Patricia Atkinson
@floraidh.bsky.social
🏴🏴🏴🏴 #StillYes
Working for #ScottishIndependence via #SNP and helping build a better nation meantime 🏴🏴
💙 Grandweans
💙 Quilting 💙 Baking
💙 NHS Scotland
💙 History
Working for #ScottishIndependence via #SNP and helping build a better nation meantime 🏴🏴
💙 Grandweans
💙 Quilting 💙 Baking
💙 NHS Scotland
💙 History
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Even the brit establishment must know that they have milked this nonsense for all its worth and now it’s going to blow back in their faces
Wee Ginger Dug: Operation Branchform rumbles on as conclusion no closer
THE legal maxim “justice delayed” has a long history. It has been attributed to the Victorian prime minister William Gladstone, who used it in a…
www.thenational.scot
December 16, 2024 at 9:28 PM
Even the brit establishment must know that they have milked this nonsense for all its worth and now it’s going to blow back in their faces
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The SNP's Stephen Flynn called out a Labour Minister for backing policies which 'go after the poorest in society' live on the BBC ⬇️
November 26, 2024 at 2:34 PM
The SNP's Stephen Flynn called out a Labour Minister for backing policies which 'go after the poorest in society' live on the BBC ⬇️
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This was introduced by the Scottish govt in 2021 -Free breakfast clubs for primary and special schools. Good to see the English govt catching up with Scotlands initiatives - Better late than never
November 27, 2024 at 12:35 PM
This was introduced by the Scottish govt in 2021 -Free breakfast clubs for primary and special schools. Good to see the English govt catching up with Scotlands initiatives - Better late than never
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Labour undermining Scottish democracy! The people of Scotland voted twice for devolution in referendums in 1978 when yes won 52% and again in 1997 when it was endorsed by 74%. When were Scots asked if the Labour Government could undermine the will of the people of Scotland?
December 6, 2024 at 7:36 AM
Labour undermining Scottish democracy! The people of Scotland voted twice for devolution in referendums in 1978 when yes won 52% and again in 1997 when it was endorsed by 74%. When were Scots asked if the Labour Government could undermine the will of the people of Scotland?
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'Follow our lead': Stephen Flynn challenges Keir Starmer on visit to Scotland
www.thenational.scot/news/2477706...
www.thenational.scot/news/2477706...
December 6, 2024 at 12:51 PM
'Follow our lead': Stephen Flynn challenges Keir Starmer on visit to Scotland
www.thenational.scot/news/2477706...
www.thenational.scot/news/2477706...
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The Scottish Fiscal Commission underestimated by £777m the tax take in 2023/2024, this was due largely to increased economic activity in Scotland and thereby increased tax take.
www.gov.scot/publications...
www.gov.scot/publications...
December 6, 2024 at 1:11 PM
The Scottish Fiscal Commission underestimated by £777m the tax take in 2023/2024, this was due largely to increased economic activity in Scotland and thereby increased tax take.
www.gov.scot/publications...
www.gov.scot/publications...
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Access to GP appointments is a key public concern among NHS services. Scotland has more GPs per capita then England or Wales. The BMA in England states 'The NHS has lost the equivalent of 1,333 full-time fully qualified GPs since 2015'. Over this period, the number of GPs in Scotland has grown.
December 3, 2024 at 5:19 PM
Access to GP appointments is a key public concern among NHS services. Scotland has more GPs per capita then England or Wales. The BMA in England states 'The NHS has lost the equivalent of 1,333 full-time fully qualified GPs since 2015'. Over this period, the number of GPs in Scotland has grown.
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Yet again we've got a Scottish budget full of measures designed to mitigate Westminster policies. Instead of constantly having to protect Scots from Westminster decisions we should aim for a Scotland that protects itself forever from Westminster decisions by removing itself from Westminster rule.
December 4, 2024 at 6:01 PM
Yet again we've got a Scottish budget full of measures designed to mitigate Westminster policies. Instead of constantly having to protect Scots from Westminster decisions we should aim for a Scotland that protects itself forever from Westminster decisions by removing itself from Westminster rule.
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We've all heard of Gaelic Scottish English & Scots, but there's even more to the story of Scotland's languages, here's a piece I wrote some weeks ago about Scotland's severed tongues, the Scottish languages that are no longer spoken, Pictish Cumbric & Norn
weegingerdug.wordpress.com/2024/10/24/s...
weegingerdug.wordpress.com/2024/10/24/s...
