John Erskine
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Scottish. Supporter of Scottish independence. Twitter evacuee. Fond of mountains, lochs and bikes! Speaker of poor Gaelic. Chan eil mi a' bruidhinn Gàidhlig gu math.
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The progress we’re making in our NHS, explained in 25 seconds. 👇
December 2, 2025 at 9:54 PM
The progress we’re making in our NHS, explained in 25 seconds. 👇
Foulkes, Brown, etc, etc. Give Labour power and they rob us blind. www.thenational.scot/news/2564534...
Labour peer suspended from House of Lords after 'cash-for-access' scandal
A Labour peer has been suspended from the House of Lords for five months after multiple breaches of parliamentary rules
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December 2, 2025 at 5:27 PM
Foulkes, Brown, etc, etc. Give Labour power and they rob us blind. www.thenational.scot/news/2564534...
Monica Lennon will no doubt be receiving prepared email drafts which have infiltrated religious organisations too. Be careful that you do not allow your faith to push the broader agenda of the Fascists across the globe. When they do, complain to them. www.thenational.scot/news/2565969...
Inside the US-backed right-wing push against abortion rights in Scotland
A RECENT review of Scotland's abortion laws led to widespread right-wing outrage last week ...
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December 2, 2025 at 5:25 PM
Monica Lennon will no doubt be receiving prepared email drafts which have infiltrated religious organisations too. Be careful that you do not allow your faith to push the broader agenda of the Fascists across the globe. When they do, complain to them. www.thenational.scot/news/2565969...
www.thenational.scot/news/2566418... Alexander take note! Starmer's man drafted into Scotland for this very purpose.
Politicians are taking journalists for a ride – and they're sick of it
There is a dangerous cycle of mistrust going on – politicians don’t trust journalists and journalists don’t trust politicians
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December 2, 2025 at 5:18 PM
www.thenational.scot/news/2566418... Alexander take note! Starmer's man drafted into Scotland for this very purpose.
Not a word of this on the BBC. They are too busy trying to undermine the Scot Govt by focussing on flu pressures on the NHS, delayed Turkish ferries for CalMac and the usual crap. www.thenational.scot/news/2566733...
Number of GPs increases in Scotland compared with same time last year
The number of general practitioners (GPs) has increased in NHS Scotland’s workforce by 3.3 compared with the same time last year
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December 2, 2025 at 5:16 PM
Not a word of this on the BBC. They are too busy trying to undermine the Scot Govt by focussing on flu pressures on the NHS, delayed Turkish ferries for CalMac and the usual crap. www.thenational.scot/news/2566733...
The BBC now needs to be aware that in adopting such an aggressive anti-Scottish position, it aligns itself with the far-right trend sweeping the UK by ignoring democracy. www.thenational.scot/news/2566403...
BBC 'chose not to cover' St Andrews Day service celebrating Saltire
THE BBC has been slammed after "choosing not to cover" a St Andrew’s Day service where politicians and faith leaders united behind the…
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December 2, 2025 at 5:13 PM
The BBC now needs to be aware that in adopting such an aggressive anti-Scottish position, it aligns itself with the far-right trend sweeping the UK by ignoring democracy. www.thenational.scot/news/2566403...
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📊 NEW | As Labour announces fresh crackdown on refugees, their approval falls to an all-time low.
✅ Satisfied – 11% (-1)
❌ Dissatisfied – 82% (-)
Via @IpsosUK, 30 Oct - 5 Nov (+/- vs 11-17 Sep)
✅ Satisfied – 11% (-1)
❌ Dissatisfied – 82% (-)
Via @IpsosUK, 30 Oct - 5 Nov (+/- vs 11-17 Sep)
November 17, 2025 at 2:16 PM
📊 NEW | As Labour announces fresh crackdown on refugees, their approval falls to an all-time low.
✅ Satisfied – 11% (-1)
❌ Dissatisfied – 82% (-)
Via @IpsosUK, 30 Oct - 5 Nov (+/- vs 11-17 Sep)
✅ Satisfied – 11% (-1)
❌ Dissatisfied – 82% (-)
Via @IpsosUK, 30 Oct - 5 Nov (+/- vs 11-17 Sep)
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Fucksake. This country.
📊 Ipsos poll suggests Reform landslide:
➡️ REF – 400 seats (+395)
🟠 LD – 78 seats (+6)
🟡 SNP – 46 seats (+37)
🟢 GRN – 43 seats (+39)
🔴 LAB – 31 seats (-380)
🔵 CON – 11 seats (-110)
🟢 PLAID – 7 seats (+3)
Based on @IpsosUK poll, Nov 2025 (+/- vs GE24)
➡️ REF – 400 seats (+395)
🟠 LD – 78 seats (+6)
🟡 SNP – 46 seats (+37)
🟢 GRN – 43 seats (+39)
🔴 LAB – 31 seats (-380)
🔵 CON – 11 seats (-110)
🟢 PLAID – 7 seats (+3)
Based on @IpsosUK poll, Nov 2025 (+/- vs GE24)
November 16, 2025 at 11:07 AM
Fucksake. This country.
