ThriveScotland
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Scotland can be an independent nation. Think. Act. Deliver.
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“Schools, hospitals, prisons have to be built with kitchens. We need schools to feed our kids healthy food but we also need to teach children what healthy food is and what good food tastes like.”
My latest column.
www.thenational.scot/politics/255...
My latest column.
www.thenational.scot/politics/255...
Feeding the future: The battle for fresh, local food in Scottish schools
WHEN I was a wee lass, I loved school dinners. The tasty aromas which wafted through the corridors offered welcome punctuation to a day stuck
www.thenational.scot
October 27, 2025 at 9:14 AM
“Schools, hospitals, prisons have to be built with kitchens. We need schools to feed our kids healthy food but we also need to teach children what healthy food is and what good food tastes like.”
My latest column.
www.thenational.scot/politics/255...
My latest column.
www.thenational.scot/politics/255...
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By-election today for the Stirling East ward. Given the SNP won a by-election here in December, and Labour are in a much worse position, I'm inclined towards the SNP being likely winners, giving them every seat in the ward if so. Would sort of defeat the point of PR!
By-Election Preview: Stirling East (Stirling) 30th of October 2025
As Labour are floundering and the SNP won a by-election here last year, the SNP seem likely favourites. A win would give them every councillor in the ward, and potentially flip the administration; …
ballotbox.scot
October 30, 2025 at 8:30 AM
By-election today for the Stirling East ward. Given the SNP won a by-election here in December, and Labour are in a much worse position, I'm inclined towards the SNP being likely winners, giving them every seat in the ward if so. Would sort of defeat the point of PR!
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Ayr North (South Ayrshire) by-election, first preferences:
Ind (WH): 850 (25.1%, new)
SNP: 790 (23.3%, -22.5)
Labour: 691 (20.4%, -3.7)
Reform UK: 584 (17.3%, new)
Conservative: 195 (5.8%, -14.8)
Lib Dem: 73 (2.2%, +0.5)
Ind (DP): 151 (4.5%, new)
Ind (OB): 51 (1.5%, new)
Ind Hogg elected stage 8
Ind (WH): 850 (25.1%, new)
SNP: 790 (23.3%, -22.5)
Labour: 691 (20.4%, -3.7)
Reform UK: 584 (17.3%, new)
Conservative: 195 (5.8%, -14.8)
Lib Dem: 73 (2.2%, +0.5)
Ind (DP): 151 (4.5%, new)
Ind (OB): 51 (1.5%, new)
Ind Hogg elected stage 8
October 16, 2025 at 10:55 PM
Ayr North (South Ayrshire) by-election, first preferences:
Ind (WH): 850 (25.1%, new)
SNP: 790 (23.3%, -22.5)
Labour: 691 (20.4%, -3.7)
Reform UK: 584 (17.3%, new)
Conservative: 195 (5.8%, -14.8)
Lib Dem: 73 (2.2%, +0.5)
Ind (DP): 151 (4.5%, new)
Ind (OB): 51 (1.5%, new)
Ind Hogg elected stage 8
Ind (WH): 850 (25.1%, new)
SNP: 790 (23.3%, -22.5)
Labour: 691 (20.4%, -3.7)
Reform UK: 584 (17.3%, new)
Conservative: 195 (5.8%, -14.8)
Lib Dem: 73 (2.2%, +0.5)
Ind (DP): 151 (4.5%, new)
Ind (OB): 51 (1.5%, new)
Ind Hogg elected stage 8
Are you ready to Thrive and make child poverty in Scotland a thing of the past? #independence
October 6, 2025 at 2:27 PM
Are you ready to Thrive and make child poverty in Scotland a thing of the past? #independence
“Labour won it. Why? In large part because the SNP ran a poor campaign with a candidate with a track record of losing, who the leadership keep endorsing, and with a party leadership that does not inspire much confidence.” Spot on…read more detail here ⬇️
www.taxresearch.org.uk/Blog/2025/06...
www.taxresearch.org.uk/Blog/2025/06...
It is democracy that lost in Hamilton
It’s Saturday, some good bird watching awaits if and when the rain stops, and because I was busy all day yesterday, I did not talk about the Hamilton by-election result.
