Ian Simpkins
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Ian Simpkins
@IanSimpkins9
Guitarist, singist and Rugbyist. When I was young I'd listen to the radio, Waitin' for my favorite songs. When they played I'd sing along, It made me smile.
انضم Şubat 2025
247 يتبع45 المتابعون
@LauraEWebsterr If the English start a process to remove powers from Holyrood then Holyrood should ignore the English laws that constrain it and hold a vote on UDI. Better to go out fighting.
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BREAKING: Reform UK have unveiled plans to reduce the Scottish Parliament's powers in their 2026 manifesto
Nigel Farage's party wants to slash the number of MSPs and regularly review Holyrood's devolved powers
People were warned that this is what they wanted.
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@TamJameson @Dr_PhilippaW I agree. But did you like his "White" speech?
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@Dr_PhilippaW Ah'm a stroke survivor, and ah found his comments funny. Fowk need to stop wi the mock outrage.
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@Ozwon @alexmassie @StephenFlynnSNP Oh come on, Flynn is awful, but disgusting? Well, maybe you have a point...
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@alexmassie @StephenFlynnSNP You're a disgusting individual.
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Ian Simpkins أُعيد تغريده
Will the London Mayor and Labour government allow us to hold a “Drawing Mohammed” event in Trafalgar Square?
It will be a wonderful opportunity to celebrate freedom of speech and tolerance in this wonderful city
Everyone will be welcome: Muslims, Christian, Jews, atheists
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@alexmassie "End homelessness"? That's unattainable no matter how much money is thrown at it. Incredible.
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This is the sort of polling that, if listened to, ends in national bankruptcy.
Luke Tryl@LukeTryl
Given suggestions the Government should go further in subsidising bills again because of the conflict in Iran we wanted to look at what sort of govt interventions/policies were/weren't affordable. 50% think govt could subsidise bills to stop the impact of the war, 38% disagree
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@cfcjoe6777 I was not offended by this. I was however horrified by Sarwar's "white" speech where he complained about too many white people occupying senior roles in Scotland. Scotland; where 95% of the population are "white".
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What the fuck is wrong with this cunt. Horrible “joke” to make. He should resign, plan and simple.
Kevin Stewart SNP@KevinStewartSNP
What an uncaring, disgusting and disgraceful remark from Anas Sarwar.
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@MrTCHarris You're right Tom. Not half as offensive as his "All the top jobs in Scotland are filled with "White" people". Now THAT is what I call offensive in a country which is over 90% WHITE.
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The Offence Harvesters have found a rich new seam of offence. Lovely offence! Hmmm, so delicious!
David Mitchell 🏴🇪🇺🇺🇳@dm180914
😱: Leader of Labour in Scotland Anas Sarwar asks a female photographer “did you get my stroke pose?” “What!?” He laughs and doubles down: “a picture I saw online, it looked like I was having a stroke.” Anas Sarwar must apologise! Not acceptable for a party leader.
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@AngusBMacNeil Great idea. To pay for let’s scrap the dualling of the A9. It’s 10 years late anyway and only a few people die on it every year. 🤡
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#GreatMysteriesOfScotland
😁 Why when the train line goes past Murrayfield isn't there a train station at the stadium?
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@novatjerneld @ElleBeeG @KaskaJessica @Hendasow Er, no. The The City of London Corporation has been the legal owner and custodian of the entire 790-acre Hampstead Heath since 1989. Because the Corporation is a public authority, it is bound by the Equality Act 2010.
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@ElleBeeG @KaskaJessica @Hendasow The law does not dictate access to ponds or rooms owned by private owners or member associations.
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86% of the 38,000 members of Hamstead ponds voted to keep them trans inclusive.
Sex Matters have tried 3 times to try & overrule them, showing they don't care what women want.
Sex Matters@SexMattersOrg
💥We’ve been granted permission to take a judicial review on Hampstead Ponds! We were initially turned down for judicial review after the City Corporation tried to get away without having to defend the lawfulness of its policy. Now the Court of Appeal has overturned that judgment, recognising that “expert charities” such as Sex Matters have standing to bring claims for judicial review and called the City of London’s arguments in defence of its “trans inclusive” policy “brief and unpersuasive”. We have increased our target to enable the next stage in this case. Thank you to everyone who donated to get us this far. Donate now: sex-matters.org/take-action/cr…
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@KaskaJessica The final legal validity of the policy is currently being decided in the courts. The crucial question does not revolve around the consultation. It is whether the "trans inclusive" policy is lawful. That is: does it comply with the Equality Act (2010).
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@LesleyRiddoch The IFS noted in February 2026 that Scotland's funding advantage over England is shrinking making it harder for the Scottish Government to provide the more generous benefits (like the Scottish Child Payment) that previously bolstered its trust ratings. i.e. less bribes available!
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@LesleyRiddoch The Economy: Roughly 24% of Scots report they are "really struggling" financially in 2026, leading to frustration with the Scottish government's tax and spend policies.
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Finland has one of the world’s highest trust rankings between people & govt while UK has one of lowest. Did that help create their top education system? In a word - yes. Film screening with Q&A Thursday in Montrose & Sunday 5.15 Edin Cameo. Still tix. lesleyriddoch.com/events
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@CAILEAN_UK @LesleyRiddoch The latest Scottish Social Attitudes data shows a sharp decline in the "contract of trust" between the Scottish public and their government: Trust to act in Scotland's interests has fallen to 47%. For context, this stood at 61% in 2019 and a massive 81% in 1999!
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@LesleyRiddoch Sounds like a sweeping statement to me. Not citing the relevant stats means to all intents and purposes your own narrative and not evidence. Btw, it would also be interesting to know the comparative figure for Scotland when it comes to Scots trusting the incumbent SNP government.
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This is an absolute disgrace.
@YouGov, you have been cheating not even prompting Reform UK @reformparty_uk as an option to vote for. This is absolutely blatant cheating. You should be struck off by the BPC.
BPC is the British Polling Council, the industry regulator for polling
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@Wilson34David Because you are playing games. You deflected and then demanded I respond on your terms. No thanks. Why is it that this is the only piece of legislation that Holyrood should be "nowhere near"?
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@IanSimpkins9 “No, it's not difficult to divine your intention”. And yet all of a sudden you are suddenly shy. You seem to think you know what I’m thinking. Why can’t you confirm?
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Holyrood isn’t exactly known for forensic debate and scrutiny which then allows watertight legislation to be produced. For those reasons alone the Assisted Dying Bill should be voted down.
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@Wilson34David "i'd like you to tell me". Now why would I? The floor is yours.
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@IanSimpkins9 I do. But since you think they are so clear I’d like you to tell me. The floor is yours.
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