You’ll often hear those on the political right refer to migrants as “fighting-age men” and hear them ask questions like: “Why are they all fighting-age men?” “Where are the women and children?” “Why aren’t entire families coming?” Read on to find out davidbirkettsnp.substack.com/p/migrant-my...

Thanks to @scotnational.bsky.social for publishing my comment on the Aberdeen South By-Election. It's refreshing that they give ordinary members and other voices access to their platform. www.thenational.scot/politics/262...

Few claims in the immigration debate are repeated more confidently, or more incorrectly, than the idea that asylum seekers are legally required to claim refuge in the first safe country they reach. They are not. Read More... davidbirkettsnp.substack.com/p/migrant-my...

So, who's going to announce first?

Not really a Substack I wanted to write, but politics isn't always back slapping and congratulating. We can't win them all, but we really didn't have to lose this one. davidbirkettsnp.substack.com/p/aberdeen-s...

There is no doubt that looking after Asylum Seekers comes at a cost, that we taxpayers are paying. But attempts to link the issue to strained public services, and finances are loaded, and wide of the mark. Read More at this link... davidbirkettsnp.substack.com/p/migrant-my...

Migrant Myth No 9 - we've all heard accusations that Asylum Seekers are given all the latest smartphones and designer clothes... The reality is somewhat more ordinary... davidbirkettsnp.substack.com/p/migrant-my...

Ach well, the engagement with PHD United was short and sweet. So onto the myth-busting! Charting at No10! it's the myth that Migrants area all kicking back in the lap of luxury in posh hotels! davidbirkettsnp.substack.com/p/migrant-my...

In my hame toon the far right finally arrived last year. It's fair to say we don't see eye to eye, but that's not to say we can't talk, here is my Olive Branch... davidbirkettsnp.substack.com/p/an-open-le...

It's not a new idea, an SNP Leader has more hats to wear than any other Party Leader. Is it all too much for one mere mortal? Read on... davidbirkettsnp.substack.com/p/are-we-ask...

Misogyny is awful, I hate it, as the father of a teenage Daughter the rise in "Hypermasculinity" scares me. But this week has led me to examine the danger of the word Misogyny being misused, overused, and potentially losing it's power. Read on... davidbirkettsnp.substack.com/p/the-misogy...

Yeah all those guys cable tying Union Jacks to lampposts, they're just normal blokes.. concerned citizens.. salt of the earth.. misunderstood.. fed up of feeling powerless.. and left behind.. they just want their country back.. what's wrong with that? www.mirror.co.uk/news/uk-news...

There's a lot of serious crap flying about just now. So here I want to cover something a bit lighter. We've all hear variations of the phrase "That's not what we're hearing on the Doorsteps" Here it is demystified from an activist viewpoint. davidbirkettsnp.substack.com/p/thats-not-...

Well that didn't take long, Keir Starmer couldn't even answer himself, leaving it to some civil servant to do his talking... Contemptible... but Predictable... davidbirkettsnp.substack.com/p/well-its-g...

There will be many way more notable folk commenting today. But for what it's worth here's my take. davidbirkettsnp.substack.com/p/peter-murr...

It’s the 6th Anniversary of this famous Tweet today. Posted in reaction to “Cummingsgate” during the Pandemic. @ThatCivilTweet reposted it twice a day until the Tories were removed from office. Sadly their successors weren’t any better.

My fifth and final substack article on why we have a mandate for a referendum. Enjoy, read the other ones, and share. davidbirkettsnp.substack.com/p/why-we-hav...

I told you all that Mandates were a big subject. This is article No4, with one to go. In this one we look at how a Soundbite was allowed to become a Straitjacket, and why it should never have happened. davidbirkettsnp.substack.com/p/why-we-hav...

In my 3rd Substack Article on the thorny subject of Mandates. I explore the effect Political Climate has (or more accurately doesn't) davidbirkettsnp.substack.com/p/why-we-hav...

In the second episode of "Why We have a Mandate" I explore Precedent. Scotland has exceeded the thresholds on which the UK has held similar referenda, but still we are denied. Read on. davidbirkettsnp.substack.com/p/why-we-hav...

In an article last week I explored the measures by which we measure society. I got some questions sent back which I was happy to give my take on. davidbirkettsnp.substack.com/p/rethinking...

I’M ON A BOAT!!!!! Mutha Fuckaaaaa!

It's now time to utter the dreaded "M" Word... No not Mandelson... I am of course talking about Mandates. A thorny and relevant subject, and a big one, so this the first in a series... davidbirkettsnp.substack.com/p/why-we-hav...

Could you accept that an attempted murderer saved their victim from death... ...because they stopped just short of actually killing them? Because that's a similar argument to the one that the Act of Union was Voluntarily entered into. substack.com/home/post/p-...

My latest substack on an all too familiar subject Click the link to read more davidbirkettsnp.substack.com/p/the-broad-...

