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From @davedoogan MP.
"🥔 Research shows that Scotland’s food and drink exports were worth over £7 billion last year alone, equivalent to £1,311 per person in Scotland.
👀 Imagine the potential if Scotland were an independent nation back in the European Union."
#supportscotland #Scottishindependence
"🥔 Research shows that Scotland’s food and drink exports were worth over £7 billion last year alone, equivalent to £1,311 per person in Scotland.
👀 Imagine the potential if Scotland were an independent nation back in the European Union."
#supportscotland #Scottishindependence
September 13, 2025 at 1:24 PM
From @davedoogan MP.
"🥔 Research shows that Scotland’s food and drink exports were worth over £7 billion last year alone, equivalent to £1,311 per person in Scotland.
👀 Imagine the potential if Scotland were an independent nation back in the European Union."
#supportscotland #Scottishindependence
"🥔 Research shows that Scotland’s food and drink exports were worth over £7 billion last year alone, equivalent to £1,311 per person in Scotland.
👀 Imagine the potential if Scotland were an independent nation back in the European Union."
#supportscotland #Scottishindependence
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Serious #nuclear incident took place at the Faslane naval base in Scotland earlier this year, the Ministry of Defence (MoD) has admitted.
www.telegraph.co.uk/news/2025/08...
www.telegraph.co.uk/news/2025/08...
‘Category A nuclear incident’ took place at Scottish Navy base
‘Potentially serious’ event at HMNB Clyde prompts concerns about maintenance of Trident submarines
www.telegraph.co.uk
August 15, 2025 at 8:53 AM
Serious #nuclear incident took place at the Faslane naval base in Scotland earlier this year, the Ministry of Defence (MoD) has admitted.
www.telegraph.co.uk/news/2025/08...
www.telegraph.co.uk/news/2025/08...
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Sergei and the Westminster Spy Ring, with @carolecadwalla.bsky.social, produced by @the-citizens.bsky.social is one of the few independent productions nominated in this year's British Podcast Awards. There's also a People's award if you want to vote for us www.britishpodcastawards.com/voting
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August 12, 2025 at 10:37 AM
Sergei and the Westminster Spy Ring, with @carolecadwalla.bsky.social, produced by @the-citizens.bsky.social is one of the few independent productions nominated in this year's British Podcast Awards. There's also a People's award if you want to vote for us www.britishpodcastawards.com/voting
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A Scottish Labour council chief has been found to have broken the rules by failing to declare that a Labour peer was his landlord, The National can reveal
Scottish Labour council leader broke rules by hiding links to Lord, probe finds
www.thenational.scot
August 9, 2025 at 2:01 PM
A Scottish Labour council chief has been found to have broken the rules by failing to declare that a Labour peer was his landlord, The National can reveal
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In 2024, Scotland generated a record 38.4 TWh of renewable electricity. The majority of this, 30.1 TWh, came from wind technologies. However, a significant amount of potential wind energy was not used due to a process called "curtailment."
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August 9, 2025 at 1:20 PM
In 2024, Scotland generated a record 38.4 TWh of renewable electricity. The majority of this, 30.1 TWh, came from wind technologies. However, a significant amount of potential wind energy was not used due to a process called "curtailment."
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'This is how it happens: slowly, silently, legally. One island at a time. One estate at a time. One shell company at a time. Until Scotland becomes a patchwork of private retreats, corporate playgrounds, and sealed-off havens for the rich.'
Kyle Renton, via Scotland Decides
www.scotlanddecides....
Kyle Renton, via Scotland Decides
www.scotlanddecides....
SCOTLAND - OUR LAND?
A guest post by Kyle RentonThe Isle of Rona has been sold.The last two people living on the island - off the coast of Skye - are preparing to leave. The new owners? Daniel Luhde-Thompson, a hedge fund manager, based in England, and Cressida Pollock, a high-level financial consultant and former CEO of the English National Opera. The deal was done quietly, through a company called Fior Rona Ltd. The old owners? A Danish couple by the names of Dorte and Arne Jensen.Another island gone. Another comm
www.scotlanddecides.org
August 7, 2025 at 10:00 AM
'This is how it happens: slowly, silently, legally. One island at a time. One estate at a time. One shell company at a time. Until Scotland becomes a patchwork of private retreats, corporate playgrounds, and sealed-off havens for the rich.'
