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Holyrood works for Scotland.
November 18, 2025 at 8:58 AM
Holyrood works for Scotland.
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Scotland does not need weapons of mass destruction. With all the nuclear weapons the US, UK and France have, it did not slow Putin one bit in his attacks on Ukraine
November 19, 2025 at 10:04 AM
Scotland does not need weapons of mass destruction. With all the nuclear weapons the US, UK and France have, it did not slow Putin one bit in his attacks on Ukraine
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Yep, why not score a goal from your own half in the 98th minute?
November 18, 2025 at 9:49 PM
Yep, why not score a goal from your own half in the 98th minute?
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WRONG! Scotland and Norway won nature's lottery in 1970 - found oil/gas in the North Sea.
The UK stole Scotland's oil and spent it all on itself, leaving Scotland in poverty.
The UK stole Scotland's oil and spent it all on itself, leaving Scotland in poverty.
UK and Norway won nature's lottery in 1970 - found oil/gas in the North Sea.
UK squandered wealth, appeased corporations.
Norway levied 78% tax, took direct stake in companies.
Norway now has $1.8 trillion sovereign fund. UK has public finance crisis.
UK Govts still appeasing corporations/rich.
UK squandered wealth, appeased corporations.
Norway levied 78% tax, took direct stake in companies.
Norway now has $1.8 trillion sovereign fund. UK has public finance crisis.
UK Govts still appeasing corporations/rich.
How sparsely populated Norway amassed $1.8 trillion | Fortune Europe
Launched in the early 1990s to invest mostly in bonds, the fund has grown to become the largest of its kind by acquiring small equity stakes in thousands of companies across the world.
fortune.com
November 18, 2025 at 5:47 PM
WRONG! Scotland and Norway won nature's lottery in 1970 - found oil/gas in the North Sea.
The UK stole Scotland's oil and spent it all on itself, leaving Scotland in poverty.
The UK stole Scotland's oil and spent it all on itself, leaving Scotland in poverty.
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Just a reminder that you can support local businesses by joining in #EdinburghHour right here on Bluesky on Friday 28th Nov, 7-8pm.
More info: bsky.app/profile/secr...
#Edinburgh #ShopLocal
More info: bsky.app/profile/secr...
#Edinburgh #ShopLocal
We need your help.
@waterstones.bsky.social, without any direct communication with us, will be opening their 6th Edinburgh branch less than 100 metres from our front door at the Foot of the Walk in Leith.
Please read on for more information
www.heraldscotland.com/news/2562908...
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@waterstones.bsky.social, without any direct communication with us, will be opening their 6th Edinburgh branch less than 100 metres from our front door at the Foot of the Walk in Leith.
Please read on for more information
www.heraldscotland.com/news/2562908...
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Anger as Waterstones snaps up prime site on doorstep of independent bookshop
UK's biggest bookselling chain under fire over plans for new store beside Edinburgh tram line.
www.heraldscotland.com
November 18, 2025 at 11:53 AM
Just a reminder that you can support local businesses by joining in #EdinburghHour right here on Bluesky on Friday 28th Nov, 7-8pm.
More info: bsky.app/profile/secr...
#Edinburgh #ShopLocal
More info: bsky.app/profile/secr...
#Edinburgh #ShopLocal
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Report from the *OBR* in 2024 looking at the impact of migration on public finances. Headline takeaways from OBR: increased fees & tax paid by migrants; welfare spending & public services spending unchanged by migration; overall migrants reduce UK debt.
obr.uk/box/the-impa... obr.uk/box/the-impa...
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The impact of migration on the fiscal forecast - Office for Budget Responsibility
Following the upwards revision to our migration forecast, this box explored the implications of higher migration on our central forecasts for tax revenues, spending and borrowing. We also drew on alte...
obr.uk
November 18, 2025 at 9:58 AM
Report from the *OBR* in 2024 looking at the impact of migration on public finances. Headline takeaways from OBR: increased fees & tax paid by migrants; welfare spending & public services spending unchanged by migration; overall migrants reduce UK debt.
obr.uk/box/the-impa... obr.uk/box/the-impa...
obr.uk/box/the-impa... obr.uk/box/the-impa...
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This show will not disappoint: Simon is more passionate and knowledgeable about the magic of the movies than anyone I know.
Folks, I really need some help. For the last 10-15 days, I've been pretty much out of action, which has put me two weeks behind on promoting my Film Stories 500 show in London next week.
I'd be grateful for any help/support in getting the word out.
Thank you.
www.kingsplace.co.uk/whats-on/wor...
