Cllr Martha Mattos Coelho @mthmttcoe.bsky.social · 28/09/2026Who can we ask for more days like today, when we are knocking doors and talking to residents? 🤩 012
Cllr Martha Mattos Coelho @mthmttcoe.bsky.social · 16/09/2026What's going on in the world today reminded me of this quote. 000
Reposted by Cllr Martha Mattos CoelhoYes for EU @yesforeu.bsky.social · 13/09/2026Will the #CelticAlliance help Scottish independence and EU membership? A big thanks to #DrPhilippaWhitford and @laurapollock.bsky.social for supporting our event. @drphilippa.bsky.social #HeatherAndersonMSP @europeforscotland.bsky.social @scotnational.bsky.social 02423
Cllr Martha Mattos Coelho @mthmttcoe.bsky.social · 24/08/2026💡 Find out who your local representatives are: Reserved matter? Contact your MP members.parliament.uk/FindYourMP Devolved matter? Contact your MSP www.parliament.scot/msps/current... Local issue? Contact your Councillor. www.gov.uk/find-your-lo... This post is meant for information only.members.parliament.ukFind your MP - MPs and Lords - UK ParliamentEnter your postcode, location, MPs name or job title to find the name and contact details of your local MP. 000
Cllr Martha Mattos Coelho @mthmttcoe.bsky.social · 24/08/2026Councillor roles www.localcouncillor.scot/what-do-coun... How Councillors Help Residents: - Local issues - Advocate for Community projects - Represent your views at council meetings. Limitations: - Cannot make laws - Cannot override national policies - Cannot deal with reserved matterslocalcouncillor.scotWhat do councillors do? | Local CouncillorCouncillors are people elected to represent their local community in the running of their local council and they have an important role in many of the major decisions that affect people’s lives. 100
Cllr Martha Mattos Coelho @mthmttcoe.bsky.social · 24/08/2026Powers (Local Councils): - Local services: Bin collection, recycling, roads, pavements, and street lighting - Housing: Council housing, homelessness support - Local schools - Support for vulnerable adults and children - Local development, building permits - Libraries, parks, sports facilities 100
Cllr Martha Mattos Coelho @mthmttcoe.bsky.social · 24/08/2026Councillors – Local Councils Responsibilities: - Represent your local area.(ward) on the council. - Make decisions about local services and policies. - Work to improve quality of life in your community. 100
Cllr Martha Mattos Coelho @mthmttcoe.bsky.social · 24/08/2026How MSPs Help Residents: - Address issues related to devolved services (schools, hospitals, local transport) - Advocate for Scottish interests in devolved areas. Limitations: - Cannot make laws on reserved matters - Cannot override UK Parliament on reserved issues. 100
Cllr Martha Mattos Coelho @mthmttcoe.bsky.social · 24/08/2026Devolved Powers (Scottish Parliament): - Health (NHS Scotland) - Education (schools, universities) - Justice and policing (courts, prisons, police) - Local government and housing - Transport (e.g., buses, trains) - Environment and rural affairs - Some taxes www.parliament.scot/about/how-pa...parliament.scotThe Scottish ParliamentThe Scottish Parliament examines what the Scottish Government is doing, makes new laws on devolved matters and debates the issues of the day. 100
Cllr Martha Mattos Coelho @mthmttcoe.bsky.social · 24/08/2026MSPs (Members of the Scottish Parliament) Responsibilities: - Represent you in the Scottish Parliament in Edinburgh. - Make laws on devolved matters - Scrutinise the Scottish Government and hold it to account. - Debate and vote on Scottish laws, budgets, and policies. 100
Cllr Martha Mattos Coelho @mthmttcoe.bsky.social · 24/08/2026How MPs Help Residents: - Assist with issues related to reserved matters (e.g., immigration, UK-wide benefits, or defence). - Lobby the UK Government on behalf of constituents. Limitations: - Cannot interfere in devolved matters (e.g., Scottish education, health, or local services). 100
