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Replying to @FemaleScotlandV
Restore want to shut down Holyrood, the Senedd and devolution in Northern Ireland. How's that for English control. Ending the Parliament in the North of Ireland should be a right laugh.
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Replying to @nsitharamanoffc
Share the percent of tax devolution wrt to taxes collected.
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Devolution/ Continuity of the government. Total control. WWG1WGA 🇺🇲
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Succumbing to your degenerate monkey-brain primal instincts isn’t “truth”, it’s regression or devolution…
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Scottish history timeline: Key documented events and developments shaping the Scottish people. This focuses on prominent events, cultural shifts, independence struggles, societal changes, and contributions, from prehistoric settlement through to the present. Scotland’s story blends indigenous peoples (Picts, Gaels/Scots, Britons), external influences (Romans, Vikings, Normans, English), resilience in the face of invasions and clearances, intellectual flourishing, industrial power, and modern devolution. Prehistoric and Early Recorded History (c. 12,000 BC – 9th century AD) • c. 12,000–10,000 BC: Earliest known human occupation in the Paleolithic era. Hunter-gatherers arrived post-Ice Age, relying on foraging, fishing, and hunting. • c. 4000–2500 BC (Neolithic): Transition to farming, permanent settlements, and monumental architecture. Iconic sites like Skara Brae and the Heart of Neolithic Orkney (UNESCO) reflect early community life, tombs, and ritual structures. • c. 2500–700 BC (Bronze/Iron Age): Metalworking advances; defensive brochs (stone towers) and hill forts built, indicating growing social complexity and conflict. • 83/84 AD: Romans defeat Caledonians at the Battle of Mons Graupius; later build Hadrian’s Wall (122 AD) and Antonine Wall (143 AD) but fail to fully conquer the north. • c. 300–563 AD: Picts first recorded; Christianity spreads via St. Ninian (c. 397) and St. Columba founds Iona monastery (563), aiding conversion of Picts and cultural unification. • Late 8th–9th centuries: Viking raids begin (c. 794–802); Kenneth mac Alpin (d. 858) traditionally unites Picts and Scots into the Kingdom of Alba (precursor to Scotland). Medieval Kingdom and Wars of Independence (10th–14th centuries) • 11th century: Macbeth rules (1040–1057); Malcolm III and successors expand the kingdom. • 12th century: David I introduces feudalism, burghs, and monastic reforms, strengthening royal authority and economy. • 1290s–1314: Wars of Scottish Independence erupt after succession crisis. William Wallace leads victory at Stirling Bridge (1297); Robert the Bruce crowned (1306), wins decisive Battle of Bannockburn (1314) against England. • 1320: Declaration of Arbroath asserts Scottish sovereignty and independence to the Pope—a foundational document for national identity. • 1328: Treaty of Northampton recognizes Scottish independence. Stewart Era, Reformation, and Union of Crowns (15th–17th centuries) • 15th century: Universities founded (St Andrews 1413, Glasgow 1451, Aberdeen 1495); James IV era sees cultural growth before heavy losses at Flodden (1513). • 1560: Scottish Parliament adopts Protestant Reformation under John Knox influence; shift from Catholicism. • 1561–1587: Mary, Queen of Scots’ turbulent reign ends in execution by Elizabeth I. • 1603: Union of the Crowns—James VI of Scotland becomes James I of England, linking the kingdoms under one monarch. • 17th century: Religious conflicts (Covenanters, Bishops’ Wars); Civil Wars impact Scotland; Cromwellian occupation (1650s); monarchy restored (1660). Jacobites, Enlightenment, and Union (18th century) • 1715 & 1745: Jacobite risings seek to restore Stuart monarchy; culminate in defeat at Battle of Culloden (1746), the last major battle on British soil. • Post-1746: Highland Clearances begin—evictions for sheep farming, suppression of clan culture, tartan ban (later lifted), leading to emigration and demographic shifts. • Mid–late 18th century: Scottish Enlightenment transforms global thought—figures like David Hume, Adam Smith (economics), and others advance philosophy, science, and literature. Industrial Revolution to Modern Era (19th–20th centuries) • 19th century: Rapid industrialization (shipbuilding on Clydeside, textiles, mining); Scotland becomes an economic powerhouse (“Second City of the Empire” Glasgow); urban migration and emigration waves.
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Replying to @Kenyans
One who doesn't respect devolution, power separation, budget! Ruling one of the greatest Nation in Africa like a village cattle dip!!
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You think Karnataka is filled with only imbecile bhaktas lf your party? What was revenue collection before 2014 and what is now? Why dont you share the percentage of tax devolution Karnataka used to get before 2014 and what it gets now? Repeated lies will not help.
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It was bad but probably did less damage than Blair. Its main failures was not to reverse the many disastrous policies of Blair, Supreme court, devolution, HRA, Equality Act, PFI, Lisbon treaty.
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More like devolution you vaccinated cuck of a moldy twat.
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We have devolution. We voted for it. What are you whining about?
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Replying to @PaddyBriggs @Peston
I've been thinking similarly, but not Chancellor. Make Burnham Deputy PM, where he'd be good at the PR side, and give him the job of a comprehensive devolution plan. What we have is piecemeal: Scotland, Wales, NI in one category, Metro Mayors in another, then various councils.
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Theresa Ryley retweeted
...pushed by unaccountable lobbying organisations. Anything good is because of devolution, anything bad is because of nasty old Westminster. 2/
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Theresa Ryley retweeted
If Wales had originally had the same devolution settlement as Scotland, we would almost certainly be in the same position. The 'small nation syndrome' that demands we do things differently to England as a default, the breathless, credulous rush to adopt 'progressive' policies 1/
Replying to @msjlindsay
Scotland is *tiny*, with a population less than that of London, with a very incestuous political and cultural elite. That is precisely why it is a good study for how gender ideology manages to spread. And, possibly, why it was so very good at witch-hunts back in the day too.
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Replying to @BasilTheGreat
Yes! Revoke devolution! These smug bureaucrats cost a fortune and cause chaos.
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Tories have never won devolution in Scotland?
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That one will, devolution depends in it.
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Territory is only thing I can think of. Why not give them an autonomous state, like devolution for us here, only reserved powers like defence remain with each country
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I agree with Rupert. England & Scotland need to unite I remember Blair saying at the time devolution would end the SNP. Of course it never did, it only caused more division It's also worth noting the Scots led the way after the Act of Union during Britain's global expansion, which is why many towns in Australia are named after either Scottish towns or former governors
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