I'd be grateful for any help/support in getting the word out.
Thank you.
www.kingsplace.co.uk/whats-on/wor...
Film Stories: The 500th Episode Celebration • Words • Kings Place
Join us for a special evening as we celebrate the 500th episode of the Film Stories with Simon Brew.
www.kingsplace.co.uk
November 18, 2025 at 10:03 AM
This show will not disappoint: Simon is more passionate and knowledgeable about the magic of the movies than anyone I know.
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#DissolveTheUnion 🏴 #ScottishIndependence 🏴
Ireland–France trade up 30% since Brexit UK–EU trade down.
Ireland now has 37 direct shipping routes to France (up from 4). France is investing heavily in Ireland & exports are booming.
Britain?
Shrinking farms, collapsing food production, ports dying & a government that is in denial.
#AreYouYesYet
Ireland now has 37 direct shipping routes to France (up from 4). France is investing heavily in Ireland & exports are booming.
Britain?
Shrinking farms, collapsing food production, ports dying & a government that is in denial.
#AreYouYesYet
November 17, 2025 at 10:17 AM
#DissolveTheUnion 🏴 #ScottishIndependence 🏴
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🍀 Would love to see the Palestinian team welcomed to Celtic Park
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November 16, 2025 at 10:27 AM
🍀 Would love to see the Palestinian team welcomed to Celtic Park
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We’re calling for the UK Government to implement a Social Tariff which could reduce energy bills by up to £700 for those who need it most. 💚⚡️
November 12, 2025 at 5:01 PM
We’re calling for the UK Government to implement a Social Tariff which could reduce energy bills by up to £700 for those who need it most. 💚⚡️
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They are all lying ........
November 11, 2025 at 6:37 PM
They are all lying ........
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Welcome to #Scotland where Category A nuclear accidents are being reported at Faslane and folk in Rosyth may be prescribed anti-radiation iodine pills.
Imagine if this story was about Plymouth, Portsmouth or London.
The shit would be hitting the fan.
#BairnsNotBombs
Imagine if this story was about Plymouth, Portsmouth or London.
The shit would be hitting the fan.
#BairnsNotBombs
November 11, 2025 at 9:05 PM
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The current level of child poverty in Scotland is 22% and falling, whilst in England it’s 31% and rising
Child poverty levels are lower in Scotland than they were a decade ago
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Child poverty levels are lower in Scotland than they were a decade ago
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November 11, 2025 at 4:53 PM
The current level of child poverty in Scotland is 22% and falling, whilst in England it’s 31% and rising
Child poverty levels are lower in Scotland than they were a decade ago
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Child poverty levels are lower in Scotland than they were a decade ago
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It's amazing how many people don't 'get' this.
It's why I'm looking forward to living in a kinder, fairer, Independent Scotland.
It's why I'm looking forward to living in a kinder, fairer, Independent Scotland.
November 10, 2025 at 9:07 AM
It's amazing how many people don't 'get' this.
It's why I'm looking forward to living in a kinder, fairer, Independent Scotland.
It's why I'm looking forward to living in a kinder, fairer, Independent Scotland.
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Sky News just had Kelvin Mackenzie on, former editor of The Sun, one of the people at the centre of probably the most disgraceful front page in newspaper history, complaining about BBC journalists not being objective and 'fake news'. Astonishing. ~AA
November 10, 2025 at 10:53 AM
Sky News just had Kelvin Mackenzie on, former editor of The Sun, one of the people at the centre of probably the most disgraceful front page in newspaper history, complaining about BBC journalists not being objective and 'fake news'. Astonishing. ~AA
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Drawn 133 years ago, and the con hasn't changed one bit.
November 9, 2025 at 4:13 PM
Drawn 133 years ago, and the con hasn't changed one bit.
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A more important question is how & why, a *private equity firm* got such a lucrative contract? You can’t blame the Ayanda City chancers for taking such a juicy public money hand-out.
Ayanda, who had *no previous expertise* in medical equipment or PPE, was recommended for the VIP lane by Liz Truss!
Ayanda, who had *no previous expertise* in medical equipment or PPE, was recommended for the VIP lane by Liz Truss!
November 9, 2025 at 8:18 AM
A more important question is how & why, a *private equity firm* got such a lucrative contract? You can’t blame the Ayanda City chancers for taking such a juicy public money hand-out.
Ayanda, who had *no previous expertise* in medical equipment or PPE, was recommended for the VIP lane by Liz Truss!
Ayanda, who had *no previous expertise* in medical equipment or PPE, was recommended for the VIP lane by Liz Truss!