Louise Wilson
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Louise Wilson
@louisewilso.bsky.social
· Nov 20
Grangemouth: 'We could still clutch victory.... but you need to hurry up'
The failure to ensure a just transition at Grangemouth has caused alarm. But not all hope is lost
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I've written extensively for @holyroodmag.bsky.social about the failures and gaps at Grangemouth, and the wider transition. Much of this also applies to Mossmorran.
Latest here & in most recent mag: www.holyrood.com/inside-polit...
Latest here & in most recent mag: www.holyrood.com/inside-polit...
I see people are already enjoying editing Matt Weston's wiki page 😅
February 13, 2026 at 9:28 PM
I see people are already enjoying editing Matt Weston's wiki page 😅
BREAKING: Anas Sarwar: "The distraction needs to end and the leadership in Downing Street has to change."
He says Keir Starmer is a "decent man" but says May's election "must be about one thing and one thing only: Scotland".
He says Keir Starmer is a "decent man" but says May's election "must be about one thing and one thing only: Scotland".
February 9, 2026 at 2:37 PM
BREAKING: Anas Sarwar: "The distraction needs to end and the leadership in Downing Street has to change."
He says Keir Starmer is a "decent man" but says May's election "must be about one thing and one thing only: Scotland".
He says Keir Starmer is a "decent man" but says May's election "must be about one thing and one thing only: Scotland".
On my way to the press conference now...
BREAKING: Scottish Labour leader Anas Sarwar is expected to call for Keir Starmer's resignation in a press conference scheduled for later this afternoon.
February 9, 2026 at 1:41 PM
On my way to the press conference now...
Reposted by Louise Wilson
BREAKING: Scottish Labour leader Anas Sarwar is expected to call for Keir Starmer's resignation in a press conference scheduled for later this afternoon.
February 9, 2026 at 1:38 PM
BREAKING: Scottish Labour leader Anas Sarwar is expected to call for Keir Starmer's resignation in a press conference scheduled for later this afternoon.
"Starmer insists he did not know the “depth and darkness” of the relationship... And when asked, before being appointed as US ambassador, surprisingly Mandelson – get this – *lied* about his friendship with Epstein."
Yesterday's sketch for @holyroodmag.bsky.social www.holyrood.com/comment/view...
Yesterday's sketch for @holyroodmag.bsky.social www.holyrood.com/comment/view...
Sketch: Keir Starmer is sorry he believed the Prince of Darkness
Who knew someone with that nickname was not full of light and good will?
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February 6, 2026 at 3:11 PM
"Starmer insists he did not know the “depth and darkness” of the relationship... And when asked, before being appointed as US ambassador, surprisingly Mandelson – get this – *lied* about his friendship with Epstein."
Yesterday's sketch for @holyroodmag.bsky.social www.holyrood.com/comment/view...
Yesterday's sketch for @holyroodmag.bsky.social www.holyrood.com/comment/view...
Ash Regan's prostitution bill has fallen at stage one, by 64 vote to 54.
Six SNP MSPs broke the whip to back it. They are Michelle Thomson, Ruth Maguire, Stephanie Callaghan, Annabelle Ewing, Kenneth Gibson and Elena Whitham.
One Tory (Edward Mountain) broke the party whip to vote against it.
Six SNP MSPs broke the whip to back it. They are Michelle Thomson, Ruth Maguire, Stephanie Callaghan, Annabelle Ewing, Kenneth Gibson and Elena Whitham.
One Tory (Edward Mountain) broke the party whip to vote against it.
February 3, 2026 at 7:14 PM
Ash Regan's prostitution bill has fallen at stage one, by 64 vote to 54.
Six SNP MSPs broke the whip to back it. They are Michelle Thomson, Ruth Maguire, Stephanie Callaghan, Annabelle Ewing, Kenneth Gibson and Elena Whitham.
One Tory (Edward Mountain) broke the party whip to vote against it.
Six SNP MSPs broke the whip to back it. They are Michelle Thomson, Ruth Maguire, Stephanie Callaghan, Annabelle Ewing, Kenneth Gibson and Elena Whitham.
One Tory (Edward Mountain) broke the party whip to vote against it.
Reposted by Louise Wilson
Information Commissioner launches investigation into Grok's use of personal data to produce sexualised images ico.org.uk/about-the-ic...
February 3, 2026 at 12:17 PM
Information Commissioner launches investigation into Grok's use of personal data to produce sexualised images ico.org.uk/about-the-ic...
Reposted by Louise Wilson
"I was a waste of space.. I had been inside for so long I didn’t know how to adapt to outside any more."