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November 16, 2025 at 1:21 PM
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Baillie and Streeting. The NHS is safe in the hands of Labour? Only if you are a private supplier. www.thenational.scot/news/2562426...
Wes Streeting urged to 'come clean over £200k from private-health linked donors'
WES Streeting has been urged to “come clean” about the benefits private healthcare companies are reaping for alleged donations worth more than…
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November 16, 2025 at 8:29 AM
Baillie and Streeting. The NHS is safe in the hands of Labour? Only if you are a private supplier. www.thenational.scot/news/2562426...
Well, well, who would credit Gove with having such a sharp sense of humour? www.thenational.scot/news/2562312...
Michael Gove calls for Piers Morgan to take over as director general of BBC
FORMER Tory minister Michael Gove has suggested that Piers Morgan should take over as the next director general of the BBC ...
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November 16, 2025 at 8:27 AM
Well, well, who would credit Gove with having such a sharp sense of humour? www.thenational.scot/news/2562312...
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A study by the National Bureau of Economic Research (NBER) shows that estimates about the damage done by Brexit have underestimated its impact over the course of a decade. Data now suggests that Brexit has reduced UK GDP by 6%–8%, reduced investment 12%–18%, and reduced productivity by 3%–4%.
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November 14, 2025 at 11:46 PM
A study by the National Bureau of Economic Research (NBER) shows that estimates about the damage done by Brexit have underestimated its impact over the course of a decade. Data now suggests that Brexit has reduced UK GDP by 6%–8%, reduced investment 12%–18%, and reduced productivity by 3%–4%.
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No surprise that Starmer wants to keep the House of Lords.
Maybe it’s to provide a seat for Morgan McSweeney when he inevitably gets fired in the near future.
Maybe it’s to provide a seat for Morgan McSweeney when he inevitably gets fired in the near future.
November 13, 2025 at 6:57 PM
No surprise that Starmer wants to keep the House of Lords.
Maybe it’s to provide a seat for Morgan McSweeney when he inevitably gets fired in the near future.
Maybe it’s to provide a seat for Morgan McSweeney when he inevitably gets fired in the near future.
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And we are constantly told we are spending far too much on welfare, what a lot of bollocks.
July 7, 2025 at 6:23 AM
And we are constantly told we are spending far too much on welfare, what a lot of bollocks.
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Proud that Scotland is an inspiration to an inspiring mayor - best of luck to #Mamdani and his team. The SNP have plenty more progressive ideas you can borrow 😉
November 13, 2025 at 4:46 PM
Proud that Scotland is an inspiration to an inspiring mayor - best of luck to #Mamdani and his team. The SNP have plenty more progressive ideas you can borrow 😉
I remember the days when nuclear waste was shipped across the oceans in decrepit vessels leaking and polluting the seas to be dumped in Asia without regulation. Welcome to Scottish Labour, folks! They just don't give a f**k. www.thenational.scot/news/2561787...
Keir Starmer pledges to 'reclaim our heritage' in bizarre attack on SNP
KEIR Starmer has said the UK will “reclaim our heritage” in a bizarre attack on the SNP ...
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November 13, 2025 at 8:55 AM
I remember the days when nuclear waste was shipped across the oceans in decrepit vessels leaking and polluting the seas to be dumped in Asia without regulation. Welcome to Scottish Labour, folks! They just don't give a f**k. www.thenational.scot/news/2561787...
“You can hang him in a way that potentially generates a positive benefit for you, or, if it really looks like he could win, you could save him, generating a debt.' Why the man should never be POTUS www.thenational.scot/news/2561607...
'Not justified': 5 UN experts condemn UK Palestine Action proscription
FOUR UN special rapporteurs and an independent expert have condemned the UK's proscription of Palestine Action as "not justified",…
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November 12, 2025 at 7:18 PM
“You can hang him in a way that potentially generates a positive benefit for you, or, if it really looks like he could win, you could save him, generating a debt.' Why the man should never be POTUS www.thenational.scot/news/2561607...
I have refused to support the red poppy for the very same reasons. However, I recognised much further back the politicisation of the symbol and support for post '45 conflicts. www.thenational.scot/news/2471190...
Explained: Why we have a white poppy on the front page
Over the coming days, The National is making a small change to its front pages.
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November 9, 2025 at 7:18 PM
I have refused to support the red poppy for the very same reasons. However, I recognised much further back the politicisation of the symbol and support for post '45 conflicts. www.thenational.scot/news/2471190...
Billions????!!!!! www.thenational.scot/news/2559508...
UK Government 'unable' to explain billions in nuclear spending, watchdog warns
THE UK spending watchdog has raised serious concerns about the Ministry of Defence’s (MoD) finances after auditors found it was “unable” to…
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November 6, 2025 at 8:35 AM
Billions????!!!!! www.thenational.scot/news/2559508...