@joannic.bsky.social
Anas Sarwar’s Dream bellacaledonia.org.uk/2025/12/28/a...
Anas Sarwar’s Dream
As Betwixtmas trundles on, it’s a plaintive time of year for some. Here, Euan McColm rues the decline in fortunes of the First Minister in Waiting ‘Anas Sarwar’s dream of ousting John S…
bellacaledonia.org.uk
December 28, 2025 at 8:52 PM
Anas Sarwar’s Dream bellacaledonia.org.uk/2025/12/28/a...
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Another one to file under "This is NOT normal behaviour by a supposed democracy and ally".
This isn't about censorship, if it was the US would be sanctioning Russian and Chinese government figures who really are suppressing free speech.
www.bbc.com/news/article...
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This isn't about censorship, if it was the US would be sanctioning Russian and Chinese government figures who really are suppressing free speech.
www.bbc.com/news/article...
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December 24, 2025 at 11:18 AM
Another one to file under "This is NOT normal behaviour by a supposed democracy and ally".
This isn't about censorship, if it was the US would be sanctioning Russian and Chinese government figures who really are suppressing free speech.
www.bbc.com/news/article...
(1/2)
This isn't about censorship, if it was the US would be sanctioning Russian and Chinese government figures who really are suppressing free speech.
www.bbc.com/news/article...
(1/2)
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NEW: last night, the US govt launched an assault on the ‘global censorship industrial complex’, aka European tech researchers/campaigners.
It’s a deeply chilling move & speaks as to why we need international solidarity more than ever.
open.substack.com/pub/broligar...
It’s a deeply chilling move & speaks as to why we need international solidarity more than ever.
open.substack.com/pub/broligar...
A message to America: we are not your enemy
Last night, the US launched an all-out assault on the "global censorship industrial complex", I respond with some deep breaths, solidarity and a vibey video (it's all I have)
open.substack.com
December 24, 2025 at 11:52 AM
NEW: last night, the US govt launched an assault on the ‘global censorship industrial complex’, aka European tech researchers/campaigners.
It’s a deeply chilling move & speaks as to why we need international solidarity more than ever.
open.substack.com/pub/broligar...
It’s a deeply chilling move & speaks as to why we need international solidarity more than ever.
open.substack.com/pub/broligar...
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Professor Emma Tominey from the University of York led the research. She said: “Our study of families’ experiences in England and Scotland is clear in suggesting that the Scottish child payment is having a significant impact in reducing family hardship, child deprivation, and food insecurity"
December 12, 2025 at 8:30 PM
Professor Emma Tominey from the University of York led the research. She said: “Our study of families’ experiences in England and Scotland is clear in suggesting that the Scottish child payment is having a significant impact in reducing family hardship, child deprivation, and food insecurity"
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Not once did I hear anyone say they were ready and willing to throw in the towel in standing up to Russia’s aggression, even without US support, shares David Pratt after a visit to Ukraine✍️
David Pratt: Donald Trump’s 'security strategy' has 'allies' quaking
www.thenational.scot
December 11, 2025 at 2:06 PM
Not once did I hear anyone say they were ready and willing to throw in the towel in standing up to Russia’s aggression, even without US support, shares David Pratt after a visit to Ukraine✍️
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Island voices 'not being heard by CalMac'
https://www.welovestornoway.com/index.php/articles/40800-island-voices-not-being-heard-by-calmac
#scothinews
https://www.welovestornoway.com/index.php/articles/40800-island-voices-not-being-heard-by-calmac
#scothinews
Island voices 'not being heard by CalMac'
Ferries Community Board’s 2024‑25 report urges stronger community voice, better CalMac reliability, youth travel parity, and faster rollout of new vessels and ports.
www.welovestornoway.com
December 9, 2025 at 4:17 PM
Island voices 'not being heard by CalMac'
https://www.welovestornoway.com/index.php/articles/40800-island-voices-not-being-heard-by-calmac
#scothinews
https://www.welovestornoway.com/index.php/articles/40800-island-voices-not-being-heard-by-calmac
#scothinews
Westminster and Scotland's energy, fool me once... weegingerdug.wordpress.com/2025/12/08/w...
Westminster and Scotland’s energy, fool me once…
Scotland is, by far and away, the most energy rich country of the islands of Britain and Ireland. Moreover it has more in the way of energy resources than just about any other country in Europe, wi…
weegingerdug.wordpress.com
December 8, 2025 at 8:13 PM
Westminster and Scotland's energy, fool me once... weegingerdug.wordpress.com/2025/12/08/w...
