4 Chief Executives (last of which not appointed via open competition) and 3 (unelected) First Ministers is quite a hard sell on the competency front. www.heraldscotland.com/news/2548328...

I want to see #ScottishIndependence not because I am a nationalist, but because I am an internationalist. Because I would like Scotland to be a good neighbour to England as that country works through its dysfunctional issues, not dragged along in its chaos. #IndependenceIsNormal

Holyrood 2026 is looking like a crucial election. We must vote for Scotland’s future, before Farage destroys what is left of decency in England. My father, uncles, and grandfather did not fight fascism in #WWll for Tice and Farage to open the door to fascism on our doorsteps. #FightFascism

He had the good grace to engage with a curmudgeon, so I'm just putting this out there.

For all those still claiming *Scottish* Labour isn't just a mere accounting unit of the London party.

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Spitting Image nailed Apartheid Clyde, fair play. "Tommy Robinson, a man so law-abiding, he's been released from prison five times." 😂

So, when are all you SNP folk going to stop all your “horrible and hate filled politics” and just vote Green instead?

Just saying. www.youtube.com/watch?v=CtVy...

Scotland, too, has now started on a path which leads to a very dark place. www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...

I think it speaks volumes about John Swinney as a person he would do this. It's probably not going to be the easiest of meetings, a very large rod lies in wait, but it's the right thing to do. The human thing. www.thecourier.co.uk/fp/news/5334...

I don't really "like" Douglas Ross, I could probably even be persuaded to exchange harsh words with him, but... Is this the type of behavior we want at HR? Is this how Ministers of any party should conduct themselves, but especially one promoting Independence? Can or should it really be excused?

This commentary offers a clear, powerful statement of why freedom of speech is at the heart of democracy and must be defended, whether the speaker is Charlie Kirk or Jimmy Kimmel, MAGA supporters or MAGA opponents.

Asylum seekers are flocking to Glasgow because of SNP Government rules which state that the local authority must house them, and the council don't use hotels to do this unlike other Scottish regions.

Surprised? I am not. www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...

Regardless of whether you support or oppose ‘Antifa’, it is an idea - an ideology - not an organisation. Only totalitarian regimes outlaw ideas

There was fury from Strictly bosses last night, as cheeky chappie Thomas ‘Bosh’ Skinner revealed that he had had an affair with a glamorous blonde that threatened his marriage. From the new Private Eye, out now.

If not for Damascene revelations would our political class have anything to talk about? This, NS book admitting not enough preparation done for 2014 (any since?) etc. Can't help but wonder if some proper policy development and analysis might have helped? www.scotsman.com/news/scottis...

I might not agree with AS on his timing aspect (I see a few more potential obstacles) but not the general thrust of his piece. Honestly, well worth a read.

'A schoolgirl. Attacked in public. On a Monday afternoon in broad daylight. And all because of the colour of her skin and her faith' www.heraldscotland.com/poli... @neilmackay.bsky.social

Not sure this not having a policy and being left mumbling about "legal" and 'illegal" immigration on a Fringe event stage is going to pay off for the SNP the way it was expected to. www.dailyrecord.co.uk/news/politic...

Another proud day for Edinburgh City Council. Seems it can’t even work out how to cut grass properly now. Never mind. It’s only public money. www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...

It’s an interesting and thought provoking thread from someone who claims to have been an SNP office bearer.

Any ScotGov will carry the can for budgetary failings at HR. John Swinney told Brian Taylor at the Fringe “difficult choices will have to be made” when asked about a FIVE BILLION black hole in the budget. Being happy to run HR for WM on pocket-money isn’t Indy and comes at a cost - competence?

“Oh, don’t worry about that... it’s not the Black Death – our neighbour is just a patriot” From the new Private Eye, in shops now.

Once again @marshfamilysongs.bsky.social have knocked it out the park. All about the imminent arrival of the american tyrant 🙂🙂⬇️ youtu.be/1Iag4yaozis?...

>>> LIVE BSKY - WED 17TH SEPT, 7PM <<< TNT Show. Ep211. With Graeme McCormick on SNP conference resolution. Discussing "Amendment to Resolution 1: WINNING INDEPENDENCE" With host @benarty.bsky.social www.youtube.com/watch?v=q2jV...

