Colin Armstrong
@rantinscot.bsky.social
Think for myself. I get more left wing as I get older. Always independence. Don't suffer fools gladly. Retired nurse ( RMN). No DMs unless I give consent and automatic block if you do it anyway. Block for anyone who asks for money. This is not the place.
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Sometimes the truth escapes like a cat out a door you thought was closed.
November 13, 2025 at 10:13 AM
Sometimes the truth escapes like a cat out a door you thought was closed.
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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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More rotten tomatoes
Belgian court convicts two for EU funds misuse linked to Nigel Farage's Brexit group
Belgian court convicts two for EU funds misuse linked to Nigel Farage's Brexit group
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 6, 2025 at 8:49 AM
More rotten tomatoes
Belgian court convicts two for EU funds misuse linked to Nigel Farage's Brexit group
Belgian court convicts two for EU funds misuse linked to Nigel Farage's Brexit group
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Conservative Councillor says "young black males" are "flooding" the UK
Contacted by Byline, she defended her comments, saying “we cannot sustain the volume of.. black males” that “jeopardises [our] security"
Asked why their skin colour matters, she replied “because they are [black], aren’t they?"
Contacted by Byline, she defended her comments, saying “we cannot sustain the volume of.. black males” that “jeopardises [our] security"
Asked why their skin colour matters, she replied “because they are [black], aren’t they?"
Conservative Councillor Accused of 'Old-Fashioned Racism' After Saying 'Young Black Males' Are 'Flooding' the UK
EXCLUSIVE: Pauline Giles defended her comments to Byline Times, saying that "we cannot sustain the volume of young black males" that "jeopardises the security of our country"
bylinetimes.com
November 5, 2025 at 2:31 PM
Conservative Councillor says "young black males" are "flooding" the UK
Contacted by Byline, she defended her comments, saying “we cannot sustain the volume of.. black males” that “jeopardises [our] security"
Asked why their skin colour matters, she replied “because they are [black], aren’t they?"
Contacted by Byline, she defended her comments, saying “we cannot sustain the volume of.. black males” that “jeopardises [our] security"
Asked why their skin colour matters, she replied “because they are [black], aren’t they?"
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Reform UK Councillors
Kicked Out, Suspended, Resigned, Defected
(Updated with new resignation).
➡️ Kicked Out
Brian Black
Oliver Bradshaw
Paul Thomas
Bob Ford
Bill Barratt
Ed Hill
James Regan
Mark Broadhurst
Paul Bean
Adam Smith
Daniel Taylor
John Allen
Nicole Brooke
Patrick Lambert
Kicked Out, Suspended, Resigned, Defected
(Updated with new resignation).
➡️ Kicked Out
Brian Black
Oliver Bradshaw
Paul Thomas
Bob Ford
Bill Barratt
Ed Hill
James Regan
Mark Broadhurst
Paul Bean
Adam Smith
Daniel Taylor
John Allen
Nicole Brooke
Patrick Lambert
November 5, 2025 at 10:18 AM
Reform UK Councillors
Kicked Out, Suspended, Resigned, Defected
(Updated with new resignation).
➡️ Kicked Out
Brian Black
Oliver Bradshaw
Paul Thomas
Bob Ford
Bill Barratt
Ed Hill
James Regan
Mark Broadhurst
Paul Bean
Adam Smith
Daniel Taylor
John Allen
Nicole Brooke
Patrick Lambert
Kicked Out, Suspended, Resigned, Defected
(Updated with new resignation).
➡️ Kicked Out
Brian Black
Oliver Bradshaw
Paul Thomas
Bob Ford
Bill Barratt
Ed Hill
James Regan
Mark Broadhurst
Paul Bean
Adam Smith
Daniel Taylor
John Allen
Nicole Brooke
Patrick Lambert
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Only Connect host Victoria Coren Mitchell drags Graham Linehan over trans remarks
The man is a total creep, we have a woman, an ex friend, asking him to stop pestering her.
I doubt the GC crowd will support her - rgey aren't prowomen -they are pro handmaidens
www.thepinknews.com/2025/11/05/o...
The man is a total creep, we have a woman, an ex friend, asking him to stop pestering her.
I doubt the GC crowd will support her - rgey aren't prowomen -they are pro handmaidens
www.thepinknews.com/2025/11/05/o...
Only Connect's Victoria Coren Mitchell drags Graham Linehan over trans remarks
Only Connect host Victoria Coren Mitchell has pleaded with Graham Linehan to stop his "relentless" comments about the show's LGBTQ+ players.
www.thepinknews.com
November 6, 2025 at 10:55 AM
Only Connect host Victoria Coren Mitchell drags Graham Linehan over trans remarks
The man is a total creep, we have a woman, an ex friend, asking him to stop pestering her.