Prisons are under pressure like never before, but work is underway to ensure those who are incarcerated don’t return www.holyrood.com/inside-polit...
Prisons are under pressure like never before, but work is underway to ensure those who are incarcerated don’t return www.holyrood.com/inside-polit...
'I was a waste of space, a scumbag, and pure junkie... I had been inside for so long I didn’t know how to adapt to outside any more'
Prisons are under pressure like never before, but work is underway to ensure those who are incarcerated don’t return
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February 2, 2026 at 3:07 PM
"I was a waste of space.. I had been inside for so long I didn’t know how to adapt to outside any more."
Prisons are under pressure like never before, but work is underway to ensure those who are incarcerated don’t return www.holyrood.com/inside-polit...
Prisons are under pressure like never before, but work is underway to ensure those who are incarcerated don’t return www.holyrood.com/inside-polit...
Reposted by Louise Wilson
At the end of last year I headed up to HMP Grampian to hear about prisoner rehabilitation - the vital programmes that can mean people stay out of prison after release.
It was deeply moving, often hopeful, and sometimes heartbreaking. V proud of this feature. www.holyrood.com/inside-polit...
It was deeply moving, often hopeful, and sometimes heartbreaking. V proud of this feature. www.holyrood.com/inside-polit...
'I was a waste of space, a scumbag, and pure junkie... I had been inside for so long I didn’t know how to adapt to outside any more'
Prisons are under pressure like never before, but work is underway to ensure those who are incarcerated don’t return
www.holyrood.com
January 30, 2026 at 9:14 AM
At the end of last year I headed up to HMP Grampian to hear about prisoner rehabilitation - the vital programmes that can mean people stay out of prison after release.
It was deeply moving, often hopeful, and sometimes heartbreaking. V proud of this feature. www.holyrood.com/inside-polit...
It was deeply moving, often hopeful, and sometimes heartbreaking. V proud of this feature. www.holyrood.com/inside-polit...
At the end of last year I headed up to HMP Grampian to hear about prisoner rehabilitation - the vital programmes that can mean people stay out of prison after release.
It was deeply moving, often hopeful, and sometimes heartbreaking. V proud of this feature. www.holyrood.com/inside-polit...
It was deeply moving, often hopeful, and sometimes heartbreaking. V proud of this feature. www.holyrood.com/inside-polit...
'I was a waste of space, a scumbag, and pure junkie... I had been inside for so long I didn’t know how to adapt to outside any more'
Prisons are under pressure like never before, but work is underway to ensure those who are incarcerated don’t return
www.holyrood.com
January 30, 2026 at 9:14 AM
At the end of last year I headed up to HMP Grampian to hear about prisoner rehabilitation - the vital programmes that can mean people stay out of prison after release.
It was deeply moving, often hopeful, and sometimes heartbreaking. V proud of this feature. www.holyrood.com/inside-polit...
It was deeply moving, often hopeful, and sometimes heartbreaking. V proud of this feature. www.holyrood.com/inside-polit...
Update to today's QEUH revelation.
Milly Main's mum, Kimberly Darroch, says the minute "confirms what we feared".
Milly Main's mum, Kimberly Darroch, says the minute "confirms what we feared".
January 29, 2026 at 5:54 PM
Update to today's QEUH revelation.
Milly Main's mum, Kimberly Darroch, says the minute "confirms what we feared".
Milly Main's mum, Kimberly Darroch, says the minute "confirms what we feared".
Reposted by Louise Wilson
NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde felt “political pressure” to open the Queen Elizabeth University Hospital despite concerns about patient safety, a minute of a Scottish Government meeting says www.holyrood.com/news/view,po...
‘Political pressure’ pushed Glasgow hospital to open to early, minutes say
First minister accused of putting “politics before patient safety”
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January 29, 2026 at 2:20 PM
NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde felt “political pressure” to open the Queen Elizabeth University Hospital despite concerns about patient safety, a minute of a Scottish Government meeting says www.holyrood.com/news/view,po...
“I’ve met scores of people who’ve said to me, ‘I support independence, but not if they [the SNP] are running it’. And that’s a constant that comes from people."
I spoke to Jim Sillars for the latest issue of Holyrood www.holyrood.com/inside-polit...
I spoke to Jim Sillars for the latest issue of Holyrood www.holyrood.com/inside-polit...
Jim Sillars: The election is a real test for the SNP – I think they will fail
The SNP grandee says it is 2028/29 – not 2026 – that will be the major opportunity for Scottish independence
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January 28, 2026 at 8:04 AM
“I’ve met scores of people who’ve said to me, ‘I support independence, but not if they [the SNP] are running it’. And that’s a constant that comes from people."