For those who voted “No Thanks” the case for staying in the UK was built on certainty… ...in 2026 the only certainty that exists, is that the UK is in terminal decline davidbirkettsnp.substack.com/p/is-scottis...

A couple of weeks ago I started to write on Substack on all things Scottish Independence. Please feel free to give it a once over. On Monday I'll be releasing the latest article, containing this photo... What will it be about? substack.com/@davidbirket...

Leave the UK… only to join the European Union? What’s the point? Our position on Europe is often framed like this: Leaving an unhappy marriage… only to remarry the very next day. But it's not.... read on to see why... davidbirkettsnp.substack.com/p/why-leave-...

The transition to green sources of energy has taken a bit of a battering lately, that's regrettable. I believe, that with some joined up thinking it's possible to make this transition painlessly, and bring communities with us. Read more... davidbirkettsnp.substack.com/p/five-steps...

I admit that sometimes I do see things very differently to most. But even I surprised myself when I reached the conclusion that Teenagers with Machine Guns isn't always a bad thing! Read more at the link below. davidbirkettsnp.substack.com/p/teenagers-...

I was going to publish this yesterday but a lot was happening. Many say that with Independence that Scotland would lose it's "Global Standing" I say that's bollocks, we'd finally be able to claim some. Read more at my Substack. davidbirkettsnp.substack.com/p/the-lost-g...

Does military might really keep us safe? Is peace truly secured through superior firepower? Or is there another way? In my latest Substack, I explore the assumptions behind strength, security, and what real peace might require. davidbirkettsnp.substack.com/p/does-milit...

🧵1/6 Alright — I don’t usually share posts from my local @reformpartyuk.bsky.social candidate, but this one deserves calling out. Despite his obvious shortcomings people can vote for Conrad Ritchie if they want. That’s their right... For the record — I won’t be.

Latest substack just focussing on the fund itself The Norwegian Oil fund holds close to $2 trillion in assets. - That’s roughly $340,000 per person - UK National Debt Per capita is roughly $47,000. That's not bad luck, it's bad management. davidbirkettsnp.substack.com/p/the-norweg...

When opponents of Scottish Independence say Norway isn’t a fair comparison, when they say Independent Scotland couldn’t do the same, just remember, they’re not making an argument, They’re making an excuse... Read More in my Substack. davidbirkettsnp.substack.com/p/take-a-loo...

There’s a long standing convention not to speak ill of the dead. Most of the time, that’s not difficult—but every rule has its exceptions. On the anniversary of her passing, I’m reflecting on Margaret Thatcher’s legacy… doing my best to remain polite. substack.com/home/post/p-...

Tomorrow is a significant day, so significant that I'll be releasing my thoughts on it on my new Substack. Watch this space, and have a look at the rest of it. (admittedly only one article so far, give me time). substack.com/@davidbirket...

Our critics sometimes say that the Scottish Independence Movement is Anglophobic... While some fringe nutters undoubtedly are, the mainstream are not! It's being British we have the problem with... Read more in my 1st Substack... davidbirkettsnp.substack.com/p/its-shite-...

As much as I like the punchy immediacy of Bluesky, the limitations of the platform do lower the quality of the output. So I've finally decided to write on Substack davidbirkettsnp.substack.com/p/an-introdu...

Community Notice for Peterhead Recycling Centre users... please pay attention to the new signage!

It was good to join the counter protest in Fraserburgh today. Thanks to all those who joined us. Thanks to Seamus Logan MP for his words and solidarity. #refugeeswelcome

As much as I respect @nicolasturgeon.bsky.social she's got this WAY wrong It's not Green to import a commodity we already have plenty of Oil and Gas will be needed for some time yet It can be extracted in a carbon neutral way with community benefits It's time for @snp.org to rethink this.

Simply Lovely to see Love, Acceptance and Compassion for fellow human beings win the day in Banff. What is the term the youth uses for such a disproportionate response?... Ratio'd isn't it?... Full story in the link... northern-scot.co.uk/news/right-w...

So Steve Reed MP has been "Potentially Misleading?" Good response from our own Seamus Logan MP... I repeat my invitation to "Sewage Steve" to come to Peterhead with some water from his constituency, I'll get some from my tap, and we'll do a "Pepsi Challenge"

The magnificent @metallica.com are 44 yrs old today (Though I suspect the actual members are older). Here they are at their magnificent best with the San Francisco Symphony! youtu.be/0m6smR-M2qg?...

Scotland is rich in resources... Oil, Gas, Renewables, Water, Fish... Norway has a Sovereign Wealth Fund worth £254,226 per capita! Whilst "Pooling and Sharing" as part of the UK means we have £39,300 of Sovereign Debt per capita! Being in the UK is a bad deal for Scots!

Well folks, Thanks to all members who put their faith in me to represent the North East for the next year. Lots to do, let's crack on.