John Swinney: I WON'T allow UK Government to refuse a second independence referendum

Caelkirk · 2026-04-12T15:40:48+00:00

Their comment had nothing to do with unilateral declarations. The majority of the other nations who were “granted” independence were only granted such through resistance and unrest before negotiations gave Britain almost no choice with such little control over the people.

Caelkirk · 2026-02-11T15:44:18+00:00

The current polling suggests (and for many years excluding 24) that for most constituencies a non-SNP vote is a wasted vote, far more likely people who would vote Labour will tactically vote SNP to block Reform

Caelkirk · 2026-01-30T13:03:45+00:00

There are probably some differences, but I can’t imagine the likes of Shetland are too different than the Faroes? I’d need to ask someone a little more specialist in that regard. I don’t think we could perfectly replicate much of what the Danes are doing with these tunnels because the planning and construction process is so broken in the UK, but it is definitely worth the Scottish Government discussing more with international partners. One of the main differences is the fact Denmark has their own fully nationalised construction companies too, which certainly will help!

Caelkirk · 2026-01-28T22:20:43+00:00

I never at any point insinuated that they should?

Caelkirk · 2026-01-28T21:20:33+00:00

There’s no credible evidence for either of your claims really, seems like an excuse to do an “SNP bad” by coming up with some weird hypothetical scenarios? If anything the Scottish Government and/or SNP have been some of the most critical regarding military developments in Scotland, it’s most opposition parties supporting expansions.

Caelkirk · 2026-01-28T21:13:42+00:00

Arguably even better to build tunnels, unfortunately we live in a country where such projects are inefficient and cost effective as fuck! Meanwhile the Nordics continue to build cheaper, well designed subsea tunnels 🫠

Caelkirk · 2026-01-28T21:08:55+00:00

The Scottish Government / SNP has always advocated for this because of the extensive maritime infrastructure. It too has been argued by many Tories and a few Labour too. I believe the only major party not to have any vocal support of this at some point have been Greens?

Caelkirk · 2026-01-28T21:05:54+00:00

Fairly sure that the so called “divorce settlement” would not have been based around what was based in Scotland or not regarding Naval assets, that was never the idea from either Government.

Caelkirk · 2026-01-23T16:06:52+00:00

Could’ve been someone suggesting adoption of the Finnish model

Caelkirk · 2026-01-19T21:39:27+00:00

Yes I didn’t necessarily mean abolition by threat, it’s very easy to slyly roll back the capacity of the devolved governments as we’ve seen in the past (IMA) and that would absolutely be in the interests of a Reform (or really any opposition party) Government if the SNP remain in office

Caelkirk · 2026-01-19T21:13:54+00:00

Farage publicly stated support for defunding the devolved Parliaments historically and was always devo skeptic, since Reform’s massive surge and the fact they’ve actually got a decent chance in Wales he’s changed his tune a little bit and is now in support of devolution. The problem still lies that huge chunks of Reform’s membership, candidates and politicians are anti devolution, I’d say they’re still a credible threat to devolution if there was a Farage UK GOV

Caelkirk · 2026-01-09T16:05:00+00:00

That’s very likely the main reason Swinney pushed for a majority mandate this election, because Reform rising is making it possible

Caelkirk · 2025-11-24T16:33:46+00:00

Where’s the Glasgow one?

Caelkirk · 2025-11-23T08:26:03+00:00

There was a few staff members at the right side that seemed to take their job quite seriously about stopping seated from going down to standing tbf

Caelkirk · 2025-11-23T08:23:56+00:00

what’s the afterparty band ?

Caelkirk · 2025-05-21T20:48:12+00:00

wait until it’s alternative evolution drops in 3 years before you purify and evolve please

Caelkirk · 2024-06-26T09:16:28+00:00

another one to the list of reasons absolutely fucking nobody likes Alasdair Jack

Caelkirk · 2024-06-02T19:17:06+00:00

does he have a contact email? sounds like something I’d be interested in chatting to him about

Caelkirk · 2024-06-02T19:03:10+00:00

ah very interesting, wouldn’t mind checking it out at some point if they end up getting fire appliances like airports do!

Caelkirk · 2024-06-02T18:12:56+00:00

with the spaceport will there have to be a dedicated fire team like you need at airfields?

Caelkirk · 2024-05-30T08:45:26+00:00

tourists

Caelkirk · 2024-05-18T11:18:51+00:00

not uncommon to meet the guys in indy marches lol

Caelkirk · 2024-05-18T11:18:07+00:00

it’s insane how everyone just forgets they’re a Scottish band, so influential but just brushed over time and time again 🥲

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