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James Kelly

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Pro-independence blogger at 'Scot Goes Pop!', one of Scotland's three most-read political blogs. Member of the SNP's Policy Development Committee. Email: icehouse.250@gmail.com

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REVEALED AT LAST: What Tasmina Ahmed-Sheikh NEVER wanted you to know - the "secret" results of Alba's 2023 internal elections In October 2023, Alex Salmond took to the stage of Alba's 2023 conference in Glasgow, theatrically brandishing what he claimed was a "black ...

REVEALED AT LAST: What Tasmina Ahmed-Sheikh NEVER wanted you to know - the "secret" results of Alba's 2023 internal elections:

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14.02.2026 15:37 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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REVEALED: It was the Alba Party's acting Chair, DEBBIE EWEN, who was behind the betrayal of the highly-respected Morgwn Davies and the latest trashing of what might laughably be called Alba's "interna... A pro-independence blog by James Kelly - one of Scotland's three most-read political blogs.

REVEALED: It was the Alba Party's acting Chair, DEBBIE EWEN, who was behind the betrayal of the highly-respected Morgwn Davies and the latest trashing of what might laughably be called Alba's "internal democracy":

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12.02.2026 18:53 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0
BREAKING: Alba takes another major step towards total disintegration, as the party's East Lothian branch passes a motion of no confidence in the party leader Kenny MacAskill, after he breaches the Alb... It shows you the level of (justified) paranoia within the ultra-Stalinist Alba party that three different people (who as far as I know are a...

BREAKING: Alba's East Lothian branch passes a motion of no confidence in Kenny MacAskill, after he breaches party constitution by overturning the democratic vote which had installed the highly-respected Morgwn Davies as the lead Holyrood list candidate -

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12.02.2026 15:56 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 2    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 1
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"The joke is over": Now even the SALMOND FAMILY have turned their backs on the shambolic Alba Party Today brings the news of the resignation of Gail Hendry, Alex Salmond's sister, from the Alba NEC, and indeed after making the video below ...

"The joke is over": Now even the SALMOND FAMILY have turned their backs on the shambolic Alba Party -

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11.02.2026 15:32 β€” πŸ‘ 5    πŸ” 4    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0
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Which leader did Anas Sarwar just bring down - was it Keir Starmer, or himself? There aren't many outlets that report Scottish pollingΒ  accurately Β andΒ  without unionist bias .Β  If you value the service Scot Goes Pop pro...

Which leader did Anas Sarwar just bring down - was it Keir Starmer, or himself?:

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10.02.2026 04:36 β€” πŸ‘ 4    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Nigel Farage, so long the favourite to be the next Prime Minister, has slumped to only FIFTH favourite - but here's why that is paradoxically terrible news for Keir Starmer This video also contains more information about the More In Common independence polling I mentioned yesterday. Β  Β  There aren't many outlets...

Nigel Farage, so long the favourite to be the next Prime Minister, has slumped to only FIFTH favourite - but here's why that is paradoxically terrible news for Keir Starmer:

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07.02.2026 14:00 β€” πŸ‘ 3    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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"Well, they're certainly keeping quiet about THAT bit!": More In Common poll appears to show 53% support for independence There aren't many outlets that report Scottish pollingΒ  accurately Β andΒ  without unionist bias .Β  If you value the service Scot Goes Pop p...

"Well, they're certainly keeping quiet about THAT bit!": More In Common poll appears to show 53% support for independence -

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06.02.2026 15:15 β€” πŸ‘ 4    πŸ” 3    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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My appearance on the "Two Davies" show Earlier today, I took part in a live stream on the "Two Davies" YouTube channel , and we all answered viewers' questions about quite a wide ...

My appearance on the "Two Davies" show -

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05.02.2026 17:58 β€” πŸ‘ 2    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Gosh, I wonder if Stew has ever demonstrated quite so unwittingly and vividly that he is NOT a "journalist"? Quite a number of years ago now, I got into a mildly bizarre email debate with someone who shall remain nameless, but who is widely regarded...

Gosh, I wonder if Stew has ever demonstrated quite so unwittingly and vividly that he is NOT a "journalist"? -

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04.02.2026 02:06 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Why is YouGov under-representing Yes-voting Glaswegians in its independence polling? Towards the end of this video, I also give my reaction to the Scottish Government's welcome announcement that they will not be supporting As...