Scotland’s severed tongues
The Scottish languages bill is currently winding its way through the Scottish Parliament. The Bill gives the Gaelic and Scots languages official status in Scotland and makes improvement to the supp…
weegingerdug.wordpress.com
December 5, 2024 at 2:00 AM
We've all heard of Gaelic Scottish English & Scots, but there's even more to the story of Scotland's languages, here's a piece I wrote some weeks ago about Scotland's severed tongues, the Scottish languages that are no longer spoken, Pictish Cumbric & Norn
weegingerdug.wordpress.com/2024/10/24/s...
weegingerdug.wordpress.com/2024/10/24/s...
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Progressive governance from the SNP.
December 2, 2024 at 10:20 AM
Progressive governance from the SNP.
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My morning run today was brightened by the beautiful Christmas tree in Charlotte Square Gardens - placed there by the magnificent hospice, St Columba’s.
December 3, 2024 at 9:32 AM
My morning run today was brightened by the beautiful Christmas tree in Charlotte Square Gardens - placed there by the magnificent hospice, St Columba’s.
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Covid corruption commissioner starts fraud probe
Well I hope he gets a lot of our money back after the Tories and their PPE corruption..
And I also hope some of the profiteering wrong 'uns go to jail
Let's see.
www.bbc.com/news/article...
Well I hope he gets a lot of our money back after the Tories and their PPE corruption..
And I also hope some of the profiteering wrong 'uns go to jail
Let's see.
www.bbc.com/news/article...
Covid corruption commissioner gets to work
Tom Hayhoe's first task will be reviewing the £8.7bn of pandemic PPE that had to be written off.
www.bbc.com
December 3, 2024 at 8:00 AM
Covid corruption commissioner starts fraud probe
Well I hope he gets a lot of our money back after the Tories and their PPE corruption..
And I also hope some of the profiteering wrong 'uns go to jail
Let's see.
www.bbc.com/news/article...
Well I hope he gets a lot of our money back after the Tories and their PPE corruption..
And I also hope some of the profiteering wrong 'uns go to jail
Let's see.
www.bbc.com/news/article...
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🥀 As soon as they got into government, Labour decided to cut the Winter Fuel Payment.
🏴 We don’t think that’s right - so we’ve introduced a universal Winter Heating Payment for 900,000 Scots pensioners.
🏴 We don’t think that’s right - so we’ve introduced a universal Winter Heating Payment for 900,000 Scots pensioners.
November 28, 2024 at 5:22 PM
🥀 As soon as they got into government, Labour decided to cut the Winter Fuel Payment.
🏴 We don’t think that’s right - so we’ve introduced a universal Winter Heating Payment for 900,000 Scots pensioners.
🏴 We don’t think that’s right - so we’ve introduced a universal Winter Heating Payment for 900,000 Scots pensioners.
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I reviewed Angela Merkel’s fascinating memoir, Freedom, for @newstatesman. You can read it here.
www.newstatesman.com/culture/book...
www.newstatesman.com/culture/book...
Angela Merkel’s first principles
The former chancellor’s memoir Freedom reveals how her childhood in East Germany helped forge a doctrine of moral decency and realpolitik.
www.newstatesman.com
November 26, 2024 at 10:28 AM
I reviewed Angela Merkel’s fascinating memoir, Freedom, for @newstatesman. You can read it here.
www.newstatesman.com/culture/book...
www.newstatesman.com/culture/book...
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I am so sorry that French schoolchildren were prevented from coming to Scotland.
They were blocked by petty-minded *UK* border control, NOT by Scotland.
We voted *against* #Brexit.
Pls support #independence & #EUmembership for Scotland.
@yesforeu.bsky.social
www.thenational.scot/news/2476023...
They were blocked by petty-minded *UK* border control, NOT by Scotland.
We voted *against* #Brexit.
Pls support #independence & #EUmembership for Scotland.
@yesforeu.bsky.social
www.thenational.scot/news/2476023...
UK border guards 'block 100 French schoolchildren on trip to Scottish Highlands'
ONE hundred French schoolchildren heading on a trip to the Scottish Highlands were prevented from entering the UK by British border guards, French…
www.thenational.scot
November 29, 2024 at 8:30 PM
I am so sorry that French schoolchildren were prevented from coming to Scotland.
They were blocked by petty-minded *UK* border control, NOT by Scotland.
We voted *against* #Brexit.
Pls support #independence & #EUmembership for Scotland.
@yesforeu.bsky.social
www.thenational.scot/news/2476023...
They were blocked by petty-minded *UK* border control, NOT by Scotland.
We voted *against* #Brexit.
Pls support #independence & #EUmembership for Scotland.
@yesforeu.bsky.social
www.thenational.scot/news/2476023...
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My sister @charlottecurrie.bsky.social and my brother @cagian.bsky.social are here, now. Both indy supporters. Give them a wee follow and get them settled in, if you fancy. Thanks folks.
November 29, 2024 at 9:40 PM
My sister @charlottecurrie.bsky.social and my brother @cagian.bsky.social are here, now. Both indy supporters. Give them a wee follow and get them settled in, if you fancy. Thanks folks.
