Iain (John) Howieson
@iain-john-h.bsky.social
Is mise Iain sa Ghàidhlig. Otherwise, John, or occasionally Jock. Seanair/Grandpa. Doonhamer. Humanist. SNP member. Desperate for independence. Air cluainidh - juist aboot, onywiy!
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OK, so the BBC has been caught out by one ultra-right faction, fabricating propaganda against them on behalf of another ultra-right faction. What about all the anti-left propaganda over the years, and - even more galling - the incessant anti-Scottish-independence propaganda on BBC Scotland?
Donald Trump has posted a lengthy statement blasting the BBC after director-general Tim Davie’s resignation
Donald Trump blasts BBC in lengthy statement after director general resignation
www.thenational.scot
November 10, 2025 at 10:45 AM
OK, so the BBC has been caught out by one ultra-right faction, fabricating propaganda against them on behalf of another ultra-right faction. What about all the anti-left propaganda over the years, and - even more galling - the incessant anti-Scottish-independence propaganda on BBC Scotland?
Disgraceful.
Scotland's sick and biased MSM
talkingupscotlandtwo.com/2025/11/08/d...
talkingupscotlandtwo.com/2025/11/08/d...
Disgusting Daily Record politicises one baby death to malign Scotland’s maternity service, the best in Britain
Professor John Robertson OBA The Record today with another single case of supposed NHS failure then generalised and politicised to mislead readers and viewers. This representation of Scotland’…
talkingupscotlandtwo.com
November 8, 2025 at 5:56 PM
Disgraceful.
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1. This is a thread on freedom, and how easy it is to lose.
Over the past 2,000 years in Europe, there have been few periods and places of freedom. For much of the time we lived under highly oppressive tyrannies of various kinds, whether small or grand, local or imperial, secular or religious.🧵
Over the past 2,000 years in Europe, there have been few periods and places of freedom. For much of the time we lived under highly oppressive tyrannies of various kinds, whether small or grand, local or imperial, secular or religious.🧵
November 7, 2025 at 6:35 AM
1. This is a thread on freedom, and how easy it is to lose.
Over the past 2,000 years in Europe, there have been few periods and places of freedom. For much of the time we lived under highly oppressive tyrannies of various kinds, whether small or grand, local or imperial, secular or religious.🧵
Over the past 2,000 years in Europe, there have been few periods and places of freedom. For much of the time we lived under highly oppressive tyrannies of various kinds, whether small or grand, local or imperial, secular or religious.🧵
"It is also not known whether Andrew will have certain privileges that royal life afforded him before, such as a cleaner and a cook." (Daily Express)
Remind me: what century are we in, again?
Remind me: what century are we in, again?
November 1, 2025 at 10:34 PM
"It is also not known whether Andrew will have certain privileges that royal life afforded him before, such as a cleaner and a cook." (Daily Express)
Remind me: what century are we in, again?
Remind me: what century are we in, again?
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After a life changing hoof to the
skull, I’ve finally seen the light…
Compassion is woke, billionaires are the real heroes and the NHS is communist. Join me as I unveil my vision for Britain.
This is my official Reform UK campaign launch 👻
Don’t have nightmares…
youtu.be/6YyYbhp8x2c?...
skull, I’ve finally seen the light…
Compassion is woke, billionaires are the real heroes and the NHS is communist. Join me as I unveil my vision for Britain.
This is my official Reform UK campaign launch 👻
Don’t have nightmares…
youtu.be/6YyYbhp8x2c?...
I Got Kicked In The Head By A Horse, So Decided To Become a Reform MP.
YouTube video by Supertanskiii
youtu.be
October 31, 2025 at 9:26 PM
After a life changing hoof to the
skull, I’ve finally seen the light…
Compassion is woke, billionaires are the real heroes and the NHS is communist. Join me as I unveil my vision for Britain.
This is my official Reform UK campaign launch 👻
Don’t have nightmares…
youtu.be/6YyYbhp8x2c?...
skull, I’ve finally seen the light…
Compassion is woke, billionaires are the real heroes and the NHS is communist. Join me as I unveil my vision for Britain.