I doubt the GC crowd will support her - rgey aren't prowomen -they are pro handmaidens
www.thepinknews.com/2025/11/05/o...
The man is a total creep, we have a woman, an ex friend, asking him to stop pestering her.
I doubt the GC crowd will support her - rgey aren't prowomen -they are pro handmaidens
www.thepinknews.com/2025/11/05/o...
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🇬🇧 The Red Tory britNats have hit the panic button, after being spooked by recent polling showing a massive lead for YES
The response from Morgan McSweeney is to send out 3 Ministers to deliver another pathetic scaremonger
🏴 Thankfully it no longer works, as Scots now understand how they operate💪
The response from Morgan McSweeney is to send out 3 Ministers to deliver another pathetic scaremonger
🏴 Thankfully it no longer works, as Scots now understand how they operate💪
November 6, 2025 at 10:57 AM
🇬🇧 The Red Tory britNats have hit the panic button, after being spooked by recent polling showing a massive lead for YES
The response from Morgan McSweeney is to send out 3 Ministers to deliver another pathetic scaremonger
🏴 Thankfully it no longer works, as Scots now understand how they operate💪
The response from Morgan McSweeney is to send out 3 Ministers to deliver another pathetic scaremonger
🏴 Thankfully it no longer works, as Scots now understand how they operate💪
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Deputy Prime Minister David Lammy says at #PMQs that the SNP are "a national security threat.' Repeating words said by Defence Sec John Healey & Scottish Sec Douglas Alexander. Desperate stuff from a govt which cannot categorically say China is a threat to the UK.
November 5, 2025 at 12:41 PM
Deputy Prime Minister David Lammy says at #PMQs that the SNP are "a national security threat.' Repeating words said by Defence Sec John Healey & Scottish Sec Douglas Alexander. Desperate stuff from a govt which cannot categorically say China is a threat to the UK.
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Since 2000, the richest 1% of the world's population has taken 41% of new wealth, the poorest half has received only 1%.
Rich buy political parties, media, means of production, cause corruption, climate crisis, make mockery of democracy. Poor die early.
Must redistribute or risk social disorder.
Rich buy political parties, media, means of production, cause corruption, climate crisis, make mockery of democracy. Poor die early.
Must redistribute or risk social disorder.
We cannot continue letting billionaires keep the world's money while the poorest suffer
Since 2000, the richest 1% of the world's population has taken 41% of all new wealth. The poorest half of the world has received only 1%.
www.bigissue.com
November 5, 2025 at 8:38 AM
Since 2000, the richest 1% of the world's population has taken 41% of new wealth, the poorest half has received only 1%.
Rich buy political parties, media, means of production, cause corruption, climate crisis, make mockery of democracy. Poor die early.
Must redistribute or risk social disorder.
Rich buy political parties, media, means of production, cause corruption, climate crisis, make mockery of democracy. Poor die early.
Must redistribute or risk social disorder.
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Farage has registered a total of £280,500 for four hours a month as a brand ambassador for a company selling gold bars.
He thinks £10 an hour minimum wage for young people may need to be lowered.
Whose side do you think he is on?
He thinks £10 an hour minimum wage for young people may need to be lowered.
Whose side do you think he is on?
November 3, 2025 at 10:38 PM
Farage has registered a total of £280,500 for four hours a month as a brand ambassador for a company selling gold bars.
He thinks £10 an hour minimum wage for young people may need to be lowered.
Whose side do you think he is on?
He thinks £10 an hour minimum wage for young people may need to be lowered.
Whose side do you think he is on?
Source: STV News
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This makes so much sense. The High St is a depressing mess of a place. People living in the town centre will give it life,be good for existing business and use buildings that would just rot for lack of use. Should do this throughout Scotland and the rest of the UK.
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This makes so much sense. The High St is a depressing mess of a place. People living in the town centre will give it life,be good for existing business and use buildings that would just rot for lack of use. Should do this throughout Scotland and the rest of the UK.
Council to consider turning empty shop units into homes
South Ayrshire Council is looking at ways to improve the number of council homes in the area as thousands remain on waiting lists.
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November 4, 2025 at 9:19 PM
Source: STV News
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This makes so much sense. The High St is a depressing mess of a place. People living in the town centre will give it life,be good for existing business and use buildings that would just rot for lack of use. Should do this throughout Scotland and the rest of the UK.
search.app/RK6G1
This makes so much sense. The High St is a depressing mess of a place. People living in the town centre will give it life,be good for existing business and use buildings that would just rot for lack of use. Should do this throughout Scotland and the rest of the UK.
