Colin Foy
@colfoy.bsky.social
Scottish with a passion for photography,film and art.
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Steve Reed MP Secretary of State for Environment in England, deflecting from the Sewage Scandal engulfing private water companies in England, lied on ITV News,"things were worse in Scotland" under public control.He should be held to account & asked to apologise for lying & resign
July 21, 2025 at 7:13 PM
Steve Reed MP Secretary of State for Environment in England, deflecting from the Sewage Scandal engulfing private water companies in England, lied on ITV News,"things were worse in Scotland" under public control.He should be held to account & asked to apologise for lying & resign
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Sarwar backs Starmer’s welfare cuts. Here’s what it means for you:
🔴 Thousands could lose vital support.
🔴 More people forced into poverty.
🔴 Holyrood will be left to pick up the pieces with less funding.
Scottish Labour is standing with Westminster, not with Scotland.
🔴 Thousands could lose vital support.
🔴 More people forced into poverty.
🔴 Holyrood will be left to pick up the pieces with less funding.
Scottish Labour is standing with Westminster, not with Scotland.
March 12, 2025 at 1:22 PM
Sarwar backs Starmer’s welfare cuts. Here’s what it means for you:
🔴 Thousands could lose vital support.
🔴 More people forced into poverty.
🔴 Holyrood will be left to pick up the pieces with less funding.
Scottish Labour is standing with Westminster, not with Scotland.
🔴 Thousands could lose vital support.
🔴 More people forced into poverty.
🔴 Holyrood will be left to pick up the pieces with less funding.
Scottish Labour is standing with Westminster, not with Scotland.
Indeed,the sooner the better. #ScottishIndependence
This is horrific, Scotland needs to get out of this English nationalist hellscape.
‼️NEW | Reform projected to win 300+ seats
🟣 REF 29% (+2)
🔴 LAB 25% (+2)
🔵 CON 18% (-3)
🟠 LD 13% (+2)
🟢 GRN 10% (-)
Via FindoutnowUK, 5 Feb (+/- vs 27 Jan)
🟣 REF 29% (+2)
🔴 LAB 25% (+2)
🔵 CON 18% (-3)
🟠 LD 13% (+2)
🟢 GRN 10% (-)
Via FindoutnowUK, 5 Feb (+/- vs 27 Jan)
February 7, 2025 at 3:00 PM
Indeed,the sooner the better. #ScottishIndependence
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Grangemouth workers abandoned by Labour despite Sarwar’s promises.
Aberdeen to get fewer GB Energy jobs going against Labour’s election platitudes.
WASPI women betrayed despite Labourites previously backing compensation.
It begs the question…
Aberdeen to get fewer GB Energy jobs going against Labour’s election platitudes.
WASPI women betrayed despite Labourites previously backing compensation.
It begs the question…
February 6, 2025 at 6:40 PM
Grangemouth workers abandoned by Labour despite Sarwar’s promises.
Aberdeen to get fewer GB Energy jobs going against Labour’s election platitudes.
WASPI women betrayed despite Labourites previously backing compensation.
It begs the question…
Aberdeen to get fewer GB Energy jobs going against Labour’s election platitudes.
WASPI women betrayed despite Labourites previously backing compensation.
It begs the question…
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RACHEL Reeves has been questioned why the UK Government is continuing to go ahead with a £600 million loan for an Ineos project in Belgium when the conglomerate is set to close the Grangemouth oil refinery later this year.
www.thenational.scot/news/2487328...
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Labour Government to go ahead with £600m loan to Ineos for Belgium plant
RACHEL Reeves has been questioned why the UK Government is continuing to go ahead with a £600 million loan for an Ineos project in Belgium…
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January 21, 2025 at 4:30 PM
RACHEL Reeves has been questioned why the UK Government is continuing to go ahead with a £600 million loan for an Ineos project in Belgium when the conglomerate is set to close the Grangemouth oil refinery later this year.
www.thenational.scot/news/2487328...
www.thenational.scot/news/2487328...
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Labour promised 1000 GB Energy jobs in Aberdeen. Michael Shanks says it's not inconceivable it will create 1000+ jobs after its CEO told MPs he expected between 200 & 300. It's not inconceivable Shanks will grow a spine, but that's not going to happen either.
www.thenational.scot/news/2487254...
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Michael Shanks unable to clarify how many jobs GB Energy will create
ENERGY minister Michael Shanks has insisted the UK Government’s ambition for GB Energy to deliver 1000 jobs “has not changed” despite reports…
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January 21, 2025 at 4:43 PM
Labour promised 1000 GB Energy jobs in Aberdeen. Michael Shanks says it's not inconceivable it will create 1000+ jobs after its CEO told MPs he expected between 200 & 300. It's not inconceivable Shanks will grow a spine, but that's not going to happen either.
www.thenational.scot/news/2487254...
www.thenational.scot/news/2487254...