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Well this just says it all doesn't it? "Nigel Farage's Reform will back Anas Sarwar to be next First Minister" Time for #ScottishIndependence
www.heraldscotland.com/news/2476040...
www.heraldscotland.com/news/2476040...
Nigel Farage's Reform will back Anas Sarwar to be next First Minister
Reform UK's deputy leader has said they will back Anas Sarwar to be the next first minister to stop the SNP from forming the next Scottish…
www.heraldscotland.com
November 29, 2024 at 7:30 PM
Well this just says it all doesn't it? "Nigel Farage's Reform will back Anas Sarwar to be next First Minister" Time for #ScottishIndependence
www.heraldscotland.com/news/2476040...
www.heraldscotland.com/news/2476040...
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As Janey Godley has her funeral, here is her roasting Michelle Mone.
😂
😂
November 29, 2024 at 6:28 PM
As Janey Godley has her funeral, here is her roasting Michelle Mone.
😂
😂
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Very close to 3K followers. Please repost with your Scottish based crowd to see that smashed!! A Scottish currency is the key to unlocking Scotland's potential
November 25, 2024 at 1:41 PM
Very close to 3K followers. Please repost with your Scottish based crowd to see that smashed!! A Scottish currency is the key to unlocking Scotland's potential
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Tune in at 7:00pm this evening for a special #Scotlandat7, in which @douglasmackenzie.bsky.social and Roxana Dascalu take a close look at the situation in Romania in the aftermath of the first round of the presidential elections.
www.broadcastingscotland.scot/scotland-at-...
www.broadcastingscotland.scot/scotland-at-...
Scotland at 7 - 29/11/2024 - Broadcasting Scotland
On tonight's Scotland at 7, Douglas MacKenzie and Roxana Daascalu discuss the fallout from the Romanian Presidential Elections
www.broadcastingscotland.scot
November 29, 2024 at 5:50 PM
Tune in at 7:00pm this evening for a special #Scotlandat7, in which @douglasmackenzie.bsky.social and Roxana Dascalu take a close look at the situation in Romania in the aftermath of the first round of the presidential elections.
www.broadcastingscotland.scot/scotland-at-...
www.broadcastingscotland.scot/scotland-at-...
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It's not free.
We pay for it all.
The Barnett Formula is the return of less than half the taxes raised sent to Westminster.
A year in arrears and invariably late.
The last one saw millions slashed with Westminster giving us ninety minutes notice.
We pay for it all.
The Barnett Formula is the return of less than half the taxes raised sent to Westminster.
A year in arrears and invariably late.
The last one saw millions slashed with Westminster giving us ninety minutes notice.
November 29, 2024 at 4:17 PM
It's not free.
We pay for it all.
The Barnett Formula is the return of less than half the taxes raised sent to Westminster.
A year in arrears and invariably late.
The last one saw millions slashed with Westminster giving us ninety minutes notice.
We pay for it all.
The Barnett Formula is the return of less than half the taxes raised sent to Westminster.
A year in arrears and invariably late.
The last one saw millions slashed with Westminster giving us ninety minutes notice.
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In one of those random coincidences the universe sometimes serves up, having been unable to make Janey’s Edinburgh send-off, I found myself behind her hearse all the way back west. ‘You better no crash intae the back as me’ I could hear her say.
An honour to chum you home, pal. See you tomorrow 😢
An honour to chum you home, pal. See you tomorrow 😢
November 29, 2024 at 4:54 PM
In one of those random coincidences the universe sometimes serves up, having been unable to make Janey’s Edinburgh send-off, I found myself behind her hearse all the way back west. ‘You better no crash intae the back as me’ I could hear her say.
An honour to chum you home, pal. See you tomorrow 😢
An honour to chum you home, pal. See you tomorrow 😢
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November 29, 2024 at 4:06 PM
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A devolved government shouldn't have to use their budget to mitigate Westminster austerity.
It's time for #scottishindependence
#indywales
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
It's time for #scottishindependence
#indywales
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
All Scottish pensioners to get winter fuel payment - BBC News
Scots missing out on the benefit this year will receive extra cash in winter 2025.
www.bbc.co.uk
November 28, 2024 at 10:50 PM
A devolved government shouldn't have to use their budget to mitigate Westminster austerity.
It's time for #scottishindependence
#indywales
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
It's time for #scottishindependence
#indywales
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
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Me being a positive force after finding construction noodles!
(train cancellation with a bunch of funny strangers)
(train cancellation with a bunch of funny strangers)
November 23, 2024 at 1:18 AM
Me being a positive force after finding construction noodles!
(train cancellation with a bunch of funny strangers)
(train cancellation with a bunch of funny strangers)