This is my official Reform UK campaign launch 👻
Don’t have nightmares…
youtu.be/6YyYbhp8x2c?...
This is fabulous.
Minority representation on TV causes outrage
From the new Private Eye, in shops now.
From the new Private Eye, in shops now.
October 29, 2025 at 3:18 PM
This is fabulous.
Billy Henderson was a fantastic singer and musician in the folk revival; he was a local poet, writing great songs in Scots and in English; and he was also a good friend of mine. I'm pleased to say that his work is now available in this new website: billyhenderson.co.uk
Billy Henderson
billyhenderson.co.uk
October 27, 2025 at 5:04 PM
Billy Henderson was a fantastic singer and musician in the folk revival; he was a local poet, writing great songs in Scots and in English; and he was also a good friend of mine. I'm pleased to say that his work is now available in this new website: billyhenderson.co.uk
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Even with limited powers, we’ve made real progress in Scotland - the only part of the UK where child poverty is falling.
But Westminster’s failed Thatcherite policies are leaving too many Scots struggling.
Let’s build a fairer society with independence.
But Westminster’s failed Thatcherite policies are leaving too many Scots struggling.
Let’s build a fairer society with independence.
October 25, 2025 at 11:40 AM
Even with limited powers, we’ve made real progress in Scotland - the only part of the UK where child poverty is falling.
But Westminster’s failed Thatcherite policies are leaving too many Scots struggling.
Let’s build a fairer society with independence.
But Westminster’s failed Thatcherite policies are leaving too many Scots struggling.
Let’s build a fairer society with independence.
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No sudden rupture is now required for the far right to take power in this country. For what we're seeing is a steady normalisation of extremists by the Conservative and Labour Parties, BBC, Telegraph, Mail and others. A shift once considered unthinkable beings to look acceptable, even inevitable.🧵
October 7, 2025 at 7:43 AM
No sudden rupture is now required for the far right to take power in this country. For what we're seeing is a steady normalisation of extremists by the Conservative and Labour Parties, BBC, Telegraph, Mail and others. A shift once considered unthinkable beings to look acceptable, even inevitable.🧵
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September 25, 2025 at 9:07 AM
"Davey refuses to rule out deal with Starmer to stop Reform winning power" (Sky News) In case any Scottish voters (like, in the Northern Isles) were in any doubt, here's the proof that all three (Con, Lab and Lib) are a Uniparty of Unionist Tories. Only SNP will do right by Scotland - by you and me.
September 23, 2025 at 7:43 AM
"Davey refuses to rule out deal with Starmer to stop Reform winning power" (Sky News) In case any Scottish voters (like, in the Northern Isles) were in any doubt, here's the proof that all three (Con, Lab and Lib) are a Uniparty of Unionist Tories. Only SNP will do right by Scotland - by you and me.
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You watch the government ban sand now.
“Fred Brown is a sand artist. He's recreated the latest piece of Banksy's art on the beach at Scarborough.”
September 22, 2025 at 3:01 PM
You watch the government ban sand now.
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"It's the immigrants."
Look at this picture.
It's these people.
Look at this picture.
It's these people.
September 21, 2025 at 7:35 PM
"It's the immigrants."
Look at this picture.
It's these people.
Look at this picture.
It's these people.
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You should watch this. It explains the extent of the capitulation of govts and local authorities to corporate power. We have to reverse that otherwise Scotland will be forever a cash cow feeding companies we don't own using technology we didn't manufacture. www.youtube.com/watch?v=-LXy...
The Highland Wind Farm Revolt
YouTube video by Lesley Riddoch
www.youtube.com
September 21, 2025 at 9:36 AM
You should watch this. It explains the extent of the capitulation of govts and local authorities to corporate power. We have to reverse that otherwise Scotland will be forever a cash cow feeding companies we don't own using technology we didn't manufacture. www.youtube.com/watch?v=-LXy...
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'"I accept I shouldn't have done that," Hepburn said on Thursday ..... after the pair clashed in the Chamber over an upcoming seagull summit' (The National). Despite not being a violent person, I find the term "slappable" entirely appropriate for the "victim" of the reported "attack".
