Alyn Smith 🏴🇪🇺
@alynsmith.bsky.social
Scottish European | @SNP.org MSP Candidate for Stirling | Vice President @euromovescotland.bsky.social | Chair @CreateStirling | Columnist @ScotNational.bsky.social | MEP 2004/2019, MP 2019/2024 |
(Photo the brilliant @thekiltedphoto.bsky.social)
(Photo the brilliant @thekiltedphoto.bsky.social)
Pubs, restaurants and hotels aren't just businesses, they're vital for our communities. But the UK charges a whopping 20% VAT on these businesses, way more than most other European countries. I've called in today's UK Budget statement for a cut to boost their bottom lines now.
November 26, 2025 at 8:28 AM
Pubs, restaurants and hotels aren't just businesses, they're vital for our communities. But the UK charges a whopping 20% VAT on these businesses, way more than most other European countries. I've called in today's UK Budget statement for a cut to boost their bottom lines now.
It’s Brexit that has made us all poorer, we can all see it. Any UK budget that tries to deal with the symptoms without tackling the cause will fall short, Scotland can do so much better with independence in Europe.
November 25, 2025 at 4:48 PM
It’s Brexit that has made us all poorer, we can all see it. Any UK budget that tries to deal with the symptoms without tackling the cause will fall short, Scotland can do so much better with independence in Europe.
We finally managed to watch @realgdt.bsky.social’s Frankenstein on @netflix.com last night and it is a brilliant adaptation, loving especially that his laboratory is so obviously based on Stirling’s own Wallace Monument! Great to see @stirlingcouncil.bsky.social on screen!
November 17, 2025 at 1:54 PM
We finally managed to watch @realgdt.bsky.social’s Frankenstein on @netflix.com last night and it is a brilliant adaptation, loving especially that his laboratory is so obviously based on Stirling’s own Wallace Monument! Great to see @stirlingcouncil.bsky.social on screen!
Great news! @snp.org have taken control of Stirling Council, top priority the housing emergency. Lots to do, I’m delighted for our hard working Councillors and for Stirling 👍🏻
November 10, 2025 at 7:12 PM
Great news! @snp.org have taken control of Stirling Council, top priority the housing emergency. Lots to do, I’m delighted for our hard working Councillors and for Stirling 👍🏻
Josh Fyvie has a great support in Stirling East, and we were joined today by Bruce Crawford, former MSP for Stirling. There’s a chance of real change this coming Thursday!
October 25, 2025 at 2:03 PM
Josh Fyvie has a great support in Stirling East, and we were joined today by Bruce Crawford, former MSP for Stirling. There’s a chance of real change this coming Thursday!
I’m concerned about foreign interference in our democracy, and I don’t think the UK government is doing enough to keep us safe. Cross party with @carolinelucas.bsky.social and @benbradshaw.bsky.social we’ve appealed the Russia Report case to the Grand Chamber of the European Court of Human Rights.
October 22, 2025 at 2:13 PM
I’m concerned about foreign interference in our democracy, and I don’t think the UK government is doing enough to keep us safe. Cross party with @carolinelucas.bsky.social and @benbradshaw.bsky.social we’ve appealed the Russia Report case to the Grand Chamber of the European Court of Human Rights.