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BBC in Scotland admits misleading Scots again by copying & pasting a Tory press release that is anti Scottish Government.
The BBC response isn't good enough. An investigation into he BBCs Editorial practices in Scotland needs to happen. Even the new headline still smears the Scottish Government🙄
The BBC response isn't good enough. An investigation into he BBCs Editorial practices in Scotland needs to happen. Even the new headline still smears the Scottish Government🙄
November 4, 2025 at 4:05 PM
BBC in Scotland admits misleading Scots again by copying & pasting a Tory press release that is anti Scottish Government.
The BBC response isn't good enough. An investigation into he BBCs Editorial practices in Scotland needs to happen. Even the new headline still smears the Scottish Government🙄
The BBC response isn't good enough. An investigation into he BBCs Editorial practices in Scotland needs to happen. Even the new headline still smears the Scottish Government🙄
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BBC won't tell ye the truth.
November 4, 2025 at 12:07 AM
BBC won't tell ye the truth.
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Update on what the Scottish Parliament could look like if SNP voter voted SNP 1 Scottish Greens 2:
October 27, 2025 at 11:11 AM
Update on what the Scottish Parliament could look like if SNP voter voted SNP 1 Scottish Greens 2:
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It speaks volumes about the dire state of British politics that an MP can say that she gets mad about seeing Black and Asian people in adverts on TV and she hasn't immediately been expelled from her party - a party that hopes to form the next Govt.
October 26, 2025 at 6:05 PM
It speaks volumes about the dire state of British politics that an MP can say that she gets mad about seeing Black and Asian people in adverts on TV and she hasn't immediately been expelled from her party - a party that hopes to form the next Govt.
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Ive lost count of the amount of times a WM government have ‘vowed’ or promised 🏴 they’ll make our lives better.
The only way they’ll do that is by agreeing to Indyref2
#Scottishindependence ✊🏴
The only way they’ll do that is by agreeing to Indyref2
#Scottishindependence ✊🏴
October 26, 2025 at 8:50 AM
Ive lost count of the amount of times a WM government have ‘vowed’ or promised 🏴 they’ll make our lives better.
The only way they’ll do that is by agreeing to Indyref2
#Scottishindependence ✊🏴
The only way they’ll do that is by agreeing to Indyref2
#Scottishindependence ✊🏴
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James Tate
@jamestate121.bsky.social #History #NoKings
All this talk of a ballroom to service the super wealthy while the rest of us continue to pay more for healthcare and basic essentials makes me think of this powerful political cartoon from 1906, the artist is William Balfour Ker.
@jamestate121.bsky.social #History #NoKings
All this talk of a ballroom to service the super wealthy while the rest of us continue to pay more for healthcare and basic essentials makes me think of this powerful political cartoon from 1906, the artist is William Balfour Ker.
October 26, 2025 at 6:11 PM
James Tate
@jamestate121.bsky.social #History #NoKings
All this talk of a ballroom to service the super wealthy while the rest of us continue to pay more for healthcare and basic essentials makes me think of this powerful political cartoon from 1906, the artist is William Balfour Ker.
@jamestate121.bsky.social #History #NoKings
All this talk of a ballroom to service the super wealthy while the rest of us continue to pay more for healthcare and basic essentials makes me think of this powerful political cartoon from 1906, the artist is William Balfour Ker.
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#DefendDemocracy
#HopeNotHate
“PRESIDENT DONALD TRUMP
> IS AN ENEMY OF AMERICANS,
REPUBLICANS, DEMOCRATS,
INDEPENDENTS AND EVERY
NEW CHILD BORN. AN ENEMY
OF MANKIND. HE IS INDEED
AN ENEMY OF THE STATE.”
#HopeNotHate
“PRESIDENT DONALD TRUMP
> IS AN ENEMY OF AMERICANS,
REPUBLICANS, DEMOCRATS,
INDEPENDENTS AND EVERY
NEW CHILD BORN. AN ENEMY
OF MANKIND. HE IS INDEED
AN ENEMY OF THE STATE.”
October 26, 2025 at 8:39 PM
#DefendDemocracy
#HopeNotHate
“PRESIDENT DONALD TRUMP
> IS AN ENEMY OF AMERICANS,
REPUBLICANS, DEMOCRATS,
INDEPENDENTS AND EVERY
NEW CHILD BORN. AN ENEMY
OF MANKIND. HE IS INDEED
AN ENEMY OF THE STATE.”
