Mrs C
@dreamersanon.bsky.social
Scottish secondary English and Literacy teacher. Avid reader. Interested in nature, climate change and social justice. 🏴
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From today, Gaelic and Scots are recognised as official languages.
A significant moment on St Andrew’s Day. 🏴
www.bbc.com/news/article...
A significant moment on St Andrew’s Day. 🏴
www.bbc.com/news/article...
Gaelic and Scots now recognised as official languages
The milestone is one of a number of new measures taking effect on St Andrew's Day from the Scottish Languages Act.
www.bbc.com
November 30, 2025 at 2:34 PM
From today, Gaelic and Scots are recognised as official languages.
A significant moment on St Andrew’s Day. 🏴
www.bbc.com/news/article...
A significant moment on St Andrew’s Day. 🏴
www.bbc.com/news/article...
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#StAndrewsday My Kindle piece on the Jacobites is free today. A timeline, analytical lectures, bibliography, suggested itinerary, and a chat in The Antiquary, Stockbridge. @secretedinburgh.bsky.social @htenuk.bsky.social
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www.amazon.co.uk/Jacobites-Le...
Amazon.co.uk
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November 30, 2025 at 8:15 AM
#StAndrewsday My Kindle piece on the Jacobites is free today. A timeline, analytical lectures, bibliography, suggested itinerary, and a chat in The Antiquary, Stockbridge. @secretedinburgh.bsky.social @htenuk.bsky.social
www.amazon.co.uk/Jacobites-Le...
www.amazon.co.uk/Jacobites-Le...
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Happy St Andrews Day folks!
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a blue and white flag with an x on it
ALT: a blue and white flag with an x on it
media.tenor.com
November 30, 2025 at 7:31 AM
Happy St Andrews Day folks!
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"My dad used to say good writing ain't necessarily good reading."― Ken Kesey
November 29, 2025 at 11:01 PM
"My dad used to say good writing ain't necessarily good reading."― Ken Kesey
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Scottish Water is an asset of the Scottish people. Administered on their behalf by the Scottish Government and managed by a public utility, Scottish Water.
There are no shareholders and profits are reinvested into Infrastructure and services
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There are no shareholders and profits are reinvested into Infrastructure and services
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wics.scot/what-we-do/h...
How we deliver best value
How WICS delivers best value by promoting the interests of customers
wics.scot
November 15, 2024 at 10:18 AM
Scottish Water is an asset of the Scottish people. Administered on their behalf by the Scottish Government and managed by a public utility, Scottish Water.
There are no shareholders and profits are reinvested into Infrastructure and services
1/
wics.scot/what-we-do/h...
There are no shareholders and profits are reinvested into Infrastructure and services
1/
wics.scot/what-we-do/h...
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St Andrew's Day tomorrow, Nov 30th, so on that day all my Scottish history pieces (6 lectures, 2 plays) will be free. Watch this space for details. Many blog-posts too, Here's one.@htenuk.bsky.social @thecockburn.bsky.social @secretedinburgh.bsky.social
georgehharris.blogspot.com/2013/11/two-...
georgehharris.blogspot.com/2013/11/two-...
Two stories for St Andrew’s Day
And they came to the teacher and said: “Master, why is the Patron Saint of Scotland Saint Andrew?” And he replied: “Listen carefully a...
georgehharris.blogspot.com
November 29, 2025 at 6:27 PM
St Andrew's Day tomorrow, Nov 30th, so on that day all my Scottish history pieces (6 lectures, 2 plays) will be free. Watch this space for details. Many blog-posts too, Here's one.@htenuk.bsky.social @thecockburn.bsky.social @secretedinburgh.bsky.social
georgehharris.blogspot.com/2013/11/two-...
georgehharris.blogspot.com/2013/11/two-...