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🏴 First Minister John Swinney is speaking in Glasgow today on the need for a distinct Scottish graduate visa, and a return to the EU.
Both of these measures are essential to growing Scotland’s economy.
Watch below 👇
www.youtube.com/live/TeCcZ__...
Both of these measures are essential to growing Scotland’s economy.
Watch below 👇
www.youtube.com/live/TeCcZ__...
#Live:John Swinney delivers keynote speech on immigration #politcs #uk #news #currentaffairs
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January 22, 2025 at 10:47 AM
🏴 First Minister John Swinney is speaking in Glasgow today on the need for a distinct Scottish graduate visa, and a return to the EU.
Both of these measures are essential to growing Scotland’s economy.
Watch below 👇
www.youtube.com/live/TeCcZ__...
Both of these measures are essential to growing Scotland’s economy.
Watch below 👇
www.youtube.com/live/TeCcZ__...
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Very welcome news that unemployment in Scotland has fallen to 3.8% and is lower than the rest of the UK.
Scotland’s economy has grown faster than the rest of the UK, but we need to do more to deliver growth and progress - I will be setting out views in a speech tomorrow.
Scotland’s economy has grown faster than the rest of the UK, but we need to do more to deliver growth and progress - I will be setting out views in a speech tomorrow.
January 21, 2025 at 2:28 PM
Very welcome news that unemployment in Scotland has fallen to 3.8% and is lower than the rest of the UK.
Scotland’s economy has grown faster than the rest of the UK, but we need to do more to deliver growth and progress - I will be setting out views in a speech tomorrow.
Scotland’s economy has grown faster than the rest of the UK, but we need to do more to deliver growth and progress - I will be setting out views in a speech tomorrow.
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NHS Scotland staffed and resourced to carry out 98% of nearly 25 000 operations in November 2024, up 40% on the level at the end of the pandemic, to complete media silence
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NHS Scotland staffed and resourced to carry out 98% of nearly 25 000 operations in November 2024, up 40% on the level at the end of the pandemic, to complete media silence
By Professor John Robertson OBA From Public Health Scotland, yesterday, we see that NHS Scotland had in place the staff and resources to carry out 98% of the 24 764 operations planned for November …
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January 16, 2025 at 6:49 AM
NHS Scotland staffed and resourced to carry out 98% of nearly 25 000 operations in November 2024, up 40% on the level at the end of the pandemic, to complete media silence
talkingupscotlandtwo.com/2025/01/15/n...
talkingupscotlandtwo.com/2025/01/15/n...
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Debbie Harry outside the St Enoch Hotel, Glasgow in May 1977. Blondie were in town to support Television at the Apollo. Pic: Chris Stein.
January 13, 2025 at 10:22 AM
Debbie Harry outside the St Enoch Hotel, Glasgow in May 1977. Blondie were in town to support Television at the Apollo. Pic: Chris Stein.
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🏥 It’s not fair on nurses and other hospital staff to make them pay to park at their work.
🏴 That’s why, in Scotland, they don’t have to.
🥀 Meanwhile in Labour-run England…
🏴 That’s why, in Scotland, they don’t have to.
🥀 Meanwhile in Labour-run England…
January 13, 2025 at 4:39 PM
🏥 It’s not fair on nurses and other hospital staff to make them pay to park at their work.
🏴 That’s why, in Scotland, they don’t have to.
🥀 Meanwhile in Labour-run England…
🏴 That’s why, in Scotland, they don’t have to.
🥀 Meanwhile in Labour-run England…
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No one in Scotland can think this is acceptable, but some here still vote for it.
January 11, 2025 at 8:14 AM
No one in Scotland can think this is acceptable, but some here still vote for it.
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YES!!
January 8, 2025 at 5:50 PM
YES!!
