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Believe in Scotland @believeinscotland.bsky.social · 09/10/2026

🇪🇺 Labour believe 10 years and changing circumstances IS reason enough to reconsider EU membership. 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿 Labour believe 12 years and changing circumstances IS NOT enough to reconsider Scottish independence. Read more about their double standards here: www.believeinscotland.org/burnhams_bre...

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Rab Bruce’s Spider @rabbrucesspider.bsky.social · 09/10/2026

Tories want you to trust them with the economy but they can’t even add up numbers in a spreadsheet. Their claims of the cost of Net Zero are wrong by 100%. www.theguardian.com/politics/2026/o…

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Rab Bruce’s Spider @rabbrucesspider.bsky.social · 09/10/2026

Execution as performative art? That’s how low the USA has sunk. This piece sums up the moral vacuum that Trump’s America has become. www.theguardian.com/commentisfree/2…

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Rab Bruce’s Spider @rabbrucesspider.bsky.social · 08/10/2026

Don’t you remember Better Together when Labour & Tories worked hand in hand? Or the Internal Markets Act which Labour have kept? Or the anti-IndyRef stance of both? Or the desire to impose nuclear? For most Scots, both these London-based parties are pretty much the same.

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Rab Bruce’s Spider @rabbrucesspider.bsky.social · 05/10/2026

Tories want to impose nuclear power on Scotland by removing powers from the Scottish Govt. How long before Labour decide this is a good idea? www.thenational.scot/news/26609008.…

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Rab Bruce’s Spider @rabbrucesspider.bsky.social · 24/09/2026

There’s an interesting new Indy poll out, but I think some people are missing the point. New blog post. rabbrucesspider.blogspot.com/2026/0…

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AlbaDross @albadross.bsky.social · 12/09/2026

Good question 👇 No, excellent question 👇

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Paul Eric @pauleric70.bsky.social · 12/09/2026

Netanyahu said 9/11 was good for Israel…‼️ WHICH COUNTRY BENEFITED THE MOST FROM 9/11 It was not Iraq or Afghanistan. “Netanyahu said…” “Nations, democracies, don’t go to war easily. […] Sometimes they need to be bombed into going to war”

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Rab Bruce’s Spider @rabbrucesspider.bsky.social · 12/09/2026

After Jeff Bezos sacked journalists from the Washington Post for not being MAGA enough, they’ve only gone & set up their own news outlet. Check out the Washington Sun at washingtonsun.com

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Rab Bruce’s Spider @rabbrucesspider.bsky.social · 09/09/2026

Superb as ever from Wee Ginger Dug on how BBC Scotland is deliberately misleading viewers over Scottish education performance. As always, do not trust the BBC. weegingerdug.wordpress.com/2026/09/…

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Rab Bruce’s Spider @rabbrucesspider.bsky.social · 02/09/2026

Strong stuff from George Monbiot in this piece, arguing that Burnham has already sold us out to the oligarchs. www.theguardian.com/commentisfree/2…

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Rab Bruce’s Spider @rabbrucesspider.bsky.social · 24/08/2026

And those Brexit benefits just keep on coming. The sunlit uplands must be close now. news.stv.tv/scotland/scotlands-univ…

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Farrukh @implausibleblog.bsky.social · 23/08/2026

Hi @vicderbyshire.bsky.social if Jason Arday and marathons ever come up, please see the evidence and references below. Better yet, invite @monkemma.bsky.social on and ask why she was able to find this information but most journalists have not

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Rab Bruce’s Spider @rabbrucesspider.bsky.social · 19/08/2026

This is good from Wee Ginger Dug on BBC Scotland’s ongoing campaign to tarnish Scotland’s Reputation in support of a far right agenda. weegingerdug.wordpress.com/2026/08/…

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Rab Bruce’s Spider @rabbrucesspider.bsky.social · 13/08/2026

This by George Monbiot is both brilliant & terrifying, looking at the UK Govt’s complacency over food shortages. www.theguardian.com/commentisfree/2…

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The National @scotnational.bsky.social · 12/08/2026

It's GERS day in Scotland! 📢 🎙️ Editor Laura Webster and Political Editor Xander Elliards discuss the GERS figures, plus how the BBC has been blasted for misleading Scots on what the figures actually mean, on the latest edition of The National Podcast

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BBC accused of MISLEADING Scots over GERS figures

Editor Laura Webster and Political Editor Xander Elliards discuss t...

