WESTMINSTER has shown utter contempt for Scotland in recent days – and Scotland is taking notice.
The democratic scandal included giving just 15 minutes of debating time to a power grab on Holyrood, with no MP from north of the Border speaking.
The SNP walked out of the Chamber at Prime Minister's Questions in protest at the way Scotland's voice has been sidelined.
The devolution settlement has been ripped up through the EU Withdrawal Bill, with the relevant Lords amendments passing yesterday.
As a result, more and more Scots are waking up to the disgraceful way we're being treated by Westminster.
Since that vote on the power grab, people have been responding by saying they've joined the SNP. Here's a sample of what they're saying on social media.
1
Joined the SNP earlier this year, never been involved in politics before but felt compelled to after seeing the shambles of the whole Westminster system. Today just proved how little respect Westminster has for Scotland. We're ready for #indyref2 whenever it may be 🏴
— Steven Campbell 🏴 (@Stevoc44) June 12, 2018
2
Pleased to welcome my friend @ryrae as a new member to the @theSNP tonight. After witnessing the shambolic show of disrespect for Scotland by the tories tonight, he says he knows who has Scotland’s best interests at heart. A previous NO voter in 2014 now switched to YES.
— Danni Nicolson (@DanniNicolson) June 12, 2018
3
I've just joined the SNP today in protest at the treatment meted out to the only party that Party that looks after Scotland's interests.
— Daye Tucker #FBPE#FBSI (@RuralLeader) June 13, 2018
4
Just joined the SNP.
— ライ (@ryanstenhouse) June 13, 2018
5
Joined with the SNP to protect the Scottish Parliament. You can't just change the devolution settlement like that, steamroller it, without consequences. Today will make people aware of the disdain with which Scotland and its Parliament has been treated.
— Craig (@CrgStl) June 13, 2018
6
Enough is more than enough so I've just joined the #SNP #SNPwalkout
— Davie Hay (@DavieHay1) June 13, 2018
7
Just joined SNP. Not sure what that will do to effect change, but the more who do maybewe won’t be ignored.
— Lindsey Smith (@firstfinequine) June 13, 2018
8
I’ve just joined the SNP https://t.co/6dc1D8YAKQ
— Claire Travers 🏴 (@CDTravers) June 12, 2018
9
Just joined the SNP now it’s time to fight for Independence 🏴
— Steven Doyle (@StevenDoyle7) June 12, 2018
10
Just joined the SNP because of today, it's the very least I could do for now.
— My name was taken (@Hiimgraeme) June 12, 2018
11
I've just joined the SNP! 👍😃👍
— Dougal McShoogle🌟🌟 (@DougalMcShoogle) June 12, 2018
12
In fact, this is intolerable. I've just joined the SNP, so I can tell you this in person. You know what you have to do.
— Graham Goodwin (@GrahamEcosse) June 12, 2018
13
Just joined the SNP.... #indyref2
— Matt Docherty (@MattDocherty) June 13, 2018
A reminder: only six non-SNP MPs stood against the power grab...
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