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Cllr Caroline Barton

@carolinebarton.bsky.social
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SNP Councillor for Kilmarnock North Believer in Scottish Independence 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿 Owner of crazy springer spaniel Promoted by c/o Council HQ, London Road, Kilmarnock

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John Swinney @johnswinney.bsky.social · 19/04/2026
We are within touching distance of an SNP majority and securing a referendum on independence, and the power is in your hands. Don’t sit this opportunity out. Make sure you are registered to vote - the deadline is midnight tomorrow. registertovote.scot
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John Swinney @johnswinney.bsky.social · 24/02/2026
We will open 16 GP walk-in centres across Scotland, available seven days a week, 12-8pm. The first one, in Wester Hailes, is already open - helping more people get seen with no appointment needed. That’s what you get with an SNP government. 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿
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Gillian Martin @gillianamartin.bsky.social · 12/01/2026
Was anyone ever convinced by that?!
A freedom of information request reveals Sarwar never asked Rachel Reeves for more money for Scotland- National front page
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Gillian Martin @gillianamartin.bsky.social · 10/01/2026
I am pleased to see so many politicians of all stripes leaving X. I made the decision to make the move to Bluesky wholesale and haven’t looked back. The recent AI disgrace with photos being manipulated particularly to undress females reconfirms I was right to leave. The platform should be abandoned.
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Jamie Hepburn @jamiehepburn.bsky.social · 10/01/2026
Out in the Cumbernauld snow and ice delivering leaflets in support of @snp.org campaign calling for lower energy bills for households and businesses in Scotland. Find out more at www.snp.org/campaigns/en... Promoted by John Bowman on behalf of Jamie Hepburn, c/o SNP HQ, Edinburgh, EH8 8PJ
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Siobhian Brown MSP @siobhian.bsky.social · 10/01/2026
Fantastic morning out in Prestwick with team SNP. 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿
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The SNP @snp.org · 07/01/2026
🥀 Labour promised change, but they are just delivering more of the same.
A large suited figure manipulates puppet strings controlling a smaller suited man, with smoky background and bold text 'Starmer's Man in Scotland'.
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The SNP @snp.org · 08/01/2026
Vote SNP at the Scottish Election on Thursday 7th May 2026.
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The SNP @snp.org · 11/12/2025
The UK’s betrayal of workers at Grangemouth is unforgivable. But we said we’d do what we can to support Grangemouth. That’s why we’re allocating £8.5 million to support up to 460 new jobs in biotech and renewables in the area.
Graphic reads: “funding new jobs for Grangemouth”
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John Swinney @johnswinney.bsky.social · 11/12/2025
Good news for Grangemouth today: we're delivering new funding that will support up to 460 new jobs. It shows a long-term industrial future for Grangemouth is achievable. We will continue doing everything we can to support new jobs and investment in the area.
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John Swinney @johnswinney.bsky.social · 08/12/2025
Norway used its energy wealth to build one of the most prosperous and fair societies in the world. Scotland can do it too, with the fresh start of independence. Get involved: snp.org/energy
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Jenny Gilruth MSP @jennygilruthmsp.bsky.social · 08/12/2025
👏 A strong statement of intent from the First Minister John Swinney this morning. 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿 Scotland will be better off with independence - our future and our energy in our own hands. 💛 Only independence offers that fresh start. 🗳️ And next May, we can choose it by voting @snp.org.
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The SNP @snp.org · 07/12/2025
🥀 Before the election, Labour promised to lower energy bills by £300 - but now they’re skyrocketing. With independence, we can use Scotland’s energy resources for the benefit of Scotland’s people. 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿
Person holding a digital energy meter displaying electricity and gas usage rates of 0.72 and 0.94 respectively.
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The SNP @snp.org · 08/12/2025
⚡️ Scotland is energy rich, yet has some of the highest energy bills in Europe. It's time for a fresh start with lower energy bills. Support our campaign by pledging your support and encourage your followers to do the same. www.snp.org/energy
Bold text listing three goals: reduce household energy bills by over a third, grant communities up to 20% ownership in wind projects, and cut business energy costs by at least one-third.
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The SNP @snp.org · 02/12/2025
Rachel Reeves has got to go 👇 www.bbc.com/news/article...
