The BBC has been forced to issue a correction after exaggerating the number of drug deaths in Scotland.
Actually drug deaths are at their lowest since 2017.

Now if the Beeb have the humility to admit they are wrong, Why don't the unionist MP's do the same?

www.thenational.scot/news/2553069...

It's clear, Scotland is getting better than 'the rest of Britain/Britian', in just about every measurable way.

For an even fairer society, we need to go the whole way, Scottish Independence.

There's no longer an argument.

BBC and WM use Scotlands figures to hide their own worsening figures.

Trump and Blair’s ‘Peace Plan’ The ceasefire and the release of hostages and the possibility of aid getting through to a deliberately starved population are all to be welcomed. Still, significant questions remain about what happ…

Trump and Blair’s ‘Peace Plan’ bellacaledonia.org.uk/2025/10/09/t...

Twenty-five years of data shows how link between identity and views on Scottish independence has grown stronger A large-scale survey has charted social attitudes and views and constitutional preference since Scotland got its own parliament.

Twenty-five years of data shows how link between identity and views on Scottish independence has grown stronger
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'Outlander effect' has 'astonishing' effect on Scottish tourism, report says

The Outlander TV series has had an 'astonishing' effect on tourism in Scotland, according to a report

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England's population is now over ten times larger than Scotland's.

England's population growth rate is also considerably higher.

Gormless Scots, do the blinkin' 'math'!

There's NO argument against Scottish Independence.

We provide HALF of all UK Renewable Energy!

Wake up, silly Scots.

This is a thing of beauty

He stood in front of the world at the UN today, and every other word out of his mouth was a lie. I’ll say it again, we’ve not been here before. An American President who lies as he breathes. It’s a terrible place to be. Shame on the media & everyone who’s normalized his lying and/or doesn’t care.

The Maclean brothers have shown the world what Scotland is made of – resilience, teamwork, compassion.

They rowed all the way across the Pacific, breaking records and raising over £1 million for clean water projects in Madagascar.

Great to welcome them to Parliament today. 🤝

Fair play to Sadiq Khan. To live rent-free inside the head of the president of the USA is a massive achievement for any Mayor of London.

Trump says he’ll talk to EU countries about turning screws on Putin The U.S. president also lambasted the Europeans for their migration policies and purchases of Russian oil.

U.S. President Donald Trump said today that he would meet with European leaders to work on taking action against Russia to end the war in Ukraine, even as he simultaneously argued EU countries were "going to hell" thanks to open migration policies.

Watch the yoons' panic levels rise rapidly along with all and everything they can throw at the SNP and Greens😊. At least we know it's coming and can be ready.

My god, even his speeches are drafted IN ALL CAPS! 🙄

Live updates: Trump criticizes UN during address, says it's ignoring his peace-promoting efforts President Donald Trump returns to the United Nations on Tuesday to deliver an address on his foreign policy achievements and lament the influence of “globalist institutions."

BREAKING: President Trump says Ukraine can win back all territory lost to Russia, a shift from the U.S. leader's call on Kyiv to make concessions.

Donald Trump attacks Sadiq Khan and London with 'Sharia Law' claim

Donald Trump has falsely claimed that London wants to 'go to Sharia Law' during an address to the United Nations General Assembly

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And Iceland.
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Here, we have Singapore, a country much smaller than Scotland and with far less natural resources. Singapore is one of the world's most successful countries. It's people flourished after going their own way. And of course, there was fear-mongering around Singapore's prospects back in the day, too.

Trump's 'Reckless' Claim About Tylenol And Autism Sparks Concern From Medical Experts Here's what medical professionals want patients to know about the president's "cruel" and "dangerous" statements.

Here's what medical professionals want patients to know about the president's "cruel" and "dangerous" statements.

Absolutely:
Tory MP’s at the time need to be taken to task over this massive state robbery.
Of course, don’t wait for Starmer to lift a finger however.

Trump has dragged the US to the abyss and Nigel Farage would do the same to Britain. Here’s how to stop him It’s not too late to puncture the Reform leader’s populist myth. His ‘make Britain great again’ act is out of step with the British people, says Guardian columnist Jonathan Freedland

Trump has dragged the US to the abyss and Nigel Farage would do the same to Britain.

Reform funded by the super rich would erode worker rights, human rights, hand the NHS to private sector, divide society, deepen inequalities and environmental crisis.

The most successful centre-left electoral projects in the English-speaking world of the last 10-15 years have been the SNP and the Canadian Liberals under Trudeau

What's also quite unique about The SNP, at least in UK politics, is how it (and its focus on the benefits of regaining independence) has gained such broad appeal across society.

Caught in a trap? Low wellbeing in the UK 2025 | PBE What comprises a decent life? It’s a hard question to definitively answer, with any individual’s response likely to differ from their neighbour’s (and even from their own answer five years in the futu...

"We don’t have to all agree on quite what comprises a decent life, but the whole country should be unified in its determination to ensure that everyone gets to have one"

An interesting new report from PBE reminding us yet again about the importance of a wellbeing economy.

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Am I the only one who thinks this is a little weird?

85% of parties that can field candidates in Scottish local and national elections – aren’t based in Scotland.

King made more than £1m selling land for leg of HS2 that was scrapped Exclusive: Duchy of Lancaster has maximised profits on land deals to make way for new roads despite claiming it ‘does not rely on taxpayers’ money’

King made more than £1m selling land for leg of HS2 that was scrapped. Duchy of Lancaster has maximised profits on land deals despite claiming it ‘does not rely on taxpayers’ money’ www.theguardian.com/uk-news/2025...

Maybe Mandelson can't be banned from the House of Lords but removal of the Labour whip would is surely essential. Otherwise Starmer is continuing to look weak.