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SNP urges Scots to back independence as forecasts predict slowest growth in living standards for decades. 👇
November 29, 2025 at 5:18 PM
SNP urges Scots to back independence as forecasts predict slowest growth in living standards for decades. 👇
Beautiful sunset in Stirling tonight!😍
November 29, 2025 at 4:57 PM
Beautiful sunset in Stirling tonight!😍
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Even a casual observer of Scotch Whisky can't fail to notice UK Government Duty of: Three Quarters.
Eh?
If it was another Product, the Government would be accused of unrealistic, manipulative, scamming.
It's been like this, for 202 YEARS.
Wake up Scots, Scottish Independence is now ESSENTIAL!
Eh?
If it was another Product, the Government would be accused of unrealistic, manipulative, scamming.
It's been like this, for 202 YEARS.
Wake up Scots, Scottish Independence is now ESSENTIAL!
UK Government trying to run Scotch whisky 'into the ground', says distillery owner
THE UK Government is trying to “run the whisky industry into the ground” with continuous hikes on duty, an Islay distillery owner has said.
www.thenational.scot
November 29, 2025 at 12:12 PM
Even a casual observer of Scotch Whisky can't fail to notice UK Government Duty of: Three Quarters.
Eh?
If it was another Product, the Government would be accused of unrealistic, manipulative, scamming.
It's been like this, for 202 YEARS.
Wake up Scots, Scottish Independence is now ESSENTIAL!
Eh?
If it was another Product, the Government would be accused of unrealistic, manipulative, scamming.
It's been like this, for 202 YEARS.
Wake up Scots, Scottish Independence is now ESSENTIAL!
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A snow (or sleet) shower approaching Upper Loch Torridon from the north west about an hour ago.
November 29, 2025 at 12:03 PM
A snow (or sleet) shower approaching Upper Loch Torridon from the north west about an hour ago.
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Israel's genocide in Gaza hasn't stopped just because the media has decided to censor it.
November 29, 2025 at 8:51 AM
Israel's genocide in Gaza hasn't stopped just because the media has decided to censor it.
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Scotland is a nation, and like every nation, we have the right to decide our own future.
With independence, we can lower energy bills, we can protect our NHS in a written constitution, and gain our own seat at the EU table.
Real hope, in your hands.
www.yes.scot/signup/
With independence, we can lower energy bills, we can protect our NHS in a written constitution, and gain our own seat at the EU table.
Real hope, in your hands.
www.yes.scot/signup/
Pledge your support - Yes
Join over half a million people by pledging your support for Scottish independence. Scotland’s future is in your hands.
www.yes.scot
November 28, 2025 at 5:12 PM
Scotland is a nation, and like every nation, we have the right to decide our own future.
With independence, we can lower energy bills, we can protect our NHS in a written constitution, and gain our own seat at the EU table.
Real hope, in your hands.
www.yes.scot/signup/
With independence, we can lower energy bills, we can protect our NHS in a written constitution, and gain our own seat at the EU table.
Real hope, in your hands.
www.yes.scot/signup/
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🏴🇮🇪 Before I went to Dublin this week, I was interviewed by Mark Paul of the Irish Times.
You might like a read: www.irishtimes.com/world/uk/202...
You might like a read: www.irishtimes.com/world/uk/202...
November 28, 2025 at 5:55 PM
🏴🇮🇪 Before I went to Dublin this week, I was interviewed by Mark Paul of the Irish Times.
You might like a read: www.irishtimes.com/world/uk/202...
You might like a read: www.irishtimes.com/world/uk/202...
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Around 26,000 of the neediest people in County Durham will have to start paying council tax next year as the county council scraps 100% rebates for people of working age.
About 2,400 others who already pay some council tax will lose part of their rebate.
About 2,400 others who already pay some council tax will lose part of their rebate.
Council tax shock for thousands of Durham’s poorest – thanks to Reform UK
Durham will scrap full council-tax rebates, forcing 26,000 low-income working-age residents to start paying for the first time
northeastbylines.co.uk
November 28, 2025 at 6:56 AM
Around 26,000 of the neediest people in County Durham will have to start paying council tax next year as the county council scraps 100% rebates for people of working age.
