Colin H. · @GlasWolf
147 followers · 1278 posts · Server mastodon.scot

@DrHannahGraham Do powerfully compassionless and powerfully ignorant speeches count too?

#scotpol #Holyrood

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Stephanie Melnick · @AutieScot
404 followers · 460 posts · Server mastodon.scot

I don't blame AT ALL for wanting out at this point. is stressful; and politics as a whole is stressful, so it's not like moving to would solve every problem.

She's a great asset to the and independence movement, but she is human and it's absolutely her choice, regardless of how disappointed others may be.

#scotpol #snp #Holyrood #westminster #MhairiBlack

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Hannah Graham · @DrHannahGraham
449 followers · 118 posts · Server mastodon.scot

@davidallengreen @jbenjamint Wow, thanks, I think you've just made my evening!!

I'm a criminologist interested in Justice policy, hold an (unpaid, independent) public appointment on sentencing, and a bit of a anorak (love a good Scottish Statutory Instrument, standing order, constitutional stooshie, or FOI revelation šŸ˜). Unfortunately, I'm not a lawyer, but very appreciative of law and policy analysis by the eminent likes of yourself, David.

#Holyrood #scotpol

Last updated 1 year ago

Nikita Romanov · @nr
135 followers · 177 posts · Server mastodon.scot

I long for but youā€™d think for a nation that feels neglected by its central govt would do better in preventing the same apathy but a govt in feels just as far away & out of touch as .

The challenges & responsibilities of the islandsā€™ councils heavily outweigh those of their mainland counterparts. Things like devolving a tourist tax to councils are minuscule in what is needed to equip those Govts in delivering for & retaining their residents.

#westminster #Holyrood #independence

Last updated 1 year ago

Nikita Romanov · @nr
135 followers · 177 posts · Server mastodon.scot

The Orcadian posted 3 days ago about Councilā€™s Leader seeking ā€œalternative models of governanceā€. On Radio, James Stockan cited being let down by & .

The alternative models cited were of crown dependency such as Isle of Man, Jersey, Guernsey or of the Faroe Islands within Denmark & also talked of exploring their nordic connection.

Today multiple papers have printed rubbish like this, itā€™s dismissive n attempts to humiliate those trying to fix our broken politics.

#Holyrood #westminster #orkney

Last updated 1 year ago

Tokyo Outsider (337ppm) · @tokyo_0
570 followers · 1481 posts · Server mas.to

The National: New paper shows impact of UK Government imposing authority on Holyrood

thenational.scot/news/23588148

"The ability of the Scottish Parliament to take decisions for the benefit of people across Scotland is being curtailed by the actions of the UK Government, Constitution Secretary Angus Robertson has said."

via @MadeyeTheCarnaptious

#thenational #scotland #politics #news #Holyrood #devolution #brexit

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Hannah Graham · @DrHannahGraham
417 followers · 98 posts · Server mastodon.scot

An evening at Scottish Parliament hearing about the financial cost to families of imprisonment and release. Hosted by Rona Mackay MSP, with Cabinet Secretary Angela Constance and several MSPs in attendance.

It was very moving and galvanising hearing lived experiences of family members affected by a loved one's imprisonment. Much work yet to be done.

#scotland #Holyrood #ScottishParliament #families #criminology #socialjustice #criminaljustice #prison

Last updated 1 year ago

· @jackLondon
281 followers · 4514 posts · Server mastodonapp.uk

Scotland could pilot UK-wide deposit return scheme

Once again weaponise initiative in order to further subjugate to their will

This is not what was intended when the devolution settlement was made, nor is it in line with the promises made to con the scots in - if that ref settled the matter "for a generation" then the undertakings given then by should last that long also

Naked use of power!

bbc.co.uk/news/uk-scotland-657

#westminster #Unionists #scotland #Holyrood #cameron #indyref #ToriesOut

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· @jackLondon
281 followers · 4482 posts · Server mastodonapp.uk

@djl @wood5y @Lassielmr

That sounds like to me - come on! is geographically coherent, the population are educated and is run by pro-independence parties - and has been for some time.

If you cannot convince even a bare majority (& you need a bit more than that) to vote for independence it means you have not made the case

#victimhood #scotland #Holyrood

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· @jackLondon
281 followers · 4482 posts · Server mastodonapp.uk

@wood5y @Lassielmr

Imagine the response in were any Westminster govt to attempt to castrate .... no chance!

And yes the constitutional setup in the UK is a right dog's dinner - but that comment applies to Crown & Parliament, Lords & Commons, Westminster & Stormont and Church & State also - it is the British way and not simply a defect in the devolution changes

#scotland #Holyrood #Blair

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Peter Nimmo · @Peternimmo
903 followers · 716 posts · Server mastodon.scot

From Ballot Box - looking at the latest polls, including voting intentions. Bad news (as expected) for the , but the lead is squeaky. And it would be hard to form a Scottish government with these numbers
ballotbox.scot/redfield-may-20

#labour #snp #Holyrood #scotland

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· @jackLondon
272 followers · 4015 posts · Server mastodonapp.uk

@MacNaBracha

Well we will see - there is some road to travel before the next election - we have the to come when hope to increase their representation for by several hundred percent (given at present they only have one MP in !)

Long term permanent support for independence is over 35% and rising with younger generations - barring some new factor (climate change?) changing that I cannot see the SNP losing local power.

#Holyrood #2024GE #Labour #scotland

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KB · @decembr14
18 followers · 688 posts · Server mastodon.scot

Much good a letter from Angus Robertson will do, methinks.

It's all part of the Tory plan.

thenational.scot/news/23491639

#westminster #Holyrood #devolution

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Hannah Graham · @DrHannahGraham
408 followers · 76 posts · Server mastodon.scot

Really interesting and enjoyable discussions at the Scottish Parliament this evening at the book launch of 'The Norwegian Prison System' (Routledge Books).

After a series of contributions from Norwegian speakers, they had a live music performance and cross-floor discussions. A great turnout from senior Scottish Justice folk - so good to see people in person.

#scotland #norway #booklaunch #prison #justice #ScottishParliament #Holyrood

Last updated 2 years ago

Political Cartoon Gallery · @PoliticalCartoon
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KB · @decembr14
19 followers · 501 posts · Server mastodon.scot

Thereā€™s an important principle to defend here, of courseā€”especially given that after you do something once, itā€™s easier to do it againā€¦ and againā€¦ and again. But I canā€™t escape the feeling that judicial review here will be a waste of time. If the UK Gov wins, as I think likely, that will make it feel all too comfortable about deploying s.35 in future, weakening Holyroodā€”which is the Tory dream.

theguardian.com/politics/2023/

#snp #westminster #Holyrood

Last updated 2 years ago

Hannah Graham · @DrHannahGraham
403 followers · 64 posts · Server mastodon.scot

Is there any other parliament in the world that allows influences from foreign governments or is it just Scotland ?



#ScottishLabour #scottishtories #Holyrood #westminster

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Peter Nimmo · @Peternimmo
803 followers · 631 posts · Server mastodon.scot

The of the General Assembly of the was at today to deliver Time for Reflection as was voted in as of . Rt Rev Dr Iain Greenshields congratulated Mr Yousaf, saying he prayed God would be with him as he seeks to govern for the benefit of all. The Moderator met politicians to discuss social care, the Register of Controlled Interest in Land, the UK Government's Bill and addiction
churchofscotland.org.uk/news-a

#illegalmigration #scotland #firstminister #humzayousaf #Holyrood #ChurchofScotland #moderator

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