Scotland | Holyrood seat projection based on @LordAPolls polling SNP: 66 (+2) GRN: 19 (+11) → RFM: 15 (+15) LAB: 12 (-10) CON: 9(-22) LDM: 8(+4) +/ - vs. 2021 election * Fieldwork: Feb 20 - Mar 6, 2026 Upcoming election: May 7, 2026

I’ve done everything in my power to avoid any polls since… Sturgeon resigned? (Which doesn’t feel like 3yr ago, but lockdown destroyed my time conception.)

I don’t even follow the brilliant Ballot Box Scotland account, but I’ve started to see some polls pop up again. And they’re good… #MurphyBounce

BBC article on FSA survey about VAR, with a series of pie charts: “Big majority against VAR Do you support the use of VAR? (Answered by fans of Premier League clubs) No - 75% Yes - 25%”.

“Fans say VAR makes football worse Does VAR making watching football more enjoyable? (Answered by fans of Premier League clubs)” A huge majority of around 90% say: “Strongly or somewhat disagree”.

“Matchgoers strongly critical Has VAR improved the matchgoing experience? (Answered by fans of Premier League clubs)” 90% say: “Strongly or somewhat disagree”.

“Goal celebrations compromised Has VAR removed the spontaneity from goal celebrations? (Answered by fans of Premier League clubs)” 91% say: “Strongly or somewhat agree”.

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Would also politely point that doomers spent all of 2025 going, “As if there are going to *BE* any elections in 2026 🙄”. Don’t fall for it! If Texas can fall, the whole pack of Nazi cards can fall.

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This is great news! And also terrible news! Get ready to block a *lot* of politicians, and cross your fingers for all the worst humans to go to Threads.

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