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Ruth Watson @ruthwatson.eurosky.social · 27/10/2025

“Schools, hospitals, prisons have to be built with kitchens. We need schools to feed our kids healthy food but we also need to teach children what healthy food is and what good food tastes like.” My latest column. www.thenational.scot/politics/255...

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Feeding the future: The battle for fresh, local food in Scottish schools

WHEN I was a wee lass, I loved school dinners. The tasty aromas which wafted through the corridors offered welcome punctuation to a day stuck

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Ballot Box Scotland @ballotbox.scot · 30/10/2025

By-election today for the Stirling East ward. Given the SNP won a by-election here in December, and Labour are in a much worse position, I'm inclined towards the SNP being likely winners, giving them every seat in the ward if so. Would sort of defeat the point of PR!

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By-Election Preview: Stirling East (Stirling) 30th of October 2025

As Labour are floundering and the SNP won a by-election here last year, the SNP seem likely favourites. A win would give them every councillor in the ward, and potentially flip the administration; …

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ThriveScotland @thrivescot.bsky.social · 30/10/2025

With this system the PR element works to it’s max at the full cycle election every 5 years when all seats are contested. By-elections are sometimes a law unto themselves and making sure it’s a PR result is low in voters priorities.

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Ballot Box Scotland @ballotbox.scot · 16/10/2025

Ayr North (South Ayrshire) by-election, first preferences: Ind (WH): 850 (25.1%, new) SNP: 790 (23.3%, -22.5) Labour: 691 (20.4%, -3.7) Reform UK: 584 (17.3%, new) Conservative: 195 (5.8%, -14.8) Lib Dem: 73 (2.2%, +0.5) Ind (DP): 151 (4.5%, new) Ind (OB): 51 (1.5%, new) Ind Hogg elected stage 8

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ThriveScotland @thrivescot.bsky.social · 06/10/2025

Are you ready to Thrive and make child poverty in Scotland a thing of the past? #independence

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ThriveScotland @thrivescot.bsky.social · 07/06/2025

Yes, the Greens split the pro-indy vote.

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ThriveScotland @thrivescot.bsky.social · 07/06/2025

“Labour won it. Why? In large part because the SNP ran a poor campaign with a candidate with a track record of losing, who the leadership keep endorsing, and with a party leadership that does not inspire much confidence.” Spot on…read more detail here ⬇️ www.taxresearch.org.uk/Blog/2025/06...

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It is democracy that lost in Hamilton

It’s Saturday, some good bird watching awaits if and when the rain stops, and because I was busy all day yesterday, I did not talk about the Hamilton by-election result. This was the full result: ...

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ThriveScotland @thrivescot.bsky.social · 03/06/2025

UK growth forecast set to drop again in 2026 according to latest @oecdstatistics.bsky.social figures. #Scotland you should be choosing independence and prosperity, not this failing Union and poverty

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Keep Scotland the Brand @keepscotlandbrand.eurosky.social · 13/11/2024

Take positive action with the #keepScotlandtheBrand direct action campaign. Most definitely not about boycotts, which just hurt people in our communities, but about our market share, our global reputation for quality. Send a message #SendItBack youtu.be/kjl4IpMpHus?...

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ThriveScotland @thrivescot.bsky.social · 31/03/2025

If we stopped giving our resources away for free, we could close every foodbank in Scotland tomorrow #EliminatePoverty #Independence

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Bylines Scotland @bylines.scot · 22/01/2025

Thank you to all you lovely folk liking and reposting the Bylines Scotland posts! Spread the word! #Class #Scotland

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Lesley @lasslesley1.bsky.social · 09/01/2025

Look how well Ireland is doing away from the corruption and control of Westminster. Ireland doesn't have the same resources as Scotland! Our future is #ScottishIndependence

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DougChapman SCO @dougchapman.bsky.social · 08/01/2025

@thrivescot.bsky.social may be interested to know that the oil tanker Maran Antares is now unloading Scotland’s oil in China (Ningbo) having travelled almost half way around the globe. Surely an economic case to have it refined at Grangemouth just 15 miles up the Forth? #ScotlandsOil #Independence

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Les Blair @lesblair53.bsky.social · 07/01/2025

As Scotland continues to pursue its right to self determination , Scots were told prior to the 2014 Referendum that oil was almost finished .It appears that too was a lie #ScottishIndependence

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Alan Ferrier @alanferrier.bsky.social · 06/01/2025

Scotland is one of the most energy-rich countries in Europe with over 97% of our gross electricity consumption coming from renewables and yet, under the "strong and stable", "broad shoulders" of the union, we're facing the prospect of our pensioners freezing.

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ThriveScotland @thrivescot.bsky.social · 01/01/2025

Happy New Year to all our friends and followers

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ThriveScotland @thrivescot.bsky.social · 31/12/2024

To you and yours, have a prosperous 2025. Happy New Year from everyone at Thrive🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿.

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BladeoftheSun @bladeofthes.bsky.social · 23/11/2024

King Charles inherited £650m tax free, gets £125m a year tax free from the tax payer and has an estate worth £22bn that’s never taxed. But he still needed a 45% pay rise. Like if he needs a pay cut. RP if you want the Monarchy gone. #AbolishTheMonarchy

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ThriveScotland @thrivescot.bsky.social · 24/12/2024

IT’S THE ECONOMY STUPID. They’re getting the message and #Indy is back on the agenda. Our independence should not be predicated on Labour’s failure in government but by building our own resilient, prosperous economy @financialtimes.com

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ThriveScotland @thrivescot.bsky.social · 23/12/2024

The UK has had 4 General Elections since 2014. People are allowed to change their mind and be asked how they want to be governed. Independence support at 56% today - now seems like a good time.

