Mike-in-Scotland @mikeinscotland.bsky.social · 24/09/2026New MRP poll shows that the next WM election would see a hung parliament. The Lib Dems & Eng Greens, along with Lab, not being enough to get a majority. Requiring seats from PC &/or the SNP. Or perhaps, Labour will form a gov with REF or the Tories rather than rely on Scots and Welsh having input? 153
Mike-in-Scotland @mikeinscotland.bsky.social · 24/09/2026MSPs overwhelmingly back Scotland’s 'right to decide future' With only Reform, Tories and Lib Dems coming out against democracy for Scots. www.thenational.scot/news/2657267... #scotland #scottishindependence #indyref2thenational.scotHolyrood overwhelmingly votes in favour of Scotland’s 'right to decide future'A MAJORITY of MSPs have backed a motion affirming that Scotland has a right to decide its constitutional future ... 0127
Mike-in-Scotland @mikeinscotland.bsky.social · 23/09/2026Yet another poll finds majority support for independence and for indyref2 #scotland #scottishindependence #indyref2 www.believeinscotland.org/breaking_new... 000
Reposted by Mike-in-Scotland𝚛𝚎𝚍 𝚛𝚊𝚌𝚑𝚎𝚕 @rachrua.bsky.social · 20/09/2026Macklemore (who was fired from his job): The real victim here is the Palestinians Sheeran (who did fucking nothing): The real victim here is me 0740165
Mike-in-Scotland @mikeinscotland.bsky.social · 20/09/2026"If I were a citizen of another country, I would consider it a privilege to be taken over by the USA. That's what everyone in the world wants." The words of a deluded fanatic. A level of arrogance beyond belief. In a healthy society, he'd be laughed out of the studio, and fired for such nonsense. 042
Mike-in-Scotland @mikeinscotland.bsky.social · 13/09/2026It's time Westminster began to acknowledge that three of the four constituent members of the UK have pro-independence governments now. The status quo is over. (And no, Taco Man, we don't need your help. This has nothing to do with you.) www.theguardian.com/politics/202...theguardian.comLeaders at Celtic summit to affirm right to seek independence from UKCall for ‘constitutional change in Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland’ likely to challenge Burnham’s devolution agenda 1124
Reposted by Mike-in-ScotlandScott Horton @robertscotthorton.bsky.social · 29/08/2026As expected, the suspension of voters in Texas was very carefully crafted to target Democratic voters in major Democratic centers. This is how the Texas GOP controls the state: by insuring that it has the lowest levels of voter participation in the entire developed world.newrepublic.comTexas Has Suspended More Than 1 Million Voters Ahead of Senate RaceIf you’re one of the people who had their voter registration suspended, there’s still time to fix it. 701098712
Mike-in-Scotland @mikeinscotland.bsky.social · 29/08/2026Another new poll shows a majority of Scots back independence for the country. #scotland #scottish #scottishindependence www.thenational.scot/news/2649892... 010
Mike-in-Scotland @mikeinscotland.bsky.social · 13/07/2026Reform UK Plans To Jail Candidates For Using Scottish, Irish and Cornish languages on local election leaflets. (Hey wingnuts, thanks for constantly helping to push people over to our side of the fence). bylinetimes.com/2026/07/13/r... #scottishindependence #scotlandbylinetimes.comReform UK Plans To Jail Candidates For Using Irish, Gaelic Or Cornish On Election LeafletsEXCLUSIVE: Nigel Farage's party propose amendment to the Government's elections Bill which would mean candidates using Irish and Scottish Gaelic would face up to six months in prison 32312
Mike-in-Scotland @mikeinscotland.bsky.social · 04/07/2026Yeah, but it shouldn't need the extra threat to discuss dissolving the union. www.theguardian.com/politics/202...theguardian.comCeltic nations begin to plan for breakup of UK in event of Reform election winPoliticians brace for constitutional turmoil if Nigel Farage’s party end up in government – or even as a strong opposition 041
