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The National @scotnational.bsky.social · 11h

As many as 38% of viewers surveyed by the BBC say it is “ineffective” at being independent from the Government

One third of viewers say BBC ‘ineffective’ at being independent from UK Government

www.thenational.scot

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John Swinney @johnswinney.bsky.social · 9h

I’m in Zambia, where I’m seeing first hand the impact of 20 years of partnership and friendship between our countries.

Scotland is proud to play our part in the world and support many life-saving development projects - showing the kind of country we can be on the world stage.

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Scottish Greens @scottishgreens.org · 8h

Rosebank's back, after being ruled unlawful in January.

If it goes ahead the oil field will release 250 million tonnes of climate emissions.

For the government to allow this would be climate vandalism, doing untold damage to our environment and tying us even further to unstable fossil fuel prices.

The Independent. UK Government urged to 'do the right thing' and reject Rosebank development. Equinor, which owns the majority of the oil field, stresed it was committed to advancing the Rosebank project.'

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Vivienjay @vivienjay.bsky.social · 5h

Just give us plain old ID cards to keep in a physical wallet so we can prove address etc to make life easier. Everyone gets a free one like in most sane countries.

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The National @scotnational.bsky.social · 6h

NEW: Labour and Greens have TIED in the latest Westminster poll, as Keir Starmer's party plummets to a historic low

Labour and Greens TIED new poll finds, as Starmer's party plummets to historic low

www.thenational.scot

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Sarah Posner @sarahposner.bsky.social · 5h

Are *you* better off than you were [checks notes] one year ago? Is your family one BILLION dollars better?

The Daily Beast @thedailybeast.bsky.social · 6h

President Donald Trump and his family have reaped more than $1 billion in crypto cash over the past year, thanks to an industry boom fueled by the administration’s own crypto-friendly policies.

Trump’s Empire Rakes in Over $1B in Colossal Crypto Cash Grab

The president’s son said the true total is “probably more.”

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Head Like A Hat @prettyhatmachine.bsky.social · 12h

In the Caerffili (Caerphilly) by-election Labour are a wasted vote for those opposed to Reform.

Only @plaidcymru.bsky.social are within reach of defeating Farage’s Fascists.

www.walesonline.co.uk/news/politic...

Explosive forecast of first poll ahead of Caerphilly by-election

The first specific poll asking people in Caerphilly their thoughts is further bad news for Labour

www.walesonline.co.uk

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Vivienjay @vivienjay.bsky.social · 5h

Rhubarb and ginger jam. But probably also good eg with venison stew - adds a bit of tartness.

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Jorge @antartica81.bsky.social · 7h

For those who aren't political nerds or otherwise following this story closely, might be worth adding the context that Andrew Powell is the Reform UK candidate for Caerphilly.

www.theguardian.com/politics/202...

Reform UK accused of sowing division in Wales in rowdy TV byelection debate

Party leading latest opinion poll comes under fire for ‘weaponising’ immigration as candidates in Caerphilly clash

www.theguardian.com

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Best for Britain @bestforbritain.org · 9h

👏 "We've lived here all our lives. And I have never felt so unwelcome in my own hometown as I do since your party came into Caerphilly."

"With all the rhetoric that you bring in, I have to say to my sons, please don't go there. Please don't do this."

"I blame you for that."

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Caroline Lucas @carolinelucas.bsky.social · 20h

Making the case for wealth taxes on @SkyNewsPolitics just now. Rumours that Chancellor might seek yet more spending cuts are horrifying - public services are already on their knees & top 50 richest families in UK now hold more wealth than the poorest half of the population - over 34 million people.

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Hetty (arty) @indyhetty.bsky.social · 21h

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The SNP @snp.org · 1d

We’re building a Scotland for all - an inclusive, welcoming, compassionate nation.

#SNP25 Conference was full of ideas and debate on achieving a fairer, more prosperous, independent Scotland.

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mactakeshi.bsky.social @mactakeshi.bsky.social · 21h

Bbcdn Support for indy is now 50/ 50. The Unionists refuse to answer what the mechanism is for Scotland to get another referendum. Like snakes they slither and dither but no answer comes. What kind of suppression of democracy is this Scotland?

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The National @scotnational.bsky.social · 13h

NEW: The majority of Scottish respondents think it is important for the BBC to be independent from the government of the day, according to the corporation’s biggest survey 👀

91 per cent of Scots believe BBC should be independent from government

www.thenational.scot

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Neil @neiljl.bsky.social · 23h

You are doing a brilliant job, it's just a pity that mainstream media outlets are not interested in the close connections between Russia and Reform

At the same time they are bigging up the prospects of them being the next Government

It doesn't make sense...

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Josiah Mortimer @josiah.writes.news · 1d

"Another Reform MP has been accused of being in breach of Parliamentary rules, after its deputy leader Richard Tice failed to register lavish hospitality he received from Lubov Chernukhin – wife of a former Russian deputy finance minister"
leftfootforward.org/2025/10/refo...

Reform’s Richard Tice failed to register lavish hospitality from former Russian finance minister’s wife

'Tice and Oakeshott stayed at the Chernukhins’ “turreted villa” with “a stunning view of the Mediterranean” and had supper with them at a Michelin-starred restaurant'

leftfootforward.org

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Vivienjay @vivienjay.bsky.social · 12h

They work fine in Europe, eg Germany. I want one, but an actual card I can have in my wallet and use to prove my ID, address etc. Everyone legally resident here would one for free and it would make life so much easier. (I want a Scottish one, mind!)

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Liam Thorp @liamthorp.bsky.social · 13h

Yesterday I had an emotional conversation on the phone with Arteja. She was trafficked into this country and terrible exploited by gangs before finding safety and community in Liverpool.

Now she’s been detained and is set to be deported back into the hands of those who caused her so much trauma.

They are saying they're sending me home, but Liverpool is my home

Arteja loves Liverpool, supports Everton and has become a key member of the community - but now faces being sent back into the hands of those who exploited her

www.liverpoolecho.co.uk

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The National @scotnational.bsky.social · 1d

NEW: The Security Service should investigate claims that Elon Musk is funding Tommy Robinson’s legal costs, Keir Starmer has been told

Call for MI5 probe into Elon Musk 'funding' Tommy Robinson legal fees

www.thenational.scot

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Artists for Scottish Independence @artistsforindy.scot · 1d

Imagine what Scotland could do if we had control over our massive wealth instead of it all going to billionaires in another country.
Capitalists, especially neolibs, HATE a Wellbeing Economy that puts people first, not billionaire’s profits.
We need independence NOW!

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Chasbell 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿🇮🇪🇮🇹🇨🇦 @chasbell.bsky.social · 1d

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Reform Party UK Exposed @reformexposed.bsky.social · 1d

Right Under Farage’s Nose

Nathan Gill Russian Bribes - what about the other MEPs under Farage’s leadership?

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Andrew Sharpe 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿|🇪🇺 @andrew.sharpe.scot · 1d

Proportionally half that of England [2156 cases] and a fifth of Wales [407 cases]. Here's their report for Wales.

(video: MSM Monitor)

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Andrew Sharpe 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿|🇪🇺 @andrew.sharpe.scot · 1d

Reporting Scotland is covering sexual offences on trains this morning and concealed the fact that it is a UK wide report which shows Scotland at 98 cases has the lowest recorded rate in the UK.

Here's their Scottish report (see 🧵 for more) /-

(video: MSM Monitor)

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The National @scotnational.bsky.social · 1d

EXCLUSIVE: Zack Polanski has backed Scottish and Welsh independence, The National can reveal

Read here: www.thenational.scot/news/2...

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