Jim Patterson
@mrjimpatterson.bsky.social
Independent Scotland 🏴 and general dobber
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There's great news about Bison restoration and its impact on the ecosystem. 🧪
Restoring Bison to Yellowstone Has 'Reawakened' the Ecosystem as the Large Animals Migrate, Study Suggests
An analysis of plant diversity and soil health across the bison migration corridor suggests free-roaming bison lead to more nutrient-rich plants
www.smithsonianmag.com
September 15, 2025 at 7:16 PM
There's great news about Bison restoration and its impact on the ecosystem. 🧪
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Scottish communities could get £3m a year if they run wind farms instead of £56k pa from commercial companies who win the leases instead. Which should it be? C'mon Scottish Government. This could be a revolution for rural Scotland. www.thenational.scot/politics/250...
Lesley Riddoch: The Government should be welcoming community wind farm bid
The Cowal Community Energy group – recently rejected by Forestry Land Scotland (FLS) from taking on the lease to run a large-scale wind farm –…
www.thenational.scot
March 20, 2025 at 8:55 AM
Scottish communities could get £3m a year if they run wind farms instead of £56k pa from commercial companies who win the leases instead. Which should it be? C'mon Scottish Government. This could be a revolution for rural Scotland. www.thenational.scot/politics/250...
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Being freed, Israeli captive kisses the head of Palestinian resistance fighters
February 22, 2025 at 12:19 PM
Being freed, Israeli captive kisses the head of Palestinian resistance fighters
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NEW: A fire engine donated to Palestine by Scottish firefighters has been impounded by Israel for over six months 🚒
The fire engine is stocked with lifesaving equipment including firefighting kit and PPE, breathing apparatus and medical supplies
The fire engine is stocked with lifesaving equipment including firefighting kit and PPE, breathing apparatus and medical supplies
February 16, 2025 at 1:28 PM
NEW: A fire engine donated to Palestine by Scottish firefighters has been impounded by Israel for over six months 🚒
The fire engine is stocked with lifesaving equipment including firefighting kit and PPE, breathing apparatus and medical supplies
The fire engine is stocked with lifesaving equipment including firefighting kit and PPE, breathing apparatus and medical supplies
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40% of the world's dirty money is laundered through London and UK Overseas Territories and Crown Dependencies.
The govt can combat it with Unexplained Wealth Orders (UWO). Since 2017, only SEVEN UWOs have been issued. ZERO prosecutions and convictions.
Contrast it with attacks on little people.
The govt can combat it with Unexplained Wealth Orders (UWO). Since 2017, only SEVEN UWOs have been issued. ZERO prosecutions and convictions.
Contrast it with attacks on little people.
Written questions and answers - Written questions, answers and statements - UK Parliament
Information from UK Parliament on written questions & answers, written statements and daily reports.
questions-statements.parliament.uk
February 11, 2025 at 4:52 PM
40% of the world's dirty money is laundered through London and UK Overseas Territories and Crown Dependencies.
The govt can combat it with Unexplained Wealth Orders (UWO). Since 2017, only SEVEN UWOs have been issued. ZERO prosecutions and convictions.
Contrast it with attacks on little people.
The govt can combat it with Unexplained Wealth Orders (UWO). Since 2017, only SEVEN UWOs have been issued. ZERO prosecutions and convictions.
Contrast it with attacks on little people.
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The 1st 4 days:
👏States sue Trump over birthright citizenship
👏California refuses to allow immigration enforcement in schools
👏Danish politicians literally tell Trump to “f**k off”
And tonight:
👏Mexico refuses to allow deportation flight to land
Trump is a weak bully. Resistance is everything.
👏States sue Trump over birthright citizenship
👏California refuses to allow immigration enforcement in schools
👏Danish politicians literally tell Trump to “f**k off”
And tonight:
👏Mexico refuses to allow deportation flight to land
Trump is a weak bully. Resistance is everything.