Mike-in-Scotland @mikeinscotland.bsky.social · 29/05/2026Living up to FIFA's honorific peace prize, I see. 000
Reposted by Mike-in-ScotlandLADbible @ladbible.bsky.social · 12/05/2026Proposed changes to who pays the TV licence mean Netflix and Amazon Prime viewers might have to do that soon, or face a fineladbible.comNetflix and Amazon Prime viewers may be forced to pay extra £180 or face £1,000 fine 212
Mike-in-Scotland @mikeinscotland.bsky.social · 11/05/2026Lovely to see the change. www.youtube.com/watch?v=x19L... #scotland #natureyoutube.comScotland Planted 2 Million Trees in a Dead Highland — What Showed Up 35 Years Later Was UnbelievableYouTube video by Daily Discoveries 020
Reposted by Mike-in-ScotlandMick McGarrie 🏴👹 @rerrickmick.bsky.social · 08/05/2026The fact that the SNP, Plaid Cymru and Sinn Fein are the most popular parties in devolved government says it all. This, and this alone, shows that the Union is finished. Independence is normal. 13412
Reposted by Mike-in-ScotlandBelieve in Scotland @believeinscotland.bsky.social · 08/05/2026🏴 SNP have won a historic 5th term and a Scottish independence majority is coming. 🏴 Plaid Cymru has won in Wales. 🇮🇪 Sinn Féin lead the Northern Irish government and are calling for an Irish unity referendum. ➡️ The Celtic Exit from the UK is gathering pace and the UK is living on borrowed time. 8245122
Reposted by Mike-in-ScotlandHuw Marshall 🏴 @huwmarshall.substack.com · 08/05/2026In bed exhausted, the last month has been bonkers, but it was all worth it after delivering 43 Plaid Cymru Senedd Members and the first ever Plaid Cymru Government. Still can't get my head round it...static.klipy.comWaving Wales Flag with Red DragonALT: Waving Wales Flag with Red Dragon 0376
Mike-in-Scotland @mikeinscotland.bsky.social · 10/05/2026Best ever results in Holyrood, for pro-independence parties. The SNP and Greens now hold 73 of 129 seats. Increasing their majority by adding another seat. Meanwhile old Tory voters seem to have have moved to Reform. And I think many have left Labour for the Greens? #scottishindependence 262
Mike-in-Scotland @mikeinscotland.bsky.social · 24/03/2026Telescope Fish: The Shiny Hunter That Eats Prey Bigger Than Itself 249620
Mike-in-Scotland @mikeinscotland.bsky.social · 14/03/2026Posted a few months ago, but gets more irrelevant, each time a new country becomes a target of his. #Trump #Iran #war #Epstein #Nonce 29330
Mike-in-Scotland @mikeinscotland.bsky.social · 28/02/2026I had to say goodbye to my eldest cat earlier today. She was almost 16 years old. It wasn't completely out of the blue, as she'd been ill the last couple of weeks. But it still hurts to lose a such a good companion. I'm already missing her lots. 💔 330
Mike-in-Scotland @mikeinscotland.bsky.social · 27/02/2026Loving all the blue. That's five straight polls in a row, from 4 different polling companies. #Scotland #scottishindependence 232
Reposted by Mike-in-ScotlandNews Eye @newseye.bsky.social · 19/02/2026BREAKING: Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor (formerly Prince Andrew) has been arrested on suspicion of misconduct in public office. He is accused of sharing confidential government documents with Jeffrey Epstein. Unprecedented. Side note: it is Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor’s birthday today.bbc.co.ukAndrew Mountbatten-Windsor arrested on suspicion of misconduct in public officeIt comes after Thames Valley Police said they were assessing a complaint over the alleged sharing of confidential material by the former prince with Jeffrey Epstein. 36471202
