Fiona McGregor
@fionamcgregor.bsky.social
Joyfully retired and now working for an independent Scotland.
Podcaster and Youtuber as Scottish Independence Podcasts.
Also enjoy cafe brunches, cycling, poetry, painting Yes Stones, Jeg lærer også norsk
Website: scottishindypod.scot
Podcaster and Youtuber as Scottish Independence Podcasts.
Also enjoy cafe brunches, cycling, poetry, painting Yes Stones, Jeg lærer også norsk
Website: scottishindypod.scot
Imagine this clusterf*** magnified up to Westminster level!!
Reform Council in Chaos as It Prepares to Slash Scrutiny Committees Following Wave of Councillor Suspensions
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Reform Council in Chaos as It Prepares to Slash Scrutiny Committees Following Wave of Councillor Suspensions
EXCLUSIVE: Reform's flagship Kent administration is planning to shut down multiple council committees as it struggles to fill posts after suspending nine of its own councillors
bylinetimes.com
November 13, 2025 at 9:18 PM
Imagine this clusterf*** magnified up to Westminster level!!
Great idea!
A great idea!
"Australia will offer at least three hours of free solar power every day under an energy-saving programme that is expected to go live in 2026. Customers must have a smart meter, and will benefit if they shift their peak usage to the middle of day to run appliances and charge vehicles."
"Australia will offer at least three hours of free solar power every day under an energy-saving programme that is expected to go live in 2026. Customers must have a smart meter, and will benefit if they shift their peak usage to the middle of day to run appliances and charge vehicles."
Australia to offer three hours free solar per day to millions
Australia will offer at least three hours of free solar power every day to households including those without solar panels under an energy-saving programme that is expected to go live in 2026, energy minister Chris Bowen said on Tuesday.
www.reuters.com
November 13, 2025 at 9:16 PM
Great idea!
Surprised Johnson's name hadn't come up (yet) he seemed to be involved in every other sordid scandal
Surely, if you know you are in the Epstein files, the best thing to do is to go public now, hold up your hands & confess to whatever you have done?
However bad for you, it will be better than keeping your head down and waiting until the Epstein files are released and we all know what you have done.
However bad for you, it will be better than keeping your head down and waiting until the Epstein files are released and we all know what you have done.
November 13, 2025 at 11:28 AM
Surprised Johnson's name hadn't come up (yet) he seemed to be involved in every other sordid scandal
We should try this in Scotland
Protesters carrying signs reading "our forests are not for sale" broke through security lines of the COP30 climate talks in Belém, Brazil.
"We want our lands free from agribusiness, oil exploration, illegal miners and illegal loggers," said one protester.
www.bbc.com/news/article...
"We want our lands free from agribusiness, oil exploration, illegal miners and illegal loggers," said one protester.
www.bbc.com/news/article...
Protesters break into COP30 venue in Brazil
More than 200 delegations, including senior world leaders, are attending the UN climate talks.
www.bbc.com
November 12, 2025 at 9:14 PM
We should try this in Scotland
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Biggest beneficiary of donations from private health firms: Labour health secretary Wes Streeting.
This is a scandal.
Not only does evidence show that NHS prioritisation is more expensive and has worse outcomes for patients but UK voters have never given permission to privatise their NHS.
This is a scandal.
Not only does evidence show that NHS prioritisation is more expensive and has worse outcomes for patients but UK voters have never given permission to privatise their NHS.
More evidence that Tory privatisation of public services, only leads to worse services for its users and workers. The owners get richer and the rest of us are left worse off. Would like to know how many Tory politicians 'invested' in these companies.
www.theguardian.com/society/2025...
www.theguardian.com/society/2025...
Private care providers in three English regions make £250m in three years
More than third of profits analysed went to firms owned by private equity or based in tax havens, research finds
www.theguardian.com
November 12, 2025 at 10:53 AM
Biggest beneficiary of donations from private health firms: Labour health secretary Wes Streeting.
This is a scandal.
Not only does evidence show that NHS prioritisation is more expensive and has worse outcomes for patients but UK voters have never given permission to privatise their NHS.
This is a scandal.
Not only does evidence show that NHS prioritisation is more expensive and has worse outcomes for patients but UK voters have never given permission to privatise their NHS.
