Lorraine
@lolls76.bsky.social
Food, dugs and football generally keep me happy
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What you won’t see on the BBC:
Scotland:
Drug Deaths ↓13%
Alcohol Deaths ↓7%
Knife Homicides no increase/decrease
Homelessness Deaths ↓18%
England:
Drug Deaths ↑11%
Alcohol Deaths ↑7%
Knife Homicides in 2023/24 ↑8%
Homelessness Deaths ↑ 16%
(@pjwoodside)
Scotland:
Drug Deaths ↓13%
Alcohol Deaths ↓7%
Knife Homicides no increase/decrease
Homelessness Deaths ↓18%
England:
Drug Deaths ↑11%
Alcohol Deaths ↑7%
Knife Homicides in 2023/24 ↑8%
Homelessness Deaths ↑ 16%
(@pjwoodside)
October 12, 2025 at 8:41 PM
What you won’t see on the BBC:
Scotland:
Drug Deaths ↓13%
Alcohol Deaths ↓7%
Knife Homicides no increase/decrease
Homelessness Deaths ↓18%
England:
Drug Deaths ↑11%
Alcohol Deaths ↑7%
Knife Homicides in 2023/24 ↑8%
Homelessness Deaths ↑ 16%
(@pjwoodside)
Scotland:
Drug Deaths ↓13%
Alcohol Deaths ↓7%
Knife Homicides no increase/decrease
Homelessness Deaths ↓18%
England:
Drug Deaths ↑11%
Alcohol Deaths ↑7%
Knife Homicides in 2023/24 ↑8%
Homelessness Deaths ↑ 16%
(@pjwoodside)
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Should Israel be banned from international football?
Govt minister Steve Reed: "I'm not convinced that's the right way to go about things, I'm not sure we should politicise sport in that way"
Reed would have opposed boycotting apartheid South Africa. Appalling politics.
Govt minister Steve Reed: "I'm not convinced that's the right way to go about things, I'm not sure we should politicise sport in that way"
Reed would have opposed boycotting apartheid South Africa. Appalling politics.
September 25, 2025 at 6:25 AM
Should Israel be banned from international football?
Govt minister Steve Reed: "I'm not convinced that's the right way to go about things, I'm not sure we should politicise sport in that way"
Reed would have opposed boycotting apartheid South Africa. Appalling politics.
Govt minister Steve Reed: "I'm not convinced that's the right way to go about things, I'm not sure we should politicise sport in that way"
Reed would have opposed boycotting apartheid South Africa. Appalling politics.
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In a corporate owned care home, charging £1,800 a week.
Residents face neglect/cruelty.
Left in urine-soaked clothes, wet bedsheets, calls for help ignored, not showered for weeks, excrement in corridors, staff shortages.
Cruelty is the norm when profits come before people.
Residents face neglect/cruelty.
Left in urine-soaked clothes, wet bedsheets, calls for help ignored, not showered for weeks, excrement in corridors, staff shortages.
Cruelty is the norm when profits come before people.
Families accuse care home of 'neglect' and 'cruelty' after secret filming
A BBC Disclosure reporter saw vulnerable elderly people left sitting alone for hours in urine-soaked clothes.
www.bbc.co.uk
September 23, 2025 at 6:17 AM
In a corporate owned care home, charging £1,800 a week.
Residents face neglect/cruelty.
Left in urine-soaked clothes, wet bedsheets, calls for help ignored, not showered for weeks, excrement in corridors, staff shortages.
Cruelty is the norm when profits come before people.
Residents face neglect/cruelty.
Left in urine-soaked clothes, wet bedsheets, calls for help ignored, not showered for weeks, excrement in corridors, staff shortages.
Cruelty is the norm when profits come before people.
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This ⏬️ A million times. @nicolasturgeon.bsky.social gets it.
We now have so few leaders that confidently argue & defend immigration. As a fmr Australian Family Migration Officer, I miss this. I miss the open-mindedness. I miss Scotland. And I miss the adults in the political room.
We now have so few leaders that confidently argue & defend immigration. As a fmr Australian Family Migration Officer, I miss this. I miss the open-mindedness. I miss Scotland. And I miss the adults in the political room.
