Easy with the insults: we're Scottish

Saturday, 16 May 2026. Tens of thousands of people march through central London behind Tommy Robinson under the banner Unite the Kingdom. British flags mix with Israeli ones and with the flags of the Iranian monarchists of the Pahlavi movement. Wooden crosses are carried on shoulders as a sign of “militant Christianity”. On the heads of middle-aged men, between the flags, the MEGA caps – the English variant of Trump's MAGA – and on a leaflet handed out in the crowd it reads, word for word, “a future for white people”. On the stage Katie Hopkins, a reality TV alumna turned anti-Muslim polemicist, alternates with Sharon Osbourne, Ozzy's widow.

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https://write.as/jolek78/easy-with-the-insults-were-scottish

Thomas Kerr rages as #Holyrood parties refuse to work with #ReformUK

Speaking at a press conference on Saturday, First Minister John #Swinney said he would not be inviting #Reform UK to talks at the #Scottish Government headquarters in St Andrew’s house.

https://www.thenational.scot/news/26093319.thomas-kerr-rages-holyrood-parties-refuse-work-reform-uk/

#fascism #racist #ToxicReform #Scotland #IndyRef2

Trans Candidates Secure Holyrood Seats Amidst Scrutiny

Two transgender people, Dr. Q Manivannan and Iris Duane, are now Members of the Scottish Parliament (MSPs). This is a first for Holyrood.

#ScottishParliament, #Holyrood, #TransRights, #GreenParty, #ScotlandElections

https://newsletter.tf/trans-candidates-elected-scottish-parliament-holyrood/

For the first time, two transgender people have been elected to the Scottish Parliament. This is a historic moment for Holyrood.

#ScottishParliament, #Holyrood, #TransRights, #GreenParty, #ScotlandElections
https://newsletter.tf/trans-candidates-elected-scottish-parliament-holyrood/

Pro-Independence Majority Bolsters Call for Referendum

Pro-independence parties in Scotland won more seats in the recent election. This gives them more power to ask for a new vote on independence.

#ScotlandIndependence, #ScottishElection, #SNP, #ScottishGreens, #Holyrood

https://newsletter.tf/scotland-election-pro-independence-majority-seats/

Pro-independence parties in Scotland have secured a majority in the Scottish Parliament, winning 72 seats combined. This is a significant increase from previous elections.

#ScotlandIndependence, #ScottishElection, #SNP, #ScottishGreens, #Holyrood
https://newsletter.tf/scotland-election-pro-independence-majority-seats/

We're still waiting on the last regional list declarations from Highlands and Islands

They're streaming on YouTube
https://www.youtube.com/live/V8yJMftjEbQ

Highland Council Scottish Parliament Elections
https://www.highland.gov.uk/elections-voting/scottish-parliamentary-elections/10

#ElectionResults #ScottishParliament #Scotland #ScottishElection #Holyrood