Gavin Esler @gavinesler.bsky.social Writer, broadcaster, new book “Britain Is Better Than This” gavinesler.substack.com
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Aileen Campbell @aileencampbell.bsky.social CEO of Scottish Women’s Football, former Cabinet Secretary in the Scottish Government…this account is held in a personal capacity.
Tanja Bueltmann @tanjabueltmann.net Professor | history of migration and diaspora | citizens' rights | commentator | immigrant | trans inclusive feminist | she•they | my views | https://tanjabueltmann.net
Euan MacDonald @euanmacdonald.bsky.social Freelance journalist living and working in Kyiv, Ukraine
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Steph Brawn @stephbrawn.bsky.social Political Journalist at The National and Sunday National. Got a story? steph.brawn@thenational.scot
PeatWorrier @peatworrier.bsky.social Prolixity from Dr Andrew Tickell. Law & Scottish politics. Senior lecturer in law at GCU Law, Jacobin scribbler, Sunday National columnist, and jaded flâneur.
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Liz Webster 🏴🇬🇧🇪🇺 @lizwebster.bsky.social Founder of Save British Farming, campaigning to reconnect Britain to the EU Single Market and Customs Union to Save British Farming and British Food.
Christopher Smith @christophersmith.bsky.social University of St Andrews; Executive Chair, Arts & Humanities Research Council; International Champion and Creative Industries Sector Champion UK Research and Innovation
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Tim Butler 🏴🇪🇺🍷🎶 @timgebutler.bsky.social Erm. Food, wine, nature, Scotland independence, rejoin EU, rugby. Just stuff.
Paper Rifles @paperrifles.bsky.social Acoustic/indie/punk/rock/singing/hectoring from Edinburgh. Anti-Manifesto, MTAT, Round Dog Records, Struck Dum Records. Get to the chorus.
James Chalmers @jameschalmers.bsky.social Regius Professor of Law at the University of Glasgow School of Law. Nothing should be inferred from the absence of unnecessary disclaimers on this profile.
The IR thinker @theirthinker.bsky.social In-depth interviews with leading scholars and practitioners of international relations.
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Thomas Saalfeld @thomas-saalfeld.bsky.social Professor of Political Science and Vice President for Research, University of Bamberg. Posting exclusively in a personal capacity. Repostings do not always indicate agreement.
ChrisO_wiki @chriso-wiki.bsky.social Independent military history author and researcher. If you find my writings interesting or useful, any tips are appreciated: http://ko-fi.com/chrisowiki 
Rob Ford @robfordmancs.bsky.social Politics Professor, University of Manchester. Sky News Elections Analyst
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"The Swingometer", is here: https://swingometer.substack.com/
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Kristen Harkness @kristenharkness.bsky.social Professor, School of IR, University of St. Andrews; researching authoritarianism, ethnicity, militaries, conflict, and democratisation.
David Leask @leaskyd.bsky.social Reporter, The Times/Sunday Times. Get me at david.leask@thetimes.co.uk.
Richard Haviland @rfhaviland.bsky.social Former civil servant, enjoying the freedom to speak my mind. Published in Times, Byline Times, Bylines Scotland, West Country Voices. Member of European Movement in Scotland.
Tanya Pia Starrett @tanyapiastarrett.bsky.social 🏴/🇮🇹 in 🇮🇹
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salus populi suprema lex esto (Cicero).
Alison Thewliss @thewliss.bsky.social SNP MSP for Glasgow Central
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James MacCleary MP @jamesmaccleary.bsky.social Liberal Democrat MP for Lewes, Seaford, Newhaven, Polegate, Willingdon, Stone Cross and beautiful Sussex villages. Defence Spokesperson.
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David Lidington @davidlidington.bsky.social Chair: RUSI, Conservative European Forum, Koenigswinter Conference & Aurora Forum. Trustee, Institute for Govt. History, singing & hill walking enthusiast. Ex-Minister & MP.
Andrew Duff @andrewduffeu.bsky.social Former Member of the European Parliament. Federalist. epc.eu cambridge-connect.uk @volteuropa.org @libdems.org.uk
Alyn Smith MSP 🏴🇪🇺 @alynsmith.bsky.social Scottish European. MSP for Stirling. Minister for Innovation, Technology and Tertiary Education.
