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@pensioners4indy.bsky.social
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Campaigning since before 2014 Ref. We have active groups in Glasgow, Milngavie, Edinburgh, Moffat, Dumfries, and a National Coordinating Group with folk from those groups & elsewhere. Our website & mail list sign-up: pensionersforindependence.scot

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Pensioners4Indy @pensioners4indy.bsky.social · 26/09/2026
The Glasgow School of Art’s Mackintosh building is a masterpiece. We need a full, faithful restoration with zero erosion of Charles Rennie Mackintosh’s original design intent. If you agree, please add your name to the petition to help save 'The Mack': you.38degrees.org.uk/petitions/fu...
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Fully and Faithfully Restore ‘The Mack’
The Glasgow School of Art’s Mackintosh building is a masterpiece. We need a full, faithful restoration with zero erosion of Charles Rennie Mackintosh’s original design intent. If you agree, please add...
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Patrick Harvie @patrickharvie.bsky.social · 19/09/2026
There are few things as pathetic as the insecure whining of the super rich. To sit there on top of such a vast pile of wealth, complaining that it's all so unfair. www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
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Billionaire Manchester United owner Sir Jim Ratcliffe says he has lost confidence in UK
Ineos founder Sir Jim Ratcliffe tells the BBC he thinks the country is "on the slide" and calls for more investment in the North Sea.
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David Bol @davidbol.bsky.social · 22/09/2026
Absolute nonsense from new Lib Dems MSP Duncan Dunlop at Holyrood, comparing Scottish nationalism to the Troubles and Bosnia. I see the failed muscular unionism strategy is alive and well in the Scottish Lib Dems.
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Scottish Greens @scottishgreens.org · 23/09/2026
Another company complicit in Israel's illegal occupation of Palestinian land could be about to get a taxpayer funded contract! It's time for the SNP to finally match their words with actions, and fully implement a boycott of Israel.
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Prof Bill McGuire @profbillmcguire.bsky.social · 24/09/2026
Great piece by @owenjones.bsky.social Looking forward to the book 👍 www.theguardian.com/commentisfre...
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The west is in freefall – and the worst part is that we were warned, but chose not to listen | Owen Jones
Endless pursuit of wealth and power by western leaders led us here. What strikes me most is how many saw what was coming, says Guardian columnist Owen Jones
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Prof Bill McGuire @profbillmcguire.bsky.social · 24/09/2026
Interesting, but as climate breakdown threatens to bring everything else crashing down around our, and the government's, ears, it has as much relevance as the question of how many policy advisors can dance on the head of a pin www.theguardian.com/news/ng-inte...
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Labour’s last chance? The people shaping Andy Burnham’s grand plans for Britain
The long read: The new prime minister has declared he wants to end 40 years of neoliberalism. But is he really prepared to be that radical?
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(Wee G ) Wake Up Scotland @chaillich.bsky.social · 24/09/2026
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M Meerkat @kackbro.bsky.social · 25/09/2026
THIS 👇 HERE.......
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Abdul El-Sayed @abdulelsayed.bsky.social · 25/09/2026
If a politician takes money from weapons manufacturers, don't be surprised when they back weapons contracts. If a politician takes money from Big Pharma, don't be surprised when they try to stop guaranteed healthcare. That's why I don't take ANY corporate money. None.
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Wullie @wullieforindy.bsky.social · 26/09/2026
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The Great British Energy Rip-off — Scottish National Party
If GB Energy were a car, the Westminster Labour government would be trying to sell it to us as a brand-new, top-of-the-range electric vehicle. In reality, it has turned out to be a cardboard box on…
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The Daily Britain @thedailybritain.bsky.social · 26/09/2026
“If Farage will do you a Cameo for seventy pounds, just ask yourself: what would he do for seventy million?”
