Morag Macpherson
@momacp.bsky.social
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The legacy of British austerity can’t be understood without considering the effects on mental health, especially childhood trauma.
Austerity has a powerful impact on children’s mental health
The legacy of British austerity can’t be understood without considering the effects on mental health, especially childhood trauma
centralbylines.co.uk
November 19, 2025 at 11:13 PM
The legacy of British austerity can’t be understood without considering the effects on mental health, especially childhood trauma.
Everyone in Scotland sauntering down to Barrhead travel today 🏴 #SCODEN #WC2026 #Scotland #McTominay
November 19, 2025 at 2:02 PM
Everyone in Scotland sauntering down to Barrhead travel today 🏴 #SCODEN #WC2026 #Scotland #McTominay
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Governments really should remember that asylum seekers are humans like the rest of us, who have often been through very traumatic events.
The real asylum scandal
Governments really should remember that asylum seekers are humans like the rest of us , who have often been through very traumatic events
northeastbylines.co.uk
November 17, 2025 at 11:27 AM
Governments really should remember that asylum seekers are humans like the rest of us, who have often been through very traumatic events.
Great to see Glasgow make this list 🔥🚴🏼♀️
While well-known cycling cities like Copenhagen and Amsterdam are always worth a visit, there are also plenty of lesser-known cities around the world that are perfect for exploring on two wheels. Here are 12 of the best cities to explore by bicycle in the coming year.
momentummag.com/best-cities-...
momentummag.com/best-cities-...
Here are 12 Amazing Cities to Explore by Bicycle in 2026
Some cities are just better to explore by bicycle. They have a history and a culture, but they also have the infrastructure that makes it safe and easy.
momentummag.com
November 15, 2025 at 4:31 PM
Great to see Glasgow make this list 🔥🚴🏼♀️
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A key point about "volunteering" is that it should be "voluntary". By forcing migrants to volunteer this government not only treats us as if we are a free resource, but also ignores everything else we go through. This policy is dehumanising and exploitative.
www.theguardian.com/uk-news/2025...
www.theguardian.com/uk-news/2025...
UK charities condemn ‘immoral’ plans to force asylum seekers to volunteer
Making volunteering compulsory for refugees slammed as exploitative, bureaucratic and un-British
www.theguardian.com
November 14, 2025 at 5:15 PM
A key point about "volunteering" is that it should be "voluntary". By forcing migrants to volunteer this government not only treats us as if we are a free resource, but also ignores everything else we go through. This policy is dehumanising and exploitative.
www.theguardian.com/uk-news/2025...
www.theguardian.com/uk-news/2025...
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🧵On our revelations today about the BBC Coup and the Prescott Dossier.
The leaked ‘BBC Bias’ memo Trump used to attack the BBC was authored by Michael Prescott — a Hanover lobbyist paid by US tech/media giants tied to Trump. Full story: bylinetimes.com/2025/11/11/b... 1/12
The leaked ‘BBC Bias’ memo Trump used to attack the BBC was authored by Michael Prescott — a Hanover lobbyist paid by US tech/media giants tied to Trump. Full story: bylinetimes.com/2025/11/11/b... 1/12
'BBC Bias' Memo Was Authored by Lobbyist Tied to Pro-Trump Tech Giants
The leaked memo that fuelled Trump’s attack on the BBC was written by a lobbyist at a firm paid by US tech giants tied to the President
bylinetimes.com
November 11, 2025 at 9:19 PM
🧵On our revelations today about the BBC Coup and the Prescott Dossier.
The leaked ‘BBC Bias’ memo Trump used to attack the BBC was authored by Michael Prescott — a Hanover lobbyist paid by US tech/media giants tied to Trump. Full story: bylinetimes.com/2025/11/11/b... 1/12
The leaked ‘BBC Bias’ memo Trump used to attack the BBC was authored by Michael Prescott — a Hanover lobbyist paid by US tech/media giants tied to Trump. Full story: bylinetimes.com/2025/11/11/b... 1/12
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X effect: How Elon Musk is boosting the British right
X effect: How Elon Musk is boosting the British right
Sky's Tom Cheshire explains how Elon Musk's X is boosting the British right.
news.sky.com
November 6, 2025 at 4:38 AM
X effect: How Elon Musk is boosting the British right
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Great investigation of the Nazis, racists and criminals mobilising the flag-on-lamp-posts movement. This is the kind of journalism that the national media could and should have conducted:
manchestermill.co.uk/the-men-who-...
manchestermill.co.uk/the-men-who-...
November 2, 2025 at 7:45 AM
Great investigation of the Nazis, racists and criminals mobilising the flag-on-lamp-posts movement. This is the kind of journalism that the national media could and should have conducted:
manchestermill.co.uk/the-men-who-...
manchestermill.co.uk/the-men-who-...
