Joanna Krahe
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Editor and writer for Bylines Scotland. Geo-economic analyst and a political commentator.
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Land isn't just about wealth and justice, it's about power. Scotland is cut off from its own land resources and hence is poorer as a nation | Robin McAlpine
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Land is power – Scotland’s people have none
Land isn't just about wealth and justice, it's about power. Scotland is cut off from its own land resources and hence is poorer as a nation
bylines.scot
November 13, 2025 at 7:56 AM
Land isn't just about wealth and justice, it's about power. Scotland is cut off from its own land resources and hence is poorer as a nation | Robin McAlpine
@thecommonweal.bsky.social
@thecommonweal.bsky.social
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Ross Greer co-leader of the Scottish Green Party
Ross Greer co-leader of the Scottish Green Party
Scottish Green Party co-leader Ross Greer joins Bylines Scotland’s Ronnie Barbour for our first main political party pre-election podcast
bylines.scot
November 12, 2025 at 11:09 AM
Ross Greer co-leader of the Scottish Green Party
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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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SUPERB and angrily unvarnished response, by former BBC chairman, Lord Patten.
"I don't think that we should allow ourselves to be bullied into thinking that the BBC is only any good, if it reflects the prejudice of the last person who shouted at it." ~AA
"I don't think that we should allow ourselves to be bullied into thinking that the BBC is only any good, if it reflects the prejudice of the last person who shouted at it." ~AA
November 10, 2025 at 6:40 PM
SUPERB and angrily unvarnished response, by former BBC chairman, Lord Patten.
"I don't think that we should allow ourselves to be bullied into thinking that the BBC is only any good, if it reflects the prejudice of the last person who shouted at it." ~AA
"I don't think that we should allow ourselves to be bullied into thinking that the BBC is only any good, if it reflects the prejudice of the last person who shouted at it." ~AA
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Press release: The REVIVE Conference saw around 400 people attend, a similar number as those who own half of Scotland's private rural land | Bylines Scotland
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Conference shows Scotland’s appetite for real land reform
Press release: The REVIVE Conference saw around 400 people attend, a similar number as those who own half of Scotland's private rural land
bylines.scot
November 11, 2025 at 8:00 AM
Press release: The REVIVE Conference saw around 400 people attend, a similar number as those who own half of Scotland's private rural land | Bylines Scotland
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@revivecoalition.bsky.social
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Talking about BBC...it's worthwhile to have a look on what we previously published.
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@cluthaman.bsky.social
The plot to kill the BBC - Bylines Scotland
Once the nation’s most trusted source of news and political analysis, the BBC is in a fight for its life and its enemies are inside its walls
bylines.scot
November 10, 2025 at 12:16 PM
Talking about BBC...it's worthwhile to have a look on what we previously published.
@cluthaman.bsky.social
@cluthaman.bsky.social
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See what’s happening. A Trumpist US media company has taken over Channel 5. Another US company is gunning for ITV. Our social media is saturated by Musk’s calls for civil war in the UK. The BBC is the last thing standing, and Trump/Johnson are trying to bring it down
November 9, 2025 at 11:59 PM
See what’s happening. A Trumpist US media company has taken over Channel 5. Another US company is gunning for ITV. Our social media is saturated by Musk’s calls for civil war in the UK. The BBC is the last thing standing, and Trump/Johnson are trying to bring it down
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The verdict marks the culmination of a ten-year case that started in a fierce political battle within the Parliament in the run-up to Brexit.
It's time we had sight of the Russia Report 👀
www.euractiv.com/news/belgian...
It's time we had sight of the Russia Report 👀
www.euractiv.com/news/belgian...
Belgian court convicts two for EU funds misuse linked to Nigel Farage's Brexit group | Euractiv
Verdict ends decade-long probe into alleged misuse of EU funds by associates of top Brexit campaigner
www.euractiv.com
November 9, 2025 at 4:12 PM
The verdict marks the culmination of a ten-year case that started in a fierce political battle within the Parliament in the run-up to Brexit.
It's time we had sight of the Russia Report 👀
www.euractiv.com/news/belgian...
It's time we had sight of the Russia Report 👀
www.euractiv.com/news/belgian...
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At this time of year, when we wear our poppies for those who fought for our freedom, I remember a dear friend and the camaraderie we shared | Ronnie Barbour
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@ronniebarbour.bsky.social
The meaning of remembrance
At this time of year, when we wear our poppies for those who fought for our freedom, I remember a dear friend and the camaraderie we shared
bylines.scot
November 9, 2025 at 7:53 AM
At this time of year, when we wear our poppies for those who fought for our freedom, I remember a dear friend and the camaraderie we shared | Ronnie Barbour
@ronniebarbour.bsky.social
@ronniebarbour.bsky.social
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18-year-old Josh Fyvie, recently elected Councillor to Stirling District Council, talked to Martin Roche on the 7 November | Bylines Scotland
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Josh Fyvie, Stirling District Councillor, talks to Martin Roche
18-year-old Josh Fyvie, recently elected Councillor to Stirling District Council, talked to Martin Roche on the 7 November
bylines.scot
November 8, 2025 at 6:16 PM
18-year-old Josh Fyvie, recently elected Councillor to Stirling District Council, talked to Martin Roche on the 7 November | Bylines Scotland
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Over the top bylines.scot/society/poet...
