elgol.bsky.social
@elgoldave.bsky.social
Interests: Scottish Politics & News; SNP; Scotland Edin Glas Falkirk Stirling County rugby; experienced rugby dad. Wife & 2 sons - all taller! I make good soup! Twitter X user for years.
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In Post Mortem, the first forensic account of how the Post Office, the government and Fujitsu ruined the lives of thousands of innocent people, Private Eye's @rbrooks45.bsky.social explains how the scandal became a Ponzi scheme of injustice.
www.channel4.com/news/new-boo...
www.channel4.com/news/new-boo...
November 23, 2025 at 12:42 PM
In Post Mortem, the first forensic account of how the Post Office, the government and Fujitsu ruined the lives of thousands of innocent people, Private Eye's @rbrooks45.bsky.social explains how the scandal became a Ponzi scheme of injustice.
www.channel4.com/news/new-boo...
www.channel4.com/news/new-boo...
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Westminster politicians with nae clue about Scotland lecturing me on how to integrate, when this place is home to me and alien to them, when they come to Scotland twice a year to do a
photo ops with a can of Irn Bru somewhere in frame. Piss off, I'm right where I should be.
photo ops with a can of Irn Bru somewhere in frame. Piss off, I'm right where I should be.
September 30, 2025 at 12:25 PM
Westminster politicians with nae clue about Scotland lecturing me on how to integrate, when this place is home to me and alien to them, when they come to Scotland twice a year to do a
photo ops with a can of Irn Bru somewhere in frame. Piss off, I'm right where I should be.
photo ops with a can of Irn Bru somewhere in frame. Piss off, I'm right where I should be.
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BREAKING: Counter Terrorism Police say the attack at a synagogue in Manchester is terrorism.
They say they believe they know the identity of the attacker but due to safety reasons at the scene they cannot confirm it.
Two further arrests have been made.
They say they believe they know the identity of the attacker but due to safety reasons at the scene they cannot confirm it.
Two further arrests have been made.
October 2, 2025 at 2:20 PM
BREAKING: Counter Terrorism Police say the attack at a synagogue in Manchester is terrorism.
They say they believe they know the identity of the attacker but due to safety reasons at the scene they cannot confirm it.
Two further arrests have been made.
They say they believe they know the identity of the attacker but due to safety reasons at the scene they cannot confirm it.
Two further arrests have been made.
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My morning looked like this. Not always glad to be alive but today I was.
April 22, 2025 at 7:23 PM
My morning looked like this. Not always glad to be alive but today I was.
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Can't believe Starmer is about to betray Brexit when it has all been going so well.
May 18, 2025 at 9:40 PM
Can't believe Starmer is about to betray Brexit when it has all been going so well.
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Ooft. The Black Equity Organization, which Starmer's own Foreign Secretary David Lammy founded, has criticized his pattern of “narratives and policy decisions” raising concerns that the “dignity, safety and rights” of minority communities were being undermined. www.theguardian.com/politics/202...
Labour faces watershed moment with Black and Asian voters, experts warn
Starmer’s ‘island of strangers’ immigration speech brings wave of condemnation from anti-racism campaigners
www.theguardian.com
May 18, 2025 at 6:49 PM
Ooft. The Black Equity Organization, which Starmer's own Foreign Secretary David Lammy founded, has criticized his pattern of “narratives and policy decisions” raising concerns that the “dignity, safety and rights” of minority communities were being undermined. www.theguardian.com/politics/202...
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Remarkable pictures of Trump and Zelensky meeting before the Pope’s funeral in Rome, inside St Peter’s.
Zelensky’s office has called the meeting “constructive”- it’s been briefed they’ll meet again later today.
Zelensky’s office has called the meeting “constructive”- it’s been briefed they’ll meet again later today.
April 26, 2025 at 10:16 AM
Remarkable pictures of Trump and Zelensky meeting before the Pope’s funeral in Rome, inside St Peter’s.
Zelensky’s office has called the meeting “constructive”- it’s been briefed they’ll meet again later today.
Zelensky’s office has called the meeting “constructive”- it’s been briefed they’ll meet again later today.
@macdonke.bsky.social I was looking for you in the other place but seems like you’ve left. Best wishes.
April 21, 2025 at 8:31 PM
@macdonke.bsky.social I was looking for you in the other place but seems like you’ve left. Best wishes.
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Supreme Court ruling on “woman” is at odds with the UK Equality Act, says ex senior civil servant. “Clear premise” of the act was to give transgender and biological women the same sex discrimination rights, says the official who drafted the act.