#HopeNotHate
“PRESIDENT DONALD TRUMP
> IS AN ENEMY OF AMERICANS,
REPUBLICANS, DEMOCRATS,
INDEPENDENTS AND EVERY
NEW CHILD BORN. AN ENEMY
OF MANKIND. HE IS INDEED
AN ENEMY OF THE STATE.”
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New poll points to a Labour collapse in Scotland. The Greens fighting it out with Reform for second place. @theSNP poised to win outright majority. But #Yes supporters need to vote!
Polling: @FindoutnowUK
Graphics: @LeftieStats
Polling: @FindoutnowUK
Graphics: @LeftieStats
October 26, 2025 at 7:02 PM
New poll points to a Labour collapse in Scotland. The Greens fighting it out with Reform for second place. @theSNP poised to win outright majority. But #Yes supporters need to vote!
Polling: @FindoutnowUK
Graphics: @LeftieStats
Polling: @FindoutnowUK
Graphics: @LeftieStats
Source: BBC
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The arrogance of this man. He says Labour failed to land the message. How wrong he is. The voters have finally got the message after years of betrayal. Labour are red Tories. They act on behalf of the elite and expect working folk to pay for it. We see you.
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The arrogance of this man. He says Labour failed to land the message. How wrong he is. The voters have finally got the message after years of betrayal. Labour are red Tories. They act on behalf of the elite and expect working folk to pay for it. We see you.
Labour failed to land message in by-election - deputy FM
Huw Irranca-Davies say Labour needs to review its style of campaigning and run a
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October 26, 2025 at 8:43 PM
Source: BBC
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The arrogance of this man. He says Labour failed to land the message. How wrong he is. The voters have finally got the message after years of betrayal. Labour are red Tories. They act on behalf of the elite and expect working folk to pay for it. We see you.
search.app/XsiQo
The arrogance of this man. He says Labour failed to land the message. How wrong he is. The voters have finally got the message after years of betrayal. Labour are red Tories. They act on behalf of the elite and expect working folk to pay for it. We see you.
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The Caerphilly result is what we need to see everywhere at the next election: people coordinating to vote tactically for parties which seek a fairer, kinder, greener country.
Pushing out both those who have betrayed our trust AND those who seek to exploit that betrayal.
Pushing out both those who have betrayed our trust AND those who seek to exploit that betrayal.
October 24, 2025 at 7:12 AM
The Caerphilly result is what we need to see everywhere at the next election: people coordinating to vote tactically for parties which seek a fairer, kinder, greener country.
Pushing out both those who have betrayed our trust AND those who seek to exploit that betrayal.
Pushing out both those who have betrayed our trust AND those who seek to exploit that betrayal.
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Just like all of Scotland’s🏴 rich resources.
Our neighbour takes them & gives us a Barnett pocket money grant back.
We should be on this list.
Wake Up Scotland🏴
Our neighbour takes them & gives us a Barnett pocket money grant back.
We should be on this list.
Wake Up Scotland🏴
October 24, 2025 at 8:16 AM
Just like all of Scotland’s🏴 rich resources.
Our neighbour takes them & gives us a Barnett pocket money grant back.
We should be on this list.
Wake Up Scotland🏴
Our neighbour takes them & gives us a Barnett pocket money grant back.
We should be on this list.
Wake Up Scotland🏴
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😡
Scotland is 8% of the Uk. It brings in 60% of Uk fishing...but only gets back 7.7%. We are being mugged!
#DaylightRobbery
#EndTheUnion
#DaylightRobbery
#EndTheUnion
Independence gives us 100% of everything Scottish...not the diminishing scraps WM throws back at us.
#TakeOurCountryBack
#IndependenceNOW
youtu.be/rk7SUFwWOZc?...
#TakeOurCountryBack
#IndependenceNOW
youtu.be/rk7SUFwWOZc?...
October 24, 2025 at 7:02 AM
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Sorry @theipaper.com but WHY is this guy talking to us about what will make the UK poorer? He was happy to grenade our economy twice…
Brexit and then his batshit budget with Truss.
He should be in political oblivion for the mess he made and the price we all have to pay for his party’s failures.
Brexit and then his batshit budget with Truss.
He should be in political oblivion for the mess he made and the price we all have to pay for his party’s failures.
October 24, 2025 at 6:45 AM
Sorry @theipaper.com but WHY is this guy talking to us about what will make the UK poorer? He was happy to grenade our economy twice…
Brexit and then his batshit budget with Truss.
He should be in political oblivion for the mess he made and the price we all have to pay for his party’s failures.
Brexit and then his batshit budget with Truss.
He should be in political oblivion for the mess he made and the price we all have to pay for his party’s failures.