August 9, 2025 at 11:29 AM
This ⏬️ A million times. @nicolasturgeon.bsky.social gets it.
We now have so few leaders that confidently argue & defend immigration. As a fmr Australian Family Migration Officer, I miss this. I miss the open-mindedness. I miss Scotland. And I miss the adults in the political room.
We now have so few leaders that confidently argue & defend immigration. As a fmr Australian Family Migration Officer, I miss this. I miss the open-mindedness. I miss Scotland. And I miss the adults in the political room.
Fuel to get me through the day....
July 3, 2025 at 10:08 AM
Fuel to get me through the day....
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We made a wee intro video for Glasto - crowd was so big a good few heads couldn't see it so here yis go x 🍿
June 28, 2025 at 6:08 PM
We made a wee intro video for Glasto - crowd was so big a good few heads couldn't see it so here yis go x 🍿
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Kneecap at Glastonbury don't RT they are supposed to be terrorists or something.
June 28, 2025 at 4:13 PM
Kneecap at Glastonbury don't RT they are supposed to be terrorists or something.
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If Westminster rule delivers terrible outcomes under the Tories, no discernible philosophy or change under Labour, and the prospect of Farage as Prime Minister, what exactly is the case for Scotland remaining part of the UK?
June 1, 2025 at 7:51 AM
If Westminster rule delivers terrible outcomes under the Tories, no discernible philosophy or change under Labour, and the prospect of Farage as Prime Minister, what exactly is the case for Scotland remaining part of the UK?
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t's not okay to claim ignorance or uncertainty about what's happening in Gaza in 2025. You're an adult. You have internet access. If you don't know, learn. You can't just go "it too compwicated, me no understandy, googoo gaga." It's not cute and it's not okay. Grow the fuck up.
April 22, 2025 at 10:24 PM
t's not okay to claim ignorance or uncertainty about what's happening in Gaza in 2025. You're an adult. You have internet access. If you don't know, learn. You can't just go "it too compwicated, me no understandy, googoo gaga." It's not cute and it's not okay. Grow the fuck up.
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The Labour Party continue to show utter contempt for human rights, international law, and the lives of millions of Palestinians.
The only reason they should be meeting with the Israeli foreign secretary is to tell him that the UK is cutting off arms sales and military support.
The only reason they should be meeting with the Israeli foreign secretary is to tell him that the UK is cutting off arms sales and military support.
EXC: Labour have been accused of 'rolling out the red carpet' for the Israeli foreign minister during a secret visit to the UK
Fury as Labour 'roll out red carpet' for secret meeting with top Israeli minister
www.thenational.scot
April 17, 2025 at 11:26 AM
The Labour Party continue to show utter contempt for human rights, international law, and the lives of millions of Palestinians.
The only reason they should be meeting with the Israeli foreign secretary is to tell him that the UK is cutting off arms sales and military support.
The only reason they should be meeting with the Israeli foreign secretary is to tell him that the UK is cutting off arms sales and military support.
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I have described Michael Gove in sworn evidence as a “deliberate and disgraceful liar”. goodlaw.social/flbv
Covid inquiry: Maugham hits back at Gove | Good Law Project
The former minister attacked Good Law Project while under pressure at the Covid inquiry over the unlawful VIP lane. But should we listen to a ‘deliberate and disgraceful liar’?
goodlaw.social
April 17, 2025 at 1:12 PM
I have described Michael Gove in sworn evidence as a “deliberate and disgraceful liar”. goodlaw.social/flbv
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Health Secretary Wes Streeting has received £311,400 from private healthcare interests since entering Parliament.
Could that be reason he's such a fan of private involvement in our health service?
The Green Party is clear - private profit motive should be nowhere near the NHS.
Could that be reason he's such a fan of private involvement in our health service?
The Green Party is clear - private profit motive should be nowhere near the NHS.
March 14, 2025 at 2:41 PM
Health Secretary Wes Streeting has received £311,400 from private healthcare interests since entering Parliament.
Could that be reason he's such a fan of private involvement in our health service?
The Green Party is clear - private profit motive should be nowhere near the NHS.
