If Starmer really means this itโs a big shift in recent policy . Maybe the clear out in Downing St is a clear change. Up to now the posturing as a โbridgeโ between Europe and US was stupid insulting and pathetic.
14.02.2026 10:08 โ ๐ 3 ๐ 0 ๐ฌ 2 ๐ 0
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12.02.2026 17:27 โ ๐ 13 ๐ 6 ๐ฌ 0 ๐ 0
Starmerism will be funded by Scottish oil just like Thatcherism was.
Them Down Souf Lโค๏ธVE Scotland.
#ScottishIndependence
13.02.2026 03:44 โ ๐ 2 ๐ 1 ๐ฌ 0 ๐ 0
@snp.org N E V E R nominated people to the Lords. We should be very proud of that.
#ScottishIndependence
12.02.2026 22:42 โ ๐ 3 ๐ 1 ๐ฌ 0 ๐ 0
Banana Republic? Scotland ๐ด๓ ง๓ ข๓ ณ๓ ฃ๓ ด๓ ฟ you can vote to extricate yerselves from the Maddies Down Souf on the 7th May.
#ScottishIndependence
@snp.org
12.02.2026 20:01 โ ๐ 5 ๐ 2 ๐ฌ 0 ๐ 0
EU is on a different trajectory from England. Upโฌ๏ธ
UK, despite vibrant economy in Scotland, is being dragged down by Brexit.
Let them to it. #ScottishIndependence @snp.org
12.02.2026 09:52 โ ๐ 4 ๐ 4 ๐ฌ 0 ๐ 0
Anas Sarwar has put himself on the same side as Scottish voters on Keir Starmer
Daily Record Political Editor Paul Hutcheon says the Prime Minister's resignation is inevitable and UK Cabinet colleagues will catch up with the Scottish Labour leader.
Sarwar is now free to criticise both Governments without fear or favour & voters will notice the shift.
By calling out the PM & demanding his resignation, Sarwar has repositioned his party.
No need to apologise for the sins of the UK Gov or pull his punches to maintain a relationship with the PM.
11.02.2026 09:05 โ ๐ 1 ๐ 0 ๐ฌ 2 ๐ 0
Me thinks the sleekit Sarwar sees two options.
1. Stay hoping Starmer is rolled soon, and be โvindicatedโโฆ
2. Get ejected by pro London Scot MPs & MSPs: set up a pro independence new @scottishlabour.bsky.social
Sarwarโs speech was full of Scotland mentions and no UK mention.
11.02.2026 00:49 โ ๐ 1 ๐ 0 ๐ฌ 0 ๐ 0
London Labour @teamlabouruk.bsky.social will never allow a Scottish minion to call the shots.
#ScottishIndependence
10.02.2026 19:13 โ ๐ 2 ๐ 0 ๐ฌ 0 ๐ 0
๐ฃ Ouch ๐ฃ Sarwar is now a limp dick. @scottishlabour.bsky.social @snp.org #ScottishIndependence
10.02.2026 18:42 โ ๐ 0 ๐ 0 ๐ฌ 1 ๐ 0
Itโs bigger than that.
Sarwar very explicitly pledges his loyalty to Scotland; not the UK. Sarwar had better chance of being head of Scottish Gov via Independence than with London Labour. There is about to be a full split of @scottishlabour.bsky.social I to two!
10.02.2026 10:04 โ ๐ 0 ๐ 0 ๐ฌ 0 ๐ 0
Sarwar VERY specifically pledged his loyalty to the future of Scotland; not the UK. The only way a @scottishlabour.bsky.social leader would become FM is in an Independent Scotland.
Sarwarโs words leave it open for him to lead an independence Labour Party.
Labour MPs and MSP have v diff drivers.
10.02.2026 05:15 โ ๐ 2 ๐ 1 ๐ฌ 0 ๐ 0
โThe US is busy trying to negotiate with a child rapist on how to retrain his Gestapo troops while they build a vast network of concentration camps all over the country.โ
10.02.2026 04:59 โ ๐ 0 ๐ 0 ๐ฌ 0 ๐ 0
No idea honestly. The US is busy trying to negotiate with a child rapist on how to retrain his Gestapo troops while they build a vast network of concentration camps all over the country.