@severincarrell.bsky.social @libbybrooks.bsky.social
@severincarrell.bsky.social @libbybrooks.bsky.social
Court ruling on ‘woman’ at odds with UK Equality Act aim, says ex-civil servant
‘Clear premise’ was to give trans and biological women same sex discrimination rights, says official who helped draft act
www.theguardian.com
April 19, 2025 at 10:11 AM
Supreme Court ruling on “woman” is at odds with the UK Equality Act, says ex senior civil servant. “Clear premise” of the act was to give transgender and biological women the same sex discrimination rights, says the official who drafted the act.
@severincarrell.bsky.social @libbybrooks.bsky.social
@severincarrell.bsky.social @libbybrooks.bsky.social
@tradasro.bsky.social good morning I seem to be blocked by you on X? Surprised!
March 20, 2025 at 9:08 AM
@tradasro.bsky.social good morning I seem to be blocked by you on X? Surprised!
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Jackie Baillie is at it again
Using quotes from NHS workers in the southeast of England and claiming they're from SNHS
Despicable human being and a traitor to her nation and its people
🏴🏴This Is The Way🏴🏴
www.thenational.scot/news/2495569...
Using quotes from NHS workers in the southeast of England and claiming they're from SNHS
Despicable human being and a traitor to her nation and its people
🏴🏴This Is The Way🏴🏴
www.thenational.scot/news/2495569...
Jackie Baillie quotes nurse in England to depict 'reality of NHS in Scotland'
JACKIE Baillie has quoted a nurse working in the south east of England to depict what she described as the “gut-wrenching reality” of…
www.thenational.scot
February 22, 2025 at 12:58 PM
Jackie Baillie is at it again
Using quotes from NHS workers in the southeast of England and claiming they're from SNHS
Despicable human being and a traitor to her nation and its people
🏴🏴This Is The Way🏴🏴
www.thenational.scot/news/2495569...
Using quotes from NHS workers in the southeast of England and claiming they're from SNHS
Despicable human being and a traitor to her nation and its people
🏴🏴This Is The Way🏴🏴
www.thenational.scot/news/2495569...
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The disabled are the only minority anyone can become a part of at any time. Anyone could have a stroke, anyone could suffer life-changing injuries in an accident, anyone could develop a debilitating illness. An attack on the disabled is an attack on everyone.
www.thenational.scot/news/2495140...
www.thenational.scot/news/2495140...
Labour 'to slash £5bn from benefits bill with disability payment crackdown'
LABOUR are reportedly considering around £5 billion in cuts to the welfare budget – as disability rights campaigners warned ministers they would…
www.thenational.scot
February 22, 2025 at 1:40 PM
The disabled are the only minority anyone can become a part of at any time. Anyone could have a stroke, anyone could suffer life-changing injuries in an accident, anyone could develop a debilitating illness. An attack on the disabled is an attack on everyone.
www.thenational.scot/news/2495140...
www.thenational.scot/news/2495140...
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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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The Scottish Parliament has just unanimously called on the UK government to compensate WASPI women, which the UK Labour government refused to do.
The SNP has stood with the WASPI women for years, and we will stand with them until justice is delivered.
The SNP has stood with the WASPI women for years, and we will stand with them until justice is delivered.
January 21, 2025 at 6:41 PM
The Scottish Parliament has just unanimously called on the UK government to compensate WASPI women, which the UK Labour government refused to do.
The SNP has stood with the WASPI women for years, and we will stand with them until justice is delivered.
The SNP has stood with the WASPI women for years, and we will stand with them until justice is delivered.
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While Labour and the Tories chase Reform’s rhetoric, the SNP under my leadership will always focus on what matters: serving Scotland and staying true to our progressive values.
In short, delivering progress for Scotland. 🏴
In short, delivering progress for Scotland. 🏴
January 14, 2025 at 3:20 PM
While Labour and the Tories chase Reform’s rhetoric, the SNP under my leadership will always focus on what matters: serving Scotland and staying true to our progressive values.
In short, delivering progress for Scotland. 🏴
In short, delivering progress for Scotland. 🏴
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Scotland has what it takes to thrive—but only if we choose it.
We must seize our energy potential, grow our population, and rejoin the EU.
It won’t be easy, but it’s vital.
We're ready to put in the work. Join us. www.snp.org/join
We must seize our energy potential, grow our population, and rejoin the EU.
It won’t be easy, but it’s vital.
We're ready to put in the work. Join us. www.snp.org/join
January 22, 2025 at 2:02 PM
Scotland has what it takes to thrive—but only if we choose it.
We must seize our energy potential, grow our population, and rejoin the EU.
It won’t be easy, but it’s vital.
We're ready to put in the work. Join us. www.snp.org/join
We must seize our energy potential, grow our population, and rejoin the EU.
It won’t be easy, but it’s vital.
We're ready to put in the work. Join us. www.snp.org/join
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A Scottish Graduate Visa is key to retaining skilled workers and boosting our economy. 🎓
Scotland’s migration policy must reflect our unique needs.
