John Erskine
@johnrerskine.bsky.social
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5 days to give Scottish Labour 5 years to fix the SNP’s mess.
Scotland needs change and this election is about getting the basics right, and building a better future for Scotland. 1/2
Scotland needs change and this election is about getting the basics right, and building a better future for Scotland. 1/2
May 2, 2026 at 12:42 PM
5 days to give Scottish Labour 5 years to fix the SNP’s mess.
Scotland needs change and this election is about getting the basics right, and building a better future for Scotland. 1/2
Scotland needs change and this election is about getting the basics right, and building a better future for Scotland. 1/2
⬇️ Inflation down
⬇️ Interest rates down
⬇️ Borrowing down
⬆️ Retail sales up
⬆️ UK fastest growing European G7 economy
There's more to do, but the UK Labour economic plan is the right one.
⬇️ Interest rates down
⬇️ Borrowing down
⬆️ Retail sales up
⬆️ UK fastest growing European G7 economy
There's more to do, but the UK Labour economic plan is the right one.
February 20, 2026 at 9:39 AM
⬇️ Inflation down
⬇️ Interest rates down
⬇️ Borrowing down
⬆️ Retail sales up
⬆️ UK fastest growing European G7 economy
There's more to do, but the UK Labour economic plan is the right one.
⬇️ Interest rates down
⬇️ Borrowing down
⬆️ Retail sales up
⬆️ UK fastest growing European G7 economy
There's more to do, but the UK Labour economic plan is the right one.
🏡What is community energy and why does it matter to our area?
Community-owned energy projects such as rooftop solar, onshore wind and hydropower are already making a big difference across the country.
Community-owned energy projects such as rooftop solar, onshore wind and hydropower are already making a big difference across the country.
February 11, 2026 at 9:44 AM
🏡What is community energy and why does it matter to our area?
Community-owned energy projects such as rooftop solar, onshore wind and hydropower are already making a big difference across the country.
Community-owned energy projects such as rooftop solar, onshore wind and hydropower are already making a big difference across the country.
Took a bit of time this evening to give blood.
It’s a simple thing, but it makes a real difference - and demand is always there.
If you’re able to give, please do 👇
scotblood.co.uk 🩸
It’s a simple thing, but it makes a real difference - and demand is always there.
If you’re able to give, please do 👇
scotblood.co.uk 🩸
February 4, 2026 at 8:29 PM
Took a bit of time this evening to give blood.
It’s a simple thing, but it makes a real difference - and demand is always there.
If you’re able to give, please do 👇
scotblood.co.uk 🩸
It’s a simple thing, but it makes a real difference - and demand is always there.
If you’re able to give, please do 👇
scotblood.co.uk 🩸
First-footed on New Year’s Day this morning.
Some would still say overpriced….
Some would still say overpriced….
January 1, 2026 at 7:41 PM
First-footed on New Year’s Day this morning.
Some would still say overpriced….
Some would still say overpriced….
Happy St.Andrew’s day to everyone celebrating across the Highlands and Islands, Scotland, the U.K. and around the world! 🏴🏴🏴
November 30, 2025 at 12:04 PM
Happy St.Andrew’s day to everyone celebrating across the Highlands and Islands, Scotland, the U.K. and around the world! 🏴🏴🏴
ICYMI - wages are going up with Labour 🌹
November 27, 2025 at 7:28 AM
ICYMI - wages are going up with Labour 🌹
Reposted by John Erskine
Boost for Scots workers as Rachel Reeves confirms rise in National Minimum Wage
Boost for Scots workers as Rachel Reeves confirms rise in National Minimum Wage
The National Living Wage will rise by 4.1 per cent to £12.71 an hour for eligible workers aged 21 and over.
www.dailyrecord.co.uk
November 25, 2025 at 7:52 PM
Boost for Scots workers as Rachel Reeves confirms rise in National Minimum Wage
Getting to some of Scotland and the UK's major gigs and sporting events across is expensive enough when you are travelling from the Highlands and Islands.
Labour is making it illegal to resell tickets for live events above the original cost.
Labour is making it illegal to resell tickets for live events above the original cost.