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Financially corrupt *and* morally corrupt
Some people can achieve world leading levels of corruption in one sphere, or the other
Only FIFA can really hit the dizzying heights in both
Some people can achieve world leading levels of corruption in one sphere, or the other
Only FIFA can really hit the dizzying heights in both
December 5, 2025 at 6:03 PM
Financially corrupt *and* morally corrupt
Some people can achieve world leading levels of corruption in one sphere, or the other
Only FIFA can really hit the dizzying heights in both
Some people can achieve world leading levels of corruption in one sphere, or the other
Only FIFA can really hit the dizzying heights in both
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Delighted to reveal that I will be announcing the very first winner of the LBC* Peace Prize on Monday**.
*(morning show)
**I’ll probably forget
*(morning show)
**I’ll probably forget
December 5, 2025 at 5:43 PM
Delighted to reveal that I will be announcing the very first winner of the LBC* Peace Prize on Monday**.
*(morning show)
**I’ll probably forget
*(morning show)
**I’ll probably forget
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Nigel Farage has spent £1m taking out adverts in the papers to distract from the Nathan Gill Russian bribe scandal.
We can't let him buy himself out of this. We need an investigation into Russian influence in our politics.
We can't let him buy himself out of this. We need an investigation into Russian influence in our politics.
November 27, 2025 at 12:30 PM
Nigel Farage has spent £1m taking out adverts in the papers to distract from the Nathan Gill Russian bribe scandal.
We can't let him buy himself out of this. We need an investigation into Russian influence in our politics.
We can't let him buy himself out of this. We need an investigation into Russian influence in our politics.
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Word of the day is ‘quockerwodger’ (19th century): a puppet politician whose strings are pulled entirely by someone else.
November 21, 2025 at 1:21 PM
Word of the day is ‘quockerwodger’ (19th century): a puppet politician whose strings are pulled entirely by someone else.
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Question from @martinwhitfieldmsp.bsky.social in the Scottish Parliament on cuts and job losses at Edinburgh University as @ucuedinburgh.bsky.social take third day of strike action this week #SaveHE #StopTheCuts www.heraldscotland.com/news/2563152...
SNP minister told to intervene in Edinburgh University crisis to protect 1,800 jobs
SNP ministers have been warned they must intervene in the University of Edinburgh's dispute with staff amid fears 1,800 jobs could be lost.
www.heraldscotland.com
November 18, 2025 at 3:39 PM
Question from @martinwhitfieldmsp.bsky.social in the Scottish Parliament on cuts and job losses at Edinburgh University as @ucuedinburgh.bsky.social take third day of strike action this week #SaveHE #StopTheCuts www.heraldscotland.com/news/2563152...
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Starmer’s shambolic government continues but he may not be prime minister this time next year. In these unstable times, the fundamental question is can serious, strategic, genuinely progressive alliances be built at home & internationally. My latest blog.
open.substack.com/pub/kirstyhu...
open.substack.com/pub/kirstyhu...
Labour Tumbling Rightwards
Starmer’s shambolic, unstable government continues for now, but he is unlikely to still be prime minister this time next year. In these unstable times, the fundamental question is can serious, strateg...
open.substack.com
November 18, 2025 at 2:04 PM
Starmer’s shambolic government continues but he may not be prime minister this time next year. In these unstable times, the fundamental question is can serious, strategic, genuinely progressive alliances be built at home & internationally. My latest blog.
open.substack.com/pub/kirstyhu...
open.substack.com/pub/kirstyhu...
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Lesley Riddoch has released a new film investigating Scotland’s 'missing forests'
Lesley Riddoch launches new film on Scotland's 'missing forests'
www.thenational.scot
November 10, 2025 at 6:56 PM
Lesley Riddoch has released a new film investigating Scotland’s 'missing forests'
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Why the West is shamefully complicit in Sudan’s horrors - Today’s in-depth read www.heraldscotland.com/news/2560712...
'Truly shocking barbarism': Why the West is shamefully complicit in Sudan’s horrors
Shocking failures in UK arms export controls and failure to heed repeated warnings over the risk of genocide, have led to a hideous killing spree,…
www.heraldscotland.com
November 9, 2025 at 11:24 AM
Why the West is shamefully complicit in Sudan’s horrors - Today’s in-depth read www.heraldscotland.com/news/2560712...
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One week to go!
Join us at Cruinn Còmhla - Gaelic community day in Edinburgh
Classes · Music · Conversation · Culture · Café
Further info: www.ionaddhuneideann.org
Saturday 15 November 2025 10.00 – 16.00
Darroch, 7 Gillespie Street, Edinburgh EH3 9NH
Join us at Cruinn Còmhla - Gaelic community day in Edinburgh
Classes · Music · Conversation · Culture · Café
Further info: www.ionaddhuneideann.org
Saturday 15 November 2025 10.00 – 16.00
Darroch, 7 Gillespie Street, Edinburgh EH3 9NH
November 8, 2025 at 11:08 AM
One week to go!