I spoke to Jim Sillars for the latest issue of Holyrood www.holyrood.com/inside-polit...
I spoke to Jim Sillars for the latest issue of Holyrood www.holyrood.com/inside-polit...
By the time of the election, @jamiegreeneuk.bsky.social will have been a LD for a year. He has no regrets.
"I’m very confident that the LDs will at least double in size... If I’m part of that cohort, that’s wonderful. If I’m not, then I’ll still walk away proud" www.holyrood.com/inside-polit...
"I’m very confident that the LDs will at least double in size... If I’m part of that cohort, that’s wonderful. If I’m not, then I’ll still walk away proud" www.holyrood.com/inside-polit...
Jamie Greene: If this is my last three months, then so be it
The MSP does not regret defecting to the Lib Dems, even if it costs him his seat in May
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January 28, 2026 at 8:00 AM
By the time of the election, @jamiegreeneuk.bsky.social will have been a LD for a year. He has no regrets.
"I’m very confident that the LDs will at least double in size... If I’m part of that cohort, that’s wonderful. If I’m not, then I’ll still walk away proud" www.holyrood.com/inside-polit...
"I’m very confident that the LDs will at least double in size... If I’m part of that cohort, that’s wonderful. If I’m not, then I’ll still walk away proud" www.holyrood.com/inside-polit...
Reposted by Louise Wilson
An interesting conversation with Jim Sillars before Xmas, when he suggested the indy movement's next biggest opportunity is the WM election - not this May.
"Scotland would be in an extremely powerful position in a hung parliament to extract the referendum," he said. www.holyrood.com/inside-polit...
"Scotland would be in an extremely powerful position in a hung parliament to extract the referendum," he said. www.holyrood.com/inside-polit...
Jim Sillars: The election is a real test for the SNP – I think they will fail
The SNP grandee says it is 2028/29 – not 2026 – that will be the major opportunity for Scottish independence
www.holyrood.com
January 27, 2026 at 9:48 AM
An interesting conversation with Jim Sillars before Xmas, when he suggested the indy movement's next biggest opportunity is the WM election - not this May.
"Scotland would be in an extremely powerful position in a hung parliament to extract the referendum," he said. www.holyrood.com/inside-polit...
"Scotland would be in an extremely powerful position in a hung parliament to extract the referendum," he said. www.holyrood.com/inside-polit...
An interesting conversation with Jim Sillars before Xmas, when he suggested the indy movement's next biggest opportunity is the WM election - not this May.
"Scotland would be in an extremely powerful position in a hung parliament to extract the referendum," he said. www.holyrood.com/inside-polit...
"Scotland would be in an extremely powerful position in a hung parliament to extract the referendum," he said. www.holyrood.com/inside-polit...
Jim Sillars: The election is a real test for the SNP – I think they will fail
The SNP grandee says it is 2028/29 – not 2026 – that will be the major opportunity for Scottish independence
www.holyrood.com
January 27, 2026 at 9:48 AM
An interesting conversation with Jim Sillars before Xmas, when he suggested the indy movement's next biggest opportunity is the WM election - not this May.
"Scotland would be in an extremely powerful position in a hung parliament to extract the referendum," he said. www.holyrood.com/inside-polit...
"Scotland would be in an extremely powerful position in a hung parliament to extract the referendum," he said. www.holyrood.com/inside-polit...
Reposted by Louise Wilson
Is Neil Gray in hock to Big Sea Cucumber?
Sketch: Jackson Carlaw makes a splash www.holyrood.com/comment/view...
Sketch: Jackson Carlaw makes a splash www.holyrood.com/comment/view...
Sketch: Jackson Carlaw makes a splash
Is Neil Gray in hock to Big Sea Cucumber?
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January 26, 2026 at 10:40 AM
Is Neil Gray in hock to Big Sea Cucumber?
Sketch: Jackson Carlaw makes a splash www.holyrood.com/comment/view...
Sketch: Jackson Carlaw makes a splash www.holyrood.com/comment/view...
Reposted by Louise Wilson
UPDATED: Information commissioner says 'I’m asking the Scottish Government to comply with the law, not break the law' www.holyrood.com/news/view,in...
Information Commissioner to take Scottish Government to court after deadline passes on Salmond probe files
Solicitors instructed over failure to produce materials related to James Hamilton report
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January 23, 2026 at 2:03 PM
UPDATED: Information commissioner says 'I’m asking the Scottish Government to comply with the law, not break the law' www.holyrood.com/news/view,in...