Reposted by Mike-in-ScotlandHumanists UK @humanists.uk · 12/02/2026Happy Darwin Day, everyone! Here's a beautiful quote by the birthday boy himself. 'Endless forms most beautiful and most wonderful have been, and are being, evolved.' Charles Darwin, 'On the Origin of Species'. Perhaps some of the most important words ever written! #DarwinDay 06525
Mike-in-Scotland @mikeinscotland.bsky.social · 11/02/2026Support for the UK monarchy falls to 45% in light of the cover ups and protection, of Andrew Mountbatten Windsor. www.independent.co.uk/news/uk/home... 011
Reposted by Mike-in-Scotland“Rebellious Scots” 😎🏴🇪🇺 @markrich68.bsky.social · 07/02/2026🏴 Compare the 6am raid by 20 uniformed police, multiple police vans & vehicles, and blue tents all over the front & rear garden for 3 days, with a polite ring of the bell by a couple plain clothed officers at a social time of day 🇬🇧 🇬🇧 Also thanks to Sky News for helicopter footage of Nicola’s house 714773
Reposted by Mike-in-ScotlandThe National @scotnational.bsky.social · 31/01/2026Pictures which appear to show Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor crouched over an unidentified woman are featured in the latest disclosure of files linked to paedophile financier Jeffrey Epsteinthenational.scotAndrew 'pictured crouched over woman' in latest Jeffrey Epstein files dump 12212
Reposted by Mike-in-ScotlandPrem Thakker ツ @premthakker.bsky.social · 30/01/2026Last year, Elon Musk said Jeffrey Epstein tried to get him to go to his island but he "REFUSED." New emails show Elon Musk actively asking Epstein "what day/night will be the wildest party on =our island?" And the next year, Musk asked again if there was a "good time to visit." 201578416
Reposted by Mike-in-ScotlandMeidasTouch @meidastouch.com · 30/01/2026The new Epstein files production features numerous allegations made against Donald Trump and others. 70483894303
Mike-in-Scotland @mikeinscotland.bsky.social · 03/01/2026Yet another poll showing strong support for independence. And support for the union being significantly lower. A 11% drop since the 2014 ref. So much for the indy movement needing the Tories in government, to do well www.thenational.scot/news/2573038... #scottish #scotland #scottishindependencethenational.scotScotland would vote for independence in new referendum, exclusive poll findsSCOTS would vote to leave the Union should an independence referendum be held tomorrow, a new poll has found ... 2177
Reposted by Mike-in-Scotlandray 鄺羡華 @raykwong.lol · 15/12/2025Good morning. RIP Rob Reiner. He will be remembered for the values he championed and the countless people he inspired. 843088366
Mike-in-Scotland @mikeinscotland.bsky.social · 10/12/2025So much for the "Scottish Independence is so over now that Labour are back in government," I heard so much about last summer. Support for the union has fallen ~ 12% in 11 years. They genuinely thought that the Tories were a gift to the independence cause. It's much bigger than party politics. 074
Reposted by Mike-in-ScotlandDavid Grinspoon @drfunkyspoon.bsky.social · 08/11/2025WOW! An incredible discovery. The first ever image of a baby exoplanet embedded in the dust rings from which planets are forming around a star. Confirms the developing view of planet formation that we’ve never before seen in action. 🧪🔭 www.universiteitleiden.nl/en/news/2025... 421673
Reposted by Mike-in-ScotlandScottish Greens @scottishgreens.org · 27/10/2025🚨NEW POLL - Majority back Scottish independence! YES - 55% NO - 45% 718570
Mike-in-Scotland @mikeinscotland.bsky.social · 27/10/2025Huge double-digit lead for Scottish independence in new poll www.thenational.scot/news/2557532... #scottishindependence #scotlandthenational.scotHuge double-digit lead for Scottish independence in new pollingSCOTS would vote to leave the Union should an independence referendum be held tomorrow, a new poll has found. 0167
