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Suzanne Blackley🏴 retweeted
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Suzanne Blackley🏴 retweeted
Alex Salmond actually did something about it!!
"Alex Salmond told Scotland independence was close. Nicola Sturgeon said it was. And Humza Yousaf followed suit. Now, John Swinney tells us the stars are aligning.
"But all four leaders have been saying the same thing for more than a decade.
"If Swinney really wants to escape the shadow of his predecessors, he will have to do more than tell Scotland independence is getting closer. He will have to show that it actually is."
For all Swinney's confidence, independence remains stuck || Deputy Political Editor Rebecca McCurdy 👇
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Suzanne Blackley🏴 retweeted
Global recognition for Dumfries and Galloway 🌍
National Geographic has named our region as one of its Best of the World destinations for 2027, and the only UK destination included on the list.
A fantastic celebration of our landscapes, dark skies, coastline and cycling.
Suzanne Blackley🏴 retweeted
2 ways to an independence vote.
1. The scenic route - ask various UK PMs for decades for a Sec30. (bonus moaning enabled when ignored.)
2. The direct route - use the legal powers you have to engineer early Holyrood election, use your manifesto to make it a Defacto Referendum.
Suzanne Blackley🏴 retweeted
Being bastards to the Palestinians in as many ways as they can imagine.
Suzanne Blackley🏴 retweeted
CEO-to-worker pay ratio in 1965: 20-1
CEO-to-worker pay ratio in 1990: 75-1
CEO-to-worker pay ratio today: 325-to-1
Trickle-down economics was always a sham.
Nothing has ever trickled down.
Suzanne Blackley🏴 retweeted
Ach me ol mate Pete has blocked me.😢
I'd guess Defacto Ref truths hit home across SNP.
Pete was once against, then for Defacto & told me "U were right"👍
But now? Against?🤔
He once wished for a debate on it.
Maybe @PeteWishart & I can debate Defacto on zoom for indy folk?🏴👍
Suzanne Blackley🏴 retweeted
Yes, we've reached the point in SNP history where those still interested in the pursuit of independence are a rogue faction.
Suzanne Blackley🏴 retweeted
Scotland won't have a problem if Swinney ever enables a vote.
Imagine having the keys to independence in your hand but asking Burnham to open another door. 🤷🙈
New Swedish Prime Minister, asked whether Britain should rejoin the EU:
“Yes. Please. Tomorrow.”
politico.eu/article/magdalen…
Suzanne Blackley🏴 retweeted
Well SNP hold the Defacto Ref and you can prove it . But SNP won't.
SNP will keep the possibility of independence in hibernation for 5 years at least.
The trick is - demand everything but do nothing.
Suzanne Blackley🏴 retweeted
Too many people confuse independence with a polticial party ...
If Fianna-Whichever are unpopular in Ireland, or current ruling Samfylkingin becomes unpopular in Iceland
- none there says "Oh well let's give up on Independence" 🤷 🇮🇸🇮🇪
Labour should call John Swinney's bluff on IndyRef2. The SNP and Greens have poisoned the cause so much that, right now, Better Together would win it out the park: my column in @heraldscotland heraldscotland.com/politics/…
Suzanne Blackley🏴 retweeted
Not again - when did they last pull this stupid stunt?
2021 just before the election - when it was utterly futile!!
As it is now 🙈 grrrrrr
- they can call an election anytime on independence if they are serious.
thenational.scot/news/265032…
Suzanne Blackley🏴 retweeted
Global icon and humanitarian, Dolly Parton, known to the world as a beloved singer, songwriter, philanthropist, actress, playwright, and author died peacefully today in Nashville, Tennessee. She was 80 years old.
Dolly is preceded in death by her beloved husband of 59 years Carl Thomas Dean (1942 – 2025), her mother Avie Lee Caroline Owens (1923 – 2003), and father, Robert Lee Parton, Sr. (1921 – 2000).
A rhinestone life that shone bright enough for the world to see, Dolly will forever stand as an inspiration not only through her timeless music and prolific songwriting, but also her wit, warmth, and kindness that made us all feel like family. Dolly Parton’s legacy is one of love, compassion, and resilience. With a seven-decade career, she inspired multiple generations of artists and fans with her music and an unwavering commitment to making the world a better place. Her songs will continue to resonate with people of all ages, and her philanthropic work will have a lasting impact.
At Dolly’s request, a small, private service will be held for immediate family. Dolly’s fans and friends from around the world are encouraged to pay tribute to Dolly on social media by tagging @DollyParton or by leaving a message at dollyparton.com
In lieu of flowers the family asks for donations to be made to Dolly Parton’s Imagination Library at imaginationlibrary.com
How very very sad a beautiful soul remembered not only for her music but the work she did with disadvantaged children throughout her life.
She’s now reunited with her beloved Carl.
Sound bites don’t win prizes.
❓A simple question for Andy Burnham.
If this is a voluntary union, what’s the democratic way out?
Readers added context they thought people might want to know
Scotland voted against independence 55%-45% in 2014. The 1707 Acts created one sovereign UK state; the Union is reserved to Westminster.
bbc.co.uk/news/events/sc…
en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Acts_of_U…
Suzanne Blackley🏴 retweeted
Something to chew over...
The SNP leadership cunningly has activists raging at Burnham for sticking to his principles.
BUT
That is just a distraction from asking why the SNP leadership won't use its levers for independence.
Suzanne Blackley🏴 retweeted
🚨 NEW: Domestic abuse in the UK hit a record high during the World Cup
384 incidents were reported, the majority after England’s loss to Argentina
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