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Reeves should resign for 'misleading public', says Swinney
The first minister has called for the chancellor to step down due to comments she made ahead of the Budget.
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Kevin Stewart SNP @kevinstewartsnp.bsky.social · 26/10/2025
Labour must compensate the WASPI women.
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The SNP @snp.org · 13/10/2025
We’re opening new GP walk-in centres across Scotland, staffed by doctors and nurses, and you won't need an appointment. Open from 12 to 8, 7 days a week, so you can get the care you need at a time that works for you.
Graphic with headline text “New GP Walk-In Centres.” Subtext reads “You can see a doctor without rushing to get an appointment.” Background image shows a stethoscope on a desk. SNP and Scottish flag logos appear at the bottom.
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The SNP @snp.org · 13/10/2025
No one will care more for this country or its people than the SNP. Scotland works best when everyone who lives here is included, valued and supported. #SNP25
Graphic with John Swinney MSP speaking at a podium. Text reads: “No-one else will do a better job of caring for this beautiful country and the people who live here — and I mean all the people who live here.” Background is bright pink with SNP and Scottish flag logos at the bottom.
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The SNP @snp.org · 25/09/2025
We’re against Starmer’s Brit-card.
A poster-style graphic with the headline: “Say ‘No Thanks’ to Starmer’s Brit-Card.” An illustration shows a mobile phone displaying a digital ID card with Keir Starmer’s photo and the words “Citizen Brit-Card.”
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Jenny Gilruth MSP @jennygilruthmsp.bsky.social · 28/05/2025
✂️ To protect Scottish households from harmful Labour cuts, we’ve committed: 👉 £74.8 million to mitigate the Bedroom Tax in full 👉 £7.8 million to offset the damaging effects of the Benefit Cap 👉 £7.9 million for other housing related hardship payments
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Clare Adamson MSP @clareadamsonmsp.bsky.social · 20/05/2025
Problem gambling can cause massive impacts on finances, health, and wellbeing. Stigmatisation can put people off from seeking support when it’s needed. I am leading a Scottish Parliament debate on problem gambling and our public health response. Watch it live on Wednesday 👉scottishparliament.tv
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Kevin Stewart SNP @kevinstewartsnp.bsky.social · 04/05/2025
Deliver what? Winter Fuel payments for those that Labour shafted? The nationalisation of Grangemouth? Compensation for WASPI women? The GB Energy jobs that Aberdeen was promised? The cheaper energy bills that were pledged? A cancellation of the Labour tax on jobs?
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Kevin Stewart SNP @kevinstewartsnp.bsky.social · 02/05/2025
Britain is broken - it’s time for independence! 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿
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gj1023 @gj1023.bsky.social · 03/05/2025
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John Swinney @johnswinney.bsky.social · 02/05/2025
The SNP will confront Nigel Farage, not cosy up to him. With independence, people in Scotland would always be in charge of our future, not Westminster governments that ignore our values. 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿
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The SNP @snp.org · 02/05/2025
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A photograph of Nigel Farage as the Prime Minister outside Number 10. The text reads “A future made in Scotland, or made by him?”
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Holyrood Highlights @holyroodhighlights.bsky.social · 23/04/2025
💡 Coming soon: The Holyrood Highlights newsletter. Shining a light on the Scottish Parliament - 3 mornings per week, straight to your inbox, without all the bluster and clickbait. 📰 First issue will launch Wed 30 Apr 2025. Subscribe here: holyroodhighlights.substack.com
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Ballot Box Scotland @ballotbox.scot · 25/04/2025
Glenrothes Central and Thornton (Fife) by-election, first preferences: SNP: 1439 (47.6%, -1.1) Labour: 649 (21.5%, -6.4) Reform UK: 541 (17.9%, new) Lib Dem: 207 (6.9%, +2.9) Conservative: 185 (6.1%, -5.9) SNP elected stage TBC. Love to stay up for a result and then Bluesky falls over :))))
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Charles Barr @charlesbarr.bsky.social · 20/04/2025
One conversation, one comment, one click on a share button who knows how it will spread. #independence #Scotland #YES
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John Swinney @johnswinney.bsky.social · 19/04/2025
Great to be out with Katy Loudon and the SNP team in Hamilton, Larkhall and Stonehouse today. Excellent local market and some lovely conversations appreciating our dear colleague Christina McKelvie.
