Fiona McGregor
@fionamcgregor.bsky.social
Joyfully retired and now working for an independent Scotland.
Podcaster and Youtuber as Scottish Independence Podcasts.
Also enjoy cafe brunches, cycling, poetry, painting Yes Stones, Jeg lærer også norsk
Website: scottishindypod.scot
Podcaster and Youtuber as Scottish Independence Podcasts.
Also enjoy cafe brunches, cycling, poetry, painting Yes Stones, Jeg lærer også norsk
Website: scottishindypod.scot
Forest Bathing session arranged by Stirling Heritage Trust on Sunday - lovely to be out in the woods in the low Autumn sunlight. Hardest part was S-L-O-W-I-N-G D-O-W-N.
November 18, 2025 at 8:55 AM
Forest Bathing session arranged by Stirling Heritage Trust on Sunday - lovely to be out in the woods in the low Autumn sunlight. Hardest part was S-L-O-W-I-N-G D-O-W-N.
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In spite of promising to bring down council tax, Reform-run councils in Lancashire are now talking about increases.
Reform to bin DOGE at Lancashire County Council and raise council tax instead
In spite of promising to bring down council tax, Reform 2025 Ltd-run councils in Lancashire are now talking about increases
northwestbylines.co.uk
November 18, 2025 at 8:41 AM
In spite of promising to bring down council tax, Reform-run councils in Lancashire are now talking about increases.
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I really hate that phrase "the British public want..."
There is NO SUCH THING as one homogenous body of people who all think the same thing. And a government elected on 33% of the vote on a manifesto they have largely abandoned have NO right to speak for anyone else.
#labourlies
There is NO SUCH THING as one homogenous body of people who all think the same thing. And a government elected on 33% of the vote on a manifesto they have largely abandoned have NO right to speak for anyone else.
#labourlies
Asked if Keir Starmer believes British people want to "see refugee children pulled out of school and deported after 10 years in this country”, his spokesman says that “what the British public wants and what this government was elected on a mandate to deliver was to secure our borders"
November 17, 2025 at 12:23 PM
I really hate that phrase "the British public want..."
There is NO SUCH THING as one homogenous body of people who all think the same thing. And a government elected on 33% of the vote on a manifesto they have largely abandoned have NO right to speak for anyone else.
#labourlies
There is NO SUCH THING as one homogenous body of people who all think the same thing. And a government elected on 33% of the vote on a manifesto they have largely abandoned have NO right to speak for anyone else.
#labourlies
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Norway’s Sovereign Wealth Fund stands at a whopping $2 Trillion because they invested in their future.
We could’ve been in a similar position, but UK Govs squandered our oil wealth.
Westminster never works for Scotland, it’s time for independence. 🏴
www.bloomberg.com/news/article...
We could’ve been in a similar position, but UK Govs squandered our oil wealth.
Westminster never works for Scotland, it’s time for independence. 🏴
www.bloomberg.com/news/article...
November 17, 2025 at 11:59 AM
Norway’s Sovereign Wealth Fund stands at a whopping $2 Trillion because they invested in their future.
We could’ve been in a similar position, but UK Govs squandered our oil wealth.
Westminster never works for Scotland, it’s time for independence. 🏴
www.bloomberg.com/news/article...
We could’ve been in a similar position, but UK Govs squandered our oil wealth.
Westminster never works for Scotland, it’s time for independence. 🏴
www.bloomberg.com/news/article...
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November 17, 2025 at 12:27 PM
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Scotland’s unemployment is falling 📉 while the UK rate rises under Labour 📈 — a clear sign of the difference the SNP is making and that Labour at Westminster isn’t working.
Independence is the fresh start Scotland needs for more and better jobs. @thesnpmedia.bsky.social
Independence is the fresh start Scotland needs for more and better jobs. @thesnpmedia.bsky.social
November 17, 2025 at 12:19 PM
Scotland’s unemployment is falling 📉 while the UK rate rises under Labour 📈 — a clear sign of the difference the SNP is making and that Labour at Westminster isn’t working.
Independence is the fresh start Scotland needs for more and better jobs. @thesnpmedia.bsky.social
Independence is the fresh start Scotland needs for more and better jobs. @thesnpmedia.bsky.social
The other option is a rather more restrained " National Insecurity'
Trying out titles for next week's podcast - so far our favourite is "Och Awa and Beil yer Heid!"
Sound good?
Sound good?
November 15, 2025 at 11:24 PM
The other option is a rather more restrained " National Insecurity'
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A response to Matt Goodwin on small boat refugees (with record of crime in Germany) committing crime (rape) in the UK.
November 14, 2025 at 1:57 PM
A response to Matt Goodwin on small boat refugees (with record of crime in Germany) committing crime (rape) in the UK.
If the price of providing free bus transport to everyone who needs it whilst protecting our planet by reducing car journies is that a few rich people also take advantage of it, that is a price worth paying.