09.02.2026 23:26 โ ๐ 30 ๐ 7 ๐ฌ 2 ๐ 2
Bets anyone? Marquess Jackie Baillie become leader of the London aligned Lanour Party when @anassarwar.bsky.social takes @scottishlabour.bsky.social into Independence.
10.02.2026 02:45 โ ๐ 0 ๐ 0 ๐ฌ 0 ๐ 0
A stronger relationship with Prince Bone Saw.
That will distract you from Prince Paedophile.
Scots, this is your future monarch unless you fight on 7th May for #ScottishIndependence @snp.org
09.02.2026 23:26 โ ๐ 5 ๐ 4 ๐ฌ 0 ๐ 0
A stronger relationship with Prince Bone Saw.
That will distract you from Prince Paedophile.
Scots, this is your future monarch unless you fight on 7th May for #ScottishIndependence @snp.org
09.02.2026 23:11 โ ๐ 0 ๐ 0 ๐ฌ 0 ๐ 0
#VoteSNP on May 7th 2026 donโt throw away what youโve got, protect Scotland from all unionist partyโs who would surely take all the gains from you.
09.02.2026 19:23 โ ๐ 42 ๐ 26 ๐ฌ 1 ๐ 1
๐ฌ ๐ฌ Oops Anas! What next? Apologies and back tracking is not an option. Remaining as @scottishlabour.bsky.social leader under Starmer is not an option.
Breaking Labout Scotland away from @teamlabouruk.bsky.social is the real bold move.
#ScottishIndependence
09.02.2026 20:12 โ ๐ 0 ๐ 0 ๐ฌ 0 ๐ 0
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09.02.2026 15:06 โ ๐ 46 ๐ 36 ๐ฌ 1 ๐ 1
bsky.app/profile/bill...
09.02.2026 19:17 โ ๐ 0 ๐ 0 ๐ฌ 0 ๐ 0
TalkMedia boys said this a few days ago. I agree. A @scottishlabour.bsky.social that breaks with London cannot promote Unionism!
09.02.2026 19:14 โ ๐ 0 ๐ 0 ๐ฌ 0 ๐ 0
If Anas Sarwarโs outcome is a strengthened Starmer then a break from @teamlabouruk.bsky.social is the logical next step for @scottishlabour.bsky.social
All good for #ScottishIndepencence @snp.org
09.02.2026 18:48 โ ๐ 0 ๐ 0 ๐ฌ 0 ๐ 0
If Starmer survives past May elections @scottishlabour.bsky.social will split on pro & anti #ScottishIndependence lines.
Anas has effectively called for a Scotland centric Labour Party.๐ฅณ
09.02.2026 18:39 โ ๐ 4 ๐ 2 ๐ฌ 2 ๐ 0
Anas Sarwar;
โThat is the standard I will always apply. In three months we have an election that must be about one thing and one thing only: Scotland. That is my duty. That is my priority. That is my loyalty and that is Scotlandโs choice.โ
#ScottishIndependence for @scottishlabour.bsky.social ?
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09.02.2026 18:21 โ ๐ 0 ๐ 0 ๐ฌ 0 ๐ 0
Anas Sarwar called out for his gutlessness by @mrjamesob.bsky.social . Time for @scottishlabour.bsky.social to back #ScottishIndependence
09.02.2026 18:11 โ ๐ 0 ๐ 0 ๐ฌ 0 ๐ 0
Milliband put his hat in ring: back to the past!
09.02.2026 17:41 โ ๐ 1 ๐ 0 ๐ฌ 0 ๐ 0
Logic: @scottishlabour.bsky.social split with London and support #ScottishIndependence
09.02.2026 17:37 โ ๐ 1 ๐ 1 ๐ฌ 1 ๐ 0
498. Alastair Reacts to Starmer-Mandelson Turmoil
Spotify video
England is Crisis. Starmer has lost the dressing room!
Scotland must leverage it towards #ScottishIndependence
09.02.2026 10:43 โ ๐ 3 ๐ 1 ๐ฌ 0 ๐ 0
English Labour canโt talk about Brexit.
English Labour canโt talk about Proportional Representation & Constitution.
โฆ.canโt talk about Class issues, Monarchy & Lords.
โฆcanโt talk about end of UK with Irish Unity.
โฆcanโt talk about #ScottishIndependence
There is no hope. #endUK
09.02.2026 10:10 โ ๐ 15 ๐ 7 ๐ฌ 1 ๐ 0
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