Ronnie Barbour
@ronniebarbour.bsky.social
Unreliable narrator.
StandWithUkraine🇺🇦
StandWithUkraine🇺🇦
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"Have we reached a tipping point in neo-liberalism and the capitalist system as we know it? Is the mask slipping on billionaire greed and is the majority slowly recognising the current economic system is not serving their needs?"
Bylines Scotland Radio speaks to Neal McInroy, from The Democratic Collaborative.
Podcast Episode · The Bylines Scotland Podcast · 11/02/2026 · 27m
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February 11, 2026 at 8:07 AM
"Have we reached a tipping point in neo-liberalism and the capitalist system as we know it? Is the mask slipping on billionaire greed and is the majority slowly recognising the current economic system is not serving their needs?"
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Investing in local economies
Legislation supported by Parliament.
www.gov.scot
February 11, 2026 at 8:10 AM
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It’s Wednesday… so have a treat out the sweetie drawer for your play piece.
February 11, 2026 at 8:29 AM
It’s Wednesday… so have a treat out the sweetie drawer for your play piece.
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We know that navigating the asylum system isn't an easy journey. That's why we've created online guides to help people in crisis access essential info.
Our guide is available in 20 languages and covers a range of issues.
You can read the guides and find out more here: https://ow.ly/b3KY50Ych5w
Our guide is available in 20 languages and covers a range of issues.
You can read the guides and find out more here: https://ow.ly/b3KY50Ych5w
February 11, 2026 at 8:35 AM
We know that navigating the asylum system isn't an easy journey. That's why we've created online guides to help people in crisis access essential info.
Our guide is available in 20 languages and covers a range of issues.
You can read the guides and find out more here: https://ow.ly/b3KY50Ych5w
Our guide is available in 20 languages and covers a range of issues.
You can read the guides and find out more here: https://ow.ly/b3KY50Ych5w
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February 11, 2026 at 8:40 AM
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"We need to have better democracy, better politics that actually means we can have better land reform legislation."
#LandReform
#CommunityWealthBuilding
#Scotland🏴
#LandReform
#CommunityWealthBuilding
#Scotland🏴
Bylines Scotland Radio speaks to Neal McInroy, from The Democratic Collaborative.
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February 11, 2026 at 8:59 AM
"We need to have better democracy, better politics that actually means we can have better land reform legislation."
#LandReform
#CommunityWealthBuilding
#Scotland🏴
#LandReform
#CommunityWealthBuilding
#Scotland🏴
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US Olympic Curling Team member speaks out against ICE:
"I'm proud to represent Team USA. But we'd be remiss if we didn't mention what's going on in Minnesota and what a tough time it's been. What's happening is wrong. There's no shades of gray."
"I'm proud to represent Team USA. But we'd be remiss if we didn't mention what's going on in Minnesota and what a tough time it's been. What's happening is wrong. There's no shades of gray."
February 10, 2026 at 8:58 PM
US Olympic Curling Team member speaks out against ICE:
"I'm proud to represent Team USA. But we'd be remiss if we didn't mention what's going on in Minnesota and what a tough time it's been. What's happening is wrong. There's no shades of gray."
"I'm proud to represent Team USA. But we'd be remiss if we didn't mention what's going on in Minnesota and what a tough time it's been. What's happening is wrong. There's no shades of gray."
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Clive Lewis MP: This deal with Palantir stinks. It stank before Peter Mandelson was involved, and it stank when those now on the Opposition Benches initiated the NHS and defence contracts. Peter Thiel is an oligarch who despises democracy... Even the Swiss army has rejected Palantir...
#R4Today
#R4Today
Ministry of Defence: Palantir Contracts - Hansard - UK Parliament
Hansard record of the item : 'Ministry of Defence: Palantir Contracts' on Tuesday 10 February 2026.
hansard.parliament.uk
February 11, 2026 at 7:15 AM
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While Amazon touts the surveillance state enabled by its Ring cameras, remember...
Amazon's U.S. tax bill dropped by 87% in 2025, mostly thanks to Trump's tax cuts.
Meanwhile, its profits jumped by 45% to nearly $90 billion — and it announced 30,000 job cuts.
Is this the world we want to live in?
Amazon's U.S. tax bill dropped by 87% in 2025, mostly thanks to Trump's tax cuts.
Meanwhile, its profits jumped by 45% to nearly $90 billion — and it announced 30,000 job cuts.
Is this the world we want to live in?
February 10, 2026 at 6:31 PM
While Amazon touts the surveillance state enabled by its Ring cameras, remember...
Amazon's U.S. tax bill dropped by 87% in 2025, mostly thanks to Trump's tax cuts.
Meanwhile, its profits jumped by 45% to nearly $90 billion — and it announced 30,000 job cuts.
Is this the world we want to live in?
Amazon's U.S. tax bill dropped by 87% in 2025, mostly thanks to Trump's tax cuts.
Meanwhile, its profits jumped by 45% to nearly $90 billion — and it announced 30,000 job cuts.
Is this the world we want to live in?
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Ronnie Barbour explores different economic models with Neil McInroy than the present neo-capitalist system which is failing ordinary people | Bylines Scotland
Bylines Scotland Radio speaks to Neil McInroy
Ronnie Barbour explores different economic models with Neil McInroy than the present neo-capitalist system which is failing ordinary people
bylines.scot
February 11, 2026 at 7:50 AM
Ronnie Barbour explores different economic models with Neil McInroy than the present neo-capitalist system which is failing ordinary people | Bylines Scotland
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A federal judge in Oregon issued a sweeping rebuke of the Justice Department’s nationwide push to seize state voter rolls, ruling that the department can no longer be presumed to be acting in good faith and warning that its conduct threatens voters and states’ rights.
