My latest blog piece. The shameful anti-SNP hysteria of the British media in Scotland even spins good news into SNPbad as we saw this week with the media response to the news that the pass rate for exams in Scotland has increased for a second year. weegingerdug.wordpress.com/2026/08/05/e...

Even good news is spun into SNPbad by the media in Scotland

It’s often said there are two kinds of people in the world, those who say the glass is half full, and those who say it’s half empty. This is in fact inaccurate as there is a third kind,…

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Good news and great to see a policy that Greens have pushed for for decades being implemented!

The National@scotnational.bsky.social · 21h ago

An integrated system allowing Scots to use a single ticket across different modes of public transport will be in place before the next Holyrood election, Transport Secretary Stephen Flynn has pledged 👉 www.thenational.scot/news/2...

😮 That is I would suggest a scary prospect for Scotland. Is the "Far Right" that much of a thing here?

The National@scotnational.bsky.social · 7h ago

Tomorrow's front page 🗞️ Top lawyer warns of far-right bid to build Scottish 'street army'

@scottishgreens.org - Can you enlighten me on your approach to the SALVO issue? As a fellow Indy supporting party I feel I should know but not sure.

Chickyholic 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿@chickyholic.bsky.social · 11h ago

I can only assume it's because they want to take any credit for Independence if they can - and if they can't do that it won't happen. Out of interest (as I can't recall seeing anything about it) what is the Greens' approach to SALVO?

"It’s clear our democracy is engineered by what can only be described as colonial masters. "If serious SNP must recognise & support Salvo’s UN live case" 🎯 I can't for the life of me understand why the SNP leadership aren't showing any support for, or even recognition of, SALVO at the UN.

Manucobra@cobramanu.bsky.social · 13h ago

I cancelled my SNP membership after 2024 election result as the campaign was a disgrace! It’s clear our democracy is engineered by what can only be described as colonial masters. If serious SNP must recognise & support Salvo’s UN live case, call out bias & harms of uk media & pull our MPs from WM.

I see today’s ‘let’s trash Scotland’ papers are once again having a go at the exam results. Despite children working hard with a continued rise in the results the media shows their hatred for the SNP Gov goes above any congratulations for our kids hard work. Not any congratulations. Shame on them!

Andy Burnham called for “practical measures, not constitutional changes” when faced with an indyref request. Yet now he says he'll change the constitution...

All this begins to make the UK (or England at least) a modern day version of 1930s Germany. God forbid.

The National@scotnational.bsky.social · 14h ago

Organisers of far-right groups are attempting to build a 'street army', leading human rights lawyer Aamer Anwar has said Disorder and protests across Scotland have left the police with an overtime bill of £1.1million, it has been estimated

NEW: The Scottish Conservatives have been urged to rule out standing Nazi candidates after a former extremist was picked to represent the party down south 👀 🔗 www.thenational.scot/news/2...

So if the Tories can't beat Reform in the right wing race to Nazi-ism, join 'em (or at least get advice on how to).

The National@scotnational.bsky.social · 12h ago

NEW: A former neo-Nazi who was selected to stand for the Conservative Party has withdrawn his candidacy and will instead become a party adviser 🚨

What does anyone expect from unionist papers. Can't have those uppity Jocks looking good at anything or they might really believe they can go it alone and what would we do without all their assets then?

@busygranof6.bsky.social · 20h ago

I see today’s ‘let’s trash Scotland’ papers are once again having a go at the exam results. Despite children working hard with a continued rise in the results the media shows their hatred for the SNP Gov goes above any congratulations for our kids hard work. Not any congratulations. Shame on them!

The Danube River's water is dropping so low that World War II ships are emerging apnews.com/article/serb...

The Danube River's water is dropping so low that World War II ships are emerging

Water levels on the Danube River have dropped so low due to drought that World War II German battleships are emerging into view.

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Course you would, “love”… And Brexit will suddenly be amazing. And climate change will go away. And Trump will give us the bestest trade deal ever. And voters will love you for scrapping their rights, to please your moneyed mates… Now, pipe down and focus on your upcoming fight with a bin.

Coming from an RN officer, retired or otherwise .................... !

Kevin Schofield@kevinschofied.bsky.social · 2d ago

Former Royal Navy Officer Brands Reform's Small Boats Plan 'A Crock Of Shit' www.huffingtonpost.co.uk/entry/a-croc...

God help England if Reform gets it's foot in the door at WM. Scotland won't be seen for dust (hopefully, if it has any sense).

Sarah Murphy@13sarahmurphy.bsky.social · 2d ago

And 25% of voters would put these ridiculous moneyed fools in charge of the govt and treasury, would they? How many investigations into Reform’s dodgy finances are there now? I’ve lost count. And no, it’s not an ‘establishment’ plot. It’s just what happens when corruption/incompetence meets scrutiny

Nothing to see here. Just Russia damaging another kids hospital. Photos are from the Zaporizhzhia regional children's hospital. Governor Ivan Fedorov says there are no injuries, as "Fortunately, at the time of the air raid, all the children, along with the medics, were in shelter."