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Robert Saunders @robertsaunders.bsky.social Historian of modern Britain, singer and political nerd. Author of "Yes to Europe! The 1975 Referendum & Seventies Britain". "A jaw-dislocating page turner"(Andrew Marr). Deputy-director @mileendinstitute.bsky.social, Reader @QMHistory
Alexander Brown @alexofbrown.bsky.social Assistant Political Editor at The Mirror. COYS enthusiast. You can get me at Alexander.brown@reachplc.com
Chris McCall @dennynews.bsky.social Deputy political editor, Daily Record. Reporting from across Scotland.
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David Mac Dougall @davidmacdougall.bsky.social Journalist covering Finland, the Nordics and the Arctic region. ✒️Recent bylines: The Times, Sunday Times, Helsingin Sanomat, Barents Observer, Euractiv.
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George Adamson MBE MA (St And) 🏴🇬🇧🇬🇪🇪🇺☦️🔶️ @georgeadamson.bsky.social 🇬🇧Classicist turned military (Retd). Former EUMM 🇬🇪(Patrols/Analyst/Military Liaison Officer). Now writing book on post-2008 🇷🇺Continuation War (not 'frozen conflict')in🇬🇪. перемога україни!
Fraser MacDonald @fr4ser.bsky.social Work in political comms. Write about theatre. Usually listening to Springsteen. Independence 🏴
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Josh Self @josh.politics.co.uk Editor of Politics.co.uk | josh.self@politics.co.uk
Mark McGeoghegan @markmcgeoghegan.bsky.social 📊 Quant social & political science | 💼 Associate Advisory Director @ipsosintheuk.bsky.social | Assorted other stuff
Ian Fraser @ianfraser.bsky.social Award-winning journalist and author. My bestselling book ‘Shredded: Inside RBS The Bank That Broke Britain’ was named book of the year by the FT, Bloomberg, The Week and HuffPo.
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School of International Relations @standrewsir.bsky.social 🥇No.1 ranking in the UK in The Times and Sunday Times Good University Guide 2025.
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Assa Samaké-Roman @assasr.bsky.social That specsy French journalist & author 🦄 in Scotland (@RFI @ScotNational etc). Also @Ecosse_Toujours + @revueecossaise. Mum, wife, sister, friend. She/her.
Centre for Global Law and Governance @cglgsta.bsky.social The CGLG is the home of outstanding research and practice in international law, institutions, and governance at the University of St Andrews 🏴
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Louisemac.bsky.social @louisemac.bsky.social Former Director General at Scottish Govt; ex-IoD Scotland Nations Director; ex-CEO Young Scot; former Co-Chair NACWG | OBE | FRSE | She/Her
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Josiah Mortimer @josiahmortimer.bsky.social Chief Reporter at UK political outlet Byline Times. I cover democracy, campaigning, and Britain's media.
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Bernhard Blumenau @bblumenau.bsky.social Historian (terrorism, intern. cooperation, diplomacy & German foreign policy). Senior Lecturer at CSTPV/ School of IR, University of St Andrews. Young Academy of Scotland Member.Views my own https://www.st-andrews.ac.uk/international-relations/people/bb57/
Chris Stark @chrisstark.bsky.social Head of the UK’s Mission for Clean Power by 2030.
Former CEO of the UK’s Climate Change Committee. 
Cat Smith @catsmithmp.bsky.social Labour MP for Lancaster and Wyre.
Chair of Procedure Committee in House of Commons.
ANPI - UK @anpiuk.bsky.social Associazione Nazionale Partigiani d'Italia - United Kingdom branch. Home of all antifascists since 1944.
Maria João Kay @joaokay.bsky.social Lusitania, Caledonia, art, books, history and culture.
Billy Kay @billykayscot.bsky.social Scriever/Braidcaster in Scots, English, an a wheen ither leids forbye.
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Aileen McHarg @aileenmcharg.bsky.social Professor of Public Law and Human Rights, Durham University. Joint General Editor, Public Law.
Martin Docherty-Hughes @dochertyhughes.bsky.social Former Politican, Recovering Human. #Clannad Fan
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Lee Mills @leemills3.bsky.social SNP Councillor for Lochee, Dundee.
David Bol @davidbol.bsky.social ✍️Journalist - Deputy Political Editor
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The Ponsonby & Massie Podcast @ponsonbymassie.bsky.social Scotland's leading political podcast. Hosted by Bernard Ponsonby and Alex Massie.
