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weegingerdug @weegingerdug.bsky.social · 22/08/2026

We were in Glasgow City Centre yesterday evening. No one tried to stab us. No one tried to rob us. No one tried to sell us drugs. We saw no violence or disorder. Although we did pass a woman at a bus stop who tutted and complained her bus was late. We feel awful for letting BBC Scotland down.

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The National @scotnational.bsky.social · 19/07/2026

EXCLUSIVE: New research has revealed that the Scottish Government has invested almost four times more per capita than England when it comes to affordable housing

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Scotland 'spending 4 times more on affordable housing' than England, research finds

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John Swinney @johnswinney.bsky.social · 14/06/2026

Scotland, you have done us proud. 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿💙

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John Swinney @johnswinney.bsky.social · 14/06/2026

Incredible fans, incredible team, incredible moment.

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Talking-up Scotland @talking-upscotland.bsky.social · 31/05/2026

Something not to forget today: As Covid Inquiry reconvenes today, a reminder of just how FM, Nicola Sturgeon, and the Scottish Government kept excess mortality here at one third lower than the UK average, saving thousands, talkingupscotlandtwo.com/2026/02/16/a...

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As Covid Inquiry reconvenes today, a reminder of just how FM, Nicola Sturgeon, and the Scottish Government kept excess mortality here at one third lower than the UK average, saving thousands, despite ...

I’m grateful to @amaccj for reminding me of this and for the link to the source. When the final assessment is made, we need to set the scene with these facts: The World Health Organisatio…

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weegingerdug @weegingerdug.bsky.social · 31/05/2026

My latest blog piece. Seeing the path ahead clearly. I won't be blogging much over the next couple of weeks due to health issues, but the Murrell scandal does not seem to be having the effect the SNP's enemies might hope. weegingerdug.wordpress.com/2026/05/31/s...

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Seeing the path ahead clearly

I’m not going to be blogging so much over the next couple of weeks. For the past year or so I’ve had a cataract in my right eye, which has rapidly worsened over recent months such that …

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Prestwick Branch SNP @prestwickbranchsnp.bsky.social · 31/05/2026

One Man stands guilty of years of embezzlement within the SNP party. After £2m spend and years of investigation no one else is currently charged or convicted. It’s time to move on learn our lessons and move towards our biggest achievement #Independence #SNP #indy #indyref #indyref2 #endtheunion

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The National @scotnational.bsky.social · 31/05/2026

EXCLUSIVE: Unionists are 'licking their wounds and lashing out' at Nicola Sturgeon in response to their 'catastrophic' election results, a former SNP MP has claimed

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Unionists 'lashing out' at Nicola Sturgeon over election defeat, former SNP MP says

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Neil Mackay @neilmackay.bsky.social · 12/05/2026

The end of the UK is nigh. The Celtic nations will ally to finish the union The old-style politics of Tory and Labour is over, and with it the union they defend. Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland will not stick around to see Farage become Prime Minister My @heraldscotland.bsky.social column

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'Nigel Farage will finish the Union'

The Labour/Tory duopoly is collapsing and with it the political system. The future is a battle of nationalisms between Reform, SNP, Sinn Fein and…

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/Never Again @montrose.bsky.social · 07/05/2026

That's us

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The National @scotnational.bsky.social · 07/05/2026

Lawyer and campaigner Aamer Anwar speaks on the rise of Islamophobia and racism in the UK 'The most dangerous problem we have in this country is young white men being radicalised by the far right'

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Kevin Stewart SNP @kevinstewartsnp.bsky.social · 07/05/2026

A superb squad of SNP activists hitting the streets to get out the vote for Jack Middleton in Aberdeen Central. Polls are open until 10pm and please remember to cast #BothVotesSNP 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿

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Kevin Stewart SNP @kevinstewartsnp.bsky.social · 07/05/2026

I’ve done my duty & voted for Jack Middleton for Aberdeen Central & for the SNP on the Regional List. Jack will make an excellent MSP & I want to see John Swinney returned as Scotland’s First Minister & an independence referendum. #BothVotesSNP #Independence 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿

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The SNP @snp.org · 07/05/2026

The SNP want to lower your bills. Other parties want to stop us. From childcare to bus fares to healthcare, this is about making life easier for people across Scotland. Vote for real help with the cost of living. Make it Both Votes SNP today.

