@annmacf.bsky.social
Retired Lawyer, supporter of Scottish Independence, SNP, Believe in Scotland and Celtic F.C. Proud Post Brexit Irish Citizen.
“It is to Scotland that we must look for our idea of civilisation.” Voltaire
“It is to Scotland that we must look for our idea of civilisation.” Voltaire
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John Swinney told the UK Government to focus on 'fighting to reduce household bills' after reports of internal conflict within the Labour Party
'Unacceptable': First Minister urges Labour to focus on bill cuts, not party 'chaos'
www.thenational.scot
November 16, 2025 at 9:44 AM
John Swinney told the UK Government to focus on 'fighting to reduce household bills' after reports of internal conflict within the Labour Party
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South Wales Argus: Brexit 'has done more to damage the farming industry' than tax
www.southwalesargus.co.uk/news/2562317...
www.southwalesargus.co.uk/news/2562317...
Brexit 'has done more to damage the farming industry' than tax
Blaming Brexit might be easy, but for those who can see the bigger picture, they know there is a resemblance to the truth.
www.southwalesargus.co.uk
November 16, 2025 at 1:40 PM
South Wales Argus: Brexit 'has done more to damage the farming industry' than tax
www.southwalesargus.co.uk/news/2562317...
www.southwalesargus.co.uk/news/2562317...
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I’d have to admit new banners look great, it’s still incomplete 🍀
November 16, 2025 at 1:42 PM
I’d have to admit new banners look great, it’s still incomplete 🍀
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This is what many of us have been saying. Part 3 of the Planning & Infrastructure Bill is based on a myth: that we don't have enough homes because wildlife and green spaces are protected. It will solve nothing, and inflict terrible harm on our remaining ecosystems
www.theguardian.com/uk-news/2025...
www.theguardian.com/uk-news/2025...
Nature not a blocker to housing growth, inquiry finds
Commons committee report challenges ‘lazy narrative’ used by ministers that scapegoats wildlife and the environment
www.theguardian.com
November 16, 2025 at 12:12 PM
This is what many of us have been saying. Part 3 of the Planning & Infrastructure Bill is based on a myth: that we don't have enough homes because wildlife and green spaces are protected. It will solve nothing, and inflict terrible harm on our remaining ecosystems
www.theguardian.com/uk-news/2025...
www.theguardian.com/uk-news/2025...
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“People over the age of 66 don’t need to do anything – in the vast majority of cases, the payment will be made automatically to help towards a warmer winter.”
"....... . Replaces the winter fuel payment in Scotland and is delivered by Social Security Scotland. "
😊 Thank you Scotland ❤️❤️
"....... . Replaces the winter fuel payment in Scotland and is delivered by Social Security Scotland. "
😊 Thank you Scotland ❤️❤️
More than 880,000 pensioners are set to receive help with their heating bills this winter, the Scottish Government has announced
Nearly 900,000 Scottish pensioners to receive help for winter heating bills
www.thenational.scot
November 16, 2025 at 1:45 PM
“People over the age of 66 don’t need to do anything – in the vast majority of cases, the payment will be made automatically to help towards a warmer winter.”
"....... . Replaces the winter fuel payment in Scotland and is delivered by Social Security Scotland. "
😊 Thank you Scotland ❤️❤️
"....... . Replaces the winter fuel payment in Scotland and is delivered by Social Security Scotland. "
😊 Thank you Scotland ❤️❤️
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Why we REALLY need Scottish Independence.
November 16, 2025 at 1:46 PM
Why we REALLY need Scottish Independence.
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For Shabana Mahmood to attack some of the most cruelly treated people in the world as having won a "golden ticket" because they manage to get to and claim asylum in Britain is unforgiveable.
A new, far right, low for which I can think of no precedent, by any UK Government.
A new, far right, low for which I can think of no precedent, by any UK Government.
November 16, 2025 at 11:11 AM
For Shabana Mahmood to attack some of the most cruelly treated people in the world as having won a "golden ticket" because they manage to get to and claim asylum in Britain is unforgiveable.
A new, far right, low for which I can think of no precedent, by any UK Government.
A new, far right, low for which I can think of no precedent, by any UK Government.
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To the unionist parties complaining that the best performing NHS in the UK is not doing better. Maybe it is because it is part of the UK.
November 16, 2025 at 9:14 AM
To the unionist parties complaining that the best performing NHS in the UK is not doing better. Maybe it is because it is part of the UK.
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Thank god we have a govt in Scotland that actually cares enough to make sure us old codgers don't freeze this winter cos WM definitely doesn't give two hoots.
#ScottishIndependenceNow
#ScottishIndependenceNow
November 16, 2025 at 1:21 PM
Thank god we have a govt in Scotland that actually cares enough to make sure us old codgers don't freeze this winter cos WM definitely doesn't give two hoots.
#ScottishIndependenceNow
#ScottishIndependenceNow
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Nearly 10 years ago this was the front page ...folk need to remember who this cunt really is. And we should never forget how deep he is within the British establishment & his ties to the Tory party.
@scotnational.bsky.social @allunderonebanner.bsky.social @indyliveradio.bsky.social
@scotnational.bsky.social @allunderonebanner.bsky.social @indyliveradio.bsky.social
November 16, 2025 at 10:33 AM
Nearly 10 years ago this was the front page ...folk need to remember who this cunt really is. And we should never forget how deep he is within the British establishment & his ties to the Tory party.