If I came from a family that has held a seat in House of Lords for 7 generations and used it to protect their vast empire from Tax and Inheritance Tax.
I probably wouldn't be complaining about free bus passes for Senior Citizens.
You'd look ridiculous.
I probably wouldn't be complaining about free bus passes for Senior Citizens.
You'd look ridiculous.
November 15, 2025 at 9:04 AM
If the price of providing free bus transport to everyone who needs it whilst protecting our planet by reducing car journies is that a few rich people also take advantage of it, that is a price worth paying.
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🚨TODAY!
Demand climate action today at Scotland's Climate March!
📍 Glasgow Green
📅 Saturday 15th November
⏰ From 11am
Demand climate action today at Scotland's Climate March!
📍 Glasgow Green
📅 Saturday 15th November
⏰ From 11am
November 15, 2025 at 7:34 AM
🚨TODAY!
Demand climate action today at Scotland's Climate March!
📍 Glasgow Green
📅 Saturday 15th November
⏰ From 11am
Demand climate action today at Scotland's Climate March!
📍 Glasgow Green
📅 Saturday 15th November
⏰ From 11am
Popcorn sales in Scotland are going to go through the roof.....
#bbcbias
#bbcbias
Buckle up - because this now amounts to a direct and deliberate attack on our country and its cultural sovereignty. Which side our politicians take - Trump's or the BBC's - over the coming days and weeks will speak volumes about their patriotism.
Trump says he will sue BBC for at least $1bn over Panorama edit
The US president confirmed he intends to sue the broadcaster for at least $1bn over the Panorama edit of a 2021 speech.
www.bbc.co.uk
November 15, 2025 at 8:51 AM
Popcorn sales in Scotland are going to go through the roof.....
#bbcbias
#bbcbias
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What this article doesn't point out - because it's not news - is the fact that our Scottish Government is at no point consulted or informed about British budget planning. It finds out when we do. And then has little time to re-plan its own budget to fit.
Here's how it works...
Here's how it works...
November 15, 2025 at 7:38 AM
What this article doesn't point out - because it's not news - is the fact that our Scottish Government is at no point consulted or informed about British budget planning. It finds out when we do. And then has little time to re-plan its own budget to fit.
Here's how it works...
Here's how it works...
Another reminder of what we have lost
New countries. New friends. New skills. New ideas.
This is Erasmus+.
In 2026, over €5 billion is available for organisations and partnerships to support:
🔹 Mobility for study and training
🔹 Meaningful partnerships
🔹 Skills for future jobs
Time to apply ↓
link.europa.eu/f7DF4m
This is Erasmus+.
In 2026, over €5 billion is available for organisations and partnerships to support:
🔹 Mobility for study and training
🔹 Meaningful partnerships
🔹 Skills for future jobs
Time to apply ↓
link.europa.eu/f7DF4m
November 14, 2025 at 9:29 AM
Another reminder of what we have lost
Imagine this clusterf*** magnified up to Westminster level!!
Reform Council in Chaos as It Prepares to Slash Scrutiny Committees Following Wave of Councillor Suspensions
bylinetimes.com/2025/11/12/r...
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Reform Council in Chaos as It Prepares to Slash Scrutiny Committees Following Wave of Councillor Suspensions
EXCLUSIVE: Reform's flagship Kent administration is planning to shut down multiple council committees as it struggles to fill posts after suspending nine of its own councillors
bylinetimes.com
November 13, 2025 at 9:18 PM
Imagine this clusterf*** magnified up to Westminster level!!
Great idea!
A great idea!
"Australia will offer at least three hours of free solar power every day under an energy-saving programme that is expected to go live in 2026. Customers must have a smart meter, and will benefit if they shift their peak usage to the middle of day to run appliances and charge vehicles."
"Australia will offer at least three hours of free solar power every day under an energy-saving programme that is expected to go live in 2026. Customers must have a smart meter, and will benefit if they shift their peak usage to the middle of day to run appliances and charge vehicles."
Australia to offer three hours free solar per day to millions
Australia will offer at least three hours of free solar power every day to households including those without solar panels under an energy-saving programme that is expected to go live in 2026, energy minister Chris Bowen said on Tuesday.
www.reuters.com
November 13, 2025 at 9:16 PM
Great idea!
Surprised Johnson's name hadn't come up (yet) he seemed to be involved in every other sordid scandal
Surely, if you know you are in the Epstein files, the best thing to do is to go public now, hold up your hands & confess to whatever you have done?
However bad for you, it will be better than keeping your head down and waiting until the Epstein files are released and we all know what you have done.
However bad for you, it will be better than keeping your head down and waiting until the Epstein files are released and we all know what you have done.
