Anne McCluskey
@annemccluskey.bsky.social
Edinburgh, black cat fan and Labour Party activist when time permits. Supports Anthony Nolan charity -sign up to save a life if you can please
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When were you at your most optimistic as an adult?
For me, it was the weekend after Labour won in 1997 and the UK won Eurovision.
The sun shone and I thought the world was going to be a better place.
(Obviously, my hopes were dashed, but for a brief moment there was hope.)
For me, it was the weekend after Labour won in 1997 and the UK won Eurovision.
The sun shone and I thought the world was going to be a better place.
(Obviously, my hopes were dashed, but for a brief moment there was hope.)
April 11, 2025 at 7:16 AM
When were you at your most optimistic as an adult?
For me, it was the weekend after Labour won in 1997 and the UK won Eurovision.
The sun shone and I thought the world was going to be a better place.
(Obviously, my hopes were dashed, but for a brief moment there was hope.)
For me, it was the weekend after Labour won in 1997 and the UK won Eurovision.
The sun shone and I thought the world was going to be a better place.
(Obviously, my hopes were dashed, but for a brief moment there was hope.)
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Donald Trump has committed the most profound, harmful and unnecessary economic error in the modern era. Almost everything he said—on history, economics and the technicalities of trade—was utterly deluded econ.st/3YbbFjq
April 3, 2025 at 9:19 AM
Donald Trump has committed the most profound, harmful and unnecessary economic error in the modern era. Almost everything he said—on history, economics and the technicalities of trade—was utterly deluded econ.st/3YbbFjq
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John Jay econ alum @pewilliams.bsky.social makes the case that to bring down housing costs, we have to address supply.
Imagine a game of musical chairs—but it’s NYC’s housing market.
@pewilliams.bsky.social breaks down why we have to stop playing the game and add chairs: Supply is key to affordability. 🏠 #FiresideStacks 🔥 www.firesidestacks.com/p/the-musica...
@pewilliams.bsky.social breaks down why we have to stop playing the game and add chairs: Supply is key to affordability. 🏠 #FiresideStacks 🔥 www.firesidestacks.com/p/the-musica...
March 31, 2025 at 3:10 AM
John Jay econ alum @pewilliams.bsky.social makes the case that to bring down housing costs, we have to address supply.
One to watch and follow
So delighted to be selected for Edinburgh Eastern, Musselburgh and Tranent. I cannot wait to get to work with the excellent Labour team of MPs, MSPs, Councillors and of course our dedicated activists. Thanks to everyone who supported me.
March 29, 2025 at 7:58 PM
One to watch and follow
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So delighted to be selected for Edinburgh Eastern, Musselburgh and Tranent. I cannot wait to get to work with the excellent Labour team of MPs, MSPs, Councillors and of course our dedicated activists. Thanks to everyone who supported me.
March 29, 2025 at 7:46 PM
So delighted to be selected for Edinburgh Eastern, Musselburgh and Tranent. I cannot wait to get to work with the excellent Labour team of MPs, MSPs, Councillors and of course our dedicated activists. Thanks to everyone who supported me.
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Chancellor Rachel Reeves has confirmed an additional £2.2 billion in defence funding for the next financial year, describing the measure as a “downpayment” on the Government’s plan to increase defence spending to 2.5% of GDP by 2027.
ukdefencejournal.org.uk/britain-to-f...
ukdefencejournal.org.uk/britain-to-f...
Britain to fit laser weapons on four warships by 2027
Chancellor Rachel Reeves has confirmed an additional £2.2 billion in defence funding for the next financial year, describing the measure as a “downpayment” on the Government’s plan to increase defence spending to 2.5% of GDP by 2027.
ukdefencejournal.org.uk
March 26, 2025 at 1:07 PM
Chancellor Rachel Reeves has confirmed an additional £2.2 billion in defence funding for the next financial year, describing the measure as a “downpayment” on the Government’s plan to increase defence spending to 2.5% of GDP by 2027.
ukdefencejournal.org.uk/britain-to-f...
ukdefencejournal.org.uk/britain-to-f...