Mexico refuses to accept a U.S. deportation flight
The Mexican government has criticized President Donald Trump's unilateral immigration actions, and the landing would have required Mexico's assistance.
www.nbcnews.com
January 25, 2025 at 12:32 AM
The 1st 4 days:
👏States sue Trump over birthright citizenship
👏California refuses to allow immigration enforcement in schools
👏Danish politicians literally tell Trump to “f**k off”
And tonight:
👏Mexico refuses to allow deportation flight to land
Trump is a weak bully. Resistance is everything.
👏States sue Trump over birthright citizenship
👏California refuses to allow immigration enforcement in schools
👏Danish politicians literally tell Trump to “f**k off”
And tonight:
👏Mexico refuses to allow deportation flight to land
Trump is a weak bully. Resistance is everything.
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Europe to the US oligarchs, especially Zuckerberg and Musk: "You can take your Nazi salute and 'masculine energy' and go back home. "
January 24, 2025 at 4:01 PM
Europe to the US oligarchs, especially Zuckerberg and Musk: "You can take your Nazi salute and 'masculine energy' and go back home. "
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NEW: Michael Shanks was unable to clarify how many jobs would be created by GB Energy during his appearance in front of the Scottish Parliament’s energy committee.
He was pressed for clarity on exactly how many jobs would be available through GB Energy.
He was pressed for clarity on exactly how many jobs would be available through GB Energy.
January 21, 2025 at 2:03 PM
NEW: Michael Shanks was unable to clarify how many jobs would be created by GB Energy during his appearance in front of the Scottish Parliament’s energy committee.
He was pressed for clarity on exactly how many jobs would be available through GB Energy.
He was pressed for clarity on exactly how many jobs would be available through GB Energy.
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NEW: The First Minister has called for a Northern Irish-style trigger for a border poll to be used for a Scottish independence vote
Read more 👇
www.thenational.scot/news/2484728...
Read more 👇
www.thenational.scot/news/2484728...
January 10, 2025 at 10:45 AM
NEW: The First Minister has called for a Northern Irish-style trigger for a border poll to be used for a Scottish independence vote
Read more 👇
www.thenational.scot/news/2484728...
Read more 👇
www.thenational.scot/news/2484728...
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HMRC says it failed to collect around £500bn in tax since 2010. Others says £1,400bn.
£570bn held by UK residents in financial accounts in tax havens. Tax dodged.
Companies dodge taxes by profit shifting to low/no tax havens. No HMRC estimates.
Govts hit the poor, don't upset corporations/rich.
£570bn held by UK residents in financial accounts in tax havens. Tax dodged.
Companies dodge taxes by profit shifting to low/no tax havens. No HMRC estimates.
Govts hit the poor, don't upset corporations/rich.
December 29, 2024 at 12:17 PM
HMRC says it failed to collect around £500bn in tax since 2010. Others says £1,400bn.
£570bn held by UK residents in financial accounts in tax havens. Tax dodged.
Companies dodge taxes by profit shifting to low/no tax havens. No HMRC estimates.
Govts hit the poor, don't upset corporations/rich.
£570bn held by UK residents in financial accounts in tax havens. Tax dodged.
Companies dodge taxes by profit shifting to low/no tax havens. No HMRC estimates.
Govts hit the poor, don't upset corporations/rich.
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Something is holding Scotland back. What do you think it could be?
December 24, 2024 at 10:41 AM
Something is holding Scotland back. What do you think it could be?
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We heard the other day how Reform UK
(a political company)
have set up an office in Glasgow. The company has two named officers. There are actually two registered companies at that address:
Reform UK Scotland Ltd
Unionist Clubs Ltd
(a political company)
have set up an office in Glasgow. The company has two named officers. There are actually two registered companies at that address:
Reform UK Scotland Ltd
Unionist Clubs Ltd
December 4, 2024 at 6:12 AM
We heard the other day how Reform UK
(a political company)
have set up an office in Glasgow. The company has two named officers. There are actually two registered companies at that address:
Reform UK Scotland Ltd
Unionist Clubs Ltd
(a political company)
have set up an office in Glasgow. The company has two named officers. There are actually two registered companies at that address:
Reform UK Scotland Ltd
Unionist Clubs Ltd
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Sky News is deliberately endangering millions of women.
Look at how they treat Gregg Wallace, compared to how they treat Nigel Farage and the Reform Party.
youtube.com/shorts/cZq3z...
