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Hear this Scotland, not a single ‘Scottish’ Labour MP voted to support joining a Customs Union with the EU - every SLABer abstained.
A total of 100 MPs supported: 13 Labour MPs, SNP, LibDems, Plaid Cymru & Greens. Tories, Reform & Ulster unionists voted against reshaping the stupid Brexit settlement
A total of 100 MPs supported: 13 Labour MPs, SNP, LibDems, Plaid Cymru & Greens. Tories, Reform & Ulster unionists voted against reshaping the stupid Brexit settlement
December 9, 2025 at 10:43 PM
Hear this Scotland, not a single ‘Scottish’ Labour MP voted to support joining a Customs Union with the EU - every SLABer abstained.
A total of 100 MPs supported: 13 Labour MPs, SNP, LibDems, Plaid Cymru & Greens. Tories, Reform & Ulster unionists voted against reshaping the stupid Brexit settlement
A total of 100 MPs supported: 13 Labour MPs, SNP, LibDems, Plaid Cymru & Greens. Tories, Reform & Ulster unionists voted against reshaping the stupid Brexit settlement
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URGENT: 6 WEEKS LEFT - We're 743 signatures away from forcing a Government response
The UK Government is rolling out freeports and free zones nationwide with billions in taxpayer money, yet operates with an alarming lack of transparency. petition.parliament.uk/petitions/72...
The UK Government is rolling out freeports and free zones nationwide with billions in taxpayer money, yet operates with an alarming lack of transparency. petition.parliament.uk/petitions/72...
Petition: Transparency and Review of the free zones and ports impacts
To ensure full transparency by releasing data on governance, funding, and operations of free zones. Plus a public review to assess impacts, such as job displacement and value for taxpayers money
petition.parliament.uk
November 4, 2025 at 10:14 AM
URGENT: 6 WEEKS LEFT - We're 743 signatures away from forcing a Government response
The UK Government is rolling out freeports and free zones nationwide with billions in taxpayer money, yet operates with an alarming lack of transparency. petition.parliament.uk/petitions/72...
The UK Government is rolling out freeports and free zones nationwide with billions in taxpayer money, yet operates with an alarming lack of transparency. petition.parliament.uk/petitions/72...
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EXCLUSIVE: Former Belgian prime minister Guy Verhofstadt on Scottish independence and the UK in Europe
‘Scotland’s place is in Europe’: Guy Verhofstadt on Brexit and the way back to the EU
www.thenational.scot
November 2, 2025 at 10:19 AM
EXCLUSIVE: Former Belgian prime minister Guy Verhofstadt on Scottish independence and the UK in Europe
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Why we need migrants into the UK www.taxresearch.org.uk/Blog/2025/08... Without inward migration, the UK faces a massive pension crisis. To pretend otherwise is to simply misrepresent the truth: without continuing inward migration, the UK, and those who live here, will be in the deepest trouble.
Why we need migrants into the UK
Background
As I mentioned yesterday, I have written a column for the National on migration and the impending crisis that is going to envelop the UK, whether we like it or not.
The comments I made ye...
www.taxresearch.org.uk
August 26, 2025 at 6:17 AM
Why we need migrants into the UK www.taxresearch.org.uk/Blog/2025/08... Without inward migration, the UK faces a massive pension crisis. To pretend otherwise is to simply misrepresent the truth: without continuing inward migration, the UK, and those who live here, will be in the deepest trouble.
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We must have a choice about our future.
In 2011, a majority of SNP MSPs were elected by the people of Scotland, and an independence referendum followed.
In 2011, a majority of SNP MSPs were elected by the people of Scotland, and an independence referendum followed.
July 30, 2025 at 4:02 PM
We must have a choice about our future.
In 2011, a majority of SNP MSPs were elected by the people of Scotland, and an independence referendum followed.
In 2011, a majority of SNP MSPs were elected by the people of Scotland, and an independence referendum followed.
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At a time when support for Scottish independence was at 58%, and after Gove’s secret report into how best to save the union, Op Branchform was instigated.
Branchform achieved its purpose, to derail progress towards independence, by smearing, undermining and causing division within the YES movement.
Branchform achieved its purpose, to derail progress towards independence, by smearing, undermining and causing division within the YES movement.
July 29, 2025 at 1:58 PM
At a time when support for Scottish independence was at 58%, and after Gove’s secret report into how best to save the union, Op Branchform was instigated.
Branchform achieved its purpose, to derail progress towards independence, by smearing, undermining and causing division within the YES movement.
Branchform achieved its purpose, to derail progress towards independence, by smearing, undermining and causing division within the YES movement.
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I absolutely 💯 agree with this. These WM ppl will say anything to secure your votes. Words are empty, it's actions that mean everything.
Jeremy Corbyn cannot be trusted to act in Scotland’s interests.
Whenever challenged on Scottish independence, Corbyn waffles, deflects and repeatedly flip-flops.
Until he proves otherwise, we should regard Corbyn as a Scotland denying unionist.