Kyle Renton, via Scotland Decides
www.scotlanddecides....
Kyle Renton, via Scotland Decides
www.scotlanddecides....
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🚨 New: The UK government spent £32,251 fighting to hide a blank form.
Yep - 30 grand plus to avoid releasing a blank template of the ministerial interests form.
A wild story - with a surprise twist. Would read to end of this one... 🙄 (🧵)
democracyforsale.substack.com/p/why-did-ta...
Yep - 30 grand plus to avoid releasing a blank template of the ministerial interests form.
A wild story - with a surprise twist. Would read to end of this one... 🙄 (🧵)
democracyforsale.substack.com/p/why-did-ta...
The blank piece of paper that cost taxpayers £32,000
Government ‘obsession with secrecy’ descends into farce
democracyforsale.substack.com
August 7, 2025 at 7:30 AM
🚨 New: The UK government spent £32,251 fighting to hide a blank form.
Yep - 30 grand plus to avoid releasing a blank template of the ministerial interests form.
A wild story - with a surprise twist. Would read to end of this one... 🙄 (🧵)
democracyforsale.substack.com/p/why-did-ta...
Yep - 30 grand plus to avoid releasing a blank template of the ministerial interests form.
A wild story - with a surprise twist. Would read to end of this one... 🙄 (🧵)
democracyforsale.substack.com/p/why-did-ta...
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University tuition fees in England and Wales, as of today: £9,535
Tuition fees in Scotland: £0
That’s the difference the SNP makes. 🏴
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
Tuition fees in Scotland: £0
That’s the difference the SNP makes. 🏴
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
Tuition fees in England and Wales rise to £9,535
Maintenance loans have also gone up, meaning students can borrow more to help with living costs.
www.bbc.co.uk
August 1, 2025 at 8:30 AM
University tuition fees in England and Wales, as of today: £9,535
Tuition fees in Scotland: £0
That’s the difference the SNP makes. 🏴
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
Tuition fees in Scotland: £0
That’s the difference the SNP makes. 🏴
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
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Oscar-winning documentary 'No Other Land' consultant Awdah Hathaleen killed by Israeli settler
Oscar-winning documentary 'No Other Land' consultant Awdah Hathaleen killed by Israeli settler
Awdah Hathaleen, a Palestinian activist and consultant on the Oscar-winning documentary 'No Other Land,' died Monday after he was shot dead by an Israeli settler in the occupied West Bank.
www.latimes.com
July 30, 2025 at 9:00 AM
Oscar-winning documentary 'No Other Land' consultant Awdah Hathaleen killed by Israeli settler
DONNY GETTING HIS SPECIAL SCOTTISH 🏴 WELCOME 🤣🤣
July 25, 2025 at 9:55 PM
DONNY GETTING HIS SPECIAL SCOTTISH 🏴 WELCOME 🤣🤣
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DWP publishes parts of secret reports that show fatal errors on universal credit, days after MPs vote for cuts
#DWP #UniversalCredit #FoI #IPRs #BenefitDeaths
www.disabilitynewsservice.com/dwp-publishe...
#DWP #UniversalCredit #FoI #IPRs #BenefitDeaths
www.disabilitynewsservice.com/dwp-publishe...
DWP publishes parts of secret reports that show fatal errors on universal credit, days after MPs vote for cuts
The Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) has finally released excerpts of secret reports that show how its errors contributed to the deaths of universal credit (UC) claimants, just days after MPs…
www.disabilitynewsservice.com
July 24, 2025 at 5:05 PM
DWP publishes parts of secret reports that show fatal errors on universal credit, days after MPs vote for cuts
#DWP #UniversalCredit #FoI #IPRs #BenefitDeaths
www.disabilitynewsservice.com/dwp-publishe...
#DWP #UniversalCredit #FoI #IPRs #BenefitDeaths
www.disabilitynewsservice.com/dwp-publishe...
