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Westmonster politics in a nutshell.

He knew that UK-produced weapons were being used to kill civilians in occupied Palestine. He knew that RAF planes were used to gather intelligence to help the IDF commit war crimes. He knew that supporting the USA in attacks on Iran was never “defensive”. Starmer is a liar.

DO NOT VOTE FOR THE LABOUR PARTY! A party and government that is still sending military equipment to a country accused of committing genocide. Imagine if the UK government did the same - sending equipment to Russia in its genocide against Ukraine.

John Swinney helping those struggling with the cost of eating is not ‘communist’ but BBC Scotland’s Peter Smith is either thick or just another right-wing extremist – here’s why. In addition France did similar in January to combat food inflation! talkingupscotlandtwo.com/2026/04/17/j...

People in England instead of questioning why Scotland has no tuition fees, no prescription charges and free hospital parking why dont you question why you dont?

Third US request for data on campus safety cannot be provided despite on every English university campus you are significantly more likely to be a victim of violent crime than on any Scottish one talkingupscotlandtwo.com/2026/04/17/t...

BREAKING: We’re taking the government to court over Palantir. The government is refusing to hand over important briefings given to Wes Streeting about the £330m NHS data contract with Peter Thiel’s surveillance firm So we’re taking legal action. democracyforsale.substack.com/p/breaking-w...

⚡️ Roads to Ukraine and artillery positions are being built in the border region of Belarus. We believe that Russia will once again try to drag Belarus into its war, - Zelensky

🇮🇷🇺🇸 Tasnim: Iran’s conditions for ships passing through the Strait of Hormuz: Only commercial vessels are permitted—no military ships or cargo linked to “hostile” countries. Ships must use routes designated by Iran. All transit must be coordinated with Iranian authorities.

Wes Streeting is keeping Palantir's secrets. So we're taking him to court.

Millionaire migrant expats love to blame other migrants for the UK's problems never the £billions in tax avoidance & evasion by millionaires like themselves

Just how bad is this spring’s drought?? The worst in US History, going all the way back to the 1890s, even worse than Dust Bowl springs. And #Florida is among the worst in the nation… 1/

Yet another criminal act to prosecute as soon as we regain both sides of Congress.

The March heatwave in western North America shattered records, and it would’ve been virtually impossible without climate change. This isn’t just “a little warmer”: ~4°C hotter ~800x more likely Climate change isn’t coming. It’s here. www.worldweatherattribution.org/record-shatt...

A wee note for Keir Starmer:- Sir Walter Scott wrote the famous line, "Oh, what a tangled web we weave, / When first we practice to deceive!". It appeared in his 1808 epic poem, Marmion: A Tale of Flodden Field. The quote implies that lies and dishonesty create complicated, uncontrollable problems.

Congrats on “opening” a strait that was open six weeks ago, and all it cost was at least 13 dead service members, thousands of dead Iranian civilians, tens of billions in taxpayer dollars, our loss in global standing, and the Iranian regime’s increase in power. Phenomenal work.

If Hillary Clinton had to testify under oath to Congress about Epstein, why the hell hasn't Melania been brought in? Certainly far more connections to Jeffrey.

DOJ demanded voter files from all 50 states. DOJ sued 31 states for refusing their demand. My law firm intervened to protect voters in those cases. DOJ is now 0-5. My firm is 5-0. Lesson: When we fight we win.

EXCLUSIVE: Scottish Labour have been accused of 'spreading lies about Scotland’s NHS' after an election leaflet said the healthcare service is 'no longer free at the point of need'

This automatic machine gun turret just shot down jet-powered Shahed drone in Kharkiv tonight. Sky Sentinel, remember that name. Good development!

People in England instead of questioning why Scotland has no tuition fees, no prescription charges and free hospital parking why dont you question why you dont?

