Gordon Simpson
@gordon-simpson.bsky.social
Now retired. Heriot-Watt uni & Kirkcaldy high school. Physics & mathematics
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An energy-rich Scotland must mean energy-rich Scots.
We can’t allow Westminster to squander our energy wealth again.
We can’t allow Westminster to squander our energy wealth again.
December 8, 2025 at 6:42 PM
An energy-rich Scotland must mean energy-rich Scots.
We can’t allow Westminster to squander our energy wealth again.
We can’t allow Westminster to squander our energy wealth again.
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Mainstream political party compromise on the Scottish Budget showed we don’t need the far right to get things done. As the First Minister said, there can be no place for far-right extremism in Holyrood.
March 5, 2025 at 8:43 AM
Mainstream political party compromise on the Scottish Budget showed we don’t need the far right to get things done. As the First Minister said, there can be no place for far-right extremism in Holyrood.
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(1/3) It needs repeating: in 1994, Ukraine was persuaded to give up its nuclear weapons to Russia in return for the US, the UK, and Russia guaranteeing Ukraine’s sovereignty, security, and territorial integrity.
March 4, 2025 at 5:57 PM
(1/3) It needs repeating: in 1994, Ukraine was persuaded to give up its nuclear weapons to Russia in return for the US, the UK, and Russia guaranteeing Ukraine’s sovereignty, security, and territorial integrity.
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💸 Labour’s National Insurance hikes will hit Scottish businesses hard - forcing many to look at staff numbers to save money.
🏴 The SNP stands for a rethink on Labour’s out of touch policies - Scotland’s businesses deserve better.
🏴 The SNP stands for a rethink on Labour’s out of touch policies - Scotland’s businesses deserve better.
January 12, 2025 at 3:28 PM
💸 Labour’s National Insurance hikes will hit Scottish businesses hard - forcing many to look at staff numbers to save money.
🏴 The SNP stands for a rethink on Labour’s out of touch policies - Scotland’s businesses deserve better.
🏴 The SNP stands for a rethink on Labour’s out of touch policies - Scotland’s businesses deserve better.
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🥀 Under the UK Labour government, businesses now face higher employee National Insurance costs, rising energy costs, and a flatlining economy.
🤝 Meanwhile, your SNP Scottish Government is prioritising growth with transformative investments to support businesses.
🤝 Meanwhile, your SNP Scottish Government is prioritising growth with transformative investments to support businesses.
December 18, 2024 at 8:59 AM
🥀 Under the UK Labour government, businesses now face higher employee National Insurance costs, rising energy costs, and a flatlining economy.
🤝 Meanwhile, your SNP Scottish Government is prioritising growth with transformative investments to support businesses.
🤝 Meanwhile, your SNP Scottish Government is prioritising growth with transformative investments to support businesses.
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📊 New population statistics show that Scotland needs immigration to staff our public sectors and key industries. We should have our own immigration system. Details in Edinburgh Evening News. www.edinburghnews.scotsman.com/news/opinion...
Scotland should have control of own immigration
Recent statistics shed light on the shifting demographics of Scotland, and Edinburgh continues to play a pivotal role in shaping our nation’s future.
www.edinburghnews.scotsman.com
December 4, 2024 at 9:52 AM
📊 New population statistics show that Scotland needs immigration to staff our public sectors and key industries. We should have our own immigration system. Details in Edinburgh Evening News. www.edinburghnews.scotsman.com/news/opinion...