Jemma McLaughlan
@yotanka.bsky.social
Scottish Independence & always EU. Avid reader Baking Walking Cooking Music, Gardening. Have a wee dog, 13.5 yrs old🏴🏴🏴🇯🇴
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October 30, 2025 at 11:24 PM
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This is the man the BBC elevated & is refusing to investigate despite @carolecadwalla.bsky.social l & @bylinetimes.bsky.social
having done all the work for them .
Do we have a precedent for a this ? A national broadcaster ignoring possible treason , isn’t that in itself sort of treasonous 🥴 ?
having done all the work for them .
Do we have a precedent for a this ? A national broadcaster ignoring possible treason , isn’t that in itself sort of treasonous 🥴 ?
Seems @Nigel_Farage is trying damage limitation on the Reform Russian Bribes scandal.
He’s known Nathan Gill for 20 years, and claims he knew nothing.
No one believes you, Nigel.
Keep the story moving. Questions must be answered.
He’s known Nathan Gill for 20 years, and claims he knew nothing.
No one believes you, Nigel.
Keep the story moving. Questions must be answered.
October 13, 2025 at 8:35 AM
This is the man the BBC elevated & is refusing to investigate despite @carolecadwalla.bsky.social l & @bylinetimes.bsky.social
having done all the work for them .
Do we have a precedent for a this ? A national broadcaster ignoring possible treason , isn’t that in itself sort of treasonous 🥴 ?
having done all the work for them .
Do we have a precedent for a this ? A national broadcaster ignoring possible treason , isn’t that in itself sort of treasonous 🥴 ?
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Very chuffed to be in this line up as Plaid builds its case for victory in 2026. Voters want change. And not just in the direction of Reform. @AUOBCymru nation.cymru/news/thousan...
Thousands expected in Rhyl for Wales’ next march for Independence
Rhyl is preparing to welcome thousands of people from across Wales on Saturday, 18 October 2025, as it hosts the next March for Independence, organised by YesCymru and All Under One Banner Cymru (AUOB...
nation.cymru
October 9, 2025 at 7:43 PM
Very chuffed to be in this line up as Plaid builds its case for victory in 2026. Voters want change. And not just in the direction of Reform. @AUOBCymru nation.cymru/news/thousan...
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Curse of private equity and the chase for corporate profits
More pets being put down due to rising vet bill.
Vets, managers incentivised to increase profits. Fees, insurance costs have rocketed. People deprived of company and love. Pets deprived of life.
Capitalism devours, state silent.
More pets being put down due to rising vet bill.
Vets, managers incentivised to increase profits. Fees, insurance costs have rocketed. People deprived of company and love. Pets deprived of life.
Capitalism devours, state silent.
Vet bills: More pets being put down due to rising costs, BBC told
Owners are increasingly delaying treatment for sick pets to avoid spiralling vet bills, charities warn.
www.bbc.co.uk
June 24, 2025 at 12:37 PM
Curse of private equity and the chase for corporate profits
More pets being put down due to rising vet bill.
Vets, managers incentivised to increase profits. Fees, insurance costs have rocketed. People deprived of company and love. Pets deprived of life.
Capitalism devours, state silent.
More pets being put down due to rising vet bill.
Vets, managers incentivised to increase profits. Fees, insurance costs have rocketed. People deprived of company and love. Pets deprived of life.
Capitalism devours, state silent.
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Once upon a time heading to a war would have brought the uk together. Starmer even thinks about it and there will be riots on the streets and the end of Labour. I’m not fighting for Israel and I’m sure as hell my kids aren’t either. He follows Trump he might as well sign his own resignation letter.
June 17, 2025 at 8:48 PM
Once upon a time heading to a war would have brought the uk together. Starmer even thinks about it and there will be riots on the streets and the end of Labour. I’m not fighting for Israel and I’m sure as hell my kids aren’t either. He follows Trump he might as well sign his own resignation letter.
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This is nerve wracking. The courage of the people on the boat…..
June 8, 2025 at 10:24 PM
This is nerve wracking. The courage of the people on the boat…..
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Trump deploys National Guard to LA immigration 'riots' after claiming state officials 'can't do their jobs'.
June 8, 2025 at 9:49 AM
Trump deploys National Guard to LA immigration 'riots' after claiming state officials 'can't do their jobs'.
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Disposable vapes ban flouted across Scotland including shops linked to Anas Sarwar's family's firm
www.dailyrecord.co.uk/news/scottis...
www.dailyrecord.co.uk/news/scottis...