November 21, 2025 at 11:27 AM
Getting to some of Scotland and the UK's major gigs and sporting events across is expensive enough when you are travelling from the Highlands and Islands.
Labour is making it illegal to resell tickets for live events above the original cost.
Labour is making it illegal to resell tickets for live events above the original cost.
Today, we honour all those who made the ultimate sacrifice for our country.
Now and always, we will remember them.
Now and always, we will remember them.
November 9, 2025 at 7:13 AM
Today, we honour all those who made the ultimate sacrifice for our country.
Now and always, we will remember them.
Now and always, we will remember them.
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A big thanks to Livingston MP @gregorpoynton.bsky.social & @scottishlabour.bsky.social Shetland Candidate @johnrerskine.bsky.social
for joining @chriskanemp.bsky.social & @drkaindemanji.bsky.social on the Stirling East Council By-Election campaign trail!
🗳️ Vote 1️⃣ for Yvonne Dickson on 30th Oct!
for joining @chriskanemp.bsky.social & @drkaindemanji.bsky.social on the Stirling East Council By-Election campaign trail!
🗳️ Vote 1️⃣ for Yvonne Dickson on 30th Oct!
October 24, 2025 at 6:19 PM
A big thanks to Livingston MP @gregorpoynton.bsky.social & @scottishlabour.bsky.social Shetland Candidate @johnrerskine.bsky.social
for joining @chriskanemp.bsky.social & @drkaindemanji.bsky.social on the Stirling East Council By-Election campaign trail!
🗳️ Vote 1️⃣ for Yvonne Dickson on 30th Oct!
for joining @chriskanemp.bsky.social & @drkaindemanji.bsky.social on the Stirling East Council By-Election campaign trail!
🗳️ Vote 1️⃣ for Yvonne Dickson on 30th Oct!
Out in Stirling East this afternoon with @chriskanemp.bsky.social and
@drkaindemanji.bsky.social, backing Yvonne Dickson ahead of next week's by-election.
The @stirlinglabour.bsky.socialCouncil is working hard to protect local services despite swinging SNP Gov cuts.
All the best for next week!🌹
@drkaindemanji.bsky.social, backing Yvonne Dickson ahead of next week's by-election.
The @stirlinglabour.bsky.socialCouncil is working hard to protect local services despite swinging SNP Gov cuts.
All the best for next week!🌹
October 24, 2025 at 4:56 PM
Out in Stirling East this afternoon with @chriskanemp.bsky.social and
@drkaindemanji.bsky.social, backing Yvonne Dickson ahead of next week's by-election.
The @stirlinglabour.bsky.socialCouncil is working hard to protect local services despite swinging SNP Gov cuts.
All the best for next week!🌹
@drkaindemanji.bsky.social, backing Yvonne Dickson ahead of next week's by-election.
The @stirlinglabour.bsky.socialCouncil is working hard to protect local services despite swinging SNP Gov cuts.
All the best for next week!🌹
The deputy leadership election is a choice.
I've backed Bridget Phillipson to help end child poverty and to avoid going back towards our divided past. 🌹
🗳️#BackingBridget
I've backed Bridget Phillipson to help end child poverty and to avoid going back towards our divided past. 🌹
🗳️#BackingBridget
October 10, 2025 at 10:48 AM
The deputy leadership election is a choice.
I've backed Bridget Phillipson to help end child poverty and to avoid going back towards our divided past. 🌹
🗳️#BackingBridget
I've backed Bridget Phillipson to help end child poverty and to avoid going back towards our divided past. 🌹
🗳️#BackingBridget
A bit south of Shetland today, down in Ayr supporting John Duncan for Ayr North for the by-election next Thursday.🌹
John’s fighting to put an end to the chaos, scandal and waste from South Ayrshire Council.
Wishing him success next Thursday! 🗳️
John’s fighting to put an end to the chaos, scandal and waste from South Ayrshire Council.
Wishing him success next Thursday! 🗳️
October 9, 2025 at 5:46 PM
A bit south of Shetland today, down in Ayr supporting John Duncan for Ayr North for the by-election next Thursday.🌹
John’s fighting to put an end to the chaos, scandal and waste from South Ayrshire Council.
