John Ross
@jmacross.bsky.social
Local SNP councillor, Hamilton, family and friends are very important to me as is Scottish Independence, views expressed are all my own
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🚌 The guidance used to assess ‘safe’ walking routes to school is over 20yrs old and not fit for purpose — it doesn't even require a pavement.
❌ Labour have used that document to remove school transport from over 8,000 kids.
🟡 Today we brought a motion requesting a local review.
🥀 They blocked it.
❌ Labour have used that document to remove school transport from over 8,000 kids.
🟡 Today we brought a motion requesting a local review.
🥀 They blocked it.
October 1, 2025 at 3:26 PM
🚌 The guidance used to assess ‘safe’ walking routes to school is over 20yrs old and not fit for purpose — it doesn't even require a pavement.
❌ Labour have used that document to remove school transport from over 8,000 kids.
🟡 Today we brought a motion requesting a local review.
🥀 They blocked it.
❌ Labour have used that document to remove school transport from over 8,000 kids.
🟡 Today we brought a motion requesting a local review.
🥀 They blocked it.
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⚖️ The Labour administration have completely abdicated their responsibilities.
👨👨👦👦 The SNP will always stand by the parents, carers and pupils of South Lanarkshire in the face of a dismissive Labour administration that continuously ignores the concerns of our communities.
👨👨👦👦 The SNP will always stand by the parents, carers and pupils of South Lanarkshire in the face of a dismissive Labour administration that continuously ignores the concerns of our communities.
October 1, 2025 at 3:26 PM
⚖️ The Labour administration have completely abdicated their responsibilities.
👨👨👦👦 The SNP will always stand by the parents, carers and pupils of South Lanarkshire in the face of a dismissive Labour administration that continuously ignores the concerns of our communities.
👨👨👦👦 The SNP will always stand by the parents, carers and pupils of South Lanarkshire in the face of a dismissive Labour administration that continuously ignores the concerns of our communities.
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We have submitted an urgent business request to discuss Labour’s cuts to school transport at the Executive Committee meeting this morning.
We demand that Councillors have a chance to scrutinise the final details of the cuts before they are introduced - this may be the last opportunity.
We demand that Councillors have a chance to scrutinise the final details of the cuts before they are introduced - this may be the last opportunity.
June 25, 2025 at 7:46 AM
We have submitted an urgent business request to discuss Labour’s cuts to school transport at the Executive Committee meeting this morning.
We demand that Councillors have a chance to scrutinise the final details of the cuts before they are introduced - this may be the last opportunity.
We demand that Councillors have a chance to scrutinise the final details of the cuts before they are introduced - this may be the last opportunity.
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At today’s Executive Committee the SNP Group proposed Cllr Ross Clark as the Council’s Youth Champion.
However, Labour and the Lib Dems joined forces with the Tories and Reform UK to vote through the Labour candidate.
Labour once again prioritising their unionist pact over good local governance.
However, Labour and the Lib Dems joined forces with the Tories and Reform UK to vote through the Labour candidate.
Labour once again prioritising their unionist pact over good local governance.
May 28, 2025 at 4:06 PM
At today’s Executive Committee the SNP Group proposed Cllr Ross Clark as the Council’s Youth Champion.
However, Labour and the Lib Dems joined forces with the Tories and Reform UK to vote through the Labour candidate.
Labour once again prioritising their unionist pact over good local governance.
However, Labour and the Lib Dems joined forces with the Tories and Reform UK to vote through the Labour candidate.
Labour once again prioritising their unionist pact over good local governance.
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"Beating heart"! Labour didn't even bother to tell us before they announced the hormone enriched beef deal!
#Undecided? Ask yourself if that's an equal partnership
#Unionist? Do you feel at the beating heart of government? Will you eat it to show you believe in the Union?
#ScottishIndependence
#Undecided? Ask yourself if that's an equal partnership
#Unionist? Do you feel at the beating heart of government? Will you eat it to show you believe in the Union?
#ScottishIndependence
May 8, 2025 at 8:41 PM
"Beating heart"! Labour didn't even bother to tell us before they announced the hormone enriched beef deal!
#Undecided? Ask yourself if that's an equal partnership
#Unionist? Do you feel at the beating heart of government? Will you eat it to show you believe in the Union?
#ScottishIndependence
#Undecided? Ask yourself if that's an equal partnership
#Unionist? Do you feel at the beating heart of government? Will you eat it to show you believe in the Union?
#ScottishIndependence
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NEW: Labour did not consult the Scottish Government on the UK-US trade deal – or even warn them it was coming, Kate Forbes has said
Read more on this: www.thenational.scot/news/2514938...
Read more on this: www.thenational.scot/news/2514938...