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EXCLUSIVE: A business on the Scottish island where Donald Trump's mother was born will stage a multi-day protest during his Scotland visit
Donald Trump protest planned near mother’s birthplace during Scotland visit
www.thenational.scot
July 24, 2025 at 11:58 AM
EXCLUSIVE: A business on the Scottish island where Donald Trump's mother was born will stage a multi-day protest during his Scotland visit
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The Independent Water Commission confirms Scotland's water meets high standards, contradicting recent political claims of poor quality | Bylines Scotland
Is it true that Scotland’s water pollution levels are bad? - Bylines Scotland
The Independent Water Commission confirms Scotland's water meets high standards, contradicting recent political claims of poor quality
bylines.scot
July 24, 2025 at 10:39 AM
The Independent Water Commission confirms Scotland's water meets high standards, contradicting recent political claims of poor quality | Bylines Scotland
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"Grooming Gangs" prosecutor Nazir Afzal on challenging toxic masculinity
The Problem With Men
www.bylinesupplement.com
July 24, 2025 at 9:49 AM
"Grooming Gangs" prosecutor Nazir Afzal on challenging toxic masculinity
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Exposed: the neo-Nazis who are organising the Epping, Essex anti-immigrant protests
Epping hotel anti-migrant protests were organised by members of Neo-Nazi groups
Two members of the Homeland Party have been identified as administrators of the Facebook group organising the protests
www.independent.co.uk
July 24, 2025 at 9:14 AM
Exposed: the neo-Nazis who are organising the Epping, Essex anti-immigrant protests
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Heading into NYC for a live shot, and this is the sign on one of the overpasses
July 23, 2025 at 10:02 PM
Heading into NYC for a live shot, and this is the sign on one of the overpasses
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Formerly Labour councillor for Fife's Buckhaven, Methil and Wemyss Villages ward, David Graham, has been convicted of sex offences: he's thankfully no longer listed as a councillor on the website, so a by-election will be held there in due course. www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
Fife councillor guilty of sex offences against teenage girl
David Graham groomed and sexually abused the girl at a variety of locations in the Fife and Edinburgh areas.
www.bbc.co.uk
July 23, 2025 at 8:59 PM
Formerly Labour councillor for Fife's Buckhaven, Methil and Wemyss Villages ward, David Graham, has been convicted of sex offences: he's thankfully no longer listed as a councillor on the website, so a by-election will be held there in due course. www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
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SMITE!!! ⚡️ ⚡️⚡️
“POTUS is clearly furious,” said a person close to the White House, who was granted anonymity to discuss the mood inside the West Wing. “It’s the first time I’ve seen them sort of paralyzed.”
‘POTUS is clearly furious’: White House is frustrated by all-consuming Epstein coverage
Officials and allies close to the White House detail the mood inside an administration haunted by a notorious sex offender who died by suicide nearly six years ago.
www.politico.com
July 23, 2025 at 9:37 PM
SMITE!!! ⚡️ ⚡️⚡️
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Led by ex-BNP organiser Kenny Smith, Homeland follows the “ladder strategy” to establish power at the local level through sustained, localised campaigning. Homeland aims to exploit feelings of grievance to foment anger against the major parties and minority communities.
July 23, 2025 at 12:36 PM
Led by ex-BNP organiser Kenny Smith, Homeland follows the “ladder strategy” to establish power at the local level through sustained, localised campaigning. Homeland aims to exploit feelings of grievance to foment anger against the major parties and minority communities.
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Her moral clarity is impeccable, that’s why bad men (on both sides of the aisle, hate her).
July 23, 2025 at 6:43 PM
Her moral clarity is impeccable, that’s why bad men (on both sides of the aisle, hate her).
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The Cunliffe report finds 'no causal link between ownership and performance'.
🧐Can't have been looking very far! Scottish Water is publicly owned. Bills £113 cheaper. More money invested in infrastructure.
🌎90% of water in the world is in public hands. It's time ours was too.
🧐Can't have been looking very far! Scottish Water is publicly owned. Bills £113 cheaper. More money invested in infrastructure.
🌎90% of water in the world is in public hands. It's time ours was too.
July 21, 2025 at 12:31 PM
The Cunliffe report finds 'no causal link between ownership and performance'.
🧐Can't have been looking very far! Scottish Water is publicly owned. Bills £113 cheaper. More money invested in infrastructure.
🌎90% of water in the world is in public hands. It's time ours was too.
🧐Can't have been looking very far! Scottish Water is publicly owned. Bills £113 cheaper. More money invested in infrastructure.
🌎90% of water in the world is in public hands. It's time ours was too.
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Time Square Billboard
July 22, 2025 at 9:56 PM
Time Square Billboard