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Retired social work and OU tutor, Scottish Independence ๐Ÿด๓ ง๓ ข๓ ณ๓ ฃ๓ ด๓ ฟ #FBSI ๐Ÿด๓ ง๓ ข๓ ณ๓ ฃ๓ ด๓ ฟ European ๐Ÿด๓ ง๓ ข๓ ณ๓ ฃ๓ ด๓ ฟ Hearts supporter, Dog slave, Fifer, Mother of 3, Granny of 6 ๐Ÿด๓ ง๓ ข๓ ณ๓ ฃ๓ ด๓ ฟ

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Two years have passed since Israel launched its genocide against Palestinians in Gaza.

Hereโ€™s the scale of devastation by the numbers โคต๏ธ

๐Ÿ”—: aje.io/r00cl2

07.10.2025 11:21 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 121    ๐Ÿ” 71    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 3    ๐Ÿ“Œ 3
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I repeat, how can a half-empty ferry be a โ€˜lifelineโ€™ to a mainland town when thereโ€™s a road thatโ€™s more than one hour quicker than the ferry? to Campbelltown next summer. Local businesses had hoped the company would be able to restore the seasonal service next year. The route was suspended because of the problems the company was facing mโ€ฆ

I repeat, how can a half-empty ferry be a โ€˜lifelineโ€™ to a mainland town when thereโ€™s a road thatโ€™s more than one hour quicker than the ferry? talkingupscotlandtwo.com/2025/10/07/i...

07.10.2025 08:37 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 3    ๐Ÿ” 1    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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Love this. Superbly done. Please send this far and wide. @donwinslow.bsky.social

06.10.2025 23:00 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 17064    ๐Ÿ” 11059    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 595    ๐Ÿ“Œ 715

How do papers get away with printing lies, with no challenge? Surely, using these facts, they have to print an apology for getting it wrong?
I know, that was sarcasm......

07.10.2025 10:08 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 2    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 1    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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SNP Cop numbers more than under Labour, crime halved and murder less than in Denmark, as Express puts mental health of hundreds at risk Professorย John Robertsonย OBA The Express today with Cop cuts putting public at risk? Rubbish. Cop cuts? Fromย Safer Communities and Justice Statistics Monthly Data Report: August 2025, publisheโ€ฆ

SNP Cop numbers more than under Labour, crime halved and murder less than in Denmark, as Express puts mental health of hundreds at risk talkingupscotlandtwo.com/2025/10/07/s...

07.10.2025 08:41 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 11    ๐Ÿ” 6    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 1    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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Scotlandโ€™s Fort Apache, Fort George, should be recycled Professorย John Robertsonย OBA Fort George, Scotlandโ€™s very own Fort Apache is apparently at risk again. It was under threat four years ago: In the Times 17 October 2021: Up to 1,700 soldiers cโ€ฆ

Scotlandโ€™s Fort Apache, Fort George, should be recycled talkingupscotlandtwo.com/2025/10/07/s...

07.10.2025 08:39 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 3    ๐Ÿ” 3    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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Almost twice as many households in England than in Scotland find it difficult or very difficult to afford the costs of childcare Professor John Robertson OBA From Scottish Household Survey 2024 Childcare published today: More than half said that they found it easy (17%) or very easy (34%) to afford childcare, with a further โ€ฆ

Almost twice as many households in England than in Scotland find it difficult or very difficult to afford the costs of childcare talkingupscotlandtwo.com/2025/10/07/a...

07.10.2025 09:01 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 8    ๐Ÿ” 6    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 1    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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Power Retained - Indy PosterBoy Download this design as a printable PDF document, perfect for printing using your home inkjet or laser colour printer at A5, A4 or even as big as A3 size.

Still a *lot* of people (and a worrying proportion of young people) who don't realise this fact.
indyposterboy.scot/power-retain...

05.10.2025 11:07 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 6    ๐Ÿ” 4    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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Pass 'the buttons' ๐Ÿคฃ

06.10.2025 09:54 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 1    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

If any Government can just snatch basic human rights away from any section of society when it pleases then none of us has rights โ€“ just privileges that can be taken away by people in power whenever they want

06.10.2025 07:11 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 711    ๐Ÿ” 292    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 29    ๐Ÿ“Œ 12
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As BBC Scotland revisit the scandal the still untold story of how Labour failed to protect Scots from infected blood! Professor John Robertson OBA BBC Scotland is broadcasting tragic stories today of those infected by blood transfusions: Between 1970 and the early 1990s, more than 30,000 NHS patients were given blโ€ฆ

talkingupscotlandtwo.com/2025/10/06/a...