Look at how they treat Gregg Wallace, compared to how they treat Nigel Farage and the Reform Party.
youtube.com/shorts/cZq3z...
35% of boys back Reform Party - Sky News Bias
YouTube video by Femi
youtube.com
December 3, 2024 at 12:13 PM
Sky News is deliberately endangering millions of women.
Look at how they treat Gregg Wallace, compared to how they treat Nigel Farage and the Reform Party.
youtube.com/shorts/cZq3z...
Look at how they treat Gregg Wallace, compared to how they treat Nigel Farage and the Reform Party.
youtube.com/shorts/cZq3z...
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Re-post for a chance to win this brilliant prize:
2 x tickets to the show
A room at Leven (liveleven.com)
2 x return train tickets from anywhere in the UK
I’ll present you with a signed print after the concert
Winner picked at random: THURSDAY 3pm
Tickets on sale: THURSDAY 4pm
2 x tickets to the show
A room at Leven (liveleven.com)
2 x return train tickets from anywhere in the UK
I’ll present you with a signed print after the concert
Winner picked at random: THURSDAY 3pm
Tickets on sale: THURSDAY 4pm
December 3, 2024 at 12:50 PM
Re-post for a chance to win this brilliant prize:
2 x tickets to the show
A room at Leven (liveleven.com)
2 x return train tickets from anywhere in the UK
I’ll present you with a signed print after the concert
Winner picked at random: THURSDAY 3pm
Tickets on sale: THURSDAY 4pm
2 x tickets to the show
A room at Leven (liveleven.com)
2 x return train tickets from anywhere in the UK
I’ll present you with a signed print after the concert
Winner picked at random: THURSDAY 3pm
Tickets on sale: THURSDAY 4pm
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England uses more electricity than it produces, yet manages to export 5.1 TWh to Europe.
Scotland produces more electricity than it uses and transfers 19TWh to England.
This 'export' appears as income to England, but they are re-selling electricity from Scotland!
#ScottishIndependenceASAP
Scotland produces more electricity than it uses and transfers 19TWh to England.
This 'export' appears as income to England, but they are re-selling electricity from Scotland!
#ScottishIndependenceASAP
December 1, 2024 at 4:37 PM
England uses more electricity than it produces, yet manages to export 5.1 TWh to Europe.
Scotland produces more electricity than it uses and transfers 19TWh to England.
This 'export' appears as income to England, but they are re-selling electricity from Scotland!
#ScottishIndependenceASAP
Scotland produces more electricity than it uses and transfers 19TWh to England.
This 'export' appears as income to England, but they are re-selling electricity from Scotland!
#ScottishIndependenceASAP
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St. Andrew's Day. Alex Salmond's memorial service. Coverage :-
BBC 1 Scotland : 'Mary's Foolproof Dinners'.
BBC Scotland : off air
BBC Alba : off air
STV : 'FA Cup. Wealdstone v. Wycombe Wanderers'.
We are truly a colony.
#ScottishIndependenceASAP
BBC 1 Scotland : 'Mary's Foolproof Dinners'.
BBC Scotland : off air
BBC Alba : off air
STV : 'FA Cup. Wealdstone v. Wycombe Wanderers'.
We are truly a colony.
#ScottishIndependenceASAP
November 30, 2024 at 1:37 PM
St. Andrew's Day. Alex Salmond's memorial service. Coverage :-
BBC 1 Scotland : 'Mary's Foolproof Dinners'.
BBC Scotland : off air
BBC Alba : off air
STV : 'FA Cup. Wealdstone v. Wycombe Wanderers'.
We are truly a colony.
#ScottishIndependenceASAP
BBC 1 Scotland : 'Mary's Foolproof Dinners'.
BBC Scotland : off air
BBC Alba : off air
STV : 'FA Cup. Wealdstone v. Wycombe Wanderers'.
We are truly a colony.
#ScottishIndependenceASAP
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This is why we don't get the new-fangled 'happy St. Andrew's Day' Hallmark greeting.
The loun was crucified on a diagonal cross, which is why the white cross of the #Saltire is significant.
