Chris
@cjnmcg.bsky.social
I'm hoping for Scottish independence in the near future.
Married, kids, and cats.
Married, kids, and cats.
Pinned
Chris
@cjnmcg.bsky.social
· Jun 30
"The fact that these firms continue to ignore basic environmental protections while raking in taxpayer money is completely unacceptable"
theferret.scot/mega-...
theferret.scot/mega-...
Revealed: The mega farms polluting the environment with excrement
Mega farms in Scotland have repeatedly leaked excrement and failed to monitor contamination, putting humans, wildlife and the environment at risk.
theferret.scot
More and more I'm leaning towards voting @scottishgreens.org in 2026.
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Now let’s hear Farage, Badenoch et al screech about foreign interference in our elections
Now more details in the Epstein files reveal Bannon as part of a successful plot to topple Theresa May with Nigel Farage, Boris Johnson and Jacob Rees Mogg, here’s an article from the archive about Johnson and Bannon’s collaboration
bylinetimes.com/2023/04/24/b...
bylinetimes.com/2023/04/24/b...
Bannon, Brexit, Johnson and Cambridge Analytica: the Daughter of Time
Peter Jukes reports on more revelations about the transatlantic right-wing network, and why the Government is withholding key information on the former Prime Minister’s role
bylinetimes.com
February 11, 2026 at 7:34 AM
Now let’s hear Farage, Badenoch et al screech about foreign interference in our elections
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The SNP is on Scotland's side: that's why we're tackling the cost of living.
Many people are struggling right now and looking for real change and hope for the future.
The SNP is delivering now: imagine what we could do with the full powers of an independent country 🏴 💛
Many people are struggling right now and looking for real change and hope for the future.
The SNP is delivering now: imagine what we could do with the full powers of an independent country 🏴 💛
February 11, 2026 at 8:35 AM
The SNP is on Scotland's side: that's why we're tackling the cost of living.
Many people are struggling right now and looking for real change and hope for the future.
The SNP is delivering now: imagine what we could do with the full powers of an independent country 🏴 💛
Many people are struggling right now and looking for real change and hope for the future.
The SNP is delivering now: imagine what we could do with the full powers of an independent country 🏴 💛
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‘The Conservative group put forward their own amendment to scrap the funding review but calling for an alternative name for the event.
But the amendment and original motion were defeated, with Labour members saying the proposed funding review set a "really dangerous precedent".’
But the amendment and original motion were defeated, with Labour members saying the proposed funding review set a "really dangerous precedent".’
February 11, 2026 at 8:35 AM
‘The Conservative group put forward their own amendment to scrap the funding review but calling for an alternative name for the event.
But the amendment and original motion were defeated, with Labour members saying the proposed funding review set a "really dangerous precedent".’
But the amendment and original motion were defeated, with Labour members saying the proposed funding review set a "really dangerous precedent".’
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‘A bid to review funding to a theatre because it planned to host a "Mini Pride" event has been defeated.
#Reform councillors on Cheshire West and Chester Council said they had "concerns about the hosting+promotion" of the event at the Storyhouse in Chester..’
#Reform councillors on Cheshire West and Chester Council said they had "concerns about the hosting+promotion" of the event at the Storyhouse in Chester..’
Call for Storyhouse funding review over Mini Pride rejected
A Reform motion calling for a review of Storyhouse funding over a 'Mini Pride' event is defeated.
www.bbc.co.uk
February 11, 2026 at 8:34 AM
‘A bid to review funding to a theatre because it planned to host a "Mini Pride" event has been defeated.
#Reform councillors on Cheshire West and Chester Council said they had "concerns about the hosting+promotion" of the event at the Storyhouse in Chester..’
#Reform councillors on Cheshire West and Chester Council said they had "concerns about the hosting+promotion" of the event at the Storyhouse in Chester..’
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We know that navigating the asylum system isn't an easy journey. That's why we've created online guides to help people in crisis access essential info.
Our guide is available in 20 languages and covers a range of issues.
You can read the guides and find out more here: https://ow.ly/b3KY50Ych5w
Our guide is available in 20 languages and covers a range of issues.
You can read the guides and find out more here: https://ow.ly/b3KY50Ych5w
February 11, 2026 at 8:35 AM
We know that navigating the asylum system isn't an easy journey. That's why we've created online guides to help people in crisis access essential info.