This was the full result:
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www.taxresearch.org.uk
June 7, 2025 at 7:39 AM
“Labour won it. Why? In large part because the SNP ran a poor campaign with a candidate with a track record of losing, who the leadership keep endorsing, and with a party leadership that does not inspire much confidence.” Spot on…read more detail here ⬇️
www.taxresearch.org.uk/Blog/2025/06...
www.taxresearch.org.uk/Blog/2025/06...
UK growth forecast set to drop again in 2026 according to latest @oecdstatistics.bsky.social figures.
#Scotland you should be choosing independence and prosperity, not this failing Union and poverty
#Scotland you should be choosing independence and prosperity, not this failing Union and poverty
June 3, 2025 at 7:05 PM
UK growth forecast set to drop again in 2026 according to latest @oecdstatistics.bsky.social figures.
#Scotland you should be choosing independence and prosperity, not this failing Union and poverty
#Scotland you should be choosing independence and prosperity, not this failing Union and poverty
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Take positive action with the #keepScotlandtheBrand direct action campaign.
Most definitely not about boycotts, which just hurt people in our communities, but about our market share, our global reputation for quality.
Send a message #SendItBack
youtu.be/kjl4IpMpHus?...
Most definitely not about boycotts, which just hurt people in our communities, but about our market share, our global reputation for quality.
Send a message #SendItBack
youtu.be/kjl4IpMpHus?...
#keepScotlandtheBrand #SendItBack
YouTube video by Ruth Watson
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November 13, 2024 at 1:09 AM
Take positive action with the #keepScotlandtheBrand direct action campaign.
Most definitely not about boycotts, which just hurt people in our communities, but about our market share, our global reputation for quality.
Send a message #SendItBack
youtu.be/kjl4IpMpHus?...
Most definitely not about boycotts, which just hurt people in our communities, but about our market share, our global reputation for quality.
Send a message #SendItBack
youtu.be/kjl4IpMpHus?...
If we stopped giving our resources away for free, we could close every foodbank in Scotland tomorrow #EliminatePoverty #Independence
March 31, 2025 at 7:27 AM
If we stopped giving our resources away for free, we could close every foodbank in Scotland tomorrow #EliminatePoverty #Independence
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Look how well Ireland is doing away from the corruption and control of Westminster. Ireland doesn't have the same resources as Scotland!
Our future is #ScottishIndependence
Our future is #ScottishIndependence
January 9, 2025 at 9:03 AM
Look how well Ireland is doing away from the corruption and control of Westminster. Ireland doesn't have the same resources as Scotland!
Our future is #ScottishIndependence
Our future is #ScottishIndependence
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@thrivescot.bsky.social may be interested to know that the oil tanker Maran Antares is now unloading Scotland’s oil in China (Ningbo) having travelled almost half way around the globe. Surely an economic case to have it refined at Grangemouth just 15 miles up the Forth? #ScotlandsOil #Independence
January 8, 2025 at 5:57 PM
@thrivescot.bsky.social may be interested to know that the oil tanker Maran Antares is now unloading Scotland’s oil in China (Ningbo) having travelled almost half way around the globe. Surely an economic case to have it refined at Grangemouth just 15 miles up the Forth? #ScotlandsOil #Independence
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As Scotland continues to pursue its right to self determination , Scots were told prior to the 2014 Referendum that oil was almost finished .It appears that too was a lie #ScottishIndependence
January 7, 2025 at 12:27 AM
As Scotland continues to pursue its right to self determination , Scots were told prior to the 2014 Referendum that oil was almost finished .It appears that too was a lie #ScottishIndependence
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Scotland is one of the most energy-rich countries in Europe with over 97% of our gross electricity consumption coming from renewables and yet, under the "strong and stable", "broad shoulders" of the union, we're facing the prospect of our pensioners freezing.
January 6, 2025 at 4:09 PM
Scotland is one of the most energy-rich countries in Europe with over 97% of our gross electricity consumption coming from renewables and yet, under the "strong and stable", "broad shoulders" of the union, we're facing the prospect of our pensioners freezing.
Happy New Year to all our friends and followers
January 1, 2025 at 10:15 AM
Happy New Year to all our friends and followers
To you and yours, have a prosperous 2025.
Happy New Year from everyone at Thrive🏴.