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Graham Barton @grahambarton.bsky.social · 19/04/2025
A lovely afternoon in Stonehouse campaigning for the @snp.org candidate, @katyloudonsnp.bsky.social in the Hamilton, Larkhall & Stonehouse Scottish Parliament by-election.
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Believe in Scotland @believeinscotland.bsky.social · 15/04/2025
🟥 Westminster is failing Scotland. 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿 More and more people are seeing the only way to create a healthier, wealthier, fairer and better Scotland is with the full powers of independence.
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Kevin Stewart SNP @kevinstewartsnp.bsky.social · 10/04/2025
Scotland is always an afterthought, no matter which party is in power at Westminster.
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Gordon Macdonald SNP @gmacdonaldsnp.bsky.social · 11/04/2025
Why is the Labour government considering nationalising British Steel's Scunthorpe plant owned by Chinese owner Jingye. When that option wasn't open to either Grangemouth or Port Talbot, both equally important to the Scottish and Welsh economies.
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Jenny Gilruth MSP @jennygilruthmsp.bsky.social · 09/04/2025
🤝 I’ve been in Thornton speaking to voters ahead of the council by-election on 24 April. 🥀 People feel betrayed by Labour who promised change but instead delivered austerity not even the Tories were brave enough to. 💛 Only Lynda Holton will stand up for residents in Glenrothes Central & Thornton.
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The SNP @snp.org · 08/04/2025
Since 2017, over 335,500 Baby Boxes have been delivered, filled with essentials to give children the best start life. For thousands of families the success of the Baby Box isn't a headline, it's been a lifeline.
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Blue Cross public affairs @bluecrosspa.bsky.social · 08/04/2025
Great to be at the Scottish Government launch of its Responsible Dog Ownership Summit report with Minister for Community Safety @siobhian.bsky.social and the National Dog Wardens Association today
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John Swinney @johnswinney.bsky.social · 05/04/2025
What better way to start my day at #NYCTartanWeek than a run in Central Park, in the company of two of Scotland’s greatest writers Robert Burns and Walter Scott. 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿🇺🇸
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Sophie Traynor @strayn0r.bsky.social · 04/04/2025
I am seeking selection to become the next @snp.org candidate for the Dumbarton constituency💛
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Kevin Stewart SNP @kevinstewartsnp.bsky.social · 24/03/2025
A new report states that Brexit costs UK businesses £37 Billion a year - that’s money down the drain. Labour say that their top priority is growing the economy & yet they foolishly refuse to contemplate rejoining the EU, the customs union or the single market to help businesses.
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The SNP @snp.org · 24/03/2025
Things are not getting better. Labour are on track to LOWER living standards by the next election. An average family in the UK could be £1,400-a-year poorer by 2030, according to analysis by @jrf-uk.bsky.social.
UK families will be £1,400 a year poorer by 2030
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Kevin Stewart SNP @kevinstewartsnp.bsky.social · 23/03/2025
Silent Sarwar!
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Clare Adamson MSP @clareadamsonmsp.bsky.social · 19/03/2025
Labour protested the two child cap. Labour campaigned with the WASPI women. Labour supported a universal winter fuel payment. Labour demanded no cuts to disability benefits. That was in opposition. In power, they've gone back on all of it.
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The SNP @snp.org · 18/03/2025
📢 Labour before the election: "No austerity under Labour." 📉 Labour after the election: Cutting disability benefits. Labour promised "change", but instead, voters are getting more of the same.
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Kevin Stewart SNP @kevinstewartsnp.bsky.social · 18/03/2025
Energy bills have sky-rocketed under this Labour Westminster government and now we know their Scottish branch office has made absolutely no effort to raise this issue with their UK bosses, even though this situation impacts every household in Scotland. www.facebook.com/KevinStewartSNP
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Kevin Stewart SNP @kevinstewartsnp.bsky.social · 18/03/2025
Labour are unwilling to increase taxes for the billionaires & multi-nationals, but are quite willing to penalise disabled people. The colours of UK Governments may change, but cruel Westminster never does. It’s time for a fairer, independent Scotland. 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿
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