Could that be reason he's such a fan of private involvement in our health service?
The Green Party is clear - private profit motive should be nowhere near the NHS.
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The face of a man that has fucked around and is now finding out
Let's bankrupt this fascist...
Let's bankrupt this fascist...
March 10, 2025 at 11:11 PM
The face of a man that has fucked around and is now finding out
Let's bankrupt this fascist...
Let's bankrupt this fascist...
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Canada goose fights off bald eagle in rare, symbolism-laden battle on ice
Canada goose fights off bald eagle in rare, symbolism-laden battle on ice
Photographer captures 20-minute clash between birds emblematic of Canada and US amid high political tensions
For the second time in weeks, a Canadian icon has emerged as the unlikely victor in an existential battle on the ice.
Mervyn Sequeira, an…
www.theguardian.com
March 5, 2025 at 7:09 PM
Canada goose fights off bald eagle in rare, symbolism-laden battle on ice
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March 1, 2025 at 12:15 AM
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Word of the day is ‘huff-snuff’ (16th century): a hectoring bully or braggart.
February 28, 2025 at 6:05 PM
Word of the day is ‘huff-snuff’ (16th century): a hectoring bully or braggart.
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Scotland, let's do this times 100,000 when the Putin loving Orange balloon visits Scotland. It's what Janey Godley would have wanted, now more than ever.
February 28, 2025 at 7:06 PM
Scotland, let's do this times 100,000 when the Putin loving Orange balloon visits Scotland. It's what Janey Godley would have wanted, now more than ever.
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Watching this presser, firstly Trump is an absolute fucking toddler. Throwing a tantrum on the international stage, bleating about his grievances whilst the man next to him is supposed to genuflect at this fucking imbecile?!? What an embarrassment he is, how quickly the US has fallen
February 28, 2025 at 7:15 PM
Watching this presser, firstly Trump is an absolute fucking toddler. Throwing a tantrum on the international stage, bleating about his grievances whilst the man next to him is supposed to genuflect at this fucking imbecile?!? What an embarrassment he is, how quickly the US has fallen
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I think this is the closest many of us have ever got to seeing the real Trump. The only consistent thread in his entire unhinged rant was the love & praise for Vladimir Putin. Zelensky has more courage & dignity in his little finger than every member of Trump's regime & fan club combined.
February 28, 2025 at 7:15 PM
I think this is the closest many of us have ever got to seeing the real Trump. The only consistent thread in his entire unhinged rant was the love & praise for Vladimir Putin. Zelensky has more courage & dignity in his little finger than every member of Trump's regime & fan club combined.
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Word of the Day is ‘ingordigiousness’ (18th century): extreme greed at the expense of principles.
February 26, 2025 at 7:59 AM
Word of the Day is ‘ingordigiousness’ (18th century): extreme greed at the expense of principles.
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During the election, Labour promised to cut energy bills by £300.
Instead, they’ve increased them - and bills are rising again by 6.4% in April.
Scotland is an energy-rich nation and the fact we’re paying sky-high prices is Westminster failure in action. We deserve better.
Instead, they’ve increased them - and bills are rising again by 6.4% in April.
Scotland is an energy-rich nation and the fact we’re paying sky-high prices is Westminster failure in action. We deserve better.
February 25, 2025 at 1:30 PM
During the election, Labour promised to cut energy bills by £300.
Instead, they’ve increased them - and bills are rising again by 6.4% in April.
Scotland is an energy-rich nation and the fact we’re paying sky-high prices is Westminster failure in action. We deserve better.
Instead, they’ve increased them - and bills are rising again by 6.4% in April.
Scotland is an energy-rich nation and the fact we’re paying sky-high prices is Westminster failure in action. We deserve better.
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The Labour UK Government have confirmed they have withdrawn £5 million in funding for Dunfermline.
This is not the 'change' that people were promised.
This is not the 'change' that people were promised.
February 18, 2025 at 1:44 PM
The Labour UK Government have confirmed they have withdrawn £5 million in funding for Dunfermline.
This is not the 'change' that people were promised.
This is not the 'change' that people were promised.