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www.theguardian.com/politics/201...
Whenever challenged on Scottish independence, Corbyn waffles, deflects and repeatedly flip-flops.
Until he proves otherwise, we should regard Corbyn as a Scotland denying unionist.
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www.theguardian.com/politics/201...
Jeremy Corbyn denies backing second Scottish independence vote
Labour leader says suggestion he would be ‘absolutely fine’ with another referendum is down to ‘mischievous misreporting’
www.theguardian.com
July 29, 2025 at 12:50 PM
I absolutely 💯 agree with this. These WM ppl will say anything to secure your votes. Words are empty, it's actions that mean everything.
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Recognition of Palestine as a state should not be conditional. The UK has delayed long enough and should get on with it. 🇵🇸
July 30, 2025 at 8:32 AM
Recognition of Palestine as a state should not be conditional. The UK has delayed long enough and should get on with it. 🇵🇸
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The mass starvation and killing in Gaza is a stain on our humanity. It must stop now.
There must be a significant increase in aid, an urgent ceasefire, and recognition of the State of Palestine as part of a viable two-state solution.
There must be a significant increase in aid, an urgent ceasefire, and recognition of the State of Palestine as part of a viable two-state solution.
July 28, 2025 at 3:36 PM
The mass starvation and killing in Gaza is a stain on our humanity. It must stop now.
There must be a significant increase in aid, an urgent ceasefire, and recognition of the State of Palestine as part of a viable two-state solution.
There must be a significant increase in aid, an urgent ceasefire, and recognition of the State of Palestine as part of a viable two-state solution.
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The BBC, biased? Oh yes…and most especially in Scotland www.taxresearch.org.uk/Blog/2025/07... Is the BBC biased? You bet your bottom dollar it is, as my experience on BBC Radio Scotland this morning showed.
The BBC, biased? Oh yes…and most especially in Scotland
This story has been published by The National in the last couple of hours and refers to an interview I did with BBC Radio Scotland this morning:
As they note:
ECONOMIST Richard Murphy clashed with...
www.taxresearch.org.uk
July 16, 2025 at 3:36 PM
The BBC, biased? Oh yes…and most especially in Scotland www.taxresearch.org.uk/Blog/2025/07... Is the BBC biased? You bet your bottom dollar it is, as my experience on BBC Radio Scotland this morning showed.
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I'm with John. "The best way to harness Scotland’s wealth and build a fairer future is with independence".
www.facebook.com/share/v/1Ajk...
www.facebook.com/share/v/1Ajk...
June 8, 2025 at 6:02 PM
I'm with John. "The best way to harness Scotland’s wealth and build a fairer future is with independence".
www.facebook.com/share/v/1Ajk...
www.facebook.com/share/v/1Ajk...
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Here's your first look at tomorrow's front page 🗞️
'Scotland's independence is already under way' 👀
'Scotland's independence is already under way' 👀
June 7, 2025 at 8:04 PM
Here's your first look at tomorrow's front page 🗞️
'Scotland's independence is already under way' 👀
'Scotland's independence is already under way' 👀
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The UK has GPs desperate to work, and Labour won’t employ them www.taxresearch.org.uk/Blog/2025/05...
The UK has GPs desperate to work, and Labour won’t employ them
If you listened to Wes Streeting and the government, the problem with supplying more appointments in the NHS is all down to a shortage of GPs, and they are years away because of the time it takes to t...
www.taxresearch.org.uk
May 26, 2025 at 6:39 AM
The UK has GPs desperate to work, and Labour won’t employ them www.taxresearch.org.uk/Blog/2025/05...
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This audience member got it in one 🎯
For all the talk about the EU-UK deal - Scotland voted to stay in, and our best future is as an independent country in the EU in our own right. 🏴
For all the talk about the EU-UK deal - Scotland voted to stay in, and our best future is as an independent country in the EU in our own right. 🏴
May 22, 2025 at 9:04 AM
This audience member got it in one 🎯
For all the talk about the EU-UK deal - Scotland voted to stay in, and our best future is as an independent country in the EU in our own right. 🏴
For all the talk about the EU-UK deal - Scotland voted to stay in, and our best future is as an independent country in the EU in our own right. 🏴
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NOBODY WANTS THE FELON
May 16, 2025 at 5:23 PM
NOBODY WANTS THE FELON
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I won't be watching Eurovision again this year. And it's entirely down to the hypocrisy of the EBU. Russia is banned because of "the unprecedented crisis in Ukraine" but Israel is not because it is a "non-political organization".
The truth is members lack the backbone for a boycott.
Meanwhile...
The truth is members lack the backbone for a boycott.
Meanwhile...
May 17, 2025 at 7:13 PM
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No humanitarian or commercial supplies have entered Gaza for nearly two months.
Food stocks are running out. Aid remains stuck outside Gaza, ready to move.
UNRWA and partners have lifesaving assistance waiting at the borders.
Border crossings must reopen. People in Gaza cannot wait any longer.
Food stocks are running out. Aid remains stuck outside Gaza, ready to move.