Federal judge rules DOJ can ‘no longer’ be trusted in voter roll crusade
The judge pointed to a letter from Bondi to Minnesota that tied federal immigration enforcement to demands for voter data as the smoking gun.
www.democracydocket.com
February 7, 2026 at 9:59 PM
A federal judge in Oregon issued a sweeping rebuke of the Justice Department’s nationwide push to seize state voter rolls, ruling that the department can no longer be presumed to be acting in good faith and warning that its conduct threatens voters and states’ rights.
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Leslie Wexner is one of the 10 co-conspirators named by the FBI during the 2019 arrest of Epstein.
He gave Epstein millions of dollars and the $70 million NYC townhouse.
Leon Black gave Epstein over $170 million.
Both men are alive.
How come they've never been asked to testify?
He gave Epstein millions of dollars and the $70 million NYC townhouse.
Leon Black gave Epstein over $170 million.
Both men are alive.
How come they've never been asked to testify?
February 10, 2026 at 5:58 AM
Leslie Wexner is one of the 10 co-conspirators named by the FBI during the 2019 arrest of Epstein.
He gave Epstein millions of dollars and the $70 million NYC townhouse.
Leon Black gave Epstein over $170 million.
Both men are alive.
How come they've never been asked to testify?
He gave Epstein millions of dollars and the $70 million NYC townhouse.
Leon Black gave Epstein over $170 million.
Both men are alive.
How come they've never been asked to testify?
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Previously on Bylines Scotland…
Sarwar is losing Scotland to gain Starmer’s favour - Bylines Scotland
Labour’s approach on both sides of the border isn’t good for Scotland or the rest of the UK
bylines.scot
February 10, 2026 at 6:49 PM
Previously on Bylines Scotland…
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Oh…
The far right in power always co-opts culture – in France, it has already begun | Alexander Hurst
Marine Le Pen’s party is concocting plans to replace a vital, vibrant arts scene with a retrograde movement that would glorify the country’s past, says Guardian Europe columnist Alexander Hurst
www.theguardian.com
February 10, 2026 at 6:50 PM
Oh…
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There’s no doubt that his party and campaign is suffering collateral damage in the ongoing Starmer/Mandelson/McSweeny clusterbouroch, but the Holyrood campaign was going badly even before the scandal.
#Sarwar
#Starmer
#Holyrood2026
#Sarwar
#Starmer
#Holyrood2026
There is no Scottish Labour
Thinking about Scottish football and the similarities to the way Scottish politics is viewed from down south
bylines.scot
February 10, 2026 at 7:14 PM
There’s no doubt that his party and campaign is suffering collateral damage in the ongoing Starmer/Mandelson/McSweeny clusterbouroch, but the Holyrood campaign was going badly even before the scandal.
#Sarwar
#Starmer
#Holyrood2026
#Sarwar
#Starmer
#Holyrood2026
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Rubio is going to the Munich Security Conference followed by, it seems like, a tour in support of the far-right regimes in Europe.
February 10, 2026 at 12:29 AM
Rubio is going to the Munich Security Conference followed by, it seems like, a tour in support of the far-right regimes in Europe.
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The political equivalent of getting a vote of confidence from the directors..
Andy Burnham backs Starmer but urges him to be bolder and more inclusive
Greater Manchester mayor calls for unity while setting out what he thinks the government’s platform should be
www.theguardian.com
February 10, 2026 at 4:52 PM
The political equivalent of getting a vote of confidence from the directors..
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Thinking about Scottish football and the similarities to the way Scottish politics is viewed from down south | Alec Ross
There is no Scottish Labour
Thinking about Scottish football and the similarities to the way Scottish politics is viewed from down south
bylines.scot
February 10, 2026 at 5:20 PM
Thinking about Scottish football and the similarities to the way Scottish politics is viewed from down south | Alec Ross
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“When you don't have transparency it makes it easier for far right populists to take control.”
Whistleblower Sergei Cristo on why we need a full inquiry on Russian interference 👇
Whistleblower Sergei Cristo on why we need a full inquiry on Russian interference 👇
February 3, 2026 at 5:33 PM
“When you don't have transparency it makes it easier for far right populists to take control.”
Whistleblower Sergei Cristo on why we need a full inquiry on Russian interference 👇
Whistleblower Sergei Cristo on why we need a full inquiry on Russian interference 👇
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A federal court just upheld California’s law REQUIRING federal agents to identify themselves.
California will keep standing up for civil rights and our democracy.
California will keep standing up for civil rights and our democracy.
February 10, 2026 at 7:09 AM
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Scottish Labour leader Anas Sarwar calls for Keir Starmer to step down as Prime Minister | James Jobson
Labour Scotland to Starmer – Resign
Scottish Labour leader Anas Sarwar calls for Keir Starmer to step down as Prime Minister
bylines.scot
February 10, 2026 at 7:41 AM
Scottish Labour leader Anas Sarwar calls for Keir Starmer to step down as Prime Minister | James Jobson
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Swinney and Farage now have one thing in common... they'll be loving the Labour Party infighting. Surely Sarwar canvassed MPs and MSPs to gauge their opinion before calling for Starmer's head?
@scottishlabour.bsky.social @teamlabouruk.bsky.social
@scottishlabour.bsky.social @teamlabouruk.bsky.social
February 9, 2026 at 6:52 PM
Swinney and Farage now have one thing in common... they'll be loving the Labour Party infighting. Surely Sarwar canvassed MPs and MSPs to gauge their opinion before calling for Starmer's head?
@scottishlabour.bsky.social @teamlabouruk.bsky.social
@scottishlabour.bsky.social @teamlabouruk.bsky.social