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Mike Douglas
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Kenya born Scottish and European

Free Independent Palestine

Scottish Independence will make the world a better place

Let's get there
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Does he really think China will be bullied ?

Also the US are now to manufacture their own clothes with cheap labour?

Or has he forgotten that aspect ?

He really lacks intelligence and took a very simplistic approach.

Also how about trade in services ?

www.bbc.co.uk/news/live/ce...
Trump tariffs latest: Trump threatens extra 50% tariff on China unless it drops retaliatory levy
Turmoil caused by Donald Trump's tariffs continues - but the president urges people not to be
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April 7, 2025 at 5:53 PM
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A Government official said today, "We are not going back on Brexit."

Do you want to go back on Brexit, I do, and most of the UK does too.

It doesn't matter what they want, it matters what you do.

That's democracy.
April 7, 2025 at 4:35 PM
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The union is a sham. It is purely a robbing mechanism, to steal Scottish resources, for England.
February 13, 2025 at 1:22 PM
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Great to see the SNP pushing the envelope for independence.

It’s up to the English what they do in their own parliament. You know those ones blocking democratic mandates.

How about making a statement and just leaving Westminster instead. Give us hope. Anything.

Enough to make you weep.
NEW: An SNP MP is seeking to ban the more than 400-year-old practice of opening the day in the House of Commons with prayers

Kirsty Blackman is calling on Westminster to recognise that 'many MPs are not Christian'

www.thenational.scot/news/2493447...
SNP MP in bid to end 400-year-old Westminster 'tradition'
AN SNP MP is seeking to ban the more than 400-year-old practice of opening the day in the House of Commons with prayers.
www.thenational.scot
February 13, 2025 at 9:52 PM
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The U.K. is not longer fit for purpose. It exists as if the empire is still a thing. All the countries would be better off if they go their own way. It’s time we ditched the royal family and become an independent republic. If England wants to keep them, fair enough, it’s their decision.
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February 11, 2025 at 4:24 PM
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3 minute read:

As long as pro-indy MPs continue to take their seats, Westminster will claim that Scotland is represented in the UK system and that we accept its legitimacy.

That must end.

It’s about showing that the fight for independence won’t be played by their rules

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Independence MPs Must Refuse Westminster Seats
This is about political courage
medium.com
February 11, 2025 at 7:54 PM
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"Once a hub for news, debate, and connection, Twitter has devolved into a cesspit of hate and chaos. Today, I’m sending my final tweet."
Goodbye to Twitter. Good riddance to X.
"Once a hub for news, debate, and connection, Twitter has devolved into a cesspit of hate and chaos. Today, I’m sending my final tweet."
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January 23, 2025 at 8:10 AM
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Repost proudly if you have left X and joined Bluesky full time 🦋
January 23, 2025 at 7:48 AM
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An Independent Scotland

A Republic?
When and How?

In practical terms, campaigning for a republic might be more successful once Scotland is independent.

#IndyClan
#YesScots
#ScottishIndependence

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An Independent Scotland
focus on republicanism after Scotland has gained independence.
medium.com
January 19, 2025 at 1:10 PM
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The UK’s economic model is heavily skewed toward benefiting the wealthiest individuals.

Scotland Can Change Things as an Independent Country.

In an Independent Scotland - everyone prospers - not just the richest few.

medium.com/@robertstewa...
The UK’s economic model is heavily skewed toward benefiting the wealthiest individuals.
In an Independent Scotland - everyone prospers - not just the richest few
medium.com
January 18, 2025 at 1:05 PM
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2 Minute Read

An independent Scotland could embrace a more progressive economic model, one rooted in democratic control of essential resources, robust public investment, and a commitment to long-term sustainability rather than short-term profits.

medium.com/@robertstewa...
Neoliberalism: A Failing Doctrine Unfit for a Modern Sovereign State
Neoliberalism: A Failing Doctrine Unfit for a Modern Sovereign State
medium.com
January 18, 2025 at 10:17 AM
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Absolutely spot on:
January 7, 2025 at 7:42 AM
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The “growth plan” for Brexit was that it would “unleash” UK from the “shackles” of EU.

And therein is the clue why there has been no growth.

The plan was no more substantial than vivid words deployed in some newspaper column or political speech.

Flimsy boosterish rhetoric, and nothing more.
January 16, 2025 at 7:04 PM
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If Mary and Joseph set off to Bethlehem today they'd cross 15 Israeli checkpoints and a 30ft wall.
Remember this when you celebrate his day that he was a Palestinian refugee & call out those who still persecute his fellow citizens today.
#SolidarityWithPalestine
December 25, 2024 at 3:31 PM
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www.amazon.co.uk/Long-But-Hun...

www.amazon.co.uk/Odyssey-Trav...

OUT TODAY… ‘For As Long As But A Hundred Of Us Remain Alive’

A new book that charts the rise of the movement for Scottish Independence and illustrates the interventions made by the Security Services in frustrating that goal.
For As Long As But A Hundred Of Us Remain Alive
For As Long As But A Hundred Of Us Remain Alive eBook : Culley, Ron: Amazon.co.uk: Kindle Store
www.amazon.co.uk
January 10, 2025 at 5:04 PM
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Keep reposting this folks, don’t let Sarwar or 'Scottish' Labour off the hook.
‘‘CM: This is about central Scotland as well, Grangemouth for example, would you step in to save the refinery?
AS: We would step in to save the jobs at the refinery.’’
January 16, 2025 at 8:14 AM
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It's very obvious now that the only capital investments Westminster will make in Scotland are those which boost the extraction of Scottish resources. It's almost as though they expect us to become independent & are trying to squeeze as much out of us as they can before we leave.
January 15, 2025 at 1:27 AM
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How very BBC 'Denies' implying the SNP were forced to disclose hidden, secretive information in a furtive and evasive manner.
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
John Swinney denies SNP holding up two-child benefit cap payment
Scottish Secretary Ian Murray says Holyrood ministers need to further develop the policy before it can progress.
www.bbc.co.uk
January 15, 2025 at 7:58 PM
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NEW: Israeli strikes have killed dozens in Gaza overnight despite a ceasefire deal being reached, according to reports.

The deal with Hamas officially comes into effect on Sunday with fears attacks could intensify until then
January 16, 2025 at 8:34 AM
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NHS Scotland staffed and resourced to carry out 98% of nearly 25 000 operations in November 2024, up 40% on the level at the end of the pandemic, to complete media silence
talkingupscotlandtwo.com/2025/01/15/n...
NHS Scotland staffed and resourced to carry out 98% of nearly 25 000 operations in November 2024, up 40% on the level at the end of the pandemic, to complete media silence
By Professor John Robertson OBA From Public Health Scotland, yesterday, we see that NHS Scotland had in place the staff and resources to carry out 98% of the 24 764 operations planned for November …
talkingupscotlandtwo.com
January 16, 2025 at 6:49 AM
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Abolish the monarchy and all its hangers on.
January 16, 2025 at 8:36 AM
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Some great stuff coming from @thescotlandchannel.bsky.com recently.
This one's on Freeports, featuring input from the Salvo Freeport Campaign as it educates people about what they mean for workers, private homeowners and the wider community.
Worth a watch.
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FREEPORTS - SELLING OFF SCOTLAND
Freeports and Special Economic Zones are presented by the UK Government as a great way to create thousands of new jobs in economically deprived areas. But in reality, they hand over control of large swathes of territory to private corporations to operate outside of the laws of the land and to act as
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January 16, 2025 at 9:00 AM