May 8, 2025 at 7:19 PM
NEW: Labour did not consult the Scottish Government on the UK-US trade deal – or even warn them it was coming, Kate Forbes has said
Read more on this: www.thenational.scot/news/2514938...
Read more on this: www.thenational.scot/news/2514938...
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The privatised water companies in England have faced criticism for huge bonuses, underinvestment and environmental issues.
Scottish Water reinvests all its revenue - approximately £800 million annually - into infrastructure and services ensuring that profits are used to benefit the public.
Scottish Water reinvests all its revenue - approximately £800 million annually - into infrastructure and services ensuring that profits are used to benefit the public.
May 8, 2025 at 5:11 PM
The privatised water companies in England have faced criticism for huge bonuses, underinvestment and environmental issues.
Scottish Water reinvests all its revenue - approximately £800 million annually - into infrastructure and services ensuring that profits are used to benefit the public.
Scottish Water reinvests all its revenue - approximately £800 million annually - into infrastructure and services ensuring that profits are used to benefit the public.
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So, 42 Labour MPs have grown a backbone. I wonder if at least another 150 will develop enough self awareness that they were elected by their constituents to be more than lobby fodder and grow one too?
Disability benefit cuts impossible to support, 42 Labour MPs tell Starmer
Exclusive: Backbenchers sign letter calling for change in direction on plans expected to be put to vote next month
www.theguardian.com
May 8, 2025 at 8:41 PM
So, 42 Labour MPs have grown a backbone. I wonder if at least another 150 will develop enough self awareness that they were elected by their constituents to be more than lobby fodder and grow one too?
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This keeps coming up
Why have we never gone down this path 🤬🏴
Why have we never gone down this path 🤬🏴
April 21, 2025 at 1:05 PM
This keeps coming up
Why have we never gone down this path 🤬🏴
Why have we never gone down this path 🤬🏴
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I've taken many people from the UK (England) to Scottish beaches.
They were very surprised, some parts of the 'British Isles' were as beautiful as this.
Why on EARTH is Scotland not Independent?
They were very surprised, some parts of the 'British Isles' were as beautiful as this.
Why on EARTH is Scotland not Independent?
Why this 'spectacular' beach in Scotland is the third best in the world
See why this "spectacular" beach in Scotland is the third best in the world, as well as the other Scottish spots ranked by Conde Nast…
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April 20, 2025 at 12:20 PM
I've taken many people from the UK (England) to Scottish beaches.
They were very surprised, some parts of the 'British Isles' were as beautiful as this.
Why on EARTH is Scotland not Independent?
They were very surprised, some parts of the 'British Isles' were as beautiful as this.
Why on EARTH is Scotland not Independent?
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SNP ministers have not been given a pay rise. If you hear different, it's a lie.
April 19, 2025 at 9:00 PM
SNP ministers have not been given a pay rise. If you hear different, it's a lie.
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The 2026 Holyrood election is to choose 129 Members of the Scottish Parliament who are responsible for making laws on devolved issues - education, health, justice & transport for Scotland. We mustn’t let the Unionist parties take this from us - an election at Holyrood may never be so crucial again.
April 20, 2025 at 5:54 PM
The 2026 Holyrood election is to choose 129 Members of the Scottish Parliament who are responsible for making laws on devolved issues - education, health, justice & transport for Scotland. We mustn’t let the Unionist parties take this from us - an election at Holyrood may never be so crucial again.
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John Swinney, you hero.
www.bbc.com/news/article...
www.bbc.com/news/article...
FM defends excluding Reform UK from anti-far right summit
Reform claims the meeting is really an "anti-democratic" attempt to curb its growing electoral support.
www.bbc.com
April 20, 2025 at 9:01 PM
John Swinney, you hero.
www.bbc.com/news/article...
www.bbc.com/news/article...
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Scottish Independence 🏴
Welsh Independence 🏴
United Ireland 🇮🇪
RT if you agree.
Welsh Independence 🏴
United Ireland 🇮🇪
RT if you agree.
April 18, 2025 at 6:20 PM
Scottish Independence 🏴
Welsh Independence 🏴
United Ireland 🇮🇪
RT if you agree.
Welsh Independence 🏴
United Ireland 🇮🇪
RT if you agree.
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Labours new line of attack in Scotland is to get all MPs and MSPs to message Scottish government are crap and have been for 18 years No policies just lies lies lies Yes things could be better but the UK government keep cutting the pocket money they give us Time to be in control of our own destiny
April 19, 2025 at 8:07 PM
Labours new line of attack in Scotland is to get all MPs and MSPs to message Scottish government are crap and have been for 18 years No policies just lies lies lies Yes things could be better but the UK government keep cutting the pocket money they give us Time to be in control of our own destiny
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Prof. Danny Dorling writes: When UK countries and regions are compared, child poverty is now lowest in Scotland.