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Wendy Chamberlain MP @wendychambld.bsky.social Liberal Democrat MP for North East Fife 🔶 Chief Whip
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Derek Healey @derekhealey.bsky.social Politics and investigations editor @sundaypost.com
Scottish Youth Parliament @officialsyp.bsky.social MSYPs are the democratically elected voice of Scotland’s young people. We want to make Scotland the best place in the world to grow up.
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Phil Sim @bbcphilipsim.bsky.social BBC Scotland political correspondent
John MacDonald @1johnmacdonald.bsky.social Abrach. Ex-everything. Watch this space.
Andrew W Neal @andrewwneal.bsky.social Professor of International Security at the University of Edinburgh
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James Walker @jameslwalker.bsky.social Political Reporter at The National | Other words and work with The Economist, France TV and Vice among others | Columbia Journalism alum
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Christian Allard @christianallardsnp.bsky.social Aberdeen mad, old French and new Scot, proud grandfather of 7, Aberdeen SNP group leader, Torry/Ferryhill Councillor, former Member of the European Parliament
Chris Murray @chrismurraymp.bsky.social MP for Edinburgh East and Musselburgh 
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Marika Mikiashvili 🇬🇪🇺🇦🇪🇺 @marikamikiashvili.bsky.social Droa Party Foreign Affairs. Lecturer, researcher. CEE Europe & Central Asia. University of St Andrews alumna.
Aspiring to foster a tangible Democracy, Inc.
Richard Baker MP @richardbakermp.bsky.social Member of Parliament for Glenrothes and Mid Fife
James Ker-Lindsay @jameskerlindsay.bsky.social Academic and analyst | Former LSE and RUSI |
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Ciaran Martin @ciaranm.bsky.social machine god cultist
Peter Jackson @pjdelacour.bsky.social Co-Director, Scottish Council on Global Affairs.
Chair and Professor of Global Security, University of Glasgow.
International History, Security and Basketball. All views my own etc.
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Nick Brooke @nstb.bsky.social Lecturer in International Relations at the University of St Andrews.
I study terrorism (and the state's response) where it is not.
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Ken McDonagh @kenmcdonagh.bsky.social Associate Prof in IR, DCU, research EU security & defence, occasional runner, dad of triplets, mo thuairim fèin
Ewan Crawford @ewancrawford.bsky.social Former Special Adviser (for the Constitution) to three First Ministers of Scotland. Dog walker and cricket lover
Political Studies Association @polstudiesassoc.bsky.social The home of Political Studies since 1950. We advance, support & promote the global study of Politics & International Relations. psa.ac.uk
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Sam Coates @samcoatessky.bsky.social Deputy Political Editor, Sky News
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Peter Geoghegan @petergeoghegan.bsky.social Irishman in London. Founder of award winning investigative news site Democracy for Sale https://democracyforsale.substack.com/
Carole Cadwalladr @carolecadwalla.bsky.social Investigative journalist. Then: the Guardian/Observer. Now: co-founder all-women journalist collective, thenerve.news. Also, co-founded tech justice non-profit, https://the-citizens.com. And write a personal newsletter at broligarchy.substack.com
Beth Rigby @bethrigby.bsky.social Political Editor, Presenter and Podcaster, Sky News. RTS Political Journalist of the Year. Electoral Dysfunction podcast out every Friday 
Dr Paul Anderson @paulanderson88.bsky.social Associate Professor in Territorial Politics• Territorial Politics • Devolution • IGR • Metro Mayors • Nationalism • Secession • British Politics • http://www.paul-anderson.co.uk
Newcastle University Politics @nclpolitics.bsky.social Newcastle University Politics Department. Engaging with past and present staff, students and the wider political community. Prospective students get in touch!
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International Rescue Committee - UK @uk.rescue.org Responding to the world's worst crises, helping people survive, recover and gain control of their future. #RefugeesWelcome
John Swinney @johnswinney.bsky.social 🏴 First Minister of Scotland and Leader of the SNP.
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Michael Marra MSP @michaeljmarra.bsky.social Shadow Cabinet Secretary for Finance. Scottish Labour MSP for North East Scotland. Dundonian, Dad, DUFC.
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Sam Gardner @samgardner.bsky.social Head of Climate Change & Sustainability @ScottishPower. Proud ex WWF panda. 
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