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I can hear Mason already: 'As always with these things, the devil is in the detail.'
Translates as: 'I don't understand what just happened.' #SpringStatement
Translates as: 'I don't understand what just happened.' #SpringStatement
March 26, 2025 at 12:52 PM
I can hear Mason already: 'As always with these things, the devil is in the detail.'
Translates as: 'I don't understand what just happened.' #SpringStatement
Translates as: 'I don't understand what just happened.' #SpringStatement
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Who hacked your account???
March 24, 2025 at 9:29 PM
Who hacked your account???
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A new Survation poll has found that most Scots believe they are more secure and have greater global influence as part of the UK, with strong support for continued membership in NATO and the UK's nuclear weapons.
ukdefencejournal.org.uk/?p=57905
ukdefencejournal.org.uk/?p=57905
Most Scots ‘feel safer’ as part of UK says new poll
A new Survation poll has found that most Scots believe they are more secure and have greater global influence as part of the UK, with strong support for continued membership in NATO and the UK's nuclear weapons.
ukdefencejournal.org.uk
March 25, 2025 at 12:01 PM
A new Survation poll has found that most Scots believe they are more secure and have greater global influence as part of the UK, with strong support for continued membership in NATO and the UK's nuclear weapons.
ukdefencejournal.org.uk/?p=57905
ukdefencejournal.org.uk/?p=57905
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An Edinburgh BlueSky!
March 25, 2025 at 12:39 PM
An Edinburgh BlueSky!
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@scottishlabour.bsky.social have you any plans to start posting on BlueSky? It would be good to see you.
March 24, 2025 at 6:13 AM
@scottishlabour.bsky.social have you any plans to start posting on BlueSky? It would be good to see you.
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Xavier transitioned and became Vivian Jenna Wilson. She is alive and well and lives in Japan.
No loving parent would ever write such a disgusting thing as this, and it speaks volumes.
No loving parent would ever write such a disgusting thing as this, and it speaks volumes.
March 23, 2025 at 7:50 AM
Xavier transitioned and became Vivian Jenna Wilson. She is alive and well and lives in Japan.
No loving parent would ever write such a disgusting thing as this, and it speaks volumes.
No loving parent would ever write such a disgusting thing as this, and it speaks volumes.
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Apparently asking employers (not all) to pay an extra 1.2% on NI will mean the end of the world as we know it but the Tories incompetence which raised mortgage repayments, 11% inflation, stagnating economy and underfunding services was just fine, who knew.
March 21, 2025 at 1:45 PM
Apparently asking employers (not all) to pay an extra 1.2% on NI will mean the end of the world as we know it but the Tories incompetence which raised mortgage repayments, 11% inflation, stagnating economy and underfunding services was just fine, who knew.
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The Starmer Reboot: with an assist from Donald Trump, the government discovers its purpose. open.substack.com/pub/alexmass...
The Starmer Reboot
The government discovers its purpose at last - aided and assisted by Donald Trump
open.substack.com
March 20, 2025 at 11:46 AM
The Starmer Reboot: with an assist from Donald Trump, the government discovers its purpose. open.substack.com/pub/alexmass...
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At my CLP branch meeting. The Secretary of State for Scotland @ianmurraymp.bsky.social happens to be my MP. There is something glorious democratic about a UK cabinet minister having to come to a drafty church hall and be grilled by members of the community.❤️
March 20, 2025 at 8:14 PM
At my CLP branch meeting. The Secretary of State for Scotland @ianmurraymp.bsky.social happens to be my MP. There is something glorious democratic about a UK cabinet minister having to come to a drafty church hall and be grilled by members of the community.❤️
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I’d invest in a UK version. I am sure many others would too.
🇫🇷 France is to launch a savings bond for national defence to raise €450m to boost the development and production of new weapons. The fund will back the growth of the French defence industry. It will not pay directly for the rearmament of France. 1/
March 20, 2025 at 11:01 AM
I’d invest in a UK version. I am sure many others would too.