@scotnational.bsky.social @allunderonebanner.bsky.social @indyliveradio.bsky.social
@scotnational.bsky.social @allunderonebanner.bsky.social @indyliveradio.bsky.social
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Blue Labour still haven't understood it ...
November 16, 2025 at 5:05 PM
Blue Labour still haven't understood it ...
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I hope the English electorate take that choice. Independence for Scotland is what we need.
November 16, 2025 at 11:15 AM
I hope the English electorate take that choice. Independence for Scotland is what we need.
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Check out no.6 on Starmer's pledges when he became Leader of the Labour Party.
"Defend migrants' rights" 💀
"Defend migrants' rights" 💀
November 16, 2025 at 1:26 PM
Check out no.6 on Starmer's pledges when he became Leader of the Labour Party.
"Defend migrants' rights" 💀
"Defend migrants' rights" 💀
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We must remember that as much as they now claim to be impartial & try as the establishment mouthpiece that is the BBC is, Scotland will always remember the blatant bias which they pumped into our homes during the Indy Ref of 2013/14 where some of their journalists celebrated that unadulterated bias.
November 16, 2025 at 9:47 AM
We must remember that as much as they now claim to be impartial & try as the establishment mouthpiece that is the BBC is, Scotland will always remember the blatant bias which they pumped into our homes during the Indy Ref of 2013/14 where some of their journalists celebrated that unadulterated bias.
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All four nations Scotland, Wales, England and a reunified island of Ireland - deserve to choose their own destiny.
No more clinging to an ancient union or the ghost of a dead empire.
Westminster has had its day. Time to disolve it and start anew.
END THE UNION
DISOLVE WESTMINSTER
No more clinging to an ancient union or the ghost of a dead empire.
Westminster has had its day. Time to disolve it and start anew.
END THE UNION
DISOLVE WESTMINSTER
November 15, 2025 at 12:19 PM
All four nations Scotland, Wales, England and a reunified island of Ireland - deserve to choose their own destiny.
No more clinging to an ancient union or the ghost of a dead empire.
Westminster has had its day. Time to disolve it and start anew.
END THE UNION
DISOLVE WESTMINSTER
No more clinging to an ancient union or the ghost of a dead empire.
Westminster has had its day. Time to disolve it and start anew.
END THE UNION
DISOLVE WESTMINSTER
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November 15, 2025 at 7:51 PM
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November 15, 2025 at 8:46 PM
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November 15, 2025 at 2:07 PM
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Listening to my youngest online playing a game and he’s explaining Scottish independence and our issues with Westminster to a group of American kids.
They are asking great questions - but he’s giving phenomenally insightful responses!
Proud of him - he is so knowledgeable xx
They are asking great questions - but he’s giving phenomenally insightful responses!
Proud of him - he is so knowledgeable xx
November 15, 2025 at 10:24 PM
Listening to my youngest online playing a game and he’s explaining Scottish independence and our issues with Westminster to a group of American kids.
They are asking great questions - but he’s giving phenomenally insightful responses!
Proud of him - he is so knowledgeable xx
They are asking great questions - but he’s giving phenomenally insightful responses!
Proud of him - he is so knowledgeable xx
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If the two-child limit to Universal Credit is abolished, the Scottish Government will save £155 million next year. In our second budget preview, we discuss how these savings could be spent on further measures to tackle child poverty:
fraserofallander.org/budget-previ...
fraserofallander.org/budget-previ...
Implications for Scotland of abolishing the two-child limit | FAI
This article considers the implications for Scotland if the UK Government were to abolish the two-child limit to Universal Credit in its 2025 Autumn Budget.
fraserofallander.org
November 13, 2025 at 4:38 PM
If the two-child limit to Universal Credit is abolished, the Scottish Government will save £155 million next year. In our second budget preview, we discuss how these savings could be spent on further measures to tackle child poverty:
fraserofallander.org/budget-previ...
fraserofallander.org/budget-previ...
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Oh my god will you just give us Independence for Scotland already. This is getting so embarrassing for the Unionists!
"the Scottish government was given the same status as the UK by two global credit rating companies."
@mrjamesob.bsky.social
#SNP1SGP2 #Holyrood2026
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
"the Scottish government was given the same status as the UK by two global credit rating companies."
@mrjamesob.bsky.social
#SNP1SGP2 #Holyrood2026
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
Scottish government aiming to issue first bonds in 2026-27 - BBC News
Scottish ministers wants to use bonds to raise money from investors to fund infrastructure projects.
www.bbc.co.uk
November 13, 2025 at 3:48 PM
Oh my god will you just give us Independence for Scotland already. This is getting so embarrassing for the Unionists!
"the Scottish government was given the same status as the UK by two global credit rating companies."
@mrjamesob.bsky.social
#SNP1SGP2 #Holyrood2026
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
"the Scottish government was given the same status as the UK by two global credit rating companies."
@mrjamesob.bsky.social
#SNP1SGP2 #Holyrood2026
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
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Bonds announcement a 'proud day for Scotland', says Swinney | UK News | Sky News news.sky.com/story/bonds-...
Bonds announcement a 'proud day for Scotland', says Swinney
The SNP leader confirmed bonds should be issued in 2026-27 in a bid to attract investment for "key infrastructure" projects.
news.sky.com
November 13, 2025 at 3:15 PM
Bonds announcement a 'proud day for Scotland', says Swinney | UK News | Sky News news.sky.com/story/bonds-...