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Trainspotting premiere at the Odeon in Renfield Street, Glasgow. (1996)
October 24, 2025 at 8:43 AM
Trainspotting premiere at the Odeon in Renfield Street, Glasgow. (1996)
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October 18, 2025 at 7:43 PM
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This is how you do it.
In recent days, the BBC etc have been trying to depict Israel’s genocide as an ‘unfortunate episode’ involving two equally culpable sides.
Shame on them, and credit to @scotnational.bsky.social for speaking the truth.
In recent days, the BBC etc have been trying to depict Israel’s genocide as an ‘unfortunate episode’ involving two equally culpable sides.
Shame on them, and credit to @scotnational.bsky.social for speaking the truth.
October 13, 2025 at 11:00 AM
This is how you do it.
In recent days, the BBC etc have been trying to depict Israel’s genocide as an ‘unfortunate episode’ involving two equally culpable sides.
Shame on them, and credit to @scotnational.bsky.social for speaking the truth.
In recent days, the BBC etc have been trying to depict Israel’s genocide as an ‘unfortunate episode’ involving two equally culpable sides.
Shame on them, and credit to @scotnational.bsky.social for speaking the truth.
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🎓 PhD Researchers! Apply for a 3-month paid internship with @sgsah.bsky.social exploring the Alasdair Gray archive. Creative, flexible, self-directed. Deadline: 31 Oct 2025. Open to SGSAH PhDs. www.sgsah.ac.uk/e_t/i_ar/202...
The Alasdair Gray Archive
Archival Immersion: A Self-Directed Project at The Alasdair Gray Archive
www.sgsah.ac.uk
October 12, 2025 at 9:23 AM
🎓 PhD Researchers! Apply for a 3-month paid internship with @sgsah.bsky.social exploring the Alasdair Gray archive. Creative, flexible, self-directed. Deadline: 31 Oct 2025. Open to SGSAH PhDs. www.sgsah.ac.uk/e_t/i_ar/202...
Meanwhile in Ayrshire… contrast the narrative on cycle infrastructure between Glasgow and Ayr (the Ayr plan involves losing 6 parking spaces and a taxi space)
#bikesky #cycling #infrastructure #activetravel #bikes
#bikesky #cycling #infrastructure #activetravel #bikes
October 4, 2025 at 9:34 AM
Meanwhile in Ayrshire… contrast the narrative on cycle infrastructure between Glasgow and Ayr (the Ayr plan involves losing 6 parking spaces and a taxi space)
#bikesky #cycling #infrastructure #activetravel #bikes
#bikesky #cycling #infrastructure #activetravel #bikes
Great to see the results of Glasgow’s cycle infrastructure beginning to link up more parts of the city
Millions choose bikes as Glasgow’s active travel boom continues 🚴♀️
Glasgow cycling trips surge 43 as new bridges and routes open
www.glasgowtimes.co.uk
October 4, 2025 at 9:16 AM
Great to see the results of Glasgow’s cycle infrastructure beginning to link up more parts of the city
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Racism isn’t innate, writes Dr Steve Taylor.
It’s a sign of insecurity and poor psychological health, not a hardwired human instinct.
From #TheConversation -- thanks!
It’s a sign of insecurity and poor psychological health, not a hardwired human instinct.
From #TheConversation -- thanks!
Here are the five stages that may lead to racism
There is no genetic or biological basis for dividing the human race into distinct “races”
eastangliabylines.co.uk
September 17, 2025 at 6:42 AM
Racism isn’t innate, writes Dr Steve Taylor.
It’s a sign of insecurity and poor psychological health, not a hardwired human instinct.
From #TheConversation -- thanks!
It’s a sign of insecurity and poor psychological health, not a hardwired human instinct.
From #TheConversation -- thanks!
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If you are sick of racist, violent men (40% have domestic violence reports) harassing asylum seekers and pretending to do it for women, add your name to this! Please share actionnetwork.org/petitions/e8...
Sign the open letter: Women against the far right
The far right is using women's safety as a weapon to spread racism and division. They are not defenders of women—they exploit violence against women and children to push hate. Together we can stand wi...
actionnetwork.org
September 2, 2025 at 9:15 AM
If you are sick of racist, violent men (40% have domestic violence reports) harassing asylum seekers and pretending to do it for women, add your name to this! Please share actionnetwork.org/petitions/e8...
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100 Women's Rights Organisations, including
@rapecrisis.bsky.social, @refugecharity.bsky.social, & @evawuk.bsky.social have signed a letter warning that attempts to link rape & violence against women & girls to immigration is a racist distraction.