Human Rights protect all of us. Another reason why Scotland needs independence in Europe 🏴 🇪🇺
October 6, 2025 at 4:49 PM
Human Rights protect all of us. Another reason why Scotland needs independence in Europe 🏴 🇪🇺
An inspiring lunch with old friends at @businessforscot.bsky.social in Edinburgh, a hugely important organisation in making the wider pro-business case for independence in Europe, and a lovely bunch of folks to boot! Their energy campaign is going to be transformative 💪
September 26, 2025 at 4:56 PM
An inspiring lunch with old friends at @businessforscot.bsky.social in Edinburgh, a hugely important organisation in making the wider pro-business case for independence in Europe, and a lovely bunch of folks to boot! Their energy campaign is going to be transformative 💪
Stirling Pride! 🥰 I’m delighted for the organisers who have worked so hard to make today happen. Stirling, and Scotland, is diverse, loving and respectful. 🌈
#Stirling #pride #equalityforall #lovewins #scotlandtiktok
#Stirling #pride #equalityforall #lovewins #scotlandtiktok
September 20, 2025 at 12:25 PM
Stirling Pride! 🥰 I’m delighted for the organisers who have worked so hard to make today happen. Stirling, and Scotland, is diverse, loving and respectful. 🌈
#Stirling #pride #equalityforall #lovewins #scotlandtiktok
#Stirling #pride #equalityforall #lovewins #scotlandtiktok
By the way, I asked the internet (so a caveat on the details) how many EU countries have ID cards. Seems plenty do and life goes on just fine…
September 3, 2025 at 12:54 PM
By the way, I asked the internet (so a caveat on the details) how many EU countries have ID cards. Seems plenty do and life goes on just fine…
From tomorrow, there’s no more peak rail fares in Scotland, thanks to the SNP. The Scottish government runs our trains for the betterment of all of us, thank what more we could do with the full powers of independence in Europe!
August 31, 2025 at 12:12 PM
From tomorrow, there’s no more peak rail fares in Scotland, thanks to the SNP. The Scottish government runs our trains for the betterment of all of us, thank what more we could do with the full powers of independence in Europe!
Scotland needs more people, not fewer. Of course independent we will have an immigration and nationality (and asylum) policy but we’ll have one that suits us, and is all about working with friends and neighbours. I honestly hate the UK debate on this and am fearful of where England might be going.
August 26, 2025 at 2:32 PM
Scotland needs more people, not fewer. Of course independent we will have an immigration and nationality (and asylum) policy but we’ll have one that suits us, and is all about working with friends and neighbours. I honestly hate the UK debate on this and am fearful of where England might be going.
Scotland doesn’t have a problem with immigration. We need more people, not fewer, we have labour and skills shortages and getting back into the EU and freedom of movement, in and out, will open up opportunities for everyone to all our benefit 🏴 🇪🇺
August 23, 2025 at 1:08 PM
Scotland doesn’t have a problem with immigration. We need more people, not fewer, we have labour and skills shortages and getting back into the EU and freedom of movement, in and out, will open up opportunities for everyone to all our benefit 🏴 🇪🇺
A brilliant evening with @niamhmcfarlaneart first solo exhibition at @smithmuseum, great to see local organisations supporting local artists, great company, great speeches and great art, get along to the Smith and see!
August 22, 2025 at 6:31 PM
A brilliant evening with @niamhmcfarlaneart first solo exhibition at @smithmuseum, great to see local organisations supporting local artists, great company, great speeches and great art, get along to the Smith and see!
Looking forward to Tuesday and the European Court of Human Rights judgment in the #RussiaReport case alongside Ben Bradshaw and Caroline Lucas. Stay tuned!
July 19, 2025 at 4:02 PM
Looking forward to Tuesday and the European Court of Human Rights judgment in the #RussiaReport case alongside Ben Bradshaw and Caroline Lucas. Stay tuned!
If this is as much fun as the last one it’s sure to be a good night! A few tickets still available online or from Made in Stirling store, come along!
July 7, 2025 at 3:52 PM
If this is as much fun as the last one it’s sure to be a good night! A few tickets still available online or from Made in Stirling store, come along!
A rare food post so it must be good! Spectacular dessert this evening from Stirling’s own dream team Milk and Honey Ice Creams and Ginger Roots fruit and veg shop on Port Street with berries from our garden. Get yourselves down to Port Street for a treat 😋
July 3, 2025 at 9:01 PM
A rare food post so it must be good! Spectacular dessert this evening from Stirling’s own dream team Milk and Honey Ice Creams and Ginger Roots fruit and veg shop on Port Street with berries from our garden. Get yourselves down to Port Street for a treat 😋
A brilliant start to the @thethreeriversfestival at @smithmuseum hearing some wonderful music from Catherine and a great talk from Stirling’s archaeologist Dr Murray Cook “The River that defined Scotland- the Forth and its tributaries” a great launch best wishes for the rest of the programme! 👏
June 26, 2025 at 2:38 PM
A brilliant start to the @thethreeriversfestival at @smithmuseum hearing some wonderful music from Catherine and a great talk from Stirling’s archaeologist Dr Murray Cook “The River that defined Scotland- the Forth and its tributaries” a great launch best wishes for the rest of the programme! 👏
🥁 DRUM ROLL
Excited to announce the @radicalweavers Tartan Radicals Visitor Experience on Murray Place is now OPEN!