UNRWA and partners have lifesaving assistance waiting at the borders.
Border crossings must reopen. People in Gaza cannot wait any longer.
May 1, 2025 at 4:03 PM
No humanitarian or commercial supplies have entered Gaza for nearly two months.
Food stocks are running out. Aid remains stuck outside Gaza, ready to move.
UNRWA and partners have lifesaving assistance waiting at the borders.
Border crossings must reopen. People in Gaza cannot wait any longer.
Food stocks are running out. Aid remains stuck outside Gaza, ready to move.
UNRWA and partners have lifesaving assistance waiting at the borders.
Border crossings must reopen. People in Gaza cannot wait any longer.
This cause is close to my heart - please sign: you.38degrees.org.uk/petitions/no...
Don't allow Trump's Turnberry golf course to host The Open Championship
The Open Championship must not give in to the UK government's lobbying and allow Donald Trump to host one of the world's biggest, oldest and respected golf tournaments at any of the golf courses he ow...
you.38degrees.org.uk
May 1, 2025 at 3:44 PM
This cause is close to my heart - please sign: you.38degrees.org.uk/petitions/no...
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The hypocrisy of the Herald as they report on poverty today but ignored this because it paints a different picture of the Scottish Government:
talkingupscotlandtwo.com/2025/03/31/l...
talkingupscotlandtwo.com/2025/03/31/l...
Latest research – London School of Economics say 700,000 children could be lifted out of poverty by following Scotland’s approach but no media coverage in ‘trusted’ Herald
Scottish First Minister, John Swinney – has declared the eradication of child poverty as his “single most important objective Professor John Robertson OBA From the LSE two days ago, the…
talkingupscotlandtwo.com
April 28, 2025 at 8:16 AM
The hypocrisy of the Herald as they report on poverty today but ignored this because it paints a different picture of the Scottish Government:
talkingupscotlandtwo.com/2025/03/31/l...
talkingupscotlandtwo.com/2025/03/31/l...
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Hey Scotland… here’s your MPs taking donations from private healthcare! Majority are Labour with a few Conservatives!
#VoteForScotland to save our SNHS
#VoteForScotland to save our SNHS
April 17, 2025 at 2:56 PM
Hey Scotland… here’s your MPs taking donations from private healthcare! Majority are Labour with a few Conservatives!
#VoteForScotland to save our SNHS
#VoteForScotland to save our SNHS
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Me, in the National tonight
www.thenational.scot/politics/250...
www.thenational.scot/politics/250...
Richard Murphy: How Rachel Reeves just proved she's one of worst UK chancellors ever
I AM, by nature, an optimist. I try, if I can, to find the good in things because that, I think, helps my mental health.
www.thenational.scot
March 26, 2025 at 7:13 PM
Me, in the National tonight
www.thenational.scot/politics/250...
www.thenational.scot/politics/250...
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The Alba Party
For Independence
Or so they claim.
But in each of the last 3 by-elections in which they featured, fewer than half of their votes transferred to other Pro-independence parties.
In the case of Gourock, their votes helped pro-union UK Labour defeat the SNP.
For Independence
Or so they claim.
But in each of the last 3 by-elections in which they featured, fewer than half of their votes transferred to other Pro-independence parties.
In the case of Gourock, their votes helped pro-union UK Labour defeat the SNP.
March 14, 2025 at 6:36 PM
The Alba Party
For Independence
Or so they claim.
But in each of the last 3 by-elections in which they featured, fewer than half of their votes transferred to other Pro-independence parties.
In the case of Gourock, their votes helped pro-union UK Labour defeat the SNP.
For Independence
Or so they claim.
But in each of the last 3 by-elections in which they featured, fewer than half of their votes transferred to other Pro-independence parties.
In the case of Gourock, their votes helped pro-union UK Labour defeat the SNP.
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INDEPENDENCE 🏴🏴
March 12, 2025 at 12:46 AM
INDEPENDENCE 🏴🏴
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NEW: Multiple reports of Russian missiles pouring into Ukraine tonight, targeting civilians.
The US has shut off the intelligence Ukraine needs to protect itself.
This hotel in the southern city of Kryvyi Rih took a direct hit.
Trump has the blood on his hands of every Ukrainian casualty tonight.
The US has shut off the intelligence Ukraine needs to protect itself.
This hotel in the southern city of Kryvyi Rih took a direct hit.
Trump has the blood on his hands of every Ukrainian casualty tonight.
March 5, 2025 at 9:33 PM
NEW: Multiple reports of Russian missiles pouring into Ukraine tonight, targeting civilians.
The US has shut off the intelligence Ukraine needs to protect itself.
This hotel in the southern city of Kryvyi Rih took a direct hit.
Trump has the blood on his hands of every Ukrainian casualty tonight.
The US has shut off the intelligence Ukraine needs to protect itself.
This hotel in the southern city of Kryvyi Rih took a direct hit.
Trump has the blood on his hands of every Ukrainian casualty tonight.