Without support, skilled jobs at Alexander Dennis in Falkirk would have been lost. Today I have announced our £4m furlough scheme for Alexander Dennis, meaning workers can stay in their jobs as orders pick up again. I said I would protect jobs and livelihoods - and I have done that today.

It's hard not to feel ScotGov's just being held to ransom here given NFI Group (Alexander's parent company) stated it had delivered 1000 buses by end of 2024 and has a back order glut of £13.5 billion. www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...

Has anyone considered it’s because the SNP already knows its current strstegy can’t work? That’s its simply “playing” the public? Not just because of polling and D’Hondt, but because Starmer’s already told it three times publicly it will not be given a s.30? www.thenational.scot/politics/254...

Creating a direct competitor to the SNP isn’t helpful or good for Indy. A large SG group on the list would be just that. It isn’t an Indy Party (LS saying Indy not red line). It has attacked the SNP & stood against it - Hamilton, Humza, peak fares etc. We need a managed list (SGs included)

If, as a movement and as a cause, we keep shirking the tasks that do not take talent, how on earth are we ever supposed to make progress? writes Robin McAlpine ✍️ Read more: www.thenational.scot/politi...

Change ”9-11” this character is saying to “Independence” and you have the current SNP campaign for HR26. m.youtube.com/watch?v=6paM...

Ok, I can’t lie, this will be a very difficult (but necessary, imho) read for some in the SNP. I don’t agree with all of it, but it’s not that short of the truth even with that. www.heraldscotland.com/politics/vie...

Labour's Sarwar won’t say if the Starmer consulted him before sacking Ian Murray as Scotland Secretary in his reshuffle. Refuses to answer the question four times. Despite being branch manager, it's Baillie who gets the only Scottish seat on Labour's NEC. So of course he wasn't consulted.

The government of ironic resignations ➡️ Watch the latest episode of Page 94: The Private Eye Podcast on YouTube www.youtube.com/watch?v=euHn...

Most of Labour's online advertising in Scotland goes on promoting this guy as the potential next FM of Scotland. Seriously.

I think SNP we should all read this.

Honestly, well worth a read. Considered and well argued.

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Everything Toni is saying here is repeated in @snp.org branches - and Yes groups - up and down the country. The need to face electoral reality, to build a vibrant campaign & vision encompassing the entire Yes movement. Conference must discuss @JohnSwinney. www.thenational.scot/politics/254...

All political violence is wrong. So I would ask why the American right is never this outraged when children are gunned down in their droves, and why there was mostly silence when a Democratic politician and her husband were assassinated? Unless all violence is condemned, violence will continue.

How can Mandelson stay as a Lord if he's too sleazy to be an ambassador? And why did Sir Flipflop appoint him in the first place? This is his third sacking FFS 😡 #laboursleaze #labourlies

The difference between Scottish and English political values is that in England most politicians give cover to racists. While in Scotland, most politicians give cover to anti-racists. The words of leaders matter My @heraldscotland.bsky.social column www.heraldscotland.com/politics/vie...

It's a very strange world indeed when you find yourself agreeing with Stephen Kerr. If true, IF, it's definitely very hard to argue it's not in the public interest to have full disclosure made here.

Sacked from 3 different jobs on 3 separate occasions because of a, let's be polite and say, lack of personal judgment. But what does that say about the person who appointed him, though? www.heraldscotland.com/news/2545847...

Throwing a brick through the window of a hotel housing asylum seekers in Falkirk is absolutely despicable. People who fled war and persecution deserve to live in safety, not fear. Words have consequences - it’s time for politicians who spread hate to reflect on that.

We don’t yet know what motivated the person who shot and killed Charlie Kirk, but this kind of despicable violence has no place in our democracy. Michelle and I will be praying for Charlie’s family tonight, especially his wife Erika and their two young children.

Not talking about this issue created the vacuum Farage’s Reform now fill and continue to exploit. What are the actual details of the SNP’s immigration policy? Can John Swinney (finally) explain what he meant by “legal” and “illegal“ migrants at the Fringe? www.heraldscotland.com/news/2545753...