Our guide is available in 20 languages and covers a range of issues.
You can read the guides and find out more here: https://ow.ly/b3KY50Ych5w
Our guide is available in 20 languages and covers a range of issues.
You can read the guides and find out more here: https://ow.ly/b3KY50Ych5w
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Did you ask Meta why they thought Snap and TikTok had settled with the "addiction" complaint without going to trial, Amol Rajan?
#R4Today
#R4Today
February 11, 2026 at 8:35 AM
Did you ask Meta why they thought Snap and TikTok had settled with the "addiction" complaint without going to trial, Amol Rajan?
#R4Today
#R4Today
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Why are vegans, drivers of electric vehicles, peaceniks etc hated so much by reactionaries? Because their mere existence is a (justified) criticism of the behaviour of those who would prefer just to carry on unthinkingly.
February 11, 2026 at 8:35 AM
Why are vegans, drivers of electric vehicles, peaceniks etc hated so much by reactionaries? Because their mere existence is a (justified) criticism of the behaviour of those who would prefer just to carry on unthinkingly.
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Just wondering if this generates any Barnet consequential funds for Scotland to support councils?
Govt to spend £5bn to pay off 90% of the English councils debts for supporting children & young people with special educational needs.
The real problem is privatisation and profiteering by corporations, huge wealth transfer from public to private
How long before the write-off needs to be repeated?
The real problem is privatisation and profiteering by corporations, huge wealth transfer from public to private
How long before the write-off needs to be repeated?
£5bn council SEND debts to be paid off by government
It comes days after the Local Government Association warned that eight in 10 English councils would face bankruptcy, if they had to honour deficits.
www.bbc.co.uk
February 11, 2026 at 8:35 AM
Just wondering if this generates any Barnet consequential funds for Scotland to support councils?
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Govt to spend £5bn to pay off 90% of the English councils debts for supporting children & young people with special educational needs.
The real problem is privatisation and profiteering by corporations, huge wealth transfer from public to private
How long before the write-off needs to be repeated?
The real problem is privatisation and profiteering by corporations, huge wealth transfer from public to private
How long before the write-off needs to be repeated?
£5bn council SEND debts to be paid off by government
It comes days after the Local Government Association warned that eight in 10 English councils would face bankruptcy, if they had to honour deficits.
www.bbc.co.uk
February 10, 2026 at 8:18 AM
Govt to spend £5bn to pay off 90% of the English councils debts for supporting children & young people with special educational needs.
The real problem is privatisation and profiteering by corporations, huge wealth transfer from public to private
How long before the write-off needs to be repeated?
The real problem is privatisation and profiteering by corporations, huge wealth transfer from public to private
How long before the write-off needs to be repeated?
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Check out our new op-ed! With @taniaduarte.bsky.social @markwong.bsky.social, @suoman.bsky.social, & @timdavies.org.uk.
We argue that these collabs normalize close relationships w/Big-Tech, setting them up to be key actors in governance who provide tech solutions to important social ‘problems’.
We argue that these collabs normalize close relationships w/Big-Tech, setting them up to be key actors in governance who provide tech solutions to important social ‘problems’.
The UK's "free AI training for all" program may offer free courses, but there is a cost to society for the government's approach. Elinor Carmi, Tania Duarte, Mark Wong, Susan Oman & Tim Davies argue it deepens Big Tech dependency while sidelining critical AI literacy and community organizations.
The Real Cost of the UK’s ‘Free AI Training for All’ is Democracy
Researchers argue the UK's 'AI Skills Hub' should be re-thought with input from civil society groups and public interest organizations.
buff.ly
February 11, 2026 at 7:41 AM
Check out our new op-ed! With @taniaduarte.bsky.social @markwong.bsky.social, @suoman.bsky.social, & @timdavies.org.uk.
We argue that these collabs normalize close relationships w/Big-Tech, setting them up to be key actors in governance who provide tech solutions to important social ‘problems’.
We argue that these collabs normalize close relationships w/Big-Tech, setting them up to be key actors in governance who provide tech solutions to important social ‘problems’.
