This Professor of Scots Law provides an interesting short thread about #NicolaSturgeon and the #NoComment stooshie being confected in some quarters.

A Congressman’s warning: “I really hope the British public learns the lesson from Donald Trump when it comes to Nigel Farage”. “Farage is a total fraud, and I hope they realise before its too late”

The Scottish Greens were the only party at this election to say that we need to use our full taxation powers to raise more money, particularly from the wealth of the super-rich. We must explore all options for taxing wealth before cutting public sector jobs.

Sigh. So much unnecessary punching of ourselves* in the face, not to mention the many, many millions of £££ wasted, and many, many businesses which have lost work or gone under because of #Brexit *Scotland did not do it to ourselves. Scotland voted to Remain. We had it forced on us.

'Everywhere, it seems, people are resenting AI. They hate the way it disrupts job markets and the uncertainty it creates. They think it is going too fast and is concentrating wealth in a dangerous fashion. They believe it will destabilise society.' Richard Murphy

Available to watch on catch-up too.

Scotland's rail network has already been returned to public ownership. The Scottish Government took Scotrail back into the nation's hands in 2022.

Support Bella's crowdfund here: www.crowdfunder.co.uk/p/qr/Xy28pd7...

People in Spain have electricity prices that are half that in Scotland, which has more renewable energy than Spain. Energy in Scotland is controlled by UKGovt with highest energy costs in Europe. That is a key reason for low business & jobs growth in UK, & the cost of living crisis.

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Scotland is being held captive by an English parliament. Free Scotland.

The Scottish Government has just backed Green plans to improve Scotland's childcare. It commits the Government to ensure: 🟢Every child’s funded place starts the week after their third birthday 🟢Children can receive a nursery place outwith the council area they live in

Watching the MSM news as an independence supporter provokes regular FFS moments, but the focus on Murrell to the exclusion of our Parliament’s vote for an independence referendum is the ultimate proof of our subordinate, colonial status. We are “Too long in this condition.”

Jeezus. Sick to the back teeth of others telling us now us not the time and that, uniquely, Scotland must not become independent because of X or Y world crisis. FFS. What other country ever postponed its independence in this grounds? Exceptionalism on turbo.

Here’s why the UK Government is pooping its pants over #indyref2. They can’t magic up dead No voters the way that pollsters can. Scotland must start acting like a de facto independent country, stop cooperating with failed Westminster Governments & reach out to EU, Wales & the colonised N of Ireland.

Decisions about Scotland should be made by the people who live here. There’s a clear pro-independence majority in the Scottish Parliament and that majority voted for a referendum. For politicians in London to deny that choice is a democratic outrage.

NEW: Nicola Sturgeon's lawyers have responded to 'armchair detectives' after continued speculation over her knowledge of her estranged husband Peter Murrell's crimes 🔗 www.thenational.scot/news/2...

The Scottish Greens are renewing calls for the US to be banned from using Prestwick Airport after The National exclusively revealed its use spiked before the latest strikes on Iran

Climate campaigners have reacted angrily to the new energy price cap rise, slamming the 'insatiable greed of energy giants'

There's no greater proof of the need for independence than Westminster refusing to 'let' Scotland have a democratic vote on it. indyposterboy.scot/undemocratic...

Nicola Sturgeon has defended her reported decision to give 'no comment' answers to the police during her arrest, saying it's standard legal advice

EXCLUSIVE: US military use of Scotland's publicly owned Prestwick Airport spiked in the days before the latest strikes on Iran www.thenational.scot/news/2614052...

I was extremely disappointed that Scottish Labour's proposed Ecocide Bill was timed out by the election. It should be brought back and passed with haste so that Scotland can arrest, charge and prosecute those who advocate for or commit gross crimes against the environment.

🚨On my way to a Court of Session hearing today on whether to suspend the Palestine Action ban in Scotland pending the Judicial Review later this year. Huge constitutional implications. Keep up-to-date here (🧵) and thenational.scot with a full write up later

Westminster cannot be trusted with Scotland’s energy, the SNP have said after it was revealed the energy price cap will be increased in July

Started looking at old indyref stuff and now I’m crying.