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Reform UK Ltd gets 92% of its funding from climate change deniers and fossil fuel corporate interests, provoking negative reactions | Mark Cunliffe
@markcunliffe.bsky.social @centralbylines.co.uk
@markcunliffe.bsky.social @centralbylines.co.uk
A new survey reveals negative attitudes to Reform UK Ltd
Reform UK Ltd gets 92% of its funding from climate change deniers and fossil fuel corporate interests, provoking negative reactions
centralbylines.co.uk
November 12, 2025 at 6:00 PM
Reform UK Ltd gets 92% of its funding from climate change deniers and fossil fuel corporate interests, provoking negative reactions | Mark Cunliffe
@markcunliffe.bsky.social @centralbylines.co.uk
@markcunliffe.bsky.social @centralbylines.co.uk
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Starting at 8pm over on our Youtube channel, this week's premiere - Graeme McCormick explains the "rebel amendment" proposed at #SNP conference : 9 Steps to Independence
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9 Steps to Independence - with Graeme McCormick
YouTube video by Scottish Independence Podcasts: IndyPod Extra
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November 11, 2025 at 7:59 PM
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Am I the only person who got "Tragedy" running through my head when I heard that Robbie Gibb had resigned?
There's a certain schadenfreude in witnessing the rest of the 'UK' catching up with what Scotland has known for decades.
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BBC director resigns over corporation skewing news, you say? Bitter laughs from Scotland.
youtu.be/TXQYuLUAbyw
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November 11, 2025 at 12:43 PM
Am I the only person who got "Tragedy" running through my head when I heard that Robbie Gibb had resigned?
If only someone could invent gas powered slot machines he would be in hog heaven...#fartage
You may have missed this gem yesterday. From which we learn that:
1. Betting shops are really good for the mental health of isolated people.
2. Most drug-takers are not a problem.
3. Kids put tuppence in slot machines in the hope of getting rich.
4. Farage probably has a gambling industry donor.
1. Betting shops are really good for the mental health of isolated people.
2. Most drug-takers are not a problem.
3. Kids put tuppence in slot machines in the hope of getting rich.
4. Farage probably has a gambling industry donor.
November 11, 2025 at 12:39 PM
If only someone could invent gas powered slot machines he would be in hog heaven...#fartage
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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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SNP oust Scottish Labour to seize control of Stirling Council
www.thenational.scot/news/2561049...
www.thenational.scot/news/2561049...
SNP oust Scottish Labour to seize control of Stirling Council
THE SNP have taken control of Stirling Council from Scottish Labour ...
www.thenational.scot
November 10, 2025 at 5:11 PM
SNP oust Scottish Labour to seize control of Stirling Council
www.thenational.scot/news/2561049...
www.thenational.scot/news/2561049...
"That's apart from viewers in Scotland...."
I’ve written to Keir Starmer, Kemi Badenoch and Nigel Farage urging them to condemn Donald Trump’s attack on the BBC.
The BBC belongs to Britain, not Trump. We must defend it together.
The BBC belongs to Britain, not Trump. We must defend it together.
November 10, 2025 at 1:54 PM
"That's apart from viewers in Scotland...."
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Note that still in post at the BBC is Robbie Gibb, who helped set up GB News, and John McAndrew, formerly director of news and programmes at GB News.
November 10, 2025 at 5:56 AM
Note that still in post at the BBC is Robbie Gibb, who helped set up GB News, and John McAndrew, formerly director of news and programmes at GB News.
BBC Scotland needs to be devolved to Scotland
End political appointments to the BBC.
Now.
We badly need a properly functioning BBC.
It is essential for our democracy.
Now.
We badly need a properly functioning BBC.
It is essential for our democracy.
But that is not enough. No.10 should never have been in a position to install Gibb in the first place. It shouldn't control the board membership, the DG appointment, or the purse strings. What's required is genuine independence for the BBC.
November 10, 2025 at 1:39 PM
BBC Scotland needs to be devolved to Scotland
Much better than last year's event!
Happy There Is A Circulatory System Walking Through The Kitchen Day to all who celebrate.
November 10, 2025 at 1:37 PM
Much better than last year's event!
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Our tribute to Elspeth King, who died this month.
Elspeth was passionate about teaching Scots our own #history and challenging those institutions which hide it from us. Hear her explain more in this special bonus #podcast episode :
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Elspeth was passionate about teaching Scots our own #history and challenging those institutions which hide it from us. Hear her explain more in this special bonus #podcast episode :
scottishindypod.scot/scottish-his...