Vapes ban being flouted including shops linked to Anas Sarwar's family's firm
Our investigation uncovered retailers still brazenly selling outlawed devices despite the single-use vape ban coming into force on June 1.
www.dailyrecord.co.uk
June 8, 2025 at 7:34 AM
Disposable vapes ban flouted across Scotland including shops linked to Anas Sarwar's family's firm
www.dailyrecord.co.uk/news/scottis...
www.dailyrecord.co.uk/news/scottis...
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That's true, but there are also many who aren't in that situation. My wife has COPD and receives lower rate PIP. If it wasn't for the actions of the Scot Gov, we're worried that she'd lose it in the upcoming cuts. How many ppl actually realise they benefit from Scot Gov mitigations of WM policies?
June 8, 2025 at 9:12 AM
That's true, but there are also many who aren't in that situation. My wife has COPD and receives lower rate PIP. If it wasn't for the actions of the Scot Gov, we're worried that she'd lose it in the upcoming cuts. How many ppl actually realise they benefit from Scot Gov mitigations of WM policies?
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Ask yourself this, if Scotland is so poor, impoverished and such a drain on Westminster why is England so desperate to hold on to us at all costs?
They could save so much money by cutting us free?
The answer? Scotland is a land full of renewable resources they want to exploit.
#YouYesYet ?
They could save so much money by cutting us free?
The answer? Scotland is a land full of renewable resources they want to exploit.
#YouYesYet ?
June 8, 2025 at 8:51 AM
Ask yourself this, if Scotland is so poor, impoverished and such a drain on Westminster why is England so desperate to hold on to us at all costs?
They could save so much money by cutting us free?
The answer? Scotland is a land full of renewable resources they want to exploit.
#YouYesYet ?
They could save so much money by cutting us free?
The answer? Scotland is a land full of renewable resources they want to exploit.
#YouYesYet ?
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What a weird situation: support for Scottish independence consistently over 50% and growing, and an independence party that seemingly doesn’t want to campaign for it. Bizarre.
June 7, 2025 at 6:59 AM
What a weird situation: support for Scottish independence consistently over 50% and growing, and an independence party that seemingly doesn’t want to campaign for it. Bizarre.
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This, from Adam Ramsay, is very good:
‘Swinney’s gentle technocracy has calmed the hatred. But it’s calmed everything down so much that previous SNP voters couldn’t find the motivation to show up.’
‘Swinney’s gentle technocracy has calmed the hatred. But it’s calmed everything down so much that previous SNP voters couldn’t find the motivation to show up.’
Lessons from Hamilton, Larkhall and Stonehouse by Adam Ramsay bellacaledonia.org.uk/2025/06/06/l...
Lessons from Hamilton, Larkhall and Stonehouse
Labour defeats the SNP to win the by-election in Hamilton, Larkhall and Stonehouse – with Reform UK finishing third. Victor Davy Russell secured 8,559 votes, ahead of the SNP’s Katy Lou…
bellacaledonia.org.uk
June 6, 2025 at 9:35 AM
This, from Adam Ramsay, is very good:
‘Swinney’s gentle technocracy has calmed the hatred. But it’s calmed everything down so much that previous SNP voters couldn’t find the motivation to show up.’
‘Swinney’s gentle technocracy has calmed the hatred. But it’s calmed everything down so much that previous SNP voters couldn’t find the motivation to show up.’
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Our 40th Anniversary runners have raised an OUTSTANDING £15,205!!!
THANK YOU to our runners & their supporters for raising crucial funds & awareness to support refugees to rebuild their lives here in Scotland.🧡
Spaces sell out fast! Register now to run with us next year!
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THANK YOU to our runners & their supporters for raising crucial funds & awareness to support refugees to rebuild their lives here in Scotland.🧡
Spaces sell out fast! Register now to run with us next year!
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June 3, 2025 at 11:18 AM
Our 40th Anniversary runners have raised an OUTSTANDING £15,205!!!
THANK YOU to our runners & their supporters for raising crucial funds & awareness to support refugees to rebuild their lives here in Scotland.🧡
Spaces sell out fast! Register now to run with us next year!
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THANK YOU to our runners & their supporters for raising crucial funds & awareness to support refugees to rebuild their lives here in Scotland.🧡
Spaces sell out fast! Register now to run with us next year!
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NEW: SNP Ministers have overruled officials and thrown out plans for a horse track at Bannockburn.