Mike-in-Scotland @mikeinscotland.bsky.social · 06/10/2025Another reason for independence.... #Scotland #Scottish #independence 073
Reposted by Mike-in-ScotlandConnor Dupree-Sood @trailofatraveler.bsky.social · 02/10/2025In memory of one of humanity’s greatest conservationists! Dr. Jane Goodall (April 3, 1934 - October 1, 2025) #janegoodall #janegoodallinstitute #RootsandShoots #NonhumanRightsProject 936997
Mike-in-Scotland @mikeinscotland.bsky.social · 28/09/2025Majority of Scots back independence and SNP on track for Holyrood win, poll shows. #scottishindependence #scotland #independence uk.news.yahoo.com/majority-sco...uk.news.yahoo.comMajority of Scots back independence and SNP on track for Holyrood win, poll showsSCOTS would vote to leave the Union should an independence referendum be held tomorrow, and there would be a pro-independence majority at Holyrood, a new poll has found ... 1189
Reposted by Mike-in-ScotlandKriszta Satori @fulelo.bsky.social · 13/08/2025Slightly off-putting at first sight/thought, but promising nevertheless: Toothpaste made from hair could help repair teeth www.bbc.com/news/article...bbc.comToothpaste made from hair could stop decay, KCL scientists sayToothpaste made from human hair could help repair damaged teeth, a King's College London study shows. 093
Reposted by Mike-in-ScotlandLibra on Fire 🔥 ⚖️ @libraonfire.bsky.social · 17/09/2025. Speaking of Dylan Roof. At the rate we’re going if you’re a registered Republican, you’re not gonna be allowed to come within 50 feet of a minor 🥴 #DylanRoof . 55615250
Reposted by Mike-in-ScotlandJames Sergio Crocker @jamescrocker.bsky.social · 18/09/2025ABC just canceled Jimmy Kimmel for anti-Trump remarks. Paramount axed Colbert for the same. People are losing jobs for eulogizing Charlie Kirk with his own words — the words of a bigot. Independent journalism has never been more vital. We face threats daily, but truth depends on us. 1325054
Mike-in-Scotland @mikeinscotland.bsky.social · 17/09/2025It's now been over a year since the last opinion poll showed over 50% of the Scottish population supporting the continuation of the political union, the UK, when 'Don't knows', are counted. On the other hand, there have been two polls showing more than 50% for independence, in between then and now. 021
Mike-in-Scotland @mikeinscotland.bsky.social · 16/09/2025I was walking through the town centre yesterday, at 2pm, and it was practically empty. It's been a couple of years since I've been to any town/city centre, during the afternoon, is this how things are now in Scotland? I'm sure it used to be much busier in the afternoons. #scotland 330
Reposted by Mike-in-ScotlandThe Planetary Society @planetarysociety.bsky.social · 10/09/2025BREAKING NEWS: NASA has found a potential sign of past life on Mars. www.nasa.gov/news-release...nasa.govNASA Says Mars Rover Discovered Potential Biosignature Last Year - NASAA sample collected by NASA’s Perseverance Mars rover from an ancient dry riverbed in Jezero Crater could preserve evidence of ancient microbial life. Taken 10287104
Mike-in-Scotland @mikeinscotland.bsky.social · 13/09/2025Public support for the monarchy at an historic low. #EndTheMonarchy #Democracy #NotMyKing natcen.ac.uk/news/public-...natcen.ac.ukPublic support for the monarchy falls to historic low while calls for abolition start to rise | National Centre for Social ResearchNew findings from the British Social Attitudes survey show how the public’s views towards the monarchy have shifted over the past four decades. 044
Reposted by Mike-in-ScotlandBladeoftheSun @bladeofthes.bsky.social · 12/09/2025Governor of Utah, "I was praying that it was an immigrant." The USA is a hellhole, to smear immigrants like this on stage in front of the whole country when they had nothing to do with it. This is disgusting. 37127031032