While the West worries about other things, in the UK particularly dealing with a new PM exerting his ideas, Ukraine has a lot more to be worried about:

Tim White@twmcltd.bsky.social · 2d ago

Nine civilians are injured in Kramatorsk after another heinous attack this morning. Two Russian aerial bombs landed right next to residential buildings in the centre of the city, in free Donetsk region. #RussiaIsATerroristState

Understandably, I get so few views/likes during the night, but I think it's worth going back to scroll through the end of each thread as it's often where the action begins and I try to never repeat photos/videos. Here's the link for Monday's thread: bsky.app/profile/twmc...

Tim White@twmcltd.bsky.social · 3d ago

Here comes another thread covering all things Ukraine (and Russia) Day 1622 of the war on freedom, democracy, culture, a nation and its people. Those long range strikes are surely starting to hurt Russia. Let's catch up:

Hello again, on Day 1623 of the full invasion of Ukraine. Every single day I've compiled a thread of the news stories, updated throughout the day (and often night too) When I finished the previous thread in the middle of this night, more things were exploding inside Russia!

"Hands up if you're a prancing prick who's been spouting complete bollocks about using the Royal Navy to send migrants back to France in a desperate bid to distract attention from the sleaze your party is mired in"

damp shrug of cow horn “we’re hairy for a reason” – summer in Scotland —a haar coo

James Oswald@sirbenfro.bsky.social · 2d ago

Lonesome coo

If he does do that it will be another evidential tick on the Decol Cmte's checklist.

An Angry Scot@anangryscot.murrayfamily.uk · 2d ago

No Unionist politician will answer the question: "How does Scotland leave the UK?" So, do you think that Burham will codify that process into a written constitution? No, he will tighten the legal rope round our neck. We need #ScottishIndependence more than ever. www.thenational.scot/news/2643247...

Nicola Sturgeon is right to warn that the right wing of the SNP being in control is a danger to their future and how legitimate they are seen as heralds of independence. You cannot sell a right wing, corporate independence. Its the absolute fucking antithesis of what its about.

The National@scotnational.bsky.social · 2d ago

NEW: Stephen Flynn has turned down a third meeting with another Glasgow campaign group looking to hold talks on bus franchising 🚍 @stephbrawn.bsky.social has the exclusive 👇 www.thenational.scot/news/2...

❤️🤞🤞🤞 Looking good. Well done SNP to hold.

Ballot Box Scotland@ballotbox.scot · yesterday

By-Election Preview: Portobello and Craigmillar (Edinburgh) 3rd of September 2026 The SNP are likely to emerge victorious here not because of their own support, but because a healthy Green performance will set up a generous flow of transfers to them.

Thank goodness it's not going to foreign interests or a millionaire for his/her own private use.

The National@scotnational.bsky.social · 2d ago

A huge Scottish estate with its own private island is set to be purchased by the local community after a £1 million grant was secured

Interesting. Won't be able to get at this piece till the paper arrives tomorrow but has the author been reading our earlier comments on the SNP by chance ??! 🤔 Or is it (more likely) that everyone in the Indy movement is thinking the same?

The National@scotnational.bsky.social · yesterday

There are few in what remains of the independence movement who now believe that Scottish autonomy can be achieved by simply relying on the SNP, writes Jonathon Shafi ✍️ 🔗 www.thenational.scot/politi...

Presumably this will mean it going via the Chunnel - and be subject to the whims/control of WM?

The National@scotnational.bsky.social · yesterday

A new route between the Highlands and mainland Europe could be on its way, after a working group met for the first time to assess the feasibility of extending the Caledonian Sleeper service to the continent 🚄 🔗 www.thenational.scot/news/2...

That "short-term" gain is probably exactly what WM want - making Scotland less attractive except for a few with specific interests, not to mention getting WM claws embedded deeper north of the Border.

The National@scotnational.bsky.social · 2d ago

Sam Heughan told The National that if he could send a message to the First Minister and the Scottish Government about AI data centres, it would be a warning that 'this is short-term gain for very few' The full interview 👉 www.thenational.scot/news/2...

Well done kids 😃👍👏👏 Can't imagine WM will be too chuffed politically but I think there was some mention earlier on one of the UK wide TV progs which was actually congratulatory.

The SNP@snp.org · 2d ago

Scotland’s exam results are up across the board! Scotland’s young people are achieving vocational and academic excellence.

He simply won't give up will he? You'd think after 2014 he'd be happy but no. Those eyes speak volumes about him and his character. A thoroughly nasty piece of work.

The National@scotnational.bsky.social · yesterday

NEW: Wings Over Scotland blogger Stuart Campbell has said that he was questioned by police under threat of arrest over posts he made on social media 🔗 www.thenational.scot/news/2...