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Robert Reich @rbreich.bsky.social · 25/09/2026
On Dolly Parton Day, I'm remember how she... -Gifted millions of free books to kids -Ensured musicians she worked with got union benefits -Helped fund medical research and the COVID vaccine -Donated millions to communities hit by natural disasters -Funded high school band programs She is missed!
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Anti-Reform @antireform.bsky.social · 26/09/2026
Reform UK leaders are ALL ex-Tories ... meme via Angel Stroyan
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/Never Again @montrose.bsky.social · 26/09/2026
#Unabhängigkeit ✈️🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿
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Pensioners4Indy @pensioners4indy.bsky.social · 26/09/2026
But hey that doesn’t stop James Cook of @bbcscotlandnewsnot.bsky.social blaming current drug related deaths on @snp.org and @mareetodd.bsky.social in particular. Mind you Maree needs to get a lot better at dealing with that kind of in-her-face interview antagonism.
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(Wee G ) Wake Up Scotland @chaillich.bsky.social · 26/09/2026
Did you know? In the 1999 Scottish elections, the SNP suggested creating drugs courts. Nearly 30 year later, we STILL can't make all the necessary changes we need because drug laws are not devolved! 👇
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Oor Tracey @trangpang.bsky.social · 26/09/2026
The Glasgow School of Art’s Mackintosh building is a masterpiece. We need a full, faithful restoration with zero erosion of Charles Rennie Mackintosh’s original design intent. If you agree, please add your name to the petition to help save 'The Mack': you.38degrees.org.uk/petitions/fu...
you.38degrees.org.uk
Fully and Faithfully Restore ‘The Mack’
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Eleanor Morton @eleanormorton.bsky.social · 26/09/2026
Myth busting about Scotland's 'need' for data centres feat. angry moorhen (Follow us on insta at stopaidatacentres.scot)
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Hoodlum 🇺🇸 @nothoodlum.bsky.social · 26/09/2026
They warned us Mamdani would impose Sharia law. Instead, he unleashed the real threat: line dancing in Bryant Park.
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Pensioners4Indy @pensioners4indy.bsky.social · 06/09/2026
We were at the march! With our banner at about 8minutes into the video. Thanks @scottishindypod.bsky.social
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Catriona @catrio.bsky.social · 31/08/2026
I’m sure the BBC and channel 4 will be outraged by this and cover it for days 😱. Of course not he isn’t SNP www.thenational.scot/news/2650881...
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Labour minister bills taxpayer £34,000 for four-day trip to US during World Cup
A JUNIOR Labour minister billed the taxpayer £34,000 for a trip to the US during the World Cup ...
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Abilu Tangwa. @abilutangwa.bsky.social · 31/08/2026
Human greed plays a role in EVERY climate catastrophe. Not "natural disasters" - human choices. 🌍 #ClimateJustice
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Scottish Independence Podcasts @scottishindypod.bsky.social · 30/08/2026
How to campaign effectively? Escalate pressure. Craig Dalzell @thecommongreen.scot of @thecommonweal.bsky.social takes us through four steps to apply the core principles of Escalating Pressure Campaigning. Escalating Pressure: Four Steps youtu.be/KFxRe0RTedI
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Escalating Pressure: Four Steps
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(Wee G ) Wake Up Scotland @chaillich.bsky.social · 30/08/2026
This week, our new ‘listening’ Prime Minister Burnham, took both Scottish independence and Irish reunification off the table why, it would make Westminster’s refusal on Scotland referendum increasingly difficult to defend domestically and internationally👇 talkingupscotlandtwo.com/2026/08/30/o...
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Off the Table — at Your Peril
Help Talking-up Scotland keep going Crowdfunder at:  Or by direct bank transfer to: JOHN WATSON ROBERTSON Sort Code – 08-91-04 Account – 12266421 By Mark E. …
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Shortbreadfairy©️ @shortbreadfairy.bsky.social · 23/08/2026
Dear Bluesky Please help to defeat a daft rule that benefits a millionaire & help keep the last ferry service of its kind going I've just signed this petition. Will you add your name and share too? you.38degrees.org.uk/petitions/sa...