We're calling on Westminster to work with us on this tailored approach.
Scotland’s migration policy must reflect our unique needs.
We're calling on Westminster to work with us on this tailored approach.
January 22, 2025 at 5:46 PM
A Scottish Graduate Visa is key to retaining skilled workers and boosting our economy. 🎓
Scotland’s migration policy must reflect our unique needs.
We're calling on Westminster to work with us on this tailored approach.
Scotland’s migration policy must reflect our unique needs.
We're calling on Westminster to work with us on this tailored approach.
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Scotland’s population has grown to 5.49 million in 2023 thanks to migration. 📈
With more people moving in than leaving, migration is vital to sustaining our economy and public services.
Let’s keep building a thriving, welcoming Scotland.
With more people moving in than leaving, migration is vital to sustaining our economy and public services.
Let’s keep building a thriving, welcoming Scotland.
January 22, 2025 at 5:46 PM
Scotland’s population has grown to 5.49 million in 2023 thanks to migration. 📈
With more people moving in than leaving, migration is vital to sustaining our economy and public services.
Let’s keep building a thriving, welcoming Scotland.
With more people moving in than leaving, migration is vital to sustaining our economy and public services.
Let’s keep building a thriving, welcoming Scotland.
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🧵 Migration strengthens Scotland.
It boosts tax revenue, sustains our NHS, and fuels businesses as employers and customers.
Scotland is open, welcoming, and thriving with diversity.
It boosts tax revenue, sustains our NHS, and fuels businesses as employers and customers.
Scotland is open, welcoming, and thriving with diversity.
January 22, 2025 at 5:46 PM
🧵 Migration strengthens Scotland.
It boosts tax revenue, sustains our NHS, and fuels businesses as employers and customers.
Scotland is open, welcoming, and thriving with diversity.
It boosts tax revenue, sustains our NHS, and fuels businesses as employers and customers.
Scotland is open, welcoming, and thriving with diversity.
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📢 Our Budget delivers progress for Scotland:
💷 Record £21 billion for our NHS
🏠 8,000 new affordable homes
❄️ Winter Heating Payment for every pensioner household
✂️ Ending Labour’s two-child cap, lifting 15,000 kids out of poverty
🎭 £34m boost for Scotland’s culture
💷 Record £21 billion for our NHS
🏠 8,000 new affordable homes
❄️ Winter Heating Payment for every pensioner household
✂️ Ending Labour’s two-child cap, lifting 15,000 kids out of poverty
🎭 £34m boost for Scotland’s culture
December 6, 2024 at 9:27 AM
📢 Our Budget delivers progress for Scotland:
💷 Record £21 billion for our NHS
🏠 8,000 new affordable homes
❄️ Winter Heating Payment for every pensioner household
✂️ Ending Labour’s two-child cap, lifting 15,000 kids out of poverty
🎭 £34m boost for Scotland’s culture
💷 Record £21 billion for our NHS
🏠 8,000 new affordable homes
❄️ Winter Heating Payment for every pensioner household
✂️ Ending Labour’s two-child cap, lifting 15,000 kids out of poverty
🎭 £34m boost for Scotland’s culture
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Delighted to be at Dunkeld & Birnam station today to mark the start of work to raise the height of the station platform.
Beautiful as the Victorian design is, the gap between the trains and the platform is dangerous. So glad our community campaign with the rail industry is fixing it.
Beautiful as the Victorian design is, the gap between the trains and the platform is dangerous. So glad our community campaign with the rail industry is fixing it.
January 20, 2025 at 9:29 PM
Delighted to be at Dunkeld & Birnam station today to mark the start of work to raise the height of the station platform.
Beautiful as the Victorian design is, the gap between the trains and the platform is dangerous. So glad our community campaign with the rail industry is fixing it.
Beautiful as the Victorian design is, the gap between the trains and the platform is dangerous. So glad our community campaign with the rail industry is fixing it.
@catrionamath.bsky.social Sorry to see you have left the other place. Thank you for your interview on the wireless this morning. Balanced content on DCR - so sadly missing. Best wishes.
#publichealth
#publichealth
January 13, 2025 at 8:49 AM
@catrionamath.bsky.social Sorry to see you have left the other place. Thank you for your interview on the wireless this morning. Balanced content on DCR - so sadly missing. Best wishes.
#publichealth
#publichealth
@kevinstewartsnp.bsky.social worth having a back up in case an escape is warranted
January 6, 2025 at 10:21 PM
@kevinstewartsnp.bsky.social worth having a back up in case an escape is warranted
@gmacdonaldsnp.bsky.social worth a back up in case an escape is warranted
January 6, 2025 at 10:21 PM
@gmacdonaldsnp.bsky.social worth a back up in case an escape is warranted