About 2,400 others who already pay some council tax will lose part of their rebate.
About 2,400 others who already pay some council tax will lose part of their rebate.
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Yay!! I couldn’t be there but Sergei & the Westminster Spy Ring just won gold at the APA podcast awards!!
Whole thing was crowdfunded by @the-citizens.bsky.social to highlight 5-year legal case to get an investigation into Russian interference in UK politics. Power to the people!
Whole thing was crowdfunded by @the-citizens.bsky.social to highlight 5-year legal case to get an investigation into Russian interference in UK politics. Power to the people!
November 27, 2025 at 9:33 PM
Yay!! I couldn’t be there but Sergei & the Westminster Spy Ring just won gold at the APA podcast awards!!
Whole thing was crowdfunded by @the-citizens.bsky.social to highlight 5-year legal case to get an investigation into Russian interference in UK politics. Power to the people!
Whole thing was crowdfunded by @the-citizens.bsky.social to highlight 5-year legal case to get an investigation into Russian interference in UK politics. Power to the people!
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Also: where’s the fecking investigation, Keir Starmer?
The Welsh parliament, Nigel Farage, @prifweinidog.gov.wales @eddavey.libdems.org.uk & @zackpolanski.bsky.social are all now in agreement that we need a govt-led inquiry into Russian interference. So what on earth is the problem??
The Welsh parliament, Nigel Farage, @prifweinidog.gov.wales @eddavey.libdems.org.uk & @zackpolanski.bsky.social are all now in agreement that we need a govt-led inquiry into Russian interference. So what on earth is the problem??
November 27, 2025 at 9:36 PM
Also: where’s the fecking investigation, Keir Starmer?
The Welsh parliament, Nigel Farage, @prifweinidog.gov.wales @eddavey.libdems.org.uk & @zackpolanski.bsky.social are all now in agreement that we need a govt-led inquiry into Russian interference. So what on earth is the problem??
The Welsh parliament, Nigel Farage, @prifweinidog.gov.wales @eddavey.libdems.org.uk & @zackpolanski.bsky.social are all now in agreement that we need a govt-led inquiry into Russian interference. So what on earth is the problem??
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has Scotland become a Free for all?
now we have
the English chancellor
dictating to Scotland
what she's
saying is it doesn't matter what Scotland votes for Scotlands is not getting it because they say So
www.thenational.scot/news/2565403... 👇
now we have
the English chancellor
dictating to Scotland
what she's
saying is it doesn't matter what Scotland votes for Scotlands is not getting it because they say So
www.thenational.scot/news/2565403... 👇
'Astonishing arrogance': Rachel Reeves panned after dismissing second referendum
Rachel Reeves has been accused of showing an "astonishing level of arrogance" after she dismissed a second independence referendum if the…
www.thenational.scot
November 27, 2025 at 3:05 PM
has Scotland become a Free for all?
now we have
the English chancellor
dictating to Scotland
what she's
saying is it doesn't matter what Scotland votes for Scotlands is not getting it because they say So
www.thenational.scot/news/2565403... 👇
now we have
the English chancellor
dictating to Scotland
what she's
saying is it doesn't matter what Scotland votes for Scotlands is not getting it because they say So
www.thenational.scot/news/2565403... 👇
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🚨 PFI was scrapped for a reason. Yet tomorrow's budget may confirm the revival of private partnerships in the NHS.
The evidence is damning:
💷 Cost taxpayers billions
🏥Hospitals too small with dangerous flaws
⚠️Public left with risk
Here's more on why PFI failed👇
bit.ly/Why-PFI-Aban...
The evidence is damning:
💷 Cost taxpayers billions
🏥Hospitals too small with dangerous flaws
⚠️Public left with risk
Here's more on why PFI failed👇
bit.ly/Why-PFI-Aban...
November 25, 2025 at 5:53 PM
🚨 PFI was scrapped for a reason. Yet tomorrow's budget may confirm the revival of private partnerships in the NHS.