It comes after activists and heritage groups campaigned against the proposed development
Read more: www.thenational.scot/news/2...
It comes after activists and heritage groups campaigned against the proposed development
Read more: www.thenational.scot/news/2...
June 3, 2025 at 11:29 AM
NEW: SNP Ministers have overruled officials and thrown out plans for a horse track at Bannockburn.
It comes after activists and heritage groups campaigned against the proposed development
Read more: www.thenational.scot/news/2...
It comes after activists and heritage groups campaigned against the proposed development
Read more: www.thenational.scot/news/2...
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So... Where is the increase in Yes support coming from I hear you ask?
Well, further growth among younger voters is backed up by a continued steady increase in Yes support from the 55+ age group. This latter group is important because it is large and tends to come out to vote.
Well, further growth among younger voters is backed up by a continued steady increase in Yes support from the 55+ age group. This latter group is important because it is large and tends to come out to vote.
June 2, 2025 at 1:00 PM
So... Where is the increase in Yes support coming from I hear you ask?
Well, further growth among younger voters is backed up by a continued steady increase in Yes support from the 55+ age group. This latter group is important because it is large and tends to come out to vote.
Well, further growth among younger voters is backed up by a continued steady increase in Yes support from the 55+ age group. This latter group is important because it is large and tends to come out to vote.
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A worker making $50,000 a year contributes to Social Security with 100% of their income.
A CEO making $20 million a year contributes to Social Security with less than 1% of their income.
Does that sound fair to you?
A CEO making $20 million a year contributes to Social Security with less than 1% of their income.
Does that sound fair to you?
June 1, 2025 at 8:25 PM
A worker making $50,000 a year contributes to Social Security with 100% of their income.
A CEO making $20 million a year contributes to Social Security with less than 1% of their income.
Does that sound fair to you?
A CEO making $20 million a year contributes to Social Security with less than 1% of their income.
Does that sound fair to you?
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I think the Scottish people are seeing where the UK is heading and they do not like it one bit. Support for independence is only going to get higher.
www.thetimes.com/uk/scotland/...
www.thetimes.com/uk/scotland/...
Spectre of Nigel Farage at No 10 fuels support for independence
Poll finds 54 per cent of Scots would now vote Yes, with the figure even higher if the Reform UK leader became prime minister
www.thetimes.com
June 1, 2025 at 8:27 AM
I think the Scottish people are seeing where the UK is heading and they do not like it one bit. Support for independence is only going to get higher.
www.thetimes.com/uk/scotland/...
www.thetimes.com/uk/scotland/...
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A first look at tomorrow's front page of The Sunday National 📰
Police ignore watchdog's offer of Branchform review
Police ignore watchdog's offer of Branchform review
May 31, 2025 at 9:10 PM
A first look at tomorrow's front page of The Sunday National 📰
Police ignore watchdog's offer of Branchform review
Police ignore watchdog's offer of Branchform review
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If you really still think Scottish people "aren't interested in talking about independence" just come along and feel the buzz at an SNP stall, like the one at Penicuik in the Park today. It can't happen quickly enough for most people.
🏴|🇪🇺 #ScottishIndependence
🏴|🇪🇺 #ScottishIndependence
May 31, 2025 at 7:49 PM
If you really still think Scottish people "aren't interested in talking about independence" just come along and feel the buzz at an SNP stall, like the one at Penicuik in the Park today. It can't happen quickly enough for most people.
🏴|🇪🇺 #ScottishIndependence
🏴|🇪🇺 #ScottishIndependence
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Massive boost for the SNP prior to the Hamilton by-election as they retain a substantial lead in full-scale Scottish poll - and support for independence has surged to astonishing 54%:
scotgoespop.blogspot.com/2025/05/mass...
scotgoespop.blogspot.com/2025/05/mass...
Massive boost for the SNP prior to the Hamilton by-election as they retain a substantial lead in full-scale Scottish poll - and support for independence has surged to astonishing 54%
Should Scotland be an independent country? (Norstat / Sunday Times, 27th-30th May 2025) Yes 54% (+4) No 46% (-4) More details and analysis t...
scotgoespop.blogspot.com
May 31, 2025 at 7:44 PM
Massive boost for the SNP prior to the Hamilton by-election as they retain a substantial lead in full-scale Scottish poll - and support for independence has surged to astonishing 54%:
scotgoespop.blogspot.com/2025/05/mass...
scotgoespop.blogspot.com/2025/05/mass...