Scroll forward to 3:30:54 for a chat between host, Elliot Johnston, and myself about the Scottish Independence motion in Scotland's Parliament, and the shape of the debate. With mentions of @ballotbox.scot @believeinscotland.bsky.social and more.

Available now to watch on catch-up #BroadcastingScotland is a wee independent broadcaster and one I am happy to support Watch the broadcast from Scotland's Parliament followed by a discussion between myself and programme host, Elliot Johnston #ScotlandsRightToChoose #ScottishIndependence #IndyRef

It's not for Westminster to speak for the people of Scotland.

Pro-independence supporters have gathered outside Holyrood to celebrate after MSPs called for Westminster to devolve the powers which would allow it to hold a second independence referendum 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿

🚨 BREAKING! 🟢 Yes: 72 🔴 No: 55 Scotland must have the right to choose our own future.

Watch the debate on catch-up.

NEW: John Swinney has said that today's vote on independence powers 'is the start of a process that I believe will lead Westminster to say yes to a referendum, and Scotland to a yes to independence' 🔗 www.thenational.scot/news/2...

EXCLUSIVE: The PR firm owned by Reform UK’s Scottish deputy leader Thomas Kerr has been struck off and dissolved after apparently failing to file its accounts 🔗 www.thenational.scot/news/2...

🚨 BREAKING: Scotland’s parliament has just voted to demand indyref2! 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿 Scotland’s future is best in Scotland’s hands.

BREAKING: Scotland's newly elected parliament has called for Westminster to devolve the powers which would allow it to hold a second independence referendum

The Scottish Parliament voted for Scotland to have the powers to hold an independence referendum. Because Scotland’s future should be decided by the people of Scotland.

Decided to make a donation to the SNP yesterday. Fed up of the MSM portraying them as the bad guys instead of the victim. Roll on independence! 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿

🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿 Parliament must unite behind our right to decide.

Today the Scottish Parliament has its largest pro-independence majority since it reconvened. Scotland has spoken, and that democratic choice must be respected by the unionist parties and the UK government. Scotland must have the right to choose its own future.

Watch the opening debate of the Scottish Parliament, in which a vote there will be a vote on holding an independence referendum in the lifetime of this Parliament. Starts at 14:00. Available to watch on catch-up thereafter. www.scottishparliament.tv/meeting/meet...

I am Scottish. Believe me when I say, the anger I feel is palpable. Brexit was a con England ate up. Scotland voted to Remain. We were dragged out of the EU anyway, because our bigger neighbour said so. It is time Scotland had a Scottish independence referendum and plan our return to the EU.

Will Scotland be Ambitious? as MSPs Debate Asking Permission for Independence Referendum Today, 26 May, business in The Scottish Parliament will see the newly elected MSPs debating asking the UK Parliament in London "to devolve the powers to the Scottish Parliament to hold a referendum on Scottish…

Unionism is done in Scotland. It has nothing to offer the people and no story to tell Today, the Scottish Parliament will vote in support of independence. Why? Because unionism has failed. It has run out of road. It has no imagination. It offers no hope. My column in @heraldscotland.bsky.social

This is a remarkable allegation. Reform UK is a party which seems to let just about anyone stand for election, apparently regardless of convictions for violence, racism, or Nazi tattoos. To be so awful you fail Reform UK vetting is quite something. www.pressandjournal.co.uk/fp/politics/...

pre-brexit i used to defend unionism bcos i thought we were stronger together, tho i always had the view that it was up to scotland( or wales ), but now i argue for independence. we are a dead weight dragging scotland and wales down with us.

The SNP and its party members are the victims of this. The suggestion that anyone should have been familiar with Murrell’s finances is ridiculous. He had earned £100,000 plus for many years and was capable of using his own money, if he had chosen to. Branchform is dead. Independence is our future.

There is a rally for Scotland's right to choose #ScottishIndependence taking place this afternoon and into this evening outside the Scottish Parliament, down at Holyrood, Edinburgh. @lesleyriddoch.bsky.social will be there with hundreds of friends. Go along. Join in. Be part of the movement!

Good Morning Scotland. Mrs G and I decided last night to make a sizeable donation to the SNP. We trust this organisation to fulfill our determination to see Scotland independent as soon as possible for all our children's sakes. This is an investment in their future. 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