Cllr Martha Mattos Coelho @mthmttcoe.bsky.social · 24/08/2026MPs (Members of UK Parliament) Responsibilities: - Represent Scotland at the UK Parliament in London. Reserved Powers: - Immigration, national security - Social security, Employment law, trade - Broadcasting, energy - Constitution and UK-wide taxation www.parliament.scot/about/how-pa...parliament.scotThe Scottish ParliamentThe Scottish Parliament examines what the Scottish Government is doing, makes new laws on devolved matters and debates the issues of the day. 100
Cllr Martha Mattos Coelho @mthmttcoe.bsky.social · 24/08/2026Below is a simple list of who does what. 📌 Who Does What in Scotland? Understanding Your Elected Representatives Scotland has three levels of elected representatives, each with distinct roles and powers. Here’s a list of who is responsible for what, what they cannot do, and how they help you: 100
Cllr Martha Mattos Coelho @mthmttcoe.bsky.social · 24/08/2026During the recent elections and at my local surgeries, I still found many people confused with which representative they should be in touch to help with their issues. I had people coming to me regarding immigration and others telling me they went to their local MP to complain about road issues. 100
Cllr Martha Mattos Coelho @mthmttcoe.bsky.social · 24/08/2026Good morning, My monthly councillor advice surgeries are back from today. I'll be at Valley Park Community Centre until 12h15. Come and say hi, if you are in the area. 000
Reposted by Cllr Martha Mattos CoelhoYes for EU @yesforeu.bsky.social · 21/08/2026Sign up to find out how the Celtic Alliance could bring us closer to independence and EU membership, with #DrPhilippaWhitford & @laurapollock.bsky.social, 2.30-4pm, Saturday 12th September @scottishindypod.bsky.social @europeforscotland.bsky.social www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/will-the-c...eventbrite.co.ukWill the Celtic Alliance help Scottish independence & EU membership?Exploring the Celtic Alliance - what can we learn from our meetings at the European Parliament on the 10th anniversary of the Brexit vote? 02622
Cllr Martha Mattos Coelho @mthmttcoe.bsky.social · 09/08/2026I finally did it, finally saw Scotland's pyramid! 🥳 Still exploring our beautiful country, and forever grateful there is so much to see. The energy I get from these weekend adventures fuels my work week! 010
Cllr Martha Mattos Coelho @mthmttcoe.bsky.social · 27/07/2026I saw this wee guy this weekend! In a beautiful house! Any ideas where I was? #ootandaboot 001
Cllr Martha Mattos Coelho @mthmttcoe.bsky.social · 19/07/2026132 is a good achievement though. Well done! I have a few more than you to do 😅 010
Reposted by Cllr Martha Mattos CoelhoYes for EU @yesforeu.bsky.social · 25/06/2026On the 10th anniversary of Brexit, we were outside the EU Commission with Scottish pipers and flags, reminding Europeans that Scotland belongs in the European Union. We got a fantastic reception - we will be welcome! 🤩 @europeforscotland.bsky.social newunionpost.eu/2026/06/23/b...newunionpost.eu10 years after Brexit, Scotland dreams of UK's return to EU"We English will learn from Scotland," English writer Barnett told The New Union Post. "We have to say, 'This is enough', and break from this process" of Brexit 12818
Reposted by Cllr Martha Mattos CoelhoAlyn Smith MSP 🏴🇪🇺 @alynsmith.bsky.social · 22/06/2026Independence in Europe is the answer to all the problems Brexit has caused. In a thoughtful week I’m less interested in the past and more focussed on the future. We have the answer 🏴🇪🇺 16231