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It is so embarrassing that it has taken nearly a decade for a British minister to say this, a statement of the absolute bloody obvious
February 11, 2026 at 7:40 AM
It is so embarrassing that it has taken nearly a decade for a British minister to say this, a statement of the absolute bloody obvious
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Laudable, but the city council also banned begging in the city centre, which probably pushes people out of visibility and into ginnels and tunnels in the first place www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
The Derby team searching tunnels to help rough sleepers
Homelessness in Derby rises as FOI figures show 631 people spent at least a night sleeping rough in 2025.
www.bbc.co.uk
February 11, 2026 at 8:18 AM
Laudable, but the city council also banned begging in the city centre, which probably pushes people out of visibility and into ginnels and tunnels in the first place www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
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Not been aware of this “uproar” anywhere but here. Either on the news or in broadsheet media. And there should be uproar. Because, in a nutshell, it tells you why Reform - in their infantile, idiotic, vengeful inadequacy - are so ragingly unfit for office.
nation.cymru/news/uproar-...
nation.cymru/news/uproar-...
Uproar as Reform policy chief threatens to defund Welsh university
Martin Shipton Reform UK’s head of policy Zia Yusuf launched a culture war in Wales by threatening to withhold funding from Bangor University after its student debating society refused to host two lea...
nation.cymru
February 11, 2026 at 8:12 AM
Not been aware of this “uproar” anywhere but here. Either on the news or in broadsheet media. And there should be uproar. Because, in a nutshell, it tells you why Reform - in their infantile, idiotic, vengeful inadequacy - are so ragingly unfit for office.
nation.cymru/news/uproar-...
nation.cymru/news/uproar-...
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“British woman ‘shot dead by father on US holiday after argument about Trump’”
I’m confused about this report that reflects proceedings in Cheshire Coroner’s Court ( I assume because the body was repatriated from TEXAS 🇺🇸 to 🇬🇧)
HOWEVER
www.independent.co.uk/news/uk/crim...
I’m confused about this report that reflects proceedings in Cheshire Coroner’s Court ( I assume because the body was repatriated from TEXAS 🇺🇸 to 🇬🇧)
HOWEVER
www.independent.co.uk/news/uk/crim...
British woman ‘shot dead by father on US holiday after argument about Trump’ — The Independent
Lucy Harrison’s boyfriend says he found her lying dead while her father screamed ‘nonsense’
apple.news
February 10, 2026 at 5:20 PM
“British woman ‘shot dead by father on US holiday after argument about Trump’”
I’m confused about this report that reflects proceedings in Cheshire Coroner’s Court ( I assume because the body was repatriated from TEXAS 🇺🇸 to 🇬🇧)
HOWEVER
www.independent.co.uk/news/uk/crim...
I’m confused about this report that reflects proceedings in Cheshire Coroner’s Court ( I assume because the body was repatriated from TEXAS 🇺🇸 to 🇬🇧)
HOWEVER
www.independent.co.uk/news/uk/crim...
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Just horrible.
Olympic Figure Skater Reveals 'Scary Amount' Of Threats She Got After Her Criticism Of Trump
www.comicsands.com
February 10, 2026 at 9:03 PM
Just horrible.
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If you have to wake up and choose not to act on your "gay thoughts" every single day, I have news for you, pet.
February 10, 2026 at 4:49 PM
If you have to wake up and choose not to act on your "gay thoughts" every single day, I have news for you, pet.
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Two Palestinians on bicycles were killed in an Israeli drone strike on Tuesday, hospital officials said, marking the latest deaths since an October ceasefire that hasn't halted deadly attacks in the Gaza Strip. https://to.pbs.org/3O7HyHG
Israeli drone strike kills 2 cyclists in Gaza, hospital says, as death toll mounts despite ceasefire
Gaza health authorities say 586 Palestinians have been killed since the truce took effect, bringing the war's overall toll to more than 72,000.
www.pbs.org
February 10, 2026 at 5:33 PM
Two Palestinians on bicycles were killed in an Israeli drone strike on Tuesday, hospital officials said, marking the latest deaths since an October ceasefire that hasn't halted deadly attacks in the Gaza Strip. https://to.pbs.org/3O7HyHG
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Almost 100 jobs are at risk after UK publisher Reach plc announced plans to close its Scottish printing plant
Almost 100 jobs at risk as UK newspaper giant to close Scottish printing plant
www.thenational.scot
February 10, 2026 at 5:39 PM
Almost 100 jobs are at risk after UK publisher Reach plc announced plans to close its Scottish printing plant
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A federal judge ordered the Trump administration to reduce overcrowding and squalid conditions at a Manhattan holding room. Months later, he finds ICE merely shifted floors.
www.thecity.nyc/2026/02/09/2...
www.thecity.nyc/2026/02/09/2...