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Peter Stefanovic @peterstefanovic.bsky.social · 13/08/2026

Let’s remember today that Nigel Farage wants to - leave the ECHR - repeal the Equality Act - Strip back workers rights - Lift restrictions on exploitative zero-hours contracts - repeal the Renters’ Rights Act which abolishes “no fault evictions” He is not on your side youtu.be/KxOQRt8PQys?...

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If UK media actually explained Nigel Farage’s policies to the public no one would be supporting him

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Rab Bruce’s Spider @rabbrucesspider.bsky.social · 08/08/2026

A ship not fit for purpose which has been out of service for years. Surely Swinney must resign. Oh, hang on … talkingupscotlandtwo.com/2026/08/08…

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Rab Bruce’s Spider @rabbrucesspider.bsky.social · 29/07/2026

Is the BBC a mouthpiece for Reform Ltd? If not, they certainly seem to be trying hard to claim that position. www.thenational.scot/news/26418517.…

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Rab Bruce’s Spider @rabbrucesspider.bsky.social · 29/07/2026

Colour me surprised! It seems John Swinney never had a secret plan after all. I’m gobsmacked. Just as well I didn’t hold my breath waiting for him to reveal his plan. www.thenational.scot/news/26417428.…

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Rab Bruce’s Spider @rabbrucesspider.bsky.social · 28/07/2026

Should we thank the broad shoulders of the Union for bringing the Commonwealth Games to Glasgow? It seems not. talkingupscotlandtwo.com/2026/07/28…

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The Liberal BoJack @thelibbojack.bsky.social · 28/07/2026

The USA has no universal healthcare, but it does have 49 billionaires who made their wealth from private healthcare. 🤔 Post Anything Here: interactink.vercel.app

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Rab Bruce’s Spider @rabbrucesspider.bsky.social · 28/07/2026

Whether you call it the BBC Effect or the Farage Effect, the fact is that most Scots seriously overestimate the number of refugees who come here & how much financial support those refugees receive. news.stv.tv/scotland/four-in-five-s…

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Andy Birss @andybirss.bsky.social · 27/07/2026

Just like food banks, just like austerity, just like the bedroom tax-All are forgotten by #r4today presenters. However give them a chance to talk about taxes on the rich and then they are all over the issue.

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Rab Bruce’s Spider @rabbrucesspider.bsky.social · 25/07/2026

Here’s a fascinating look at how Trump, who has reportedly grifted billions of dollars for himself & his family out of being President, is still trying to fleece his loyal supporters. www.thenewworld.co.uk/chris-lord-i-…

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Rab Bruce’s Spider @rabbrucesspider.bsky.social · 24/07/2026

Now that Andy Burnham has, predictably, refused permission for a 2nd IndyRef, I expect we’ll hear from John Swinney what his secret plan to gain independence is. Any day now…

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Rab Bruce’s Spider @rabbrucesspider.bsky.social · 23/07/2026

Meet the new boss. Same as the old boss. He’ll stay close to the people & Listen. As long as those people aren’t Scots. www.thenational.scot/news/26404346.…

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Rab Bruce’s Spider @rabbrucesspider.bsky.social · 23/07/2026

A Regulator has given the Tories permission to keep demonising Benefits claimants despite their claims being untrue. www.disabilitynewsservice.com/regul…

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Rab Bruce’s Spider @rabbrucesspider.bsky.social · 23/07/2026

1 thing you can say about Anas Sarwar is that he was consistent. He consistently broke his promises in his quest for an ermine robe. www.thenational.scot/news/26401781.…

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Rab Bruce’s Spider @rabbrucesspider.bsky.social · 21/07/2026

Meet the new UK Health Secretary. Same as the old UK Health Secretary. These people want to destroy the NHS in England which will have a knock-on effect on Scotland’s funding. www.thenational.scot/news/26298685.…

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Rab Bruce’s Spider @rabbrucesspider.bsky.social · 21/07/2026

Robin McAlpine telling some hard truths in this article. I hope he’s wrong but I fear he’s right. robinmcalpine.org/the-time-for-fair…

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Richard Murphy @richardjmurphy.bsky.social · 16/07/2026

Burnham: no taxes on wealth www.taxresearch.org.uk/Blog/2026/07... It seems Burnham has one goal, which is to continue Starmer's drive toward far-right neoliberalism and political irrelevance by appeasing wealth.