Wishing him success next Thursday! 🗳️
John’s fighting to put an end to the chaos, scandal and waste from South Ayrshire Council.
Wishing him success next Thursday! 🗳️
Your weekly reminder. Reform aren’t on your side.
September 22, 2025 at 8:38 AM
Your weekly reminder. Reform aren’t on your side.
Labour will always do what’s best for Britain.
£150 billion worth of US investment will change the lives of working people across the country for the better.
Our deal with the US means thousands of good, high quality jobs for people across the country.
£150 billion worth of US investment will change the lives of working people across the country for the better.
Our deal with the US means thousands of good, high quality jobs for people across the country.
September 21, 2025 at 10:27 AM
Labour will always do what’s best for Britain.
£150 billion worth of US investment will change the lives of working people across the country for the better.
Our deal with the US means thousands of good, high quality jobs for people across the country.
£150 billion worth of US investment will change the lives of working people across the country for the better.
Our deal with the US means thousands of good, high quality jobs for people across the country.
The UK Labour Government is delivering for working people.
Let's deliver a Scottish Labour government in Scotland next may with Anas Sarwar to deliver the new direction that Scotland needs.
Let's deliver a Scottish Labour government in Scotland next may with Anas Sarwar to deliver the new direction that Scotland needs.
September 18, 2025 at 9:05 AM
The UK Labour Government is delivering for working people.
Let's deliver a Scottish Labour government in Scotland next may with Anas Sarwar to deliver the new direction that Scotland needs.
Let's deliver a Scottish Labour government in Scotland next may with Anas Sarwar to deliver the new direction that Scotland needs.
The final push in the Hamilton, Larkhall and Stonehouse by-election today for Scottish Labour Party candidate Davy Russell!
Polls are open until 10pm ⏰
Get out and vote for a local champion. 🌹
Polls are open until 10pm ⏰
Get out and vote for a local champion. 🌹
June 5, 2025 at 5:36 PM
The final push in the Hamilton, Larkhall and Stonehouse by-election today for Scottish Labour Party candidate Davy Russell!
Polls are open until 10pm ⏰
Get out and vote for a local champion. 🌹
Polls are open until 10pm ⏰
Get out and vote for a local champion. 🌹
From the Highlands to Hamilton, the campaigning never stops!
Great to be out supporting Scottish Labour’s Davy Russell in the by-election. People are ready for a new direction and Labour is ready to deliver it. 🌹
Let’s build a fairer Scotland, together.
#VoteLabour
Great to be out supporting Scottish Labour’s Davy Russell in the by-election. People are ready for a new direction and Labour is ready to deliver it. 🌹
Let’s build a fairer Scotland, together.
#VoteLabour
April 29, 2025 at 6:38 PM
From the Highlands to Hamilton, the campaigning never stops!
Great to be out supporting Scottish Labour’s Davy Russell in the by-election. People are ready for a new direction and Labour is ready to deliver it. 🌹
Let’s build a fairer Scotland, together.
#VoteLabour
Great to be out supporting Scottish Labour’s Davy Russell in the by-election. People are ready for a new direction and Labour is ready to deliver it. 🌹
Let’s build a fairer Scotland, together.
#VoteLabour
I'll be enjoying a pint of Guinness this evening after work! Happy St Patrick's Day to everyone celebrating! 🍀
March 17, 2025 at 4:02 PM
I'll be enjoying a pint of Guinness this evening after work! Happy St Patrick's Day to everyone celebrating! 🍀
Rounding off a tremendous weekend at @scottishlabour.bsky.social conference in Glasgow with a rousing speech from our Prime Minister Keir Starmer. Delivering the change our country needs. 🌹 #ScotLab25
February 23, 2025 at 11:10 AM
Rounding off a tremendous weekend at @scottishlabour.bsky.social conference in Glasgow with a rousing speech from our Prime Minister Keir Starmer. Delivering the change our country needs. 🌹 #ScotLab25
JUST ANNOUNCED: A Scottish Labour Government in Holyrood from 2026 will reinstate the Winter Fuel Payment.
November 19, 2024 at 11:02 AM
JUST ANNOUNCED: A Scottish Labour Government in Holyrood from 2026 will reinstate the Winter Fuel Payment.