Join us at Cruinn Còmhla - Gaelic community day in Edinburgh
Classes · Music · Conversation · Culture · Café
Further info: www.ionaddhuneideann.org
Saturday 15 November 2025 10.00 – 16.00
Darroch, 7 Gillespie Street, Edinburgh EH3 9NH
Join us at Cruinn Còmhla - Gaelic community day in Edinburgh
Classes · Music · Conversation · Culture · Café
Further info: www.ionaddhuneideann.org
Saturday 15 November 2025 10.00 – 16.00
Darroch, 7 Gillespie Street, Edinburgh EH3 9NH
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If it’s tough for the SNP to look fresh after 18 years in government, try Welsh Labour’s 26 years with public service provision often the worst in the UK and entrenched poverty, writes Lesley Riddoch ✍️
Read here: tinyurl.com/3u6xa5y9
Read here: tinyurl.com/3u6xa5y9
October 23, 2025 at 12:17 PM
If it’s tough for the SNP to look fresh after 18 years in government, try Welsh Labour’s 26 years with public service provision often the worst in the UK and entrenched poverty, writes Lesley Riddoch ✍️
Read here: tinyurl.com/3u6xa5y9
Read here: tinyurl.com/3u6xa5y9
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It's great to be back recording Talk Media. I've missed the grown up, informed discussion that I find difficult to get elsewhere.
All for the cost of a cup of coffee per month.
worth every penny!
www.patreon.com/posts/gaza-s...
All for the cost of a cup of coffee per month.
worth every penny!
www.patreon.com/posts/gaza-s...
‘Gaza’, ‘The SNP Conference’ and ‘Prince Andrew’ with David Pratt | Talk Media
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October 15, 2025 at 2:05 PM
It's great to be back recording Talk Media. I've missed the grown up, informed discussion that I find difficult to get elsewhere.
All for the cost of a cup of coffee per month.
worth every penny!
www.patreon.com/posts/gaza-s...
All for the cost of a cup of coffee per month.
worth every penny!
www.patreon.com/posts/gaza-s...
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'When authoritarians seize power, it is crucial to recognize courageous defenders of freedom who rise and resist,' the Norwegian Nobel Committee said as it announced Maria Corina Machado as the winner of the 2025 Nobel Peace Prize
October 10, 2025 at 9:31 AM
'When authoritarians seize power, it is crucial to recognize courageous defenders of freedom who rise and resist,' the Norwegian Nobel Committee said as it announced Maria Corina Machado as the winner of the 2025 Nobel Peace Prize
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Comhairlean ionadail a' beachdachadh air mar a dh'fhaodte foghlam Gàidhlig àrd-sgoile a leudachadh agus leasachadh ann am meadhan Alba
Tha mi toilichte a bhith an sàs anns an rannsachadh seo do Bhòrd na Gàidhlig còmhla ris an eòlaiche foghlaim Jim Whannel.
www.bbc.co.uk/naidheachdan...
Tha mi toilichte a bhith an sàs anns an rannsachadh seo do Bhòrd na Gàidhlig còmhla ris an eòlaiche foghlaim Jim Whannel.
www.bbc.co.uk/naidheachdan...
"Super-sgoil Ghàidhlig" am meadhan na h-Alba? - Naidheachdan a' BhBC
Tha barail air nochdadh gum bu chòir
www.bbc.co.uk
October 9, 2025 at 9:33 AM
Comhairlean ionadail a' beachdachadh air mar a dh'fhaodte foghlam Gàidhlig àrd-sgoile a leudachadh agus leasachadh ann am meadhan Alba
Tha mi toilichte a bhith an sàs anns an rannsachadh seo do Bhòrd na Gàidhlig còmhla ris an eòlaiche foghlaim Jim Whannel.
www.bbc.co.uk/naidheachdan...
Tha mi toilichte a bhith an sàs anns an rannsachadh seo do Bhòrd na Gàidhlig còmhla ris an eòlaiche foghlaim Jim Whannel.
www.bbc.co.uk/naidheachdan...
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Are you interested in volunteering with us to take forward
the initiative to create a Gaelic Hub in Edinburgh?
This could mean helping out at Ionad events, support with fundraising, design or comms, providing business or financial expertise – and more!
Get in touch at: ionaddhuneideann@gmail.com
the initiative to create a Gaelic Hub in Edinburgh?
This could mean helping out at Ionad events, support with fundraising, design or comms, providing business or financial expertise – and more!
Get in touch at: ionaddhuneideann@gmail.com
October 9, 2025 at 8:51 AM
Are you interested in volunteering with us to take forward
the initiative to create a Gaelic Hub in Edinburgh?
This could mean helping out at Ionad events, support with fundraising, design or comms, providing business or financial expertise – and more!
Get in touch at: ionaddhuneideann@gmail.com
the initiative to create a Gaelic Hub in Edinburgh?
This could mean helping out at Ionad events, support with fundraising, design or comms, providing business or financial expertise – and more!
Get in touch at: ionaddhuneideann@gmail.com