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Save the Glenelg - Skye ferry!
This ten minute crossing is famous around the world - and is believed to be the last turntable style ferry anywhere. It's an iconic part of Skye's history, but it's under threat thanks to a wealthy la...
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Cheryl in Nova Scotia 🇨🇦🍁🍁 @minibubbly.bsky.social · 23/08/2026
Just listened to some music by this amazing Indigenous band Melawmen Collective from British Columbia and damn they are incredible, roots, blues, rock music, check out their music 🎶 #Queen 🙌🏼 #Canada Credit to melawmencollective
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Gerry 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿 🍀 @gerryr.bsky.social · 23/08/2026
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(Wee G ) Wake Up Scotland @chaillich.bsky.social · 23/08/2026
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Kenny Stewart @kennystew.art · 23/08/2026
Since we’ve got excited about the cost of buses in Britain recently can I take this moment to note that a bus in Rome costs €1.50.
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(Wee G ) Wake Up Scotland @chaillich.bsky.social · 23/08/2026
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(Wee G ) Wake Up Scotland @chaillich.bsky.social · 23/08/2026
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Scottish Independence Podcasts @scottishindypod.bsky.social · 23/08/2026
Is it time to start rethinking our campaigns to ramp up the pressure? Find out how in this week's podcast with our guest @thecommongreen.scot #civilresistance #escalatingpressure #grassrootscampaigns scottishindypod.scot/grassroots-i...
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Escalating Pressure: Make Campaigns Count - Scottish Indy Podcasts
Escalating Pressure Campaign - Don’t Let Your Opponents off the Hook! Making Campaigns Count: The Science of Effective Activism What separates a campaign that changes the world from one that fades int...
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Scottish Independence Podcasts @scottishindypod.bsky.social · 13/08/2026
One of our recent video podcasts The Road to Peak Equality - and what happened afterwards. With Bill Ramsay. Watch full podcast on our YouTube channel IndyPod Extra. @dannydorling.bsky.social @inequalitymedia.bsky.social @snptug.bsky.social
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Caroline Lucas @carolinelucas.bsky.social · 13/08/2026
Really? Is that it? If this is all that’s come from COBR, it’s pitifully inadequate. As crisis deepens, it beggars belief that there aren’t eg plans to increase resources for the fire service, support for farmers, max workplace temperature, funded community cool spaces & obvs ban on new fossil fuels
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Andy Burnham warns of summer ban on disposable barbecues
Andy Burnham said he would consider if a restriction on purchasing the products during the summer months could be justified
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Scottish Independence Podcasts @scottishindypod.bsky.social · 15/08/2026
Fiona is on the Sail for Freedom excursion today! Here’s her first video as the ferry sets off from Ardrossan … getting the flags aloft! We’ll keep you posted.
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Scottish Independence Podcasts @scottishindypod.bsky.social · 15/08/2026
More from our team on today’s Sail for Freedom excursion to #Brodick. They’re joined by Dolphins for Indy! The first recorded instance of our cetacean friends joining an Indy March. Well more of an Indy Swim … @neilhaston.bsky.social #dolphins
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Scottish Independence Podcasts @scottishindypod.bsky.social · 14/08/2026
This week's podcast - we reach back 50 years (each!) across the generational gap and have a lovely chat with two Young Scots for Independence - meet Tommy and Sarah here: scottishindypod.scot/grassroots-i...
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Young Scots for Independence - Scottish Indy Podcasts
Building Scotland's Future Now: A Cross-Generational Conversation with Young Scots for Independence. Whether you're curious about youth activism, interested in Scotland's independence movement, or sim...
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Scottish Independence Podcasts @scottishindypod.bsky.social · 15/08/2026
A beautiful Sail for Freedom over to Arran today on the MV Caledonian Isles, the staff were all lovely, what a credit to #Calmac and Scotland!