The evidence is damning:
💷 Cost taxpayers billions
🏥Hospitals too small with dangerous flaws
⚠️Public left with risk
Here's more on why PFI failed👇
bit.ly/Why-PFI-Aban...
The evidence is damning:
💷 Cost taxpayers billions
🏥Hospitals too small with dangerous flaws
⚠️Public left with risk
Here's more on why PFI failed👇
bit.ly/Why-PFI-Aban...
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I’m a past winner of the Orwell Prize & won partly because I exposed Vote Leave’s unlawful activities.
Michael Gove was its co-convener & refused to answer a single q. He’s now a judge of the prize & our world is truly one that Orwell would recognise
bylinetimes.com/2025/11/25/m...
Michael Gove was its co-convener & refused to answer a single q. He’s now a judge of the prize & our world is truly one that Orwell would recognise
bylinetimes.com/2025/11/25/m...
Michael Gove Made Orwell Prize Judge Despite Record of Attacking Journalists and Dodging Scrutiny
Critics say "Orwell would have enjoyed the irony" of the former Conservative minister's appointment
bylinetimes.com
November 25, 2025 at 5:53 PM
I’m a past winner of the Orwell Prize & won partly because I exposed Vote Leave’s unlawful activities.
Michael Gove was its co-convener & refused to answer a single q. He’s now a judge of the prize & our world is truly one that Orwell would recognise
bylinetimes.com/2025/11/25/m...
Michael Gove was its co-convener & refused to answer a single q. He’s now a judge of the prize & our world is truly one that Orwell would recognise
bylinetimes.com/2025/11/25/m...
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We can’t let history repeat itself.
Thatcher’s policies wiped out our industrial communities - Labour’s windfall tax is doing the same to today’s North Sea workers.
Scrap it, save jobs and let Scotland build a fair transition into renewables.
Thatcher’s policies wiped out our industrial communities - Labour’s windfall tax is doing the same to today’s North Sea workers.
Scrap it, save jobs and let Scotland build a fair transition into renewables.
November 25, 2025 at 8:52 AM
We can’t let history repeat itself.
Thatcher’s policies wiped out our industrial communities - Labour’s windfall tax is doing the same to today’s North Sea workers.
Scrap it, save jobs and let Scotland build a fair transition into renewables.
Thatcher’s policies wiped out our industrial communities - Labour’s windfall tax is doing the same to today’s North Sea workers.
Scrap it, save jobs and let Scotland build a fair transition into renewables.
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2020: David Lammy, "Criminal trials without juries are a bad idea"
2025: The Times, "Jury trials to be scrapped except for alleged rapists and killers"
2025: The Times, "Jury trials to be scrapped except for alleged rapists and killers"
November 25, 2025 at 4:27 PM
2020: David Lammy, "Criminal trials without juries are a bad idea"
2025: The Times, "Jury trials to be scrapped except for alleged rapists and killers"
2025: The Times, "Jury trials to be scrapped except for alleged rapists and killers"
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I wish I didn’t have to share this. But the BBC has decided to censor my first Reith Lecture.
They deleted the line in which I describe Donald Trump as “the most openly corrupt president in American history.” /1
They deleted the line in which I describe Donald Trump as “the most openly corrupt president in American history.” /1
November 25, 2025 at 9:26 AM
I wish I didn’t have to share this. But the BBC has decided to censor my first Reith Lecture.
They deleted the line in which I describe Donald Trump as “the most openly corrupt president in American history.” /1
They deleted the line in which I describe Donald Trump as “the most openly corrupt president in American history.” /1
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The House of Lords is the largest, most expensive, unelected Legislative Government Body in the world.
Like the Royal Family it shouldn't exist in the 21st Century.
Like the Royal Family it shouldn't exist in the 21st Century.
November 25, 2025 at 3:12 PM
The House of Lords is the largest, most expensive, unelected Legislative Government Body in the world.
Like the Royal Family it shouldn't exist in the 21st Century.
Like the Royal Family it shouldn't exist in the 21st Century.