A political poster listing SNP promises including expanded childcare, improved women's healthcare, capped bus fares, support for women-led startups, and banning deepfake intimate images.

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John Swinney @johnswinney.bsky.social · 07/05/2026

Today, we choose a better future for Scotland. I #VotedSNP - if you did too, share this graphic and remind 5 friends to get out and vote before 10pm.

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John Swinney @johnswinney.bsky.social · 06/05/2026

With every door chapped, with every conversation, we are working to build a better Scotland. Tomorrow we have a great opportunity to make history, and with hard work and #BothVotesSNP, we can. 💛🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿

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John Swinney @johnswinney.bsky.social · 07/05/2026

Cut the cost of living, with cheaper bus fares and essential foods. Lock Nigel Farage out of power. Secure a fresh start with independence. That better future is within touching distance, and now it's in your hands. Polls are open until 10pm. Make it #BothVotesSNP. 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿

Graphic with a Saltire backdrop and text: Polls are now open. Both Votes SNP by 10pm

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The SNP @snp.org · 07/05/2026

The SNP wants to lower your bills. Other parties want to stop us. If you want action on the cost of living, make it Both Votes SNP today. Polls close at 10pm.

Scottish National Party campaign poster urging voters to support SNP to lower bills against opposition from other parties.

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Kevin Stewart SNP @kevinstewartsnp.bsky.social · 19/04/2026

Chatting to John Swinney about the history of Fittie yesterday as he joined the Aberdeen Central SNP team to campaign for Jack Middleton. #BothVotesSNP 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿

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Pippa Crerar @pippacrerar.bsky.social · 19/04/2026

NEW: Downing Street is attempting to demolish the argument from Olly Robbins’ allies that he was prevented by law from telling ministers that Mandelson had failed vetting, ahead of key Commons statement on Monday.

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Dick Winchester.. @dickwinchester.bsky.social · 19/04/2026

Clear evidence Scotland needs to be out of the UK by 2029

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(Wee G ) Wake Up Scotland @chaillich.bsky.social · 19/04/2026

Keir Starmer has been mocked for choosing to have his photograph taken with a 'weapon of mass destruction rather than stand beside Anas Sarwar' during a fleeting trip to Scotland.👇 www.thenational.scot/news/2603437...

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Keir Starmer mocked as 'photo-op taken with WMD rather than Anas Sarwar' in Scotland

KEIR Starmer has been mocked for choosing to have his photograph taken with a “weapon of mass destruction rather than stand beside Anas Sarwar”…

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meidasscotland.eaction.org.uk/VotingIntent... I've just completed this VOTING INTENTIONS 'Have Your Say' survey and it was easy. Please share with your family, friends, colleagues and encourage them to take part. (Must be voting age by May'26)%0A

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Kevin Stewart SNP @kevinstewartsnp.bsky.social · 18/02/2026

Downing Street celebrates a drop in inflation from 3.4%, but the rate in the UK is still high compared to other countries. Labour pledged to fix the economy, but we still have to face increased prices, higher unemployment & stagnant growth. Labour isn’t working!

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Andrew Sharpe 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿|🇪🇺 @andrew.sharpe.scot · 09/02/2026

Who'll be gone first - Starmer or his Scottish branch office manager?

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para-handy.bsky.social @para-handy.bsky.social · 09/02/2026

BBC News referring to 'Scottish Labour Party' on their caption on Anas Sarwar's news conference. No such entity as 'Scottish Labour Party' Anas Sarwar is Leader od Scottish Labour an Optional Identity Title of a Regional Accounting Unit of the UK Labour Party This is intentional subliminal messaging

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Not just calling on @Keir_Starmer to resign, that was a desperate party political broadcast from @AnasSarwar trying to save his own skin! #StillYes #ScottishIndependenceASAP #YesScots 👇🏻🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿

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Kevin Stewart SNP @kevinstewartsnp.bsky.social · 09/02/2026

You can always be assured that in times of trouble Anas Sarwar will disappear from view until he receives his instructions from London Labour.

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John Swinney @johnswinney.bsky.social · 09/02/2026

Fascinating visit to the A9 dualling project at the Moy-Tomatin section this morning. A huge engineering project to boost connectivity to the Highlands, being delivered by the SNP Government.