This wasn’t always the case. The immediate reason for this turnaround in Scotland has been the introduction of the Scottish Child Payment.
blogs.lse.ac.uk/politicsandp...
This wasn’t always the case. The immediate reason for this turnaround in Scotland has been the introduction of the Scottish Child Payment.
blogs.lse.ac.uk/politicsandp...
blogs.lse.ac.uk
April 19, 2025 at 11:31 AM
Prof. Danny Dorling writes: When UK countries and regions are compared, child poverty is now lowest in Scotland.
This wasn’t always the case. The immediate reason for this turnaround in Scotland has been the introduction of the Scottish Child Payment.
blogs.lse.ac.uk/politicsandp...
This wasn’t always the case. The immediate reason for this turnaround in Scotland has been the introduction of the Scottish Child Payment.
blogs.lse.ac.uk/politicsandp...
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Canvassing today for Katy Loudon in the Hamilton,Larkhall, Stonehouse by election 5th June, and getting a great response on the doors, people so angry at Labour for continuing with Tory policies . Vote SNP, Vote Katy Loudon
April 19, 2025 at 4:31 PM
Canvassing today for Katy Loudon in the Hamilton,Larkhall, Stonehouse by election 5th June, and getting a great response on the doors, people so angry at Labour for continuing with Tory policies . Vote SNP, Vote Katy Loudon
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Great to be out with Katy Loudon and the SNP team in Hamilton, Larkhall and Stonehouse today.
Excellent local market and some lovely conversations appreciating our dear colleague Christina McKelvie.
Excellent local market and some lovely conversations appreciating our dear colleague Christina McKelvie.
April 19, 2025 at 3:50 PM
Great to be out with Katy Loudon and the SNP team in Hamilton, Larkhall and Stonehouse today.
Excellent local market and some lovely conversations appreciating our dear colleague Christina McKelvie.
Excellent local market and some lovely conversations appreciating our dear colleague Christina McKelvie.
Canvassing today for Katy Loudon in the Hamilton,Larkhall, Stonehouse by election 5th June, and getting a great response on the doors, people so angry at Labour for continuing with Tory policies . Vote SNP, Vote Katy Loudon
April 19, 2025 at 4:31 PM
Canvassing today for Katy Loudon in the Hamilton,Larkhall, Stonehouse by election 5th June, and getting a great response on the doors, people so angry at Labour for continuing with Tory policies . Vote SNP, Vote Katy Loudon
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BBC NEWS: Labour exodus in Bolsover: Councillors rebel against Starmer's policies, citing lost principles and the plight of the vulnerable. The party's future hangs in the balance as dissent grows in local ranks.
- by Georgia Roberts
- by Georgia Roberts
Bolsover Labour councillors resign over Starmer's leadership
The three councillors say they disagree with recent policy choices taken by the Westminster party.
www.bbc.co.uk
March 28, 2025 at 8:43 PM
BBC NEWS: Labour exodus in Bolsover: Councillors rebel against Starmer's policies, citing lost principles and the plight of the vulnerable. The party's future hangs in the balance as dissent grows in local ranks.
- by Georgia Roberts
- by Georgia Roberts
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Contrast the lies told back in 2014 in order to keep us in this despotic, unholy union, Compared to the reality of still being in this so called voluntary alliance that has no clear exit means. Now you tell me that we are truly #BetterTogether
I think not.
#AreYouYesYet #DissolveTheUnion
I think not.
#AreYouYesYet #DissolveTheUnion
March 29, 2025 at 5:25 AM
Contrast the lies told back in 2014 in order to keep us in this despotic, unholy union, Compared to the reality of still being in this so called voluntary alliance that has no clear exit means. Now you tell me that we are truly #BetterTogether
I think not.
#AreYouYesYet #DissolveTheUnion
I think not.
#AreYouYesYet #DissolveTheUnion
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March 28, 2025 at 8:44 PM
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March 29, 2025 at 8:48 AM
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📊 New polling out today from Ipsos confirms John Swinney as the most favoured party leader in Scotland.
📉 While the First Minister's support climbs, Sarwar and Starmer continue to build on their unfavourable reputations.
🏴 Scots trust the SNP to stand up for Scotland.
📉 While the First Minister's support climbs, Sarwar and Starmer continue to build on their unfavourable reputations.
🏴 Scots trust the SNP to stand up for Scotland.
March 5, 2025 at 11:13 AM
📊 New polling out today from Ipsos confirms John Swinney as the most favoured party leader in Scotland.
📉 While the First Minister's support climbs, Sarwar and Starmer continue to build on their unfavourable reputations.
🏴 Scots trust the SNP to stand up for Scotland.
📉 While the First Minister's support climbs, Sarwar and Starmer continue to build on their unfavourable reputations.
🏴 Scots trust the SNP to stand up for Scotland.