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Burnham: no taxes on wealth

The Guardian has reported this morning that: Andy Burnham has signalled that he will not increase wealth taxes immediately after becoming prime minister, easing concerns among the business community ...

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BladeoftheSun @bladeofthes.bsky.social · 15/07/2026

PPE money was not 'wasted', it was stolen. If someone defrauded the benefits system to the tune of £10bn, would they say it was 'wasted'? No they would say it was stolen, even if it was 1p.

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Rab Bruce’s Spider @rabbrucesspider.bsky.social · 13/07/2026

Reform Ltd demonstrating their racist credentials again. They can’t stand it when anyone speaks a language other than English. bylinetimes.com/2026/07/13/reform-u…

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Rab Bruce’s Spider @rabbrucesspider.bsky.social · 09/07/2026

This is disgraceful. Rupert Lowe shows his disdain of Scotland while also implying that the UK’s gun laws are too restrictive. Casually dismissing the deaths of so many children is abhorrent. news.stv.tv/politics/mp-calls-dunbl…

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Rab Bruce’s Spider @rabbrucesspider.bsky.social · 05/07/2026

As we suspected all along, Andy Burnham is just another imperialist who can’t stand the thought of allowing Scots democracy. www.thenational.scot/news/26253826.…

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Rab Bruce’s Spider @rabbrucesspider.bsky.social · 04/07/2026

Great show, but you should know that the Meta glasses have been life-changing for vlind & visually impaired people. They give an incredible level of independence which is otherwise impossible. It’s not the tech that’s the problem, it’s the users, and laws can help prevent misuse.

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Rab Bruce’s Spider @rabbrucesspider.bsky.social · 20/06/2026

Does Burnham’s victory spell the end for the Scottish independence movement? No, & this article explains why. It seems the UK media in Scotland doesn’t get it. talkingupscotlandtwo.com/2026/06/20…

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Rab Bruce’s Spider @rabbrucesspider.bsky.social · 09/06/2026

Another bloody immigrant taking over £250k of public money. It’s a disgrace. Oh, wait. It’s not an immigrant. It’s a Reform Ltd Councillor. #Grifters bylinetimes.com/2026/06/09/reform-c…

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Rab Bruce’s Spider @rabbrucesspider.bsky.social · 07/06/2026

Man of the people? Which people, I wonder?

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Steve Peers @stevepeers.bsky.social · 06/06/2026

The crucial point here is that Hegseth is racist and undiplomatic. But he's also ignorant: stricter EU asylum laws apply from *this week*, and stricter EU laws on expulsions were just agreed too.

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Rab Bruce’s Spider @rabbrucesspider.bsky.social · 07/06/2026

9 years late and still not fit for purpose. Aye, but what about ferries? www.independent.co.uk/news/uk/home-…

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Rab Bruce’s Spider @rabbrucesspider.bsky.social · 04/06/2026

Reform Ltd have received donations of £7 million from 2 crypto-billionaires. I wonder whether their supporters ever stop to consider why a supposed man of the people is being paid so much by very wealthy people?

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Rab Bruce’s Spider @rabbrucesspider.bsky.social · 03/06/2026

This article seems to think it is unfair that the Scottish Government provides more support for poorer families than other UK nations do. But I bet the BBC will be all over this.https://www.independent.co.uk/news/uk/home-news/benefits-income-welfare-dwp-scotland-england-report-b2988808.html

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Rab Bruce’s Spider @rabbrucesspider.bsky.social · 02/06/2026

Ever get the impression Netanyahu doesn’t care what Trump says? Trump announces de-escalation of hostilities; Israel launches another attack. aje.news/nj8cd6

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