Reposted by Cllr Martha Mattos CoelhoThe National @scotnational.bsky.social · 23/06/2026EXCLUSIVE: Scotland's climate is becoming drier and warmer, resulting in an expanded 'risk period' for wildfires alongside the potential health impacts of high heat, experts have saidthenational.scotExperts sound alarm as Scottish heatwave shows wildfire 'risk period' is expanding 01611
Reposted by Cllr Martha Mattos CoelhoMike Small @bellacaledonia.bsky.social · 23/06/2026Brexit has made Scotland £30 billion a year worse off. Here's how we voted. 14827
Reposted by Cllr Martha Mattos CoelhoOtto English @ottoenglish.bsky.social · 23/06/2026It's the 10th anniversary of the dumbest moment in modern British history so let's celebrate some of the idiots who made it happen. First up ... Jacob Rees-Mogg and his promise of cheap food and wine... In fact food prices have increased some 12% as a direct result of Brexit (LSE) 1/5 24344231792
Reposted by Cllr Martha Mattos CoelhoBelieve in Scotland @believeinscotland.bsky.social · 23/06/2026🟦 Ten years on, Brexit is another “great betrayal” of Scotland. 🟪 The latest from Business for Scotland: www.businessforscotland.com/ten_years_on... 02225
Reposted by Cllr Martha Mattos CoelhoEleonora Alabrese @eleala.bsky.social · 17/06/2026🏴 Scotland is one of the hardest hit regions w ~9% GVA loss by 2023 The biggest sectors (whisky & food, oil & chemicals, professional services) make up 44% of its EU exports. Brexit erected barriers across all of them. And Scotland didn’t vote for this... brexitcost.org/itl1/TLM.htm... 4/...brexitcost.orgBrexit Cost Explorer — ScotlandBrexit cost estimate for Scotland: −£27,357m GVA gap in 2023 (−14% vs. no-Brexit path). Synthetic control analysis — Brexit Cost Project. 23718
Reposted by Cllr Martha Mattos CoelhoBelieve in Scotland @believeinscotland.bsky.social · 23/06/2026🟦 Ten years on from Brexit, three nations of the UK - Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland all have First Ministers who want to leave the Union. That is no coincidence. 🟥 Brexit was an English project, not a British one: www.believeinscotland.org/ten_years_on... 48558
Reposted by Cllr Martha Mattos CoelhoJohn Swinney @johnswinney.bsky.social · 23/06/2026Ten years ago, Scotland overwhelmingly voted to remain in the EU but was taken out against our will. Our best future lies in becoming an independent member state of the EU, and working with our neighbours to build a stronger, more prosperous country. 🇪🇺🏴 17251120
Reposted by Cllr Martha Mattos CoelhoYes for EU @yesforeu.bsky.social · 22/06/2026Tuesday 23rd June: gather at 12-1pm at Holyrood! After 10 years of Brexit Scotland needs #independence & #EUmembership more than ever. Music from #TheAyeNotes, speakers from Yes groups & pro-indy&EU parties - MSPs from @snp.org & @scottishgreens.org welcome - come say hello during your lunch break! 087
Reposted by Cllr Martha Mattos CoelhoYes for EU @yesforeu.bsky.social · 15/06/2026.@anthonybarnett.bsky.social will join speakers from each of the three Celtic nations: #PhilippaWhiford, #JillEvans and Lynn Boylan MEP @lnbdublin.bsky.social on 23rd June in the European Parliament 🤩 @greens-efa.eu @europeforscotland.bsky.social 0129
Reposted by Cllr Martha Mattos CoelhoBelieve in Scotland @believeinscotland.bsky.social · 17/06/2026🇪🇺 If you are free for an hour between 12 - 1pm on Tuesday 23 June then make sure to head along to the Scottish Parliament for this event that is being organised by @yesforeu.bsky.social . 14036
Reposted by Cllr Martha Mattos CoelhoYes for EU @yesforeu.bsky.social · 15/06/2026Join us at Holyrood on 23rd June, 12 - 1pm! 10 years on from the 2016 Brexit vote we demand a better future for Scotland: #independence and return to the EU. Please come and say hello @johnswinney.bsky.social, @gillianmackaygreen.bsky.social, @ross-greer.bsky.social and all pro-indy, pro-EU MSPs 😊 11417