Happy New Year from everyone at Thrive🏴.
December 31, 2024 at 11:29 PM
To you and yours, have a prosperous 2025.
Happy New Year from everyone at Thrive🏴.
Happy New Year from everyone at Thrive🏴.
Filed under “Aye right”.
December 27, 2024 at 10:37 PM
Filed under “Aye right”.
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King Charles inherited £650m tax free, gets £125m a year tax free from the tax payer and has an estate worth £22bn that’s never taxed.
But he still needed a 45% pay rise.
Like if he needs a pay cut.
RP if you want the Monarchy gone.
#AbolishTheMonarchy
But he still needed a 45% pay rise.
Like if he needs a pay cut.
RP if you want the Monarchy gone.
#AbolishTheMonarchy
November 23, 2024 at 12:53 PM
King Charles inherited £650m tax free, gets £125m a year tax free from the tax payer and has an estate worth £22bn that’s never taxed.
But he still needed a 45% pay rise.
Like if he needs a pay cut.
RP if you want the Monarchy gone.
#AbolishTheMonarchy
But he still needed a 45% pay rise.
Like if he needs a pay cut.
RP if you want the Monarchy gone.
#AbolishTheMonarchy
IT’S THE ECONOMY STUPID. They’re getting the message and #Indy is back on the agenda. Our independence should not be predicated on Labour’s failure in government but by building our own resilient, prosperous economy @financialtimes.com
December 24, 2024 at 9:27 AM
IT’S THE ECONOMY STUPID. They’re getting the message and #Indy is back on the agenda. Our independence should not be predicated on Labour’s failure in government but by building our own resilient, prosperous economy @financialtimes.com
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Desperate times call for desperate measures.
Scotland needs to take Oil, Water, Fish Wind, Whisky and Tourism and leave.
We have a ridiculously bigger share of UK Resources.
Independent Scotland will be one of the Richest Countries in Europe.
Time to face facts.
www.thesun.co.uk/news/3245214...
Scotland needs to take Oil, Water, Fish Wind, Whisky and Tourism and leave.
We have a ridiculously bigger share of UK Resources.
Independent Scotland will be one of the Richest Countries in Europe.
Time to face facts.
www.thesun.co.uk/news/3245214...
UK economy to be 'worst of ALL worlds' in 2025, Keir warned - as GDP flatlines
BRITAIN’S economy is “headed for the worst of all worlds” next year, Keir Starmer has been warned – as GDP flatlines with no growth. The latest blow for Sir Keir Starmer comes in a survey by …
www.thesun.co.uk
December 23, 2024 at 12:24 PM
Desperate times call for desperate measures.
Scotland needs to take Oil, Water, Fish Wind, Whisky and Tourism and leave.
We have a ridiculously bigger share of UK Resources.
Independent Scotland will be one of the Richest Countries in Europe.
Time to face facts.
www.thesun.co.uk/news/3245214...
Scotland needs to take Oil, Water, Fish Wind, Whisky and Tourism and leave.
We have a ridiculously bigger share of UK Resources.
Independent Scotland will be one of the Richest Countries in Europe.
Time to face facts.
www.thesun.co.uk/news/3245214...
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Can I just remind people that this is pretty much where we are now 👇and therefore higher EU standard pensions in particular will depend very much on closing that GDP/Capita gap as will achieving a wellbeing economy & that involves a shed load of reform notably to the financial sector.
December 23, 2024 at 9:12 AM
Can I just remind people that this is pretty much where we are now 👇and therefore higher EU standard pensions in particular will depend very much on closing that GDP/Capita gap as will achieving a wellbeing economy & that involves a shed load of reform notably to the financial sector.
Labour’s economic plan is predicated on high growth. Business leaders predicting a UK recession.
December 23, 2024 at 8:18 AM
Labour’s economic plan is predicated on high growth. Business leaders predicting a UK recession.
We’re up next Scotland!
(All the countries that have told the Brits to f#ck off out of their country ⬇️)
(All the countries that have told the Brits to f#ck off out of their country ⬇️)
December 23, 2024 at 8:03 AM
We’re up next Scotland!
(All the countries that have told the Brits to f#ck off out of their country ⬇️)
(All the countries that have told the Brits to f#ck off out of their country ⬇️)
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