ICE Moved Detainees to Previously Undisclosed Floor of 26 Federal Plaza
A federal judge ordered the Trump administration to reduce overcrowding and squalid conditions at a Manhattan holding room. Months later, he finds ICE merely shifted floors.
www.thecity.nyc
February 10, 2026 at 5:49 PM
A federal judge ordered the Trump administration to reduce overcrowding and squalid conditions at a Manhattan holding room. Months later, he finds ICE merely shifted floors.
www.thecity.nyc/2026/02/09/2...
www.thecity.nyc/2026/02/09/2...
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A £240m defence contract without tender.
Their fingerprints all over our health care data.
A meeting in the USA but without any minutes.
Everything around Palantir stinks.
www.thenational.scot/news/2584192...
Their fingerprints all over our health care data.
A meeting in the USA but without any minutes.
Everything around Palantir stinks.
www.thenational.scot/news/2584192...
Zack Polanski pressures Wes Streeting over Palantir after Mandelson texts released
ZACK Polanski has piled fresh pressure on Wes Streeting over Palantir’s NHS contracts after the Health Secretary’s newly-released text messages…
www.thenational.scot
February 10, 2026 at 1:55 PM
A £240m defence contract without tender.
Their fingerprints all over our health care data.
A meeting in the USA but without any minutes.
Everything around Palantir stinks.
www.thenational.scot/news/2584192...
Their fingerprints all over our health care data.
A meeting in the USA but without any minutes.
Everything around Palantir stinks.
www.thenational.scot/news/2584192...
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All of this but also: even if you change reality to suit their whims, it will never be enough. They’ve shown us over and over again that they’re never happy in spite of being given everything they want. The hell we are living in now is a direct result of coddling these people for decades
When white supremacist bigots throw a tantrum because they've been forced to confront reality, there are always enablers who will say that the expression of reality is a controversy, or divisive. The implication is that we should change reality to suit the whims of the bigots. Absolutely not.
February 10, 2026 at 5:47 PM
All of this but also: even if you change reality to suit their whims, it will never be enough. They’ve shown us over and over again that they’re never happy in spite of being given everything they want. The hell we are living in now is a direct result of coddling these people for decades
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Europe’s appalling mistreatment of immigrants and refugees, and its moral passivity at horrors and deaths in The Med, should be a historic stain on all of our consciences.
www.euronews.com/my-europe/20...
www.euronews.com/my-europe/20...
EU clears way for transfer of asylum seekers to unrelated countries
A legislative change approved by the European Parliament will enable EU states to send asylum seekers to countries with which they have no existing link. #EuropeNews
www.euronews.com
February 10, 2026 at 5:06 PM
Europe’s appalling mistreatment of immigrants and refugees, and its moral passivity at horrors and deaths in The Med, should be a historic stain on all of our consciences.
www.euronews.com/my-europe/20...
www.euronews.com/my-europe/20...
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These companies built machines designed to addict the brains of children, and they did it on purpose
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/c3wlpqpe2z4o
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/c3wlpqpe2z4o
Instagram and YouTube owners built 'addiction machines', trial told
The tech giants are under scrutiny over social media addiction in a landmark jury trial in Los Angeles
www.bbc.co.uk
February 10, 2026 at 5:42 PM
These companies built machines designed to addict the brains of children, and they did it on purpose
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/c3wlpqpe2z4o
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/c3wlpqpe2z4o
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When journalist and tax expert @danneidle.bsky.social exposed a dubious scheme to avoid tax, he got sued – so we’re in court this morning to fight back:
https://goodlaw.social/czj6
https://goodlaw.social/czj6
We’re fighting dodgy tax schemes in the High Court | Good Law Project
When journalist and tax expert Dan Neidle exposed a dubious scheme to avoid tax, he got sued – so we’re fighting back
goodlaw.social
February 10, 2026 at 10:33 AM
When journalist and tax expert @danneidle.bsky.social exposed a dubious scheme to avoid tax, he got sued – so we’re in court this morning to fight back:
https://goodlaw.social/czj6
https://goodlaw.social/czj6