The story of weaving, tartan and the Radical Weavers of 1820 are all integral to Scotland’s story and socialism worldwide. I’m proud to help in a small way as Chair of the Board. 👏
Excited to announce the @radicalweavers Tartan Radicals Visitor Experience on Murray Place is now OPEN!
The story of weaving, tartan and the Radical Weavers of 1820 are all integral to Scotland’s story and socialism worldwide. I’m proud to help in a small way as Chair of the Board. 👏
June 18, 2025 at 3:59 PM
🥁 DRUM ROLL
Excited to announce the @radicalweavers Tartan Radicals Visitor Experience on Murray Place is now OPEN!
The story of weaving, tartan and the Radical Weavers of 1820 are all integral to Scotland’s story and socialism worldwide. I’m proud to help in a small way as Chair of the Board. 👏
Excited to announce the @radicalweavers Tartan Radicals Visitor Experience on Murray Place is now OPEN!
The story of weaving, tartan and the Radical Weavers of 1820 are all integral to Scotland’s story and socialism worldwide. I’m proud to help in a small way as Chair of the Board. 👏
A very fine fish and chips with Sarah Heward and Councillor Gene Maxwell at The Real Food Cafe in Tyndrum and delighted to see round Tyndrum’s Changing Places Toilet at the Green Welly Stop, a huge achievement by Sarah and the team bringing everyone together to get some crucial support for folks 👏
June 14, 2025 at 3:56 PM
A very fine fish and chips with Sarah Heward and Councillor Gene Maxwell at The Real Food Cafe in Tyndrum and delighted to see round Tyndrum’s Changing Places Toilet at the Green Welly Stop, a huge achievement by Sarah and the team bringing everyone together to get some crucial support for folks 👏
Super night at Creative Stirling’s first Speakeasy! Music, poetry, comedy and good company, already looking forward to the next one!
June 7, 2025 at 6:06 PM
Super night at Creative Stirling’s first Speakeasy! Music, poetry, comedy and good company, already looking forward to the next one!
Great Stirling SNP/Anniesland craic out in Machanhill, Larkhall on @snp.org duty for @katyloudonsnp.bsky.social. Glad to see plenty SNP folks coming our way.
June 4, 2025 at 2:15 PM
Great Stirling SNP/Anniesland craic out in Machanhill, Larkhall on @snp.org duty for @katyloudonsnp.bsky.social. Glad to see plenty SNP folks coming our way.
Great craic back in Hamilton out @snp.org campaigning for our fantastic candidate @katyloudonsnp.bsky.social with the man the legend Mr Bruce Crawford, Cllrs Gene Maxwell and Scott Farmer, nice of the locals to name a street for him! 😂
May 31, 2025 at 3:53 PM
Great craic back in Hamilton out @snp.org campaigning for our fantastic candidate @katyloudonsnp.bsky.social with the man the legend Mr Bruce Crawford, Cllrs Gene Maxwell and Scott Farmer, nice of the locals to name a street for him! 😂
Delighted to step in as interim Chair of Radical Weavers as we prepare for the launch of our exciting new attraction in the heart of Stirling. Our Director Mairi Breslin is a powerhouse!
May 20, 2025 at 4:33 PM
Delighted to step in as interim Chair of Radical Weavers as we prepare for the launch of our exciting new attraction in the heart of Stirling. Our Director Mairi Breslin is a powerhouse!
A super night popping up to see the neighbours at the Stirling Smith launch of their exciting new exhibition (and joint venture shop with Creative Stirling!). Brilliant to see such enthusiasm for Stirling’s culture 🤩
April 30, 2025 at 8:34 PM
A super night popping up to see the neighbours at the Stirling Smith launch of their exciting new exhibition (and joint venture shop with Creative Stirling!). Brilliant to see such enthusiasm for Stirling’s culture 🤩