November 13, 2025 at 11:28 AM
Surprised Johnson's name hadn't come up (yet) he seemed to be involved in every other sordid scandal
We should try this in Scotland
Protesters carrying signs reading "our forests are not for sale" broke through security lines of the COP30 climate talks in Belém, Brazil.
"We want our lands free from agribusiness, oil exploration, illegal miners and illegal loggers," said one protester.
www.bbc.com/news/article...
"We want our lands free from agribusiness, oil exploration, illegal miners and illegal loggers," said one protester.
www.bbc.com/news/article...
Protesters break into COP30 venue in Brazil
More than 200 delegations, including senior world leaders, are attending the UN climate talks.
www.bbc.com
November 12, 2025 at 9:14 PM
We should try this in Scotland
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Biggest beneficiary of donations from private health firms: Labour health secretary Wes Streeting.
This is a scandal.
Not only does evidence show that NHS prioritisation is more expensive and has worse outcomes for patients but UK voters have never given permission to privatise their NHS.
This is a scandal.
Not only does evidence show that NHS prioritisation is more expensive and has worse outcomes for patients but UK voters have never given permission to privatise their NHS.
More evidence that Tory privatisation of public services, only leads to worse services for its users and workers. The owners get richer and the rest of us are left worse off. Would like to know how many Tory politicians 'invested' in these companies.
www.theguardian.com/society/2025...
www.theguardian.com/society/2025...
Private care providers in three English regions make £250m in three years
More than third of profits analysed went to firms owned by private equity or based in tax havens, research finds
www.theguardian.com
November 12, 2025 at 10:53 AM
Biggest beneficiary of donations from private health firms: Labour health secretary Wes Streeting.
This is a scandal.
Not only does evidence show that NHS prioritisation is more expensive and has worse outcomes for patients but UK voters have never given permission to privatise their NHS.
This is a scandal.
Not only does evidence show that NHS prioritisation is more expensive and has worse outcomes for patients but UK voters have never given permission to privatise their NHS.
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Reform UK Ltd gets 92% of its funding from climate change deniers and fossil fuel corporate interests, provoking negative reactions | Mark Cunliffe
@markcunliffe.bsky.social @centralbylines.co.uk
@markcunliffe.bsky.social @centralbylines.co.uk
A new survey reveals negative attitudes to Reform UK Ltd
Reform UK Ltd gets 92% of its funding from climate change deniers and fossil fuel corporate interests, provoking negative reactions
centralbylines.co.uk
November 12, 2025 at 6:00 PM
Reform UK Ltd gets 92% of its funding from climate change deniers and fossil fuel corporate interests, provoking negative reactions | Mark Cunliffe
@markcunliffe.bsky.social @centralbylines.co.uk
@markcunliffe.bsky.social @centralbylines.co.uk
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Starting at 8pm over on our Youtube channel, this week's premiere - Graeme McCormick explains the "rebel amendment" proposed at #SNP conference : 9 Steps to Independence
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Am I the only person who got "Tragedy" running through my head when I heard that Robbie Gibb had resigned?
There's a certain schadenfreude in witnessing the rest of the 'UK' catching up with what Scotland has known for decades.
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BBC director resigns over corporation skewing news, you say? Bitter laughs from Scotland.
youtu.be/TXQYuLUAbyw
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November 11, 2025 at 12:43 PM
Am I the only person who got "Tragedy" running through my head when I heard that Robbie Gibb had resigned?
If only someone could invent gas powered slot machines he would be in hog heaven...#fartage
You may have missed this gem yesterday. From which we learn that:
1. Betting shops are really good for the mental health of isolated people.
2. Most drug-takers are not a problem.
3. Kids put tuppence in slot machines in the hope of getting rich.
4. Farage probably has a gambling industry donor.
1. Betting shops are really good for the mental health of isolated people.
2. Most drug-takers are not a problem.
3. Kids put tuppence in slot machines in the hope of getting rich.
4. Farage probably has a gambling industry donor.
November 11, 2025 at 12:39 PM
If only someone could invent gas powered slot machines he would be in hog heaven...#fartage
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The Scottish Government is set to intervene on plans for a Scotland to Europe ferry, marking a significant step forward in plans
Major step forward as Scottish Government intervenes on Scotland to Europe ferry
www.thenational.scot
November 11, 2025 at 12:22 PM
The Scottish Government is set to intervene on plans for a Scotland to Europe ferry, marking a significant step forward in plans
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SNP oust Scottish Labour to seize control of Stirling Council
www.thenational.scot/news/2561049...
www.thenational.scot/news/2561049...
SNP oust Scottish Labour to seize control of Stirling Council
THE SNP have taken control of Stirling Council from Scottish Labour ...
www.thenational.scot
November 10, 2025 at 5:11 PM
SNP oust Scottish Labour to seize control of Stirling Council
www.thenational.scot/news/2561049...
www.thenational.scot/news/2561049...