September 19, 2025 at 5:00 PM
'"I accept I shouldn't have done that," Hepburn said on Thursday ..... after the pair clashed in the Chamber over an upcoming seagull summit' (The National). Despite not being a violent person, I find the term "slappable" entirely appropriate for the "victim" of the reported "attack".
One of the many reasons why Brexit happened. And they're all similar reasons - all to afford greater opportunities for the already-rich to become even richer, at the expense of the rest of us.
UK could raise £2bn by taxing SUVs in line with European countries.
Why do so many people want giant SUVs? They damage roads, create more pollution, cause more serious injuries and take up bigger parking spaces.
UK buyers pay 20 times less tax than in other European countries.
Tax them.
Why do so many people want giant SUVs? They damage roads, create more pollution, cause more serious injuries and take up bigger parking spaces.
UK buyers pay 20 times less tax than in other European countries.
Tax them.
UK could raise nearly £2bn by taxing SUVs in line with European countries, study shows
Thinktank says an ‘SUV loophole’ means UK buyers pay up to 20 times less tax on biggest models than in neighbouring nations
www.theguardian.com
September 17, 2025 at 8:43 AM
One of the many reasons why Brexit happened. And they're all similar reasons - all to afford greater opportunities for the already-rich to become even richer, at the expense of the rest of us.
Good.
Gaelic is on the verge of extinction. The rural housing crisis caused by an explosion of second homes & buy-to-lets is one of the major driving forces.
Next week MSPs will vote on my proposal to increase the tax rate on those buying second homes in communities where Gaelic is still widely spoken.
Next week MSPs will vote on my proposal to increase the tax rate on those buying second homes in communities where Gaelic is still widely spoken.
Greens to force vote on tax for second homes in Gaelic-speaking communities
THE Scottish Greens are set to force a vote on increasing taxes on holiday homes and short-term lets in Gaelic-speaking communities.
www.thenational.scot
September 15, 2025 at 5:14 PM
Good.
I recommend reading this: consortiumnews.com/2025/09/12/j...
Jonathan Cook: Billionaires Want You to Think Israel Is in Control
Through Israel and the ideology of Zionism, western elites reinvented their ugly, racist system of control and sold it as a ‘moral’ cause. Now the game is up.
By Jonathan Cook
Jonathan-Cook.net
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consortiumnews.com
September 13, 2025 at 7:13 AM
I recommend reading this: consortiumnews.com/2025/09/12/j...
Millions of us vote - in the UK, in the EU, in the US - and at the end of the day it comes down to one individual, like a Trump or a Netanyahu, saying, "No, I'm not doing that; I'm doing this." How is that democracy?
September 12, 2025 at 8:15 AM
Millions of us vote - in the UK, in the EU, in the US - and at the end of the day it comes down to one individual, like a Trump or a Netanyahu, saying, "No, I'm not doing that; I'm doing this." How is that democracy?
So, you don't trust any politicians, and so you find the most dishonest one of all, and vote for him? Seems sensible.
Brits feel more powerless and distrusting of public service than ever, new research has found – and it’s driving support for Reform UK.
Brits feel more powerless and distrusting than ever, research finds
www.bigissue.com
September 11, 2025 at 8:02 AM
So, you don't trust any politicians, and so you find the most dishonest one of all, and vote for him? Seems sensible.
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A timely reminder of the importance of next year's Holyrood election. It is astonishing - and depressing - that so many Scottish people fail to recognise the danger to our democracy posed by Reform.
Holyrood 2026, Scotland's last chance to escape the far right English nationalist dystopia of Farage.
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Scotland’s last chance to escape English nationalism
In July 2025, Keir Starmer’s Labour party was elected on a promise of ‘change’, a suitably vacuuous slogan which allowed voters to impute to it whatever they liked. Most hoped for…
weegingerdug.wordpress.com
September 10, 2025 at 6:22 AM
A timely reminder of the importance of next year's Holyrood election. It is astonishing - and depressing - that so many Scottish people fail to recognise the danger to our democracy posed by Reform.