Why is YouGov under-representing Yes-voting Glaswegians in its independence polling? -

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03.02.2026 16:07 β€” πŸ‘ 3    πŸ” 2    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Stew's "ten-year masterplan" nears its petty climax: how Somerset's most controversial blogger used the trans issue as a gateway drug to totally transform a small number of previously committed indepe... Incidentally, I recorded this video before I saw Campbell's latest "I luv Nige" fanboy blogpost, so the similarity of titles is just a coinc...

Stew's "ten-year masterplan" nears its petty climax: how Somerset's most controversial blogger used the trans issue as a gateway drug to totally transform a small number of previously committed independence supporters into unionist far-right Reform voters -

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02.02.2026 16:49 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 1
Spectacular full-scale Scottish poll from YouGov shows the SNP and Greens on course for a substantial pro-independence majority at Holyrood I will record a video about this poll at some point, but as I'm on a bus right now, I'll go retro and briefly give you the results in text f...

Spectacular full-scale Scottish poll from YouGov shows the SNP and Greens on course for a substantial pro-independence majority at Holyrood -

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29.01.2026 18:51 β€” πŸ‘ 11    πŸ” 5    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0
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"Unaffordable and exploitative": the Alba Party hammers its long-suffering members with a devastating DOUBLING of fees Scot Goes Pop: The Final Fundraiser Β is underway (you can read more about why I anticipate it being the final oneΒ  HERE ) and it's already a...

"Unaffordable and exploitative": the Alba Party hammers its long-suffering members with a devastating DOUBLING of fees -

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27.01.2026 04:00 β€” πŸ‘ 2    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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The Blocking of Burnham: Doomsday for Labour, Christmas for the SNP Scot Goes Pop: The Final Fundraiser Β is underway (you can read more about why I anticipate it being the final oneΒ  HERE ) and it's already a...

The Blocking of Burnham: Doomsday for Labour, Christmas for the SNP -

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26.01.2026 02:47 β€” πŸ‘ 2    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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SNP secure stirring VICTORY in the Glenrothes West & Kinglassie by-election Scot Goes Pop: The Final Fundraiser Β is underway (you can read more about why I anticipate it being the final oneΒ  HERE ) and it's already a...

SNP secure stirring VICTORY in the Glenrothes West & Kinglassie by-election -

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23.01.2026 15:41 β€” πŸ‘ 3    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Yet ANOTHER poll shows a pro-independence majority as natty Norstat (formerly known as Panelbase) join the 2026 party Before anyone says anything, yes, I know I screwed up and randomly started referring to Norstat as "Panelbase" midway through the video.Β  I ...

Yet ANOTHER poll shows a pro-independence majority as natty Norstat (formerly known as Panelbase) join the 2026 party -

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20.01.2026 14:47 β€” πŸ‘ 5    πŸ” 2    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Will the Greenland - Trump crisis boost support for Scottish independence? I made this video before the news broke about Donald Trump's comments on Diego Garcia, which has resulted in this bizarre commentary from ...

Will the Greenland - Trump crisis boost support for Scottish independence?:

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20.01.2026 08:44 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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It's happened: now even SURVATION are showing a pro-independence majority (albeit only just) Scot Goes Pop: The Final Fundraiser Β is underway (you can read more about why I anticipate it being the final oneΒ  HERE ) and it's already...

It's happened: now even SURVATION are showing a pro-independence majority (albeit only just) -

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19.01.2026 13:41 β€” πŸ‘ 3    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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SNP and Greens remain firmly on course for Holyrood pro-indy majority in super-sweet Survation survey Scot Goes Pop: The Final Fundraiser Β is underway (you can read more about why I anticipate it being the final oneΒ  HERE ) and it's already a...

SNP and Greens remain firmly on course for Holyrood pro-indy majority in super-sweet Survation survey -

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16.01.2026 08:53 β€” πŸ‘ 4    πŸ” 2    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 1
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Sensational numbers for both the SNP and Plaid Cymru in two new YouGov polls Scot Goes Pop: The Final Fundraiser Β is underway (you can read more about why I anticipate it being the final oneΒ  HERE ) and it's already a...

Sensational numbers for both the SNP and Plaid Cymru in two new YouGov polls -

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14.01.2026 08:39 β€” πŸ‘ 9    πŸ” 8    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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The party of Tas-beens: Alba's notorious unelected dictator finally departs - but only "temporarily" Scot Goes Pop: The Final Fundraiser Β is underway (you can read more about why I anticipate it being the final oneΒ  HERE ) and it's already a...