The Power of History - Scottish Indy Podcasts
The Power of History - A Tribute to Elspeth King. This special bonus episode pays tribute to the late Elspeth King, one of Scotland’s most influential curators and historians. Originally recorded in 2...
scottishindypod.scot
November 10, 2025 at 9:32 AM
Our tribute to Elspeth King, who died this month.
Elspeth was passionate about teaching Scots our own #history and challenging those institutions which hide it from us. Hear her explain more in this special bonus #podcast episode :
scottishindypod.scot/scottish-his...
Elspeth was passionate about teaching Scots our own #history and challenging those institutions which hide it from us. Hear her explain more in this special bonus #podcast episode :
scottishindypod.scot/scottish-his...
This weeks podcast - quite a wide ranging conversation with activist @jacquij.bsky.social
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Women’s Voices - Scottish Indy Podcasts
Women’s Voices Front & Centre: We sit down with guest Jacqui Jensen to explore how we can reconnect women with politics — wherever they are. From local communities to the national stage, we discuss wh...
scottishindypod.scot
November 8, 2025 at 11:02 AM
This weeks podcast - quite a wide ranging conversation with activist @jacquij.bsky.social
scottishindypod.scot/grassroots-i...
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This is sorely needed to show the damage that westminster does to Scotland's economy
❌ End the Union's biggest economic lie. GERS doesn’t show what independence would look like - it shows the cost of staying in the Union.
✅ Our proposal, i-GERS, will demonstrate the brighter future independence brings: www.believeinscotland.org/i_gers_the_r...
✅ Our proposal, i-GERS, will demonstrate the brighter future independence brings: www.believeinscotland.org/i_gers_the_r...
November 8, 2025 at 10:37 AM
This is sorely needed to show the damage that westminster does to Scotland's economy
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👀 Desire for the break up of the UK continues to grow! The Plaid Cymru result in Caerphilly, Wales, this week is just the latest example.
🤝 Let’s build better, fairer, independent nations: www.believeinscotland.org/momentum_is_...
🤝 Let’s build better, fairer, independent nations: www.believeinscotland.org/momentum_is_...
October 25, 2025 at 9:20 AM
👀 Desire for the break up of the UK continues to grow! The Plaid Cymru result in Caerphilly, Wales, this week is just the latest example.
🤝 Let’s build better, fairer, independent nations: www.believeinscotland.org/momentum_is_...
🤝 Let’s build better, fairer, independent nations: www.believeinscotland.org/momentum_is_...
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🎣 Scotland brings the catch; Westminster keeps the cash.
🟦 Scotland lands 60% of UK fish but gets under 8% of the new £360m fishing fund.
👉 Here are 10 key facts you need to know: www.businessforscotland.com/the_uks_fish...
🟦 Scotland lands 60% of UK fish but gets under 8% of the new £360m fishing fund.
👉 Here are 10 key facts you need to know: www.businessforscotland.com/the_uks_fish...
October 24, 2025 at 12:30 PM
🎣 Scotland brings the catch; Westminster keeps the cash.
🟦 Scotland lands 60% of UK fish but gets under 8% of the new £360m fishing fund.
👉 Here are 10 key facts you need to know: www.businessforscotland.com/the_uks_fish...
🟦 Scotland lands 60% of UK fish but gets under 8% of the new £360m fishing fund.
👉 Here are 10 key facts you need to know: www.businessforscotland.com/the_uks_fish...
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Climate talk in Helsinki at request of young people standing up for their future - mailchi.mp/caa/a-climat...
Also available on Substack: jimehansen.substack.com/p/a-climate-...
Video: drive.google.com/file/d/1NGOp...
Also available on Substack: jimehansen.substack.com/p/a-climate-...
Video: drive.google.com/file/d/1NGOp...
November 7, 2025 at 3:03 PM
Climate talk in Helsinki at request of young people standing up for their future - mailchi.mp/caa/a-climat...
Also available on Substack: jimehansen.substack.com/p/a-climate-...
Video: drive.google.com/file/d/1NGOp...
Also available on Substack: jimehansen.substack.com/p/a-climate-...
Video: drive.google.com/file/d/1NGOp...
Lovely evening at Wee Scribbles exhibition in Glasgow with @filydo.bsky.social
November 8, 2025 at 10:28 AM
Lovely evening at Wee Scribbles exhibition in Glasgow with @filydo.bsky.social
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