
Con: 81 (4.1%, -1.3 / -4.6)
Grn: 70 (3.5%, -0.7 / +0.5)
TUSC: 52 (2.6%, -1.1 / +1.0)
LD: 37 (1.9%, -0.1 / )
UKIP: 24 (1.2% /)
SNP elected
March 21, 2025 at 11:52 AM
North East (Glasgow) by-election, first prefs (vs Nov24 BE / vs 2022):
SNP: 689 (34.5%, +2.3 / -8.1)
Lab: 573 (28.7%, -5.6 / -15.3)
RUK: 472 (23.6%, +5.3 / new)
Con: 81 (4.1%, -1.3 / -4.6)
Grn: 70 (3.5%, -0.7 / +0.5)
TUSC: 52 (2.6%, -1.1 / +1.0)
LD: 37 (1.9%, -0.1 / )
UKIP: 24 (1.2% /)
SNP elected
SNP: 689 (34.5%, +2.3 / -8.1)
Lab: 573 (28.7%, -5.6 / -15.3)
RUK: 472 (23.6%, +5.3 / new)
Con: 81 (4.1%, -1.3 / -4.6)
Grn: 70 (3.5%, -0.7 / +0.5)
TUSC: 52 (2.6%, -1.1 / +1.0)
LD: 37 (1.9%, -0.1 / )
UKIP: 24 (1.2% /)
SNP elected
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I'm pretty sure (I haven't run back through all results, I have a dug to talk for a sunny walk) this is the first by-election in quite some time where the SNP's two candidate preferred share is higher than in 2022, not merely slumping less badly than Labour's.
Southside Central (Glasgow) by-election transfers, votes at final head-to-head stage:
SNP: 1775 (47.3%, +1.7)
Labour: 1366 (36.4%, -3.1)
Didn't Transfer: 608 (16.2%, +1.4)
SNP elected stage 8.
SNP: 1775 (47.3%, +1.7)
Labour: 1366 (36.4%, -3.1)
Didn't Transfer: 608 (16.2%, +1.4)
SNP elected stage 8.
March 21, 2025 at 12:37 PM
I'm pretty sure (I haven't run back through all results, I have a dug to talk for a sunny walk) this is the first by-election in quite some time where the SNP's two candidate preferred share is higher than in 2022, not merely slumping less badly than Labour's.
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Recently ex-Labour MSP holds no punches in his resignation letter to Starmer... "what gets me most is the lies you tell when you try to dress up your sneering contempt as a 'desire to get people back to work'"
March 19, 2025 at 9:00 AM
Recently ex-Labour MSP holds no punches in his resignation letter to Starmer... "what gets me most is the lies you tell when you try to dress up your sneering contempt as a 'desire to get people back to work'"
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I am seething with anger at Labour’s abuse of people with disabilities, made so abundantly clear yesterday. No doubt they think this performative cruelty will work well for them with Reform voters. I loathe them for it. www.taxresearch.org.uk/Blog/2025/03...
Kendall’s performative callousness
Liz Kendall claimed yesterday that the benefits budget will fall by £5 billion by 2029, which is mysteriously the supposed sum by which it is being suggested that the Office for Budget Responsibility ...
www.taxresearch.org.uk
March 19, 2025 at 7:04 AM
I am seething with anger at Labour’s abuse of people with disabilities, made so abundantly clear yesterday. No doubt they think this performative cruelty will work well for them with Reform voters. I loathe them for it. www.taxresearch.org.uk/Blog/2025/03...
@labouruk.bsky.social are doing well, aren't they?
Looking good for Holyrood.
Not so good for disabled people, cold elderly people, WASPI people.
Looking good for Holyrood.
Not so good for disabled people, cold elderly people, WASPI people.
March 19, 2025 at 7:45 AM
@labouruk.bsky.social are doing well, aren't they?
Looking good for Holyrood.
Not so good for disabled people, cold elderly people, WASPI people.
Looking good for Holyrood.
Not so good for disabled people, cold elderly people, WASPI people.
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In April last year 🥀Labour's Anas Sarwar pledged more resources for mental health services. It was part of Labour's 'Change' campaign. Is he in hiding again?
(MSM Monitor)
(MSM Monitor)
March 18, 2025 at 2:49 PM
In April last year 🥀Labour's Anas Sarwar pledged more resources for mental health services. It was part of Labour's 'Change' campaign. Is he in hiding again?
(MSM Monitor)
(MSM Monitor)
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📢 Labour before the election: "No austerity under Labour."
📉 Labour after the election: Cutting disability benefits.
Labour promised "change", but instead, voters are getting more of the same.
📉 Labour after the election: Cutting disability benefits.
Labour promised "change", but instead, voters are getting more of the same.
March 18, 2025 at 12:51 PM
📢 Labour before the election: "No austerity under Labour."
📉 Labour after the election: Cutting disability benefits.
Labour promised "change", but instead, voters are getting more of the same.
📉 Labour after the election: Cutting disability benefits.
Labour promised "change", but instead, voters are getting more of the same.
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In Scotland, we believe social security is an investment in people - and I am proud that we have introduced a fairer system based on dignity and respect.
While Labour imposes more damaging austerity and threatens the vulnerable, @snp.org will stand up for those who need support.
While Labour imposes more damaging austerity and threatens the vulnerable, @snp.org will stand up for those who need support.
March 18, 2025 at 6:13 PM
In Scotland, we believe social security is an investment in people - and I am proud that we have introduced a fairer system based on dignity and respect.
While Labour imposes more damaging austerity and threatens the vulnerable, @snp.org will stand up for those who need support.
While Labour imposes more damaging austerity and threatens the vulnerable, @snp.org will stand up for those who need support.
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Remember this?! 👇
Never. Forget. This. ✨
Never. Forget. This. ✨
March 13, 2025 at 7:10 AM
Remember this?! 👇
Never. Forget. This. ✨
Never. Forget. This. ✨
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March 1, 2025 at 2:27 PM
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Under SNP leadership.
February 28, 2025 at 12:29 PM
Under SNP leadership.