Over the top
A tribute to those who fought, suffered lasting damage, and who died in the awful slaughter of WWI and WWII
bylines.scot
November 8, 2025 at 8:24 AM
Over the top bylines.scot/society/poet...
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Majority of people not proud of post-Brexit Britain, new survey reveals
www.independent.co.uk/news/uk/home...
www.independent.co.uk/news/uk/home...
Majority of people not proud of post-Brexit Britain, new survey reveals
Attitudes poll also suggests people increasingly believe UK is divided, that ‘culture wars’ exist and life was better in past
www.independent.co.uk
November 8, 2025 at 8:02 AM
Majority of people not proud of post-Brexit Britain, new survey reveals
www.independent.co.uk/news/uk/home...
www.independent.co.uk/news/uk/home...
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Polish FM Radosław Sikorski said that Putin may prefer a "bad war" in Ukraine to a "bad peace" which would expose his "mistake" in invading the country.
"If Russia were to prevail in Ukraine, it would be tempted to use the territory, and the industrial& human resources of that country,to go further
"If Russia were to prevail in Ukraine, it would be tempted to use the territory, and the industrial& human resources of that country,to go further
November 7, 2025 at 10:30 AM
Polish FM Radosław Sikorski said that Putin may prefer a "bad war" in Ukraine to a "bad peace" which would expose his "mistake" in invading the country.
"If Russia were to prevail in Ukraine, it would be tempted to use the territory, and the industrial& human resources of that country,to go further
"If Russia were to prevail in Ukraine, it would be tempted to use the territory, and the industrial& human resources of that country,to go further
A beautiful story of the formative relationship of Frances with her "Glasgow Granny".
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My Scotland – your stories, our connections
We would love to hear about your connections to Scotland. We will publish one of your stories every Friday. Please send your stories to myscotland@bylines.scot
bylines.scot
November 7, 2025 at 8:35 AM
A beautiful story of the formative relationship of Frances with her "Glasgow Granny".
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— Common Weal
Line graph showing unfairness of Council Tax reform proposals
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November 6, 2025 at 9:59 AM
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Australia has so much electricity from solar power that it is going to start offering free electricity to everyone for at least three hours during the day as the wholesale price of power goes negative
electrek.co/2025/11/04/a...
electrek.co/2025/11/04/a...
Australia has so much solar that it's offering everyone free electricity
Australia's extensive solar power penetration makes so much energy that the government wants to offer free electricity at peak hours.
electrek.co
November 6, 2025 at 4:58 AM
Australia has so much electricity from solar power that it is going to start offering free electricity to everyone for at least three hours during the day as the wholesale price of power goes negative
electrek.co/2025/11/04/a...
electrek.co/2025/11/04/a...
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FUNDRAISER UPDATE: We got an offer from the supplier. They gave us a wee discount. My friend's company that helps me will pay for delivery costs.
That means we can buy TWO of those toys, yay!
Thanks to everyone who chipped in, you guys are great!
CC: @bylines.scot @bylinesnetwork.co.uk
That means we can buy TWO of those toys, yay!
Thanks to everyone who chipped in, you guys are great!
CC: @bylines.scot @bylinesnetwork.co.uk
November 5, 2025 at 7:21 PM
FUNDRAISER UPDATE: We got an offer from the supplier. They gave us a wee discount. My friend's company that helps me will pay for delivery costs.
That means we can buy TWO of those toys, yay!
Thanks to everyone who chipped in, you guys are great!
CC: @bylines.scot @bylinesnetwork.co.uk
That means we can buy TWO of those toys, yay!
Thanks to everyone who chipped in, you guys are great!
CC: @bylines.scot @bylinesnetwork.co.uk
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Is it time to stop feeding the corporate social media with our content? | Tomasz Oryński
The algorithm is a king, but it is a naked king
Is it time to stop feeding the corporate social media with our content?
bylines.scot
November 5, 2025 at 7:00 PM
Is it time to stop feeding the corporate social media with our content? | Tomasz Oryński
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Romania confirmed the first cut of U.S. troops on NATO’s eastern flank — ending a rotating brigade spread across several countries. This isn’t a full retreat— but will be read in Moscow as a win, and possibly as a US retreat from the defense of Europe.
youtu.be/NBn6ddfRQDs
youtu.be/NBn6ddfRQDs
BREAKING: US Military Scales Down in Europe - Time to Wake Up!
