Gill Bird
@burtybird.bsky.social
Looking forward to an Independent Scotland taking her rightful place within the EU family. living quietly in Scotland, hoping for a better future. Interested in MMT
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BREAKING: Work and Pensions Secretary Pat McFadden announces the government will reconsider whether to award compensation to Waspi women
He said new evidence has emerged as part of the legal proceedings challenging the government's decision
He said new evidence has emerged as part of the legal proceedings challenging the government's decision
November 11, 2025 at 6:27 PM
BREAKING: Work and Pensions Secretary Pat McFadden announces the government will reconsider whether to award compensation to Waspi women
He said new evidence has emerged as part of the legal proceedings challenging the government's decision
He said new evidence has emerged as part of the legal proceedings challenging the government's decision
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Had a breast exam today. After being contorted & smushed into a glass shield, then gracelessly crushed w/ a vice, the tech asked if I was okay. I said my neck was stiff. She replied, “And you’re only 50. I put 80-year olds in this thing.” My one thought: No way this device was designed by women.
November 11, 2025 at 2:16 AM
Had a breast exam today. After being contorted & smushed into a glass shield, then gracelessly crushed w/ a vice, the tech asked if I was okay. I said my neck was stiff. She replied, “And you’re only 50. I put 80-year olds in this thing.” My one thought: No way this device was designed by women.
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Now who I wonder who holds all powers for immigration you absolute 🤬
Anas Sarwar blames SNP for lack of bespoke Scottish visa
www.thenational.scot
Anas Sarwar blames SNP for lack of bespoke Scottish visa
www.thenational.scot
Anas Sarwar blames SNP for lack of Scottish visa – despite Labour's block on plans
ANAS Sarwar has blamed the SNP Government for the lack of a bespoke Scottish visa ...
www.thenational.scot
November 11, 2025 at 12:25 PM
Now who I wonder who holds all powers for immigration you absolute 🤬
Anas Sarwar blames SNP for lack of bespoke Scottish visa
www.thenational.scot
Anas Sarwar blames SNP for lack of bespoke Scottish visa
www.thenational.scot
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TheNational.scot: Major step forward as Scottish Government intervenes on Scotland to Europe ferry
Expected to start May 26 2026
www.thenational.scot/news/2561171...
Expected to start May 26 2026
www.thenational.scot/news/2561171...
The National | Latest Scottish News, Politics, Opinion, Sport and more
Scottish news, politics, opinion, culture and features you can trust from Scotland's only pro-independence newspaper.
TheNational.scot
November 11, 2025 at 5:19 PM
TheNational.scot: Major step forward as Scottish Government intervenes on Scotland to Europe ferry
Expected to start May 26 2026
www.thenational.scot/news/2561171...
Expected to start May 26 2026
www.thenational.scot/news/2561171...
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BREAKING: Government to reconsider decision to deny Waspi women compensation
www.independent.co.uk/money/govern...
www.independent.co.uk/money/govern...
Government to reconsider decision to deny Waspi women compensation
The decision was made despite a recommendation that the women should be paid up to £2,950 each
www.independent.co.uk
November 11, 2025 at 6:16 PM
BREAKING: Government to reconsider decision to deny Waspi women compensation
www.independent.co.uk/money/govern...
www.independent.co.uk/money/govern...
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The Scottish Parliamentary Elections are just over 6 months away and Bylines Scotland wants to hear from you! We're looking for volunteer writers, editors, researchers, fact- checkers and podcasters. Scotland needs you!
Get in touch: editor@bylines
#Scotland🏴
#Holyrood
Get in touch: editor@bylines
#Scotland🏴
#Holyrood
November 11, 2025 at 3:41 PM
The Scottish Parliamentary Elections are just over 6 months away and Bylines Scotland wants to hear from you! We're looking for volunteer writers, editors, researchers, fact- checkers and podcasters. Scotland needs you!
Get in touch: editor@bylines
#Scotland🏴
#Holyrood
Get in touch: editor@bylines
#Scotland🏴
#Holyrood
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During the Indyref1 campaign bbc anti-independence lies and propaganda caused a diplomatic incident 🇱🇺
November 11, 2025 at 6:02 PM
During the Indyref1 campaign bbc anti-independence lies and propaganda caused a diplomatic incident 🇱🇺
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It's like the crocodile story Ken Clarke once told me. You can feed buns to the crocodiles until the cows come home.
Once you run out of buns, they'll eat you anyway.
They'll never stop.
Once you run out of buns, they'll eat you anyway.
They'll never stop.
Two heads rolling won’t stop rot at the BBC
The corporation’s mindset is hermetically sealed and cannot cope with any dissenting view
www.thetimes.com
November 11, 2025 at 5:00 PM
It's like the crocodile story Ken Clarke once told me. You can feed buns to the crocodiles until the cows come home.
Once you run out of buns, they'll eat you anyway.
They'll never stop.
Once you run out of buns, they'll eat you anyway.
They'll never stop.