Reposted by Louise Wilson
Aggregate Result of the 199 Council By-Elections (for 202 Seats) since the 2025 Local Elections:
RFM: 71 (+60)
LDM: 57 (+19)
CON: 22 (-23)
LAB: 15 (-46)
GRN: 15 (+2)
Ind: 9 (-6)
Local: 5 (-5)
SNP: 4 (-1)
PLC: 3 (=)
Dashboard: electionmaps.uk/byelections-...
RFM: 71 (+60)
LDM: 57 (+19)
CON: 22 (-23)
LAB: 15 (-46)
GRN: 15 (+2)
Ind: 9 (-6)
Local: 5 (-5)
SNP: 4 (-1)
PLC: 3 (=)
Dashboard: electionmaps.uk/byelections-...
January 23, 2026 at 10:50 AM
Aggregate Result of the 199 Council By-Elections (for 202 Seats) since the 2025 Local Elections:
RFM: 71 (+60)
LDM: 57 (+19)
CON: 22 (-23)
LAB: 15 (-46)
GRN: 15 (+2)
Ind: 9 (-6)
Local: 5 (-5)
SNP: 4 (-1)
PLC: 3 (=)
Dashboard: electionmaps.uk/byelections-...
RFM: 71 (+60)
LDM: 57 (+19)
CON: 22 (-23)
LAB: 15 (-46)
GRN: 15 (+2)
Ind: 9 (-6)
Local: 5 (-5)
SNP: 4 (-1)
PLC: 3 (=)
Dashboard: electionmaps.uk/byelections-...
Reposted by Louise Wilson
Angela Constance breached ministerial code but resignation not required www.holyrood.com/news/view,an...
Angela Constance breached ministerial code but resignation not required
Independent advisers said the justice secretary had made two errors but a sanction beyond a reprove was not needed
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January 6, 2026 at 3:34 PM
Angela Constance breached ministerial code but resignation not required www.holyrood.com/news/view,an...
M'off. See you next year.
a young boy in a red sweater is sitting in front of a shelf that says ya filthy animal
ALT: a young boy in a red sweater is sitting in front of a shelf that says ya filthy animal
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December 23, 2025 at 4:55 PM
M'off. See you next year.
Reposted by Louise Wilson
Scotland has had enough of politicians talking warm words and failing to deliver change, says @louisewilso.bsky.social www.holyrood.com/comment/view...
Elevation of politics over policy is damaging – and the wounds are now clearly visible
Announcement rather than delivery has become a hallmark of this government
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December 23, 2025 at 8:07 AM
Scotland has had enough of politicians talking warm words and failing to deliver change, says @louisewilso.bsky.social www.holyrood.com/comment/view...
Reposted by Louise Wilson
"If public servants are sounding the alarm that things are not working as they should, ministers must heed that warning. Scotland has had enough of politicians talking warm words and failing to deliver change," writes @louisewilso.bsky.social www.holyrood.com/comment/view...
Elevation of politics over policy is damaging – and the wounds are now clearly visible
Announcement rather than delivery has become a hallmark of this government
www.holyrood.com
December 22, 2025 at 8:14 AM
"If public servants are sounding the alarm that things are not working as they should, ministers must heed that warning. Scotland has had enough of politicians talking warm words and failing to deliver change," writes @louisewilso.bsky.social www.holyrood.com/comment/view...
“Do I think Your Party will have any MSPs come May? Honestly, I don’t know. I don’t think we’ll be walking away with swathes. I think there is a world in which we win a couple."
After a rocky start, could Your Party be a new left-wing force in Scotland? www.holyrood.com/inside-polit...
After a rocky start, could Your Party be a new left-wing force in Scotland?
Chaotic beginnings have slowed the momentum of the new party, but its Scottish members hope to do better
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December 16, 2025 at 12:02 PM
“Do I think Your Party will have any MSPs come May? Honestly, I don’t know. I don’t think we’ll be walking away with swathes. I think there is a world in which we win a couple."
“John Sweeney always points the finger at somebody else,” the PM says, accusingly. “He never takes responsibility for his own record.” Poor John Sweeney, he was just minding his own business and now he’s apparently responsible for running a country. www.holyrood.com/comment/view...
Sketch: Blame John Sweeney!
Somewhere in Edinburgh, a man called John Sweeney is absolutely delighted that the prime minister is keen to hear his vi...
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December 16, 2025 at 9:27 AM
“John Sweeney always points the finger at somebody else,” the PM says, accusingly. “He never takes responsibility for his own record.” Poor John Sweeney, he was just minding his own business and now he’s apparently responsible for running a country. www.holyrood.com/comment/view...