They urge the govt to address dangerous narrative
@rapecrisis.bsky.social, @refugecharity.bsky.social, & @evawuk.bsky.social have signed a letter warning that attempts to link rape & violence against women & girls to immigration is a racist distraction.
They urge the govt to address dangerous narrative
August 20, 2025 at 2:42 PM
100 Women's Rights Organisations, including
@rapecrisis.bsky.social, @refugecharity.bsky.social, & @evawuk.bsky.social have signed a letter warning that attempts to link rape & violence against women & girls to immigration is a racist distraction.
They urge the govt to address dangerous narrative
@rapecrisis.bsky.social, @refugecharity.bsky.social, & @evawuk.bsky.social have signed a letter warning that attempts to link rape & violence against women & girls to immigration is a racist distraction.
They urge the govt to address dangerous narrative
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Ukraine’s president endured a public shaming. Russia’s was pampered. Both episodes were disgraceful.
Editorial: That meeting was sickening. Putin loved it
Sickening. Shameful. And in the end, useless.
Those were the words that came to mind when we watched the Alaska Summit unfold.
On our screens, a blood-soaked dictator and war criminal received a roy...
kyivindependent.com
August 16, 2025 at 2:26 AM
Ukraine’s president endured a public shaming. Russia’s was pampered. Both episodes were disgraceful.
JD Vance goes to Kilmarnock for his holidays 😆
August 14, 2025 at 8:19 AM
JD Vance goes to Kilmarnock for his holidays 😆
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Violet Sea Snails were pushed ashore on Barra's west coast by brisk westerly winds today. We counted 35 in just over a mile at Traigh Eais among hundreds, possibly thousands, of By-The-Wind Sailors.
July 5, 2025 at 12:52 PM
Violet Sea Snails were pushed ashore on Barra's west coast by brisk westerly winds today. We counted 35 in just over a mile at Traigh Eais among hundreds, possibly thousands, of By-The-Wind Sailors.
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Today, I’m supporting the nationwide day of action calling on the richest to #PAYUP.
Billionaire wealth has increased 1000% since the 1990s. There is no excuse to plunge thousands into poverty through cuts and underfunding.
The money is there - time to tax it fairly.
Billionaire wealth has increased 1000% since the 1990s. There is no excuse to plunge thousands into poverty through cuts and underfunding.
The money is there - time to tax it fairly.
July 4, 2025 at 12:06 PM
Today, I’m supporting the nationwide day of action calling on the richest to #PAYUP.
Billionaire wealth has increased 1000% since the 1990s. There is no excuse to plunge thousands into poverty through cuts and underfunding.
The money is there - time to tax it fairly.
Billionaire wealth has increased 1000% since the 1990s. There is no excuse to plunge thousands into poverty through cuts and underfunding.
The money is there - time to tax it fairly.
The truth never dies…hopefully this is a really significant step forward in naming and recognising what happened www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
Scotland's travellers suffered 'cultural genocide', report says
New research claims social experiments on Scotland's Gypsy Travellers were a form of
www.bbc.co.uk
May 30, 2025 at 11:25 AM
The truth never dies…hopefully this is a really significant step forward in naming and recognising what happened www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
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The UN Committee on the Rights of the Child has condemned the continued obstruction of humanitarian aid to Gaza, urging the international community to pressure Israel to allow immediate and sustained access for essential food and medical supplies. www.ohchr.org/en/press-rel...
Gaza: UN Child Rights Committee condemns mass starvation of children amid aid blockades
GENEVA - The UN Committee on the Rights of the Child condemned the continued obstruction of humanitarian aid to Gaza, urging the international community to pressure Israel to allow immediate and sust...
www.ohchr.org
May 21, 2025 at 8:28 PM
The UN Committee on the Rights of the Child has condemned the continued obstruction of humanitarian aid to Gaza, urging the international community to pressure Israel to allow immediate and sustained access for essential food and medical supplies. www.ohchr.org/en/press-rel...
Standing up to racism in Paisley @sutrscotland.bsky.social
April 13, 2025 at 10:40 AM
Standing up to racism in Paisley @sutrscotland.bsky.social
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SUVs increase the odds of killing in a collision. They're high at the front, your children get dragged under then crushed to death. They're also too big for parking spaces. They shld just be treated like vans, subject to lower speed limits, higher parking charges. www.theguardian.com/commentisfre...
Please, for the love of God, stop buying supersized cars | Arwa Mahdawi
Why would anyone want a car that’s too big for parking spaces, or that’s a menace to other road users? Arwa Mahdawi has a theory
www.theguardian.com
April 9, 2025 at 7:53 PM
SUVs increase the odds of killing in a collision. They're high at the front, your children get dragged under then crushed to death. They're also too big for parking spaces. They shld just be treated like vans, subject to lower speed limits, higher parking charges. www.theguardian.com/commentisfre...