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TheNational.scot: Major step forward as Scottish Government intervenes on Scotland to Europe ferry
www.thenational.scot/news/2561171...
www.thenational.scot/news/2561171...
The National | Latest Scottish News, Politics, Opinion, Sport and more
Scottish news, politics, opinion, culture and features you can trust from Scotland's only pro-independence newspaper.
TheNational.scot
November 11, 2025 at 2:37 PM
TheNational.scot: Major step forward as Scottish Government intervenes on Scotland to Europe ferry
www.thenational.scot/news/2561171...
www.thenational.scot/news/2561171...
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The Scottish Government is set to intervene on plans for a Scotland to Europe ferry, marking a significant step forward in plans
Major step forward as Scottish Government intervenes on Scotland to Europe ferry
www.thenational.scot
November 11, 2025 at 12:22 PM
The Scottish Government is set to intervene on plans for a Scotland to Europe ferry, marking a significant step forward in plans
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Reopening the direct ferry service would be good news for:
✅ the environment
✅ the local economy
✅ passengers
✅ our links with Europe
But the clock is ticking on this opportunity and sustained government action is needed.
✅ the environment
✅ the local economy
✅ passengers
✅ our links with Europe
But the clock is ticking on this opportunity and sustained government action is needed.
The Scottish Government is set to intervene on plans for a Scotland to Europe ferry, marking a significant step forward in plans
Major step forward as Scottish Government intervenes on Scotland to Europe ferry
www.thenational.scot
November 11, 2025 at 1:21 PM
Reopening the direct ferry service would be good news for:
✅ the environment
✅ the local economy
✅ passengers
✅ our links with Europe
But the clock is ticking on this opportunity and sustained government action is needed.
✅ the environment
✅ the local economy
✅ passengers
✅ our links with Europe
But the clock is ticking on this opportunity and sustained government action is needed.
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Disgusting Party Disgusting Members, Disgusting Followers, Disgusting and vile leader.
Domestic abuse campaigners have said they are "appalled" after Richard Tice appeared to question court records that detailed how a Reform MP physically abused a former partner.
news.sky.com/story/domest...
Domestic abuse campaigners have said they are "appalled" after Richard Tice appeared to question court records that detailed how a Reform MP physically abused a former partner.
news.sky.com/story/domest...
Domestic abuse campaigners 'appalled' by Tice's defence of Reform MP who kicked girlfriend
Women's Aid accuses the Reform deputy of showing a "complete disregard for the role of justice in dealing with domestic abuse".
news.sky.com
November 11, 2025 at 3:50 PM
Disgusting Party Disgusting Members, Disgusting Followers, Disgusting and vile leader.
Domestic abuse campaigners have said they are "appalled" after Richard Tice appeared to question court records that detailed how a Reform MP physically abused a former partner.
news.sky.com/story/domest...
Domestic abuse campaigners have said they are "appalled" after Richard Tice appeared to question court records that detailed how a Reform MP physically abused a former partner.
news.sky.com/story/domest...
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Meanwhile Brexit Britain is left in the slow lane ☹️
We’re launching a bold plan to make high-speed rail the fastest, more sustainable way to travel across Europe by 2040.
It’s a concrete timeline to remove bottlenecks, unlock investment, and harmonise rail systems ⬇️
It’s a concrete timeline to remove bottlenecks, unlock investment, and harmonise rail systems ⬇️
November 11, 2025 at 10:56 AM
Meanwhile Brexit Britain is left in the slow lane ☹️
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"Yorkshire Water was privatised in 1989 under the Water Act, launched debt-free and promoted as the start of a new, efficient era.
What followed was anything but. Today, the company carries almost £7bn in debt. Our rivers are polluted, our bills keep rising, and we’re told to pay still more..."
What followed was anything but. Today, the company carries almost £7bn in debt. Our rivers are polluted, our bills keep rising, and we’re told to pay still more..."
Yorkshire Water: it’s time to end the rip-off
Handing the company back to local people would return both control and value to those who need it most
yorkshirebylines.co.uk
November 11, 2025 at 1:29 PM
"Yorkshire Water was privatised in 1989 under the Water Act, launched debt-free and promoted as the start of a new, efficient era.
What followed was anything but. Today, the company carries almost £7bn in debt. Our rivers are polluted, our bills keep rising, and we’re told to pay still more..."
What followed was anything but. Today, the company carries almost £7bn in debt. Our rivers are polluted, our bills keep rising, and we’re told to pay still more..."
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World leaders are meeting in Brazil for the #cop30 UN climate talks.
Yet Britain’s tax system enables climate wrecking industries & undertaxes the profits they make.
It’s time that changed. Let's rewire the tax system to improve lives, protect the climate and restore nature.
Yet Britain’s tax system enables climate wrecking industries & undertaxes the profits they make.
It’s time that changed. Let's rewire the tax system to improve lives, protect the climate and restore nature.
November 11, 2025 at 5:30 PM
World leaders are meeting in Brazil for the #cop30 UN climate talks.
Yet Britain’s tax system enables climate wrecking industries & undertaxes the profits they make.