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SueD @0drat.eurosky.social · 09/02/2026

The SNP delivering Yet Another infrastructure project .. The SNP lead ScotGov have made a vast difference to connectivity in Scotland #VoteSNP #Holyrood2026 #ScottishIndependence

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Peter Stefanovic @peterstefanovic.bsky.social · 07/02/2026

🚨BREAKING: Parliament is going to debate the petition – BY-ELECTIONS TO BE CALLED AUTOMATICALLY WHEN MP’S DEFECT TO ANOTHER PARTY on 16 March 2026! Contact/Tag your MP now and ask them to attend the debate and speak out in support

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Talking-up Scotland @talking-upscotland.bsky.social · 07/02/2026

Even in death Jeanne Freeman shamefully and wrongly blamed for care home deaths during pandemic – short video

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Maureen Pickering @maureenpickering.bsky.social · 07/02/2026

Better to listen to this bsky.app/profile/talk...

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EmmaKnox4U @emmaknox4u.bsky.social · 07/02/2026

Very sad to hear about the death of Jeane Freeman. She ensured Scotland's Social Security system would be grounded in dignity, fairness and respect. A significant improvement on the DWP benefits system. www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/

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Visit BBC News for up-to-the-minute news, breaking news, video, audio and feature stories. BBC News provides trusted World and UK news as well as local and regional perspectives. Also entertainment, b...

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Verminous Scot @etkwebster.bsky.social · 06/02/2026

Where's the blue tents, the helicopters, the 24hr press, the teabags and biscuits.👀

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Maureen Pickering @maureenpickering.bsky.social · 06/02/2026

Compare and contrast!

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Lady J of Tay @ladyjoftay.bsky.social · 06/02/2026

www.thenational.scot/news/2583184... We need to back SNP if you care anything for Scotland. We cant let these Brit Nats anywhere near power. If we do it will be the beginning of the end for Scotland.

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New Holyrood poll shows Reform UK gaining ground on SNP

A FRESH Holyrood election poll has indicated Reform UK are closing the gap on the SNP, but John Swinney's party are still tipped for victory.

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“Rebellious Scots” 😎🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿🇪🇺 @markrich68.bsky.social · 05/02/2026

🇬🇧 Anas Sarwar still standing up for his sleazy “old friends” 🇬🇧😳 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿🇪🇺😎

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para-handy.bsky.social @para-handy.bsky.social · 02/02/2026

Anas Sarwar is an Old Friend of Peter Mandelson.

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Neil Mackay @neilmackay.bsky.social · 05/02/2026

Anas Sarwar says today of Peter Mandelson: “I'm utterly disgusted and furious about the entire situation … He never should have been the ambassador to the US.” For context, here’s Sarwar in April 2025 love-bombing his ‘old friend’. They think we are stupid. He is an amoral opportunistic chancer.

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John Swinney @johnswinney.bsky.social · 04/02/2026

It’s now official. Scotland will have an extra bank holiday on Monday 15 June to mark our return to the World Cup. 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿

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Otto English @ottoenglish.bsky.social · 04/02/2026

Nigel Farage is going to "save pubs" by cutting 5p off the price of a pint of beer... The £3 billion cost will be funded by reinstating the two-child benefit limit. This might be the worst policy anyone has ever come up with. www.mirror.co.uk/news/politic...

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Nigel Farage announces plans to slash vital benefit to fund 5p cheaper pints

Nigel Farage's party had promised to back scrapping the two-child benefit limit, but now Reform intends to funnel the support to the most vulnerable into slashing prices in pubs

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Politics UK @politicsuk.com · 03/02/2026

🚨 NEW: Robert Jenrick and Suella Braverman accidentally voted with Labour to abolish the two-child benefit cap tonight after entering the wrong lobby

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Peter Stefanovic @peterstefanovic.bsky.social · 03/02/2026

You couldn’t make this stuff up. Robert Jenrick and Suella Braverman accidentally voted with Labour to abolish the two-child benefit cap tonight after entering the wrong lobby!

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Peter Stefanovic @peterstefanovic.bsky.social · 03/02/2026

The ECHR protects us all. The rights within it – firmly implanted into UK law by the Human Rights Act – are the reason why families devastated by disasters like Hillsborough could demand justice, why victims of abuse can seek safety, and why disabled people are treated with dignity in care

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