YouTube video by Silicon Curtain
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November 3, 2025 at 11:00 PM
Romania confirmed the first cut of U.S. troops on NATO’s eastern flank — ending a rotating brigade spread across several countries. This isn’t a full retreat— but will be read in Moscow as a win, and possibly as a US retreat from the defense of Europe.
youtu.be/NBn6ddfRQDs
youtu.be/NBn6ddfRQDs
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An exclusive interview with Martin Roche from Bylines Scotland and European politician Guy Verhofstadt
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An exclusive radio interview with former Belgium PM Guy Verhofstadt
An exclusive interview with Martin Roche from Bylines Scotland and European politician Guy Verhofstadt
bylines.scot
November 4, 2025 at 5:11 PM
An exclusive interview with Martin Roche from Bylines Scotland and European politician Guy Verhofstadt
bylines.scot/podcast/an-e...
bylines.scot/podcast/an-e...
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🔴The UK Must Urgently Distance Itself From Elon Musk and Space X, Warns Parliamentary Report
The UK’s infrastructure has become far too reliant on the far-right billionaire, who could ‘politicise’ our reliance upon his companies, the report warns
bylinetimes.com/2025/11/04/t...
The UK’s infrastructure has become far too reliant on the far-right billionaire, who could ‘politicise’ our reliance upon his companies, the report warns
bylinetimes.com/2025/11/04/t...
The UK Must Urgently Distance Itself From Elon Musk and Space X, Warns Parliamentary Report
The UK's infrastructure has become far too reliant on the far-right billionaire, who could 'politicise' our reliance upon his companies, the report warns
bylinetimes.com
November 4, 2025 at 8:58 AM
🔴The UK Must Urgently Distance Itself From Elon Musk and Space X, Warns Parliamentary Report
The UK’s infrastructure has become far too reliant on the far-right billionaire, who could ‘politicise’ our reliance upon his companies, the report warns
bylinetimes.com/2025/11/04/t...
The UK’s infrastructure has become far too reliant on the far-right billionaire, who could ‘politicise’ our reliance upon his companies, the report warns
bylinetimes.com/2025/11/04/t...
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Calls for Elon Musk to be investigated by British police after he spouts more lies about UK
www.thelondoneconomic.com/news/calls-f...
www.thelondoneconomic.com/news/calls-f...
Calls for Elon Musk to be investigated by British police after he spouts more lies about UK
There have been calls for Elon Musk to be investigated by British police for incitement of violence after his latest claims about the UK.
www.thelondoneconomic.com
November 3, 2025 at 4:38 PM
Calls for Elon Musk to be investigated by British police after he spouts more lies about UK
www.thelondoneconomic.com/news/calls-f...
www.thelondoneconomic.com/news/calls-f...
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Putin wants everyone to think he’s a tough nut – unbreakable. The Oreshnik missile system is an extension of his threat and bluster, even say symbolic of his authority and virility. But the Oreshnik appears to have been cracked / destroyed by Ukraine. youtu.be/QiRJVALhqMU
Oreshnik Obliterated in Daring Raid by Ukraine on Secret Russian Base
YouTube video by Silicon Wafers
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November 3, 2025 at 8:01 PM
Putin wants everyone to think he’s a tough nut – unbreakable. The Oreshnik missile system is an extension of his threat and bluster, even say symbolic of his authority and virility. But the Oreshnik appears to have been cracked / destroyed by Ukraine. youtu.be/QiRJVALhqMU
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Norwegian events at the Edinburgh Storytelling Festival are unexpectedly funny | Amanda Wheatley
Comedy at the Edinburgh International Storytelling Festival
Norwegian events at the Edinburgh Storytelling Festival are unexpectedly funny
bylines.scot
November 3, 2025 at 7:05 PM
Norwegian events at the Edinburgh Storytelling Festival are unexpectedly funny | Amanda Wheatley
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The party who claim to be patriots literally had a Reform leadership member caught red handed taking bribes from Russia.
This article details the speeches Nathan Gill gave that he was paid to give.
How are Reform getting away with this?
www.theguardian.com/news/ng-inte...
This article details the speeches Nathan Gill gave that he was paid to give.
How are Reform getting away with this?
www.theguardian.com/news/ng-inte...
Reform UK, the Russian spy and rolls of Kremlin cash: the inside story of Nathan Gill
How did a former Mormon bishop end up pleading guilty to taking bribes to make statements in favour of Russia in the European parliament?
www.theguardian.com
November 3, 2025 at 3:11 PM
The party who claim to be patriots literally had a Reform leadership member caught red handed taking bribes from Russia.
This article details the speeches Nathan Gill gave that he was paid to give.
How are Reform getting away with this?
www.theguardian.com/news/ng-inte...
This article details the speeches Nathan Gill gave that he was paid to give.
How are Reform getting away with this?
www.theguardian.com/news/ng-inte...