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🏴󠁧󠁒󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿 Scottish | Socialist | Views my own Twitter: KieranMacNeil_

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Western media: β€œDecisions are made behind closed doors.”

Reality: Motions began at people’s congresses at local levels and were debated before reaching the National People’s Congress.

If that’s a β€œrubber stamp,” what exactly do you call democracy?

06.03.2026 01:53 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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Jeffrey Sachs on the real reason Israel and the U.S. attacked #Iran. πŸ‘‡πŸΌ

01.03.2026 14:28 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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Unlike Netanyahu, who starts wars and flees, Ayatollah Khamenei stayed in his country - even while under attack - until his final moments.

01.03.2026 06:15 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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Did you know the term β€˜Lunar New Year’ for Chinese New Year is a British colonial invention?

During their occupation of Hong Kong, they removed Chinese New Year and replaced it with Lunar New Year in Hong Kong law.

The UK deliberately de-sinicised Chinese holidays during their occupation.

19.02.2026 04:50 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 1 πŸ“Œ 0
Picture of Jeane Freeman

Picture of Jeane Freeman

Jeane Freeman 1953-2026

07.02.2026 12:31 πŸ‘ 129 πŸ” 31 πŸ’¬ 4 πŸ“Œ 2
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β€œIn the UK, they block by-election party candidates who pose a threat to the Prime Minister.”

25.01.2026 14:43 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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Glad to hear Mayor Zohran Mamdani is considering a baby box scheme in New York.

The Scottish Government has sent over a Baby Box to share our experience and hopefully offer some inspiration.

Since we launched it in 2017, I’m proud it’s giving every child the best start in life. 🏴󠁧󠁒󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿

23.01.2026 14:39 πŸ‘ 268 πŸ” 108 πŸ’¬ 6 πŸ“Œ 6
Graphic reads: Glenrothes West & Kinglassie by-election, congratulations Zoe Hisbent, and features a picture of Zoe.

Graphic reads: Glenrothes West & Kinglassie by-election, congratulations Zoe Hisbent, and features a picture of Zoe.

πŸŽ‰ Congratulations Zoe!

Only the SNP stands up for Scotland. 🏴󠁧󠁒󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿

23.01.2026 09:34 πŸ‘ 131 πŸ” 41 πŸ’¬ 3 πŸ“Œ 5
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What a magnificent SNP win in the Glenrothes West and Kinglassie by-election!

Well done to Cllr Zoe Hisbent on a stunning win. Nigel Farage turned up to campaign and lost. Labour polled 15%. Excellent result for the SNP.

23.01.2026 08:05 πŸ‘ 251 πŸ” 86 πŸ’¬ 13 πŸ“Œ 10
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Glenrothes West and Kinglassie (Fife) by-election, 1st prefs:

SNP: 1167 (44.3%, -5.3)
Reform UK: 725 (27.5%, new)
Labour: 413 (15.7%, -16.8)
Conservative: 182 (6.9%, -4.7)
Lib Dem: 125 (4.7%, +0.9)
Family: 25 (0.9%, new)

SNP elected stage TBC.

22.01.2026 23:41 πŸ‘ 111 πŸ” 51 πŸ’¬ 6 πŸ“Œ 9
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Great to be in Glenrothes campaigning for Zoe Hisbent, your @snp.org candidate in the Glenrothes West and Kinglassie by-election.

Polls close today at 10pm, if you live in Glenrothes West & Kinglassie and haven’t voted yet, #VoteSNP!

22.01.2026 18:43 πŸ‘ 6 πŸ” 2 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 2
Picture shows Zoe Hisbent, a ballot extract with her name on it, and the words β€œPolls are now open!”

Picture shows Zoe Hisbent, a ballot extract with her name on it, and the words β€œPolls are now open!”

🏴󠁧󠁒󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿 Polls are now open in the Glenrothes West and Kinglassie by-election.

πŸ—³οΈ Vote Zoe Hisbent before 10pm tonight!

22.01.2026 09:53 πŸ‘ 72 πŸ” 49 πŸ’¬ 5 πŸ“Œ 2
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You won’t believe what Macron said…

Desperate to appease!

20.01.2026 09:19 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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Where is Europe’s spine?

Truly embarrassing for NATO and these supposed β€œworld powers.”

I’m not sure whether this is on par or worse than Kaja Kallas’ so-called diplomacy. πŸ˜‚

20.01.2026 09:12 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 1 πŸ“Œ 0
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Tomorrow we will set out Scotland’s Budget.