A wee note for Keir Starmer:- Sir Walter Scott wrote the famous line, "Oh, what a tangled web we weave, / When first we practice to deceive!". It appeared in his 1808 epic poem, Marmion: A Tale of Flodden Field. The quote implies that lies and dishonesty create complicated, uncontrollable problems.

Or Maybe the media could just ask the French how it’s going since they introduced it in 2023 with, I might add, the cooperation of major retailers

Looks more and more like the whole US blockade was a sham.

So why not Scotland or for that matter the UK ? Maybe it’s that the progressive policies the SNP want to bring in shows up the UK government for their lack of genuine leadership and commitment to its citizens !!!

NEW: Stephen Flynn has called on the Prime Minister to 'do the right thing' and resign Read here: www.thenational.scot/news/2...

Orban and Fidesz are currently running their shredders hot.

A lot of sneering about the food price cap policy which annoys me. Yes it will be challenging but governments are meant to try & help people even when it's hard. That's what they are there for.

"Nigel Farage reported to Parliament over alleged ‘undeclared donations’" “... Nigel Farage [enjoyed] a range of hospitality & logistics support from US PR firm, CapitalHQ, [Feb 2023 to 25] Mr Farage has not declared any .. on his register of interests" www.thelondoneconomic.com/politics/nig...

Please repost if you agree that the BBC has been undermining democracy and enabling foreign interference in our politics by promoting and protecting Farage.

The timeline matters. Keir Starmer's announcement that Mandelson was Washington bound apparently precedes Mandy failing his security vetting.

Battle plans exposed April 16 Ukrainian drones plowed into an oil pipeline hub in Samara Russia. Oil from the east is pumped into the pipeline system that from there going Westward all the way to Belarus. The strike reduced the volume of oil and pressure slowing massive oil shipments Westward

As First Minister, I am offering Scotland the serious, reliable leadership we need in tough times. That’s what you can count on with me.

Day 1514 of Ukraine's heroic defence of its freedom and independence. I've fact checked, documented and analysed the news every single one of those days, despite travel, sickness, birthdays and other things life throws at us. Let's start Friday's thread:

A lot of sneering about the food price cap policy which annoys me. Yes it will be challenging but governments are meant to try & help people even when it's hard. That's what they are there for.

OTD in 2001 Ukraine dismantled its last Tu-95 strategic bomber, as per Budapest Memorandum. Having given up the ability to strike Russia, we invaded them. The perceived inability to defend yourself makes being attacked by us more likely.

⚡️ Trump extends ban on Russian vessels docking in US ports for another year. The measure was imposed in response to Russia's actions that Washington said threatened U.S. international relations.

Voting Labour in Scotland means you are voting for: . Less NHS satisfaction . More child poverty . Less public sector pay . More homelessness . More unemployment

I can't get out of my mind something a cab driver said to me in Belfast last week: "There's something about America I can't understand. It's a country with so much potential and so many good people in it. How could such a terrible man get elected twice to run it?'

Farage thugs manhandle man with pacemaker after he objects to the Reform leader's chauffeur parking in disabled bay that he needs to use. Lovely People. www.mirror.co.uk/news/politic...

On a side note: awesome username

Voting Labour in Scotland means you are voting for: . Less NHS satisfaction . More child poverty . Less public sector pay . More homelessness . More unemployment

So, presumably a civil servant will be sacked for failing to inform either Starmer or Lammy that Mandelson failed his vetting?

Ukraine thread Day 1513 BSky continues to be really, really annoying this morning. Slightly better now, but I don't have time to upload everything I've posted already as I have to go do some tennis commentary. So I've used a thread app to show my Xitter posts: threadreaderapp.com/thread/20447...

Thinking why it would benefit Scots if we were independent? Then look at this chart! Norway our near neighbours showing us up. 2nd cheapest for residential electricity and UK 2nd dearest!

Thinking why it would benefit Scots if we were independent? Then look at this chart! Norway our near neighbours showing us up. 2nd cheapest for residential electricity and UK 2nd dearest!