It’s time that changed. Let's rewire the tax system to improve lives, protect the climate and restore nature.
Yet Britain’s tax system enables climate wrecking industries & undertaxes the profits they make.
It’s time that changed. Let's rewire the tax system to improve lives, protect the climate and restore nature.
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NEW via CNN: “The United Kingdom is no longer sharing intelligence with the US about suspected drug trafficking vessels in the Caribbean because it does not want to be complicit in US military strikes and believes the attacks are illegal”
Exclusive: UK suspends some intelligence sharing with US over boat strike concerns in major break | CNN Politics
The United Kingdom is no longer sharing intelligence with the US about suspected drug trafficking vessels in the Caribbean because it does not want to be complicit in US military strikes and believes ...
www.cnn.com
November 11, 2025 at 3:17 PM
NEW via CNN: “The United Kingdom is no longer sharing intelligence with the US about suspected drug trafficking vessels in the Caribbean because it does not want to be complicit in US military strikes and believes the attacks are illegal”
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This a big deal: "China’s carbon dioxide emissions have been flat or falling for 18 months"
China's economy has grown by ~5% in the last year, so this comprehensively debunks the idea (again) that emissions are tied to growth. So yes, faster progress needed, but this is how you turn the corner.
China's economy has grown by ~5% in the last year, so this comprehensively debunks the idea (again) that emissions are tied to growth. So yes, faster progress needed, but this is how you turn the corner.
China’s CO2 emissions have been flat or falling for past 18 months, analysis finds
World’s biggest polluter on track to hit peak emissions target early but miss goal for cutting carbon intensity
www.theguardian.com
November 11, 2025 at 9:20 AM
This a big deal: "China’s carbon dioxide emissions have been flat or falling for 18 months"
China's economy has grown by ~5% in the last year, so this comprehensively debunks the idea (again) that emissions are tied to growth. So yes, faster progress needed, but this is how you turn the corner.
China's economy has grown by ~5% in the last year, so this comprehensively debunks the idea (again) that emissions are tied to growth. So yes, faster progress needed, but this is how you turn the corner.
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The Telegraph had to correct its multiple lies about "illegal immigrants" in London at least three separate times.
It takes an obscene amount of hubris to lecture the BBC when you have The Telegraph’s record on truth-telling.
Some of the paper’s errors this year are so bad they’re almost laughable 👇🏻
Some of the paper’s errors this year are so bad they’re almost laughable 👇🏻
The Telegraph’s BBC hypocrisy
A paper that knows a thing or two about editorial f*ck-ups...
writesbright.substack.com
November 10, 2025 at 8:06 PM
The Telegraph had to correct its multiple lies about "illegal immigrants" in London at least three separate times.
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"Working at the BBC, I felt that there was a strong awareness to be checking potential liberal left biases – and very few from the other direction," says Lewis Goodall.
Memo leaks claim the BBC has been captured by left wing politics. What's going on?
www.thenewsagents.co.uk/article/insi...
Memo leaks claim the BBC has been captured by left wing politics. What's going on?
www.thenewsagents.co.uk/article/insi...
Inside the BBC bias allegations | The News Agents
The News Agents, all of whom spent years working for the BBC, discuss the “existential moment” facing their former employer, with top-level resignations after allegations of systemic bias in its…
www.thenewsagents.co.uk
November 11, 2025 at 7:15 AM
"Working at the BBC, I felt that there was a strong awareness to be checking potential liberal left biases – and very few from the other direction," says Lewis Goodall.
Memo leaks claim the BBC has been captured by left wing politics. What's going on?
www.thenewsagents.co.uk/article/insi...
Memo leaks claim the BBC has been captured by left wing politics. What's going on?
www.thenewsagents.co.uk/article/insi...
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Nowhere in the hysterical pile-on against the BBC in the British press has anyone mentioned that BBC News now has 77 million viewers & listeners in the US and has established itself as the second most trusted news source there.
November 11, 2025 at 8:37 AM
Nowhere in the hysterical pile-on against the BBC in the British press has anyone mentioned that BBC News now has 77 million viewers & listeners in the US and has established itself as the second most trusted news source there.
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Billionaires and corporations are causing climate breakdown.
It's time to tax the rich.
www.newstatesman.com/spotlight/su...
It's time to tax the rich.
www.newstatesman.com/spotlight/su...
You can't solve a crisis with the same thinking that caused it
Billionaires and corporations are driving climate breakdown. It’s time to tax their wealth and build a fairer future.
www.newstatesman.com
November 10, 2025 at 7:55 PM
Billionaires and corporations are causing climate breakdown.
It's time to tax the rich.
www.newstatesman.com/spotlight/su...
It's time to tax the rich.
www.newstatesman.com/spotlight/su...
Ffs!
Scottish Labour leader Sarwar backs North Sea drilling #energysky
Scottish Labour leader Sarwar backs North Sea drilling
The statements put him at odds with energy secretary Ed Miliband who has maintained a ban on new exploration.
dlvr.it
November 11, 2025 at 8:52 AM
Ffs!