The party of Tas-beens: Alba's notorious unelected dictator finally departs - but only "temporarily":

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13.01.2026 16:22 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Has Trump ushered in an American FASCISM? His administration now has SEVEN of the eight essential features of a fascist government I know we were all keen for RevStew to finally put a sock in it about the trans issue, but given that he's replaced that obsession with 24...

Has Trump ushered in an American FASCISM? His administration now has SEVEN of the eight essential features of a fascist government -

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11.01.2026 09:47 β€” πŸ‘ 4    πŸ” 4    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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SNP have FOUR TIMES as much support as Labour in YouGov's astounding first subsample of 2026 In the video below , I also give my thoughts on Stuart Campbell's frankly disturbing reaction to the fatal shooting in Minneapolis, which h...

SNP have FOUR TIMES as much support as Labour in YouGov's astounding first subsample of 2026 -

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09.01.2026 01:38 β€” πŸ‘ 9    πŸ” 5    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Alba's death-throes UPDATE: party insider makes explosive allegation that Kenny MacAskill (aka "Cruella's Hostage") kept the NEC in the dark about a five-figure debt that he eventually paid off with p... Scot Goes Pop: The Final Fundraiser Β is underway (you can read more about why I anticipate it being the final oneΒ  HERE ) and it's already...

Alba's death-throes UPDATE: insider makes explosive allegation that Kenny MacAskill (aka "Cruella's Hostage") kept the NEC in the dark about a big debt - there are once again severe doubts over whether Alba will even be able to STAND CANDIDATES in May:

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07.01.2026 15:15 β€” πŸ‘ 3    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Through their craven silence on Venezuela, the leaders of European countries may be about to discover for themselves the true meaning of "FAFO" in respect of Greenland Scot Goes Pop: The Final Fundraiser Β is underway (you can read more about why I anticipate it being the final oneΒ  HERE ) and it's already...

Through their craven silence on Venezuela, the leaders of European countries may be about to discover for themselves the true meaning of "FAFO" in respect of Greenland -

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05.01.2026 09:47 β€” πŸ‘ 2    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 1
An update about the Great Scot Goes Pop Video-Blogging Experiment, and the progress of the Final Fundraiser A few minutes ago, my phone spontaneously managed to escape from my pocket onto the road outside my house for the second time in the space o...

An update about the Great Scot Goes Pop Video-Blogging Experiment, and the progress of the Final Fundraiser -

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03.01.2026 16:35 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Professor John Curtice projects the SNP *are* on course for Holyrood list seat SUCCESS The video below also briefly touches on an astoundingly ill-informed tweet from "RevStew" about Quebec politics, which rather calls into qu...

Professor John Curtice projects the SNP *are* on course for Holyrood list seat SUCCESS -

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03.01.2026 09:12 β€” πŸ‘ 8    πŸ” 6    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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New Year, NEW STEW? Controversial blogger dramatically ADMITS an average of all independence polls in 2025 showed a Yes majority - but other falsehoods and contradictions from him still abound Scot Goes Pop: The Final Fundraiser Β is underway (you can read more about why I anticipate it being the final oneΒ  HERE ) and it's already p...

New Year, NEW STEW? Controversial blogger dramatically ADMITS an average of all independence polls in 2025 showed a Yes majority - but other falsehoods and contradictions from him still abound:

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02.01.2026 09:39 β€” πŸ‘ 5    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
"Simply spellbinding": analysis of new Find Out Now poll showing support for independence at 53% Just a quick note to let you know that I have an analysis piece at The National about the new independence poll that the paper has commissi...

"Simply spellbinding": analysis of new Find Out Now poll showing support for independence at 53% -

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30.12.2025 20:22 β€” πŸ‘ 4    πŸ” 3    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0
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Exquisite end-of-year poll puts SNP / Greens on course to retain pro-independence Holyrood majority Scot Goes Pop: The Final Fundraiser Β is underway (you can read more about why I anticipate it being the final oneΒ  HERE ) and it's already p...

Exquisite end-of-year poll puts SNP / Greens on course to retain pro-independence Holyrood majority -

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30.12.2025 10:55 β€” πŸ‘ 17    πŸ” 7    πŸ’¬ 2    πŸ“Œ 1

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