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Tag Archives: Scotland

UKIP’s Scottish campaign launch didn’t go exactly to plan ….

February 22, 2015

(not satire – it’s the UKIP!) In which we get to hear sage political advice from a UKIP spin-doctor….. UKIP’s …

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Osborne’s nr 2 Lib Dem Danny Alexander to lose his seat to SNP at next election

February 4, 2015

(not satire – it’s the Lib Dems!) Lord Ashcroft has completed some polling of Scottish constituencies and due to a …

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BBC claims “incorrect” Salmond report not “intentional”

January 17, 2015

(not satire – it’s the BBC!) Hmm! The BBC has admitted that a report by its political editor Nick Robinson on …

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Proof that Labour in Scotland will have to move to the left to win back SNP voters

December 23, 2014

(not satire) There’s some pretty convincing statistical evidence in this study by Professor Phil Cowley at the British Election Study that …

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Phew! Lucky this large new oil find off the Scottish coast was made after the referendum

October 23, 2014

(not satire – it’s the UK today!) It’s extremely lucky for David Cameron and the winning NO campaign that the …

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Tory MPs turn crackpot and adopt crackpot BNP policy on English Parliament

September 21, 2014

(not satire – it’s the Tories!) The biggest supporters of an English parliament used to be the far-right skinheads of the neo-nazi …

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Video which claims to prove Scottish referendum vote rigged. You decide:

September 19, 2014

(not satire – it’s the Scottish referendum!) I have no idea what to make of this. But here’s a video …

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Cameron pledges every Scot to get free U2 album after no vote

September 19, 2014

(satire?) David Cameron has declared U2’s new album “Songs of Innocence” will be made available to every Scottish citizen for free download …

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It Was Gordon Brown Wot Won It

September 19, 2014

(not satire – it’s UK politics!) I know Gordon Brown isn’t the most popular politician. However, it must be said …

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Better Not Bother campaign in shock as Scotland votes Yes to political engagement

September 19, 2014

(satire?) The UK political establishment was rocked to its foundations as voters in Scotland voted overwhelmingly for political engagement by a …

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Cameron diagnosed with severe heart-in-mouth syndrome on day of Scottish referendum

September 18, 2014

(satire?) The Prime Minister David Cameron is under medical supervision after doctors confirmed he was suffering from a severe form …

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Famous Scottish tennis player says YES to independence

September 18, 2014

(not satire – it’s the Scottish independence debate!) Personally speaking, a tennis player’s opinion is about as worthy as an Irish …

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Panicking Cameron facing open rebellion in the event of both a YES and a NO vote

September 17, 2014

(not satire – it’s David Cameron!) David Cameron is facing a rebellion from within his own party if Scotland votes …

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Queen’s radical plan for voters to think before voting ruled ‘unconstitutional’

September 15, 2014

(satire?) Thinking before voting in a UK election – as suggested by the Queen yesterday – would be unconstitutional, experts …

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Blair urges air strikes against Scotland in event of ‘Yes’ vote

September 14, 2014

(satire?) Former Prime Minister Tony Blair has urged the UK government to consider military action against Scotland in the event of a vote …

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Experts warn of zombie apocalypse in event of ‘Yes’ vote for Scottish independence

September 12, 2014

(satire?) A vote for ‘yes’ in Scottish referendum ‘threat to human brains’, warns Better Together campaign. Business leaders, leading economists and constitutional experts have …

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BBC reporter caught red-handed manipulating video in Scottish indy campaign

September 11, 2014

(not satire – it’s the BBC!) Even a hardened old cynic like me is a little bit shocked by this. …

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George Galloway: BBC Scotland has banned me from indy debate

September 11, 2014

(not satire – it’s the BBC!) George Galloway MP is claiming the head of BBC Scotland Ken McQuarrie has banned him from appearing on …

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UK Government to Offer Free School Status to Scotland in Bid to Save Union

September 7, 2014

(satire?) The UK government is to offer the people of Scotland a historic opportunity for their country to receive free school …

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Shocking new poll: Scotland on course to vote for independence

September 6, 2014

(not satire – it’s the UK today) According to a new opinion poll, Scottish voters are set to vote yes …

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Militants battle government forces for control of Scottish oil fields

August 26, 2014

(satire?) The prime minister David Cameron has pledged UK troops could be sent to defend strategic oil fields and supply lines …

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Massive oil find off coast of Scotland hushed up till after referendum?

August 2, 2014

(not satire – I think) This is interesting. Scottish ‘yes’ campaigners are claiming a mysterious article – posted today on …

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Extraordinary online spat between UK and Isle of Man governments over independence

June 24, 2014

(not satire – it’s the UK government!) An extraordinary online disagreement has emerged between the UK government and the Isle of Man …

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Scottish Tory Party youth wing cancels annual conference after selling just 12 tickets

May 12, 2014

(not satire – it’s the Tories!) The youth wing of the Scottish Conservative Party has had to cancel its annual conference …

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A Lib Dem activist explains why he has finally decided to abandon the party

February 19, 2014

(not satire) Until just a couple of weeks ago, Stewart Wilson used to be an activist and a keen supporter …

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The UKIP suspend member until his 163rd birthday (not satire!)

February 16, 2014

(not satire – it’s the UKIP!) Not sure how I managed to miss this gem. The UKIP in Scotland have …

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Shock and relief after Susan Boyle reveals she is Scottish

December 9, 2013

(satire?) (CNN) — Singing sensation Susan Boyle has revealed for the first time that she was diagnosed as being Scottish last …

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Independent Scotland to Retain Michael Gove in Severe Blow to Pro-Indy Camp

November 26, 2013

(satire?) In a severe blow to the pro-independence campaign, Scotland’s First Minister Alex Salmond has admitted an independent Scotland would …

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Top Murdoch hack Isabel Oakeshott sells out a friend? Again.

July 28, 2013

(not satire!) Looks like Sunday Times political editor Isabel Oakeshott not only likes to sell out her friends – not to …

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Anti-English nationalist anger at anti-immigrant English nationalist immigrant Farage

May 17, 2013

(not satire – or is it?) OK – so let’s see if I’ve the hang of this Nigel Farage in …

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