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ThriveScotland @thrivescot.bsky.social · 23/12/2024

The Referendum was 2014 not 2015. You quoted 2015, your mistake!

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ThriveScotland @thrivescot.bsky.social · 23/12/2024

A General Election 10 years ago (where the SNP won a huge majority of seats in Scotland)?

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Scotch Whisky Truths 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿 @specialscot.bsky.social · 23/12/2024

Desperate times call for desperate measures. Scotland needs to take Oil, Water, Fish Wind, Whisky and Tourism and leave. We have a ridiculously bigger share of UK Resources. Independent Scotland will be one of the Richest Countries in Europe. Time to face facts. www.thesun.co.uk/news/3245214...

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UK economy to be 'worst of ALL worlds' in 2025, Keir warned - as GDP flatlines

BRITAIN’S economy is “headed for the worst of all worlds” next year, Keir Starmer has been warned – as GDP flatlines with no growth. The latest blow for Sir Keir Starmer comes in a survey by …

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ThriveScotland @thrivescot.bsky.social · 23/12/2024

It would be interesting if the question was on wealth / economic growth / prosperity - leading to wellbeing and happiness. #wealthier #healthier #happier

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Dick Winchester.. @dickwinchester.bsky.social · 23/12/2024

Can I just remind people that this is pretty much where we are now 👇and therefore higher EU standard pensions in particular will depend very much on closing that GDP/Capita gap as will achieving a wellbeing economy & that involves a shed load of reform notably to the financial sector.

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ThriveScotland @thrivescot.bsky.social · 23/12/2024

Labour’s economic plan is predicated on high growth. Business leaders predicting a UK recession.

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ThriveScotland @thrivescot.bsky.social · 23/12/2024

We’re up next Scotland! (All the countries that have told the Brits to f#ck off out of their country ⬇️)

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ThriveScotland @thrivescot.bsky.social · 22/12/2024

That Labour/Reform scenario is not good for Scotland - get them out/keep them out.

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DougChapman SCO @dougchapman.bsky.social · 21/12/2024

The “Envoy” has been appointed to the House of Lords. The Labour thinking is she can do more damage to Scotland from there. #It’sTime

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ThriveScotland @thrivescot.bsky.social · 20/12/2024

The 1999 boundary will be restored on Scotland becoming independent FULL STOP

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ThriveScotland @thrivescot.bsky.social · 20/12/2024

“The Alcohol Health Alliance UK says alcohol consumption could be reduced if a minimum price for each unit was introduced, as in Scotland“. Start writing copy that reflects what is happening in real life.

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ThriveScotland @thrivescot.bsky.social · 20/12/2024

“There has been “a catastrophic rise” in deaths caused solely by alcohol in England over the past four years, government figures suggest”. “More than 8,200 people died because of alcohol in 2023 – a 42% rise on 2019 – with the North East having the highest rates”.

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ThriveScotland @thrivescot.bsky.social · 20/12/2024

Stupid media (any chance you can get a real job)

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ThriveScotland @thrivescot.bsky.social · 20/12/2024

I think it means that an independent Scottish republic would be more popular than Scotland being independent with a monarchy. On both counts independence first wins.

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ThriveScotland @thrivescot.bsky.social · 20/12/2024

We don’t need no greedy monarchy, we don’t need no London control, dark colonialism blocking our prosperity, hey Unionists, leave our kids alone. @andrewsharpe.bsky.social

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ThriveScotland @thrivescot.bsky.social · 20/12/2024

Sarwar must be very angry as he thought being the next FM was in the bag. His frustration with a failing & compromised London Labour government is showing! 😡

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The National @scotnational.bsky.social · 17/12/2024

BREAKING: The Labour Government will not pay Waspi women any compensation. Pensions Secretary Liz Kendall said the proposed payments weren't 'fair or value for taxpayer money'

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ThriveScotland @thrivescot.bsky.social · 17/12/2024

Oops! New to this. Hopefully that works?

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ThriveScotland @thrivescot.bsky.social · 17/12/2024

Zonal pricing for electricity is unlikely to happen as it would hugely advantage Scottish families and businesses. Currently we pay high energy prices to keep England’s lights on. @indyposterboy.scot

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Andy Wightman @andywightman.scot · 16/12/2024

If you want to catch up with an 11 min talk about where we are with land reform in Scotland, you can watch my presentation to the revive.scot conference on 11 November (starts 4:01:07 www.youtube.com/live/b4v0co7...

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ThriveScotland @thrivescot.bsky.social · 16/12/2024

It’s time for Scotland to thrive. Other great examples of successful, prosperous, happy, independent European nations are available! @indyposterboy.scot ⬇️

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Independence Forum Scotland (IFS) @indyforumscot.bsky.social · 12/12/2024

Hello from Independence Forum Scotland to Bluesky! We've been on X for a while, but we thought we'd also set up with the growing pro-independence community here. You can read all about us at independenceforum.scot, but we'll follow up this post with a brief introduction anyway.

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Home - Independence Forum Scotland

The Independence Forum wishes to unite the independence movement by providing an opportunity to inform, motivate and encourage cooperation.

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