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Marlene Halliday @weegiefifer.bsky.social · 15/08/2026
Look out Brodick… the Yes Pirates are on their way over.
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Scottish Independence Podcasts @scottishindypod.bsky.social · 08/08/2026
Spent an interesting 20 minutes completing this survey - from a Scottish perspective. The irony of a UK-wide project being described as a "national" conversation has not been ignored! www.national-conversation.ox.ac.uk
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The National Conversation
I just took part in The National Conversation to share my views on what it's really like living in our area right now. It's a major UK-wide project by researchers at Oxford University, and it only tak...
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Grumpy-ish Brian🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿🇪🇺🇮🇪 @brian770.bsky.social · 01/08/2026
Owch, that stings deep!
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National Yes Network @nationalyesnetwork.eurosky.social · 01/08/2026
Yes West Linton running a cheery stall, chatting to the community about #ScottishIndependence #BelieveInScotland
Smiling people stand beside a stall with a colourful Believe in Scotland banner of a local scene. The words say independence is normal
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FeedMeHoney💙🍯🐝🇺🇦 📎 @feedmehoney.bsky.social · 01/08/2026
The whole FIFA plan sounded ever so Trumpian from the beginning and its collapse does too.
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Scottish Independence Podcasts @scottishindypod.bsky.social · 31/07/2026
this week's #podcast episode - great to chat with Rowan about this new campaign to take ownerhsip of our #energy assets scottishindypod.scot/all-scottish...
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Our Power - Scottish Indy Podcasts
Who Should Own Scotland's Renewable Energy? | Our Power Campaign : Our Energy, Our Future, Our Power Scotland's renewable energy boom is generating billions—but who's actually benefiting? In this epis...
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The Bear @bearlypolitics.co.uk · 01/08/2026
Oh no. Wealthy people who only wanted to live here because they weren’t paying the same tax as everyone else are leaving because they might have to pay the same tax as everyone else. How will I cope with this turn of events? Anyway. 💅
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Mabel Logan @mabellogan.bsky.social · 01/08/2026
The ‘Buck Moon’ at the Kelpies in Falkirk. The full moon last night rising between Baron and Duke 🌝🐴🐴 #falkirk #scotland #kelpies #fullmoon
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(Wee G ) Wake Up Scotland @chaillich.bsky.social · 01/08/2026
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Scottish Independence Podcasts @scottishindypod.bsky.social · 31/07/2026
@plaidcymru.bsky.social is working to align Wales with Europe economically, with healthcare policies. And planning a national commission to consider Welsh Independence. What is ScotGov doing? @yesforeu.bsky.social @jillrhondda.bsky.social @europeanmovement.co.uk youtube.com/shorts/ph-8y...
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Plaid Cymru Government is forging ahead…
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George Monbiot @georgemonbiot.bsky.social · 01/08/2026
Neoliberalism in a nutshell. UEFA on FIFA's proposal: “The moment external investors acquire ownership interests ... football changes forever. Commercial return becomes a permanent obligation. ... Every decision is no longer driven by what best serves the game, but by what best serves shareholders.”
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Pensioners4Indy @pensioners4indy.bsky.social · 20/07/2026
@scottishcnd.bsky.social Webinar this Thursday at 7.39. Discussing the impacts of a nuclear strike on Faslane, inviting University College Dublin researcher Hugh Irving to present his recently published work on the topic: cnduk.org/events/effec...
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'EFFECTS OF A NUCLEAR ATTACK ON FASLANE: WHY NUCLEAR WEAPONS RISK US ALL' - CND webinar - CND
23 Jul 2026 @ 7:00 pm - 8:30 pm - Join us for a joint webinar with Scottish CND to discuss a recent new study by scientist Hugh Irving looking at the impact of a nuclear attack on the Clyde naval base...
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