Here’s a preview in 45 seconds. πŸ‘‡

12.01.2026 20:31 πŸ‘ 88 πŸ” 40 πŸ’¬ 6 πŸ“Œ 2
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It’s unacceptable that in energy-rich Scotland, people are facing fuel poverty.

Labour promised lower energy bills, but they keep going up.

With independence, we can use our energy wealth to lower bills for good.

08.01.2026 14:50 πŸ‘ 123 πŸ” 61 πŸ’¬ 4 πŸ“Œ 5
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🏴󠁧󠁒󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿 Believe in Scotland.

05.01.2026 11:16 πŸ‘ 22 πŸ” 13 πŸ’¬ 3 πŸ“Œ 3

Happy New Year and every good wish for 2026. 🏴󠁧󠁒󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿

01.01.2026 00:16 πŸ‘ 201 πŸ” 39 πŸ’¬ 15 πŸ“Œ 0
Digital board showing reduced train fares between Scottish cities, highlighting savings on Edinburgh-Glasgow and other routes.

Digital board showing reduced train fares between Scottish cities, highlighting savings on Edinburgh-Glasgow and other routes.

Here's one thing we're leaving in 2025. Naebody will miss them anyway.

29.12.2025 18:00 πŸ‘ 104 πŸ” 56 πŸ’¬ 2 πŸ“Œ 2
Close-up of a snow-dusted pine branch with warm Christmas lights glowing softly in the background.

Close-up of a snow-dusted pine branch with warm Christmas lights glowing softly in the background.

πŸŽ…πŸ» Merry Christmas everyone!

25.12.2025 07:30 πŸ‘ 124 πŸ” 25 πŸ’¬ 8 πŸ“Œ 1
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New Β£150m funding package to protect jobs at Grangemouth The UK government and owners Ineos say the funding will support 500 jobs at the site's ethylene plant.

After months of uncertainty, the UK government’s support for Grangemouth is welcome and long overdue.

Alongside this, the Scottish Government committed funding last week to support up to 460 new jobs - showing a long-term future for the site is achievable.

17.12.2025 15:53 πŸ‘ 83 πŸ” 31 πŸ’¬ 11 πŸ“Œ 4
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Over 141,000 affordable homes delivered since the SNP came into office - and we are not stopping there.

We will keep working to ensure everyone has a safe, secure place to call home.

16.12.2025 18:24 πŸ‘ 97 πŸ” 45 πŸ’¬ 1 πŸ“Œ 1
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This is what investing in Scotland’s young people looks like. πŸ‘‡

15.12.2025 18:08 πŸ‘ 123 πŸ” 60 πŸ’¬ 3 πŸ“Œ 0
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Scottish Child Payment | Food Insecurity | Deprivation New analysis shows the Scottish child payment sharply reduces child deprivation and food insecurity, with no evidence of work disincentives. Discover the findings.

New study from LSE, York & Glasgow universities shows the Scottish Child Payment is transforming lives.

Without it, 70,000 more children would face deprivation and food insecurity.

We will keep investing in families and lifting children out of poverty.

12.12.2025 14:03 πŸ‘ 175 πŸ” 97 πŸ’¬ 4 πŸ“Œ 12

Great to see action from our SNP Scottish Government supporting new jobs for Grangemouth.

The same can't be said for the UK Labour Government, who went back on their promises and abandoned workers at Grangemouth.

11.12.2025 17:14 πŸ‘ 4 πŸ” 1 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 1
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Business investment rises to 20-year high in Scotland Progress also highlighted in educational attainment.

Here you go! www.gov.scot/news/busines...

10.12.2025 12:58 πŸ‘ 2 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 1 πŸ“Œ 0
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Scotland's economy is moving under the @snp.org.

Business investment has reached a 20-year high - while it falls across the UK - with Scotland having the most educated workforce anywhere in the UK.

Imagine what more we could do with independence.

10.12.2025 11:34 πŸ‘ 19 πŸ” 18 πŸ’¬ 1 πŸ“Œ 1
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Today’s figures show real progress in our schools:

βœ… Record literacy and numeracy
βœ… Higher attendance
βœ… More teachers, with smaller class sizes

Huge credit to pupils and staff. We will keep driving improvement for every young person in Scotland.

09.12.2025 17:20 πŸ‘ 175 πŸ” 89 πŸ’¬ 4 πŸ“Œ 2