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Not entirely sure the popular-TV-show-to-public-policy conveyor belt is very healthy for our politics. The show explores themes that politicians should already be well on top of.
news.sky.com/story/adoles...
news.sky.com/story/adoles...
Adolescence writers 'invited to parliament' to discuss show's themes with MPs, Sky News understands
It comes after Sir Keir Starmer gave his backing for the Netflix drama to be shown in schools and parliament, as the government faces calls to do more to tackle the extreme content being served up to ...
news.sky.com
March 20, 2025 at 11:25 AM
Not entirely sure the popular-TV-show-to-public-policy conveyor belt is very healthy for our politics. The show explores themes that politicians should already be well on top of.
news.sky.com/story/adoles...
news.sky.com/story/adoles...
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Column on the crisis in our universities. In Scotland, the rocks are going to have to melt with the sun eventually. (Free to read as the paywall is down this weekend). www.thetimes.com/uk/scotland/...
www.thetimes.com
March 16, 2025 at 10:54 AM
Column on the crisis in our universities. In Scotland, the rocks are going to have to melt with the sun eventually. (Free to read as the paywall is down this weekend). www.thetimes.com/uk/scotland/...
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Beneath the vast ocean, far removed from everything we take for granted, a small group of men and women carry out one of the most demanding duties in the Armed Forces. They expect no thanks. But they deserve it all the same.
ukdefencejournal.org.uk/the-unseensa...
ukdefencejournal.org.uk/the-unseensa...
The unseen sacrifice of the Royal Navy’s submariners
Beneath the vast ocean, far removed from everything we take for granted, a small group of men and women carry out one of the most demanding duties in the Armed Forces. They ask for nothing. They expect no thanks. But they deserve it all the same.
ukdefencejournal.org.uk
March 15, 2025 at 7:22 PM
Beneath the vast ocean, far removed from everything we take for granted, a small group of men and women carry out one of the most demanding duties in the Armed Forces. They expect no thanks. But they deserve it all the same.
ukdefencejournal.org.uk/the-unseensa...
ukdefencejournal.org.uk/the-unseensa...
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I am still trying to wrap my head around the fact that Musk wrote that Hitler is not responsible for the death of millions, and he still has a senior position in the administration, and evertyone moved on.
March 15, 2025 at 2:30 PM
I am still trying to wrap my head around the fact that Musk wrote that Hitler is not responsible for the death of millions, and he still has a senior position in the administration, and evertyone moved on.
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Not sure I can remember ever being so instinctively repulsed by a brand as I do when a Tesla drives past. It's a company in a death spiral, and I couldn't be more delighted. #C4News
March 14, 2025 at 7:27 PM
Not sure I can remember ever being so instinctively repulsed by a brand as I do when a Tesla drives past. It's a company in a death spiral, and I couldn't be more delighted. #C4News
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Today at #PortfolioQuestions, I am keeping the Scottish Government accountable—asking what steps have been taken to address the housing emergency?
#HousingCrisis #Scotland
#HousingCrisis #Scotland
March 13, 2025 at 3:20 PM
Today at #PortfolioQuestions, I am keeping the Scottish Government accountable—asking what steps have been taken to address the housing emergency?
#HousingCrisis #Scotland
#HousingCrisis #Scotland
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Among the other stuff announced by Starmer this morning, NHS waiting lists have fallen again, for the 5th month in a row.
That's over winter, when it's normal to expect the extra pressure to lead to longer waiting lists.
That's over winter, when it's normal to expect the extra pressure to lead to longer waiting lists.
March 13, 2025 at 12:21 PM
Among the other stuff announced by Starmer this morning, NHS waiting lists have fallen again, for the 5th month in a row.
That's over winter, when it's normal to expect the extra pressure to lead to longer waiting lists.
That's over winter, when it's normal to expect the extra pressure to lead to longer waiting lists.