Not so much a 'happy' event, as one where we reflect on honour, sacrifice, and principles.
#StAndrewsDay
The loun was crucified on a diagonal cross, which is why the white cross of the #Saltire is significant.
Not so much a 'happy' event, as one where we reflect on honour, sacrifice, and principles.
#StAndrewsDay
November 30, 2024 at 1:57 PM
This is why we don't get the new-fangled 'happy St. Andrew's Day' Hallmark greeting.
The loun was crucified on a diagonal cross, which is why the white cross of the #Saltire is significant.
Not so much a 'happy' event, as one where we reflect on honour, sacrifice, and principles.
#StAndrewsDay
The loun was crucified on a diagonal cross, which is why the white cross of the #Saltire is significant.
Not so much a 'happy' event, as one where we reflect on honour, sacrifice, and principles.
#StAndrewsDay
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Your occasional reminder that Scottish Labour now DEMANDING a vote on the Winter Fuel Payments they voted against. only *checks notes* last month 😳
This is Clown Car politics dressed up as principle...
This is Clown Car politics dressed up as principle...
November 25, 2024 at 6:58 PM
Your occasional reminder that Scottish Labour now DEMANDING a vote on the Winter Fuel Payments they voted against. only *checks notes* last month 😳
This is Clown Car politics dressed up as principle...
This is Clown Car politics dressed up as principle...
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This needs to be said, loud, and often.
November 25, 2024 at 5:20 PM
This needs to be said, loud, and often.
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There is no greater proof of the need for Scottish independence than Westminster refusing to ‘let’ Scotland have a democratic vote on it.
This design, along with many more available to download fro home printing from indyposterboy.scot/a5-flyers/
This design, along with many more available to download fro home printing from indyposterboy.scot/a5-flyers/
November 21, 2024 at 1:25 PM
There is no greater proof of the need for Scottish independence than Westminster refusing to ‘let’ Scotland have a democratic vote on it.
This design, along with many more available to download fro home printing from indyposterboy.scot/a5-flyers/
This design, along with many more available to download fro home printing from indyposterboy.scot/a5-flyers/
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If you bring central London to a halt in order to campaign against catastrophic climate change then you're a "barmy" eco "fanatic" who deserves to be locked up.
If you do the same to hang on to your multimillion pound inheritance tax exemption then you're a brave freedom fighter defying the odds
If you do the same to hang on to your multimillion pound inheritance tax exemption then you're a brave freedom fighter defying the odds
November 19, 2024 at 10:22 AM
If you bring central London to a halt in order to campaign against catastrophic climate change then you're a "barmy" eco "fanatic" who deserves to be locked up.
If you do the same to hang on to your multimillion pound inheritance tax exemption then you're a brave freedom fighter defying the odds
If you do the same to hang on to your multimillion pound inheritance tax exemption then you're a brave freedom fighter defying the odds
It was never in doubt 😬 - well done @scotlandnational.bsky.social that was some end!
November 18, 2024 at 9:47 PM
It was never in doubt 😬 - well done @scotlandnational.bsky.social that was some end!
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Rather hilariously, Labour claims Scotland is at the heart of its Westminster Government. No MPs from Scotland on the front bench. Only 5 in any of the 121 government roles.
And it gets worse. Only 1 seat reserved for Scotland in its 44 seat National Executive!
yes.servepics.com/so-you-think...
And it gets worse. Only 1 seat reserved for Scotland in its 44 seat National Executive!
yes.servepics.com/so-you-think...
So you think Labour brings Scotland to the "heart of Government"?
During the Westminster election Labour in Scotland made a lot of noise claiming that a vote for them would bring Scotland into the "heart of Westminster Government" (and in doing so, acknowledging tha...
yes.servepics.com
November 17, 2024 at 11:36 AM
Rather hilariously, Labour claims Scotland is at the heart of its Westminster Government. No MPs from Scotland on the front bench. Only 5 in any of the 121 government roles.
And it gets worse. Only 1 seat reserved for Scotland in its 44 seat National Executive!
yes.servepics.com/so-you-think...
And it gets worse. Only 1 seat reserved for Scotland in its 44 seat National Executive!
yes.servepics.com/so-you-think...