Reposted by Cllr Martha Mattos CoelhoJohn Swinney @johnswinney.bsky.social · 11/06/2026Enough is enough. When politicians use hateful language, they create conditions for hatred to grow. This is the Reform party I warned about, and they should be ashamed for inciting racial division in Scotland. I will always stand up for the inclusive country we are. 🏴 29695278
Reposted by Cllr Martha Mattos CoelhoScottish Refugee Council @scotrefugeecouncil.bsky.social · 12/06/2026Refugee Festival Scotland 2026 is here! This beautiful front cover was created by Nii Sackey Vanderpuye and Anupa Joshy, who also designed this year's Refugee Festival Scotland Poster. At times like this, standing in solidarity with refugees is more important than ever. This festival does just that 03220
Reposted by Cllr Martha Mattos CoelhoTanja Bueltmann @tanjabueltmann.net · 10/06/2026There are, in my view, 25 things everyone needs to understand in light of recent events: 1) Those out in our communities last night were not protestors, but organised far right extremists. 2) Their actions align with fascist ideologies. 3) So yes: these are fascist practices on our streets. 🧵 311164642
Reposted by Cllr Martha Mattos CoelhoLesley Riddoch @lesleyriddoch.bsky.social · 21/05/2026It seems Section 30 debate & vote is ON next Tues 26th with only tiny chance parly authorities will reject. #TimeforScotland team will be there from 5 but core time with Saltires is 6-7.30pm to act as backdrop for correspondents’ live reports into teatime news. More soon. 04634
Reposted by Cllr Martha Mattos CoelhoThe National @scotnational.bsky.social · 20/05/2026Join Xander Elliards and Lucy Jackson as we discuss the biggest stories of the day live on The National Podcast 🚨 👉 youtube.com/live/9fbwjLoF1Ws 062
Reposted by Cllr Martha Mattos CoelhoThe Herald @heraldscotland.bsky.social · 20/05/2026The PA news agency is reporting that Jenny Gilruth will take over as Deputy First Minister. Follow LIVE coverage as John Swinney appoints his cabinet: www.heraldscotland.com/news... @andrewlearmonth.bsky.social 152
Reposted by Cllr Martha Mattos CoelhoPrestwick Branch SNP @prestwickbranchsnp.bsky.social · 20/05/2026I’ll just leave this here. Scotland and your tax is paying for this . #hs2 #ferries #glensannox #snp #independence #indy #indyref #endtheunion 03525
Reposted by Cllr Martha Mattos CoelhoJohn Swinney @johnswinney.bsky.social · 19/05/2026We will deliver urgent action to help people with the cost of living, and we will offer Scotland the choice of a better future with independence. That’s what you get from an SNP government that’s always on Scotland’s side. 29733
Reposted by Cllr Martha Mattos CoelhoCitizens' Rights Project @citzrights.bsky.social · 05/05/2026Join us this Monday at our Europe Day Conference 2026 in Edinburgh. A key panel will explore how migration narratives have evolved — and how they shape people’s everyday realities. 🎟️ Free event Register here👉https://bit.ly/3OZt90N @lawmanity.com @britishfuture.bsky.social @sundersays.bsky.social 021
Cllr Martha Mattos Coelho @mthmttcoe.bsky.social · 24/04/2026These 2 images popped into my Facebook feed. Shall we look at this and make our own future? 000
Reposted by Cllr Martha Mattos CoelhoJohn Swinney @johnswinney.bsky.social · 22/04/2026This election is a clear choice for Scotland: experienced, reliable leadership with me and the SNP government focused on cutting the cost of living, or more chaos and distractions from Labour. #BothVotesSNP 49347
Reposted by Cllr Martha Mattos CoelhoThe SNP @snp.org · 02/04/2026✅ A new poll released today shows Scottish businesses trust the SNP government more than the Labour government. 🏴 Good timing - First Minister @johnswinney.bsky.social was out meeting with businesses all across Edinburgh today. 🧵👇 29248