06.10.2025 07:45 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 23    ๐Ÿ” 18    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 1

Reposted today as the Scotsman headlines 'Child poverty target set to be missed by 'large margin' and ignores this:

06.10.2025 07:48 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 31    ๐Ÿ” 29    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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๐Ÿด๓ ง๓ ข๓ ณ๓ ฃ๓ ด๓ ฟ Scotland has by far the LOWEST level of child poverty in the uk, and is the ONLY country in the uk with FALLING child poverty

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ง Todayโ€™s โ€œGood Morning North britainโ€ Headline News, โ€œChild Poverty Target Missed in Scotlandโ€

As alway, the bbc State Broadcaster is Mis-Reporting Scotland

06.10.2025 06:09 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 111    ๐Ÿ” 66    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 3    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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South Africa is demanding the immediate release of Nelson Mandela's Grandson, Mandla Mandela.

Free the Hostages.

05.10.2025 17:43 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 201    ๐Ÿ” 73    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 1    ๐Ÿ“Œ 2
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This is a brilliant moment for Scotland!๐Ÿด๓ ง๓ ข๓ ณ๓ ฃ๓ ด๓ ฟ
@johnswinney.bsky.social & @believeinscotland.bsky.social have signed a partnership deal to advance independence. A united movement for a fairer, stronger, self-governing Scotland.The momentum is building ๐Ÿ˜Š The futureโ€™s in our hands! #ScottishIndependence

05.10.2025 02:29 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 136    ๐Ÿ” 81    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 14    ๐Ÿ“Œ 4
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This is an old formula used by authoritarian regimes. Stoke chaos and blame scapegoats to justify the use of force.

05.10.2025 12:25 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 12947    ๐Ÿ” 4425    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 1360    ๐Ÿ“Œ 429
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There may or may not have been a 1% cut in the mental health budget Professor John Robertson OBA The Herald is headlining today under yet another tasteless, clickbait image of someone holding their head in a darkened room: Exclusive: Charities question ยฃ16m gap in โ€ฆ

talkingupscotlandtwo.com/2025/10/05/t...

05.10.2025 08:07 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 5    ๐Ÿ” 7    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

But most importantly, with millionaire backers......

05.10.2025 11:05 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 0    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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Sexual attacks on hospital wards likely to be reducing since post-pandemic spike Professor John Robertson OBA The Sun today has the above, based on research by the Womenโ€™s Rights Network โ€“ HOW SAFE ARE OUR SCOTTISH HOSPITALS? THE CONCERNING EXTENT OF SEXUAL ASSAULTSโ€ฆ

talkingupscotlandtwo.com/2025/10/05/s...

05.10.2025 08:54 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 4    ๐Ÿ” 4    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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Edinburgh Airport bosses โ€˜incredibly proudโ€™ after being named Airport of the Year Edinburgh Airport has been named Airport of the Year at the National Transport Awards this week โ€“ beating four other airports to the title.

Edinburgh Airport bosses โ€˜incredibly proudโ€™ after being named Airport of the Year 2025 share.google/TtWvOzCpwMAV...

This is cool

Well done Edinburgh Airport

05.10.2025 09:05 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 37    ๐Ÿ” 13    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 4    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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Scottish Child Payment - Indy PosterBoy Download this design as a printable PDF document, perfect for printing using your home inkjet or laser colour printer at A5, A4 or even as big as A3 size.

In the run-up to Scotland's 2026 general election the English-registered opposition parties - Labour, Tory and Libdem - will no doubt target 'wasteful' SNP ScotGov spending. *This* is how ScotGov 'wastes' our money. More of this waste, please. #SNP1Greens2
indyposterboy.scot/scottish-chi...

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Not a single Greta hater could do what she has done, face what she's faced, bear abuse and humiliation at the hands of the most psychotic and genocidal army. They haven't an ounce of her bravery and that's what drives them crazy. Free Greta, free Palestine๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ธ

04.10.2025 22:33 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 7302    ๐Ÿ” 1650    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 105    ๐Ÿ“Œ 51

Its utter crap to compare Scotland๐Ÿด๓ ง๓ ข๓ ณ๓ ฃ๓ ด๓ ฟ who has minimal powers to England๐Ÿด๓ ง๓ ข๓ ฅ๓ ฎ๓ ง๓ ฟ๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ง who have 100% powers. Even with one arm behind our backs and a fixed budget Scotland still do better. Imagine what we can do with 100% #independence powers.

05.10.2025 09:29 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 158    ๐Ÿ” 47    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 7    ๐Ÿ“Œ 5
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Edinburgh is Maroon.

04.10.2025 21:34 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 3    ๐Ÿ” 2    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 1    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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See the full partnership agreement between SNP and Believe in Scotland

The SNP and Believe in Scotland have outlined how theyโ€™ll work together to strengthen the independence movement in signed a working agreement

Read the full document ๐Ÿ‘‡

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