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Save the Children is urging MSPs to back the SNP Government’s Budget, which:
🧸 Increases Scottish Child Payment to £27.15/week
📢 Starts abolishing the cruel two-child cap
📈 Invests £2bn more in the NHS
This Budget is a step toward lifting thousands of children out of poverty
🧸 Increases Scottish Child Payment to £27.15/week
📢 Starts abolishing the cruel two-child cap
📈 Invests £2bn more in the NHS
This Budget is a step toward lifting thousands of children out of poverty
January 7, 2025 at 1:25 PM
Save the Children is urging MSPs to back the SNP Government’s Budget, which:
🧸 Increases Scottish Child Payment to £27.15/week
📢 Starts abolishing the cruel two-child cap
📈 Invests £2bn more in the NHS
This Budget is a step toward lifting thousands of children out of poverty
🧸 Increases Scottish Child Payment to £27.15/week
📢 Starts abolishing the cruel two-child cap
📈 Invests £2bn more in the NHS
This Budget is a step toward lifting thousands of children out of poverty
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The toxic trajectory of the world’s richest man highlights the dangers of unchecked wealth, power, and personal arrogance | Andy Brown
Elon Musk: from tech visionary to reactionary megalomaniac
The toxic trajectory of the world’s richest man highlights the dangers of unchecked wealth, power, and personal arrogance
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January 6, 2025 at 8:42 PM
The toxic trajectory of the world’s richest man highlights the dangers of unchecked wealth, power, and personal arrogance | Andy Brown
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We’re working hard to avoid it, but if opposition parties block the Budget, the consequences are devastating:
❌ NHS funding slashed
❌ Cancelled operations, pay rises at risk
❌ No winter heating payments for pensioners
❌ Halted progress on teachers, housing & the A9
❌ NHS funding slashed
❌ Cancelled operations, pay rises at risk
❌ No winter heating payments for pensioners
❌ Halted progress on teachers, housing & the A9
January 6, 2025 at 10:47 AM
We’re working hard to avoid it, but if opposition parties block the Budget, the consequences are devastating:
❌ NHS funding slashed
❌ Cancelled operations, pay rises at risk
❌ No winter heating payments for pensioners
❌ Halted progress on teachers, housing & the A9
❌ NHS funding slashed
❌ Cancelled operations, pay rises at risk
❌ No winter heating payments for pensioners
❌ Halted progress on teachers, housing & the A9
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🚨 Anas Sarwar promised that under his leadership Labour would deliver justice for the WASPI women.
🥀 Now, Labour’s Work and Pension Secretary says it’s too expensive.
🤝 We will keep our promise and support the WASPI women in their pursuit of justice.
🥀 Now, Labour’s Work and Pension Secretary says it’s too expensive.
🤝 We will keep our promise and support the WASPI women in their pursuit of justice.
December 18, 2024 at 10:25 AM
🚨 Anas Sarwar promised that under his leadership Labour would deliver justice for the WASPI women.
🥀 Now, Labour’s Work and Pension Secretary says it’s too expensive.
🤝 We will keep our promise and support the WASPI women in their pursuit of justice.
🥀 Now, Labour’s Work and Pension Secretary says it’s too expensive.
🤝 We will keep our promise and support the WASPI women in their pursuit of justice.
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🏴 Scottish Parliament constituency polling by Norstat:
SNP: 37% (+4)
Scottish Labour: 21% (-2)
🗳️ Independence support at 54% - the highest level in 4 years.
🔍 @JohnSwinney the most popular politician in Scotland. www.thetimes.com/uk/scotland/...
SNP: 37% (+4)
Scottish Labour: 21% (-2)
🗳️ Independence support at 54% - the highest level in 4 years.
🔍 @JohnSwinney the most popular politician in Scotland. www.thetimes.com/uk/scotland/...
John Swinney on course for pro-independence majority after budget
Scottish Labour slumps to its lowest poll rating in three years as the SNP’s spending plans win support
www.thetimes.com
December 7, 2024 at 8:58 PM
🏴 Scottish Parliament constituency polling by Norstat:
SNP: 37% (+4)
Scottish Labour: 21% (-2)
🗳️ Independence support at 54% - the highest level in 4 years.
🔍 @JohnSwinney the most popular politician in Scotland. www.thetimes.com/uk/scotland/...
SNP: 37% (+4)
Scottish Labour: 21% (-2)
🗳️ Independence support at 54% - the highest level in 4 years.
🔍 @JohnSwinney the most popular politician in Scotland. www.thetimes.com/uk/scotland/...
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Lovely rummage through some of your pins pulled up this piece from the brilliant @bylinesnetwork.bsky.social and @bylinesscotland.bsky.social about the case for Scottish independence
December 9, 2024 at 7:36 AM
Lovely rummage through some of your pins pulled up this piece from the brilliant @bylinesnetwork.bsky.social and @bylinesscotland.bsky.social about the case for Scottish independence
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Failed MP wannabe who appeared on 'neo-Nazi' podcast joins Reform
www.thenational.scot/news/2477853...
www.thenational.scot/news/2477853...
Failed MP wannabe who appeared on 'neo-Nazi' podcast joins Reform
REFORM UK are under fire after accepting a member who has appeared on extreme far-right podcasts and who “bricked up” a sexual health clinic.
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December 6, 2024 at 9:09 PM
Failed MP wannabe who appeared on 'neo-Nazi' podcast joins Reform
www.thenational.scot/news/2477853...
www.thenational.scot/news/2477853...