Margaret
@madonald.bsky.social
Living a quiet life in Perthshire
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'Scotland is suffering a renewed wave of deindustrialisation, and Mossmorran is only the latest major employer to close its doors.'
Coll McCail, via The National
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Coll McCail, via The National
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November 24, 2025 at 9:00 AM
'Scotland is suffering a renewed wave of deindustrialisation, and Mossmorran is only the latest major employer to close its doors.'
Coll McCail, via The National
archive.is/2LIGJ
Coll McCail, via The National
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So the lib dems in Shetland get £850k funding for climate projects, but couldnt think of any so propped up their routine budgets instead!
I'm thinking blue tents, camper vans first minister arrests over £600k.
But its ok for lib dems!
Source:
talkingupscotlandtwo.wordpress.com?action=user_...
I'm thinking blue tents, camper vans first minister arrests over £600k.
But its ok for lib dems!
Source:
talkingupscotlandtwo.wordpress.com?action=user_...
talkingupscotlandtwo.wordpress.com
November 24, 2025 at 9:39 AM
So the lib dems in Shetland get £850k funding for climate projects, but couldnt think of any so propped up their routine budgets instead!
I'm thinking blue tents, camper vans first minister arrests over £600k.
But its ok for lib dems!
Source:
talkingupscotlandtwo.wordpress.com?action=user_...
I'm thinking blue tents, camper vans first minister arrests over £600k.
But its ok for lib dems!
Source:
talkingupscotlandtwo.wordpress.com?action=user_...
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BBC Scotland is definitely impartial,
as can be seen by this
as can be seen by this
November 11, 2025 at 7:35 AM
BBC Scotland is definitely impartial,
as can be seen by this
as can be seen by this
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Why the 'builders' warning in the Herald today of increased costs due to post-Grenfell cladding repairs make no sense in Scotland: talkingupscotlandtwo.com/2025/08/13/t...
There are no lives at risk from a Grenfell-like towering inferno in Scotland due to cavity fire barriers and higher building standards but tell that to the Herald
Support Talking-up Scotland’s work to counter the lies and get you the facts, daily, at: if you prefer, a bank transfer, at sort code 089300 account 1421 7339 Professor John Robertson OBA In …
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November 10, 2025 at 11:58 AM
Why the 'builders' warning in the Herald today of increased costs due to post-Grenfell cladding repairs make no sense in Scotland: talkingupscotlandtwo.com/2025/08/13/t...
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The 4 Westminster owned 'Scottish' parties would rather defend their leaders’ failures at Westminster than acknowledge the success of Scottish social policies.
They’ll defend Westminster’s failures and attack Scotland’s progress.
That tells you everything about where their loyalties lie.
They’ll defend Westminster’s failures and attack Scotland’s progress.
That tells you everything about where their loyalties lie.
November 8, 2025 at 2:47 PM
The 4 Westminster owned 'Scottish' parties would rather defend their leaders’ failures at Westminster than acknowledge the success of Scottish social policies.
They’ll defend Westminster’s failures and attack Scotland’s progress.
That tells you everything about where their loyalties lie.
They’ll defend Westminster’s failures and attack Scotland’s progress.
That tells you everything about where their loyalties lie.
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“NHS #England health trusts have more than TWICE as much debt as Scottish health boards and it’s to [loan] sharks!”
NHS England health trusts have more than TWICE as much debt as Scottish health boards and it’s to ‘sharks!’
Professor John Robertson OBA Thanks to France McKie for presenting me with this opportunity. From Every Doctor, the above and: The NHS is haemorrhaging billions to private companies through Private…
talkingupscotlandtwo.com
November 8, 2025 at 9:05 AM
“NHS #England health trusts have more than TWICE as much debt as Scottish health boards and it’s to [loan] sharks!”
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It won't even be in the news up here.
This should be on billboards across Scotland @snp.org @businessforscot.bsky.social
#Scottishindependence
#Scottishindependence
November 8, 2025 at 10:02 AM
It won't even be in the news up here.
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Ofwat letting England water firms charge twice to tackle sewage, court to hear
Companies billed people for sewage disposal, used cash to pay dividends and exec bonuses, dumped sewage in rivers.
Now charging again to fund promised investment, not raising capital from shareholders. Customers fleeced
Companies billed people for sewage disposal, used cash to pay dividends and exec bonuses, dumped sewage in rivers.
Now charging again to fund promised investment, not raising capital from shareholders. Customers fleeced
Ofwat letting water firms charge twice to tackle sewage, court to hear
River Action bringing legal action against water regulator over who should foot bill for firms’ past failures to invest
www.theguardian.com
November 4, 2025 at 7:07 AM
Ofwat letting England water firms charge twice to tackle sewage, court to hear
Companies billed people for sewage disposal, used cash to pay dividends and exec bonuses, dumped sewage in rivers.
Now charging again to fund promised investment, not raising capital from shareholders. Customers fleeced
Companies billed people for sewage disposal, used cash to pay dividends and exec bonuses, dumped sewage in rivers.
Now charging again to fund promised investment, not raising capital from shareholders. Customers fleeced
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Independence is normal.
And if independent countries like Ireland, Denmark and Finland can be wealthier and fairer than the UK, so can Scotland.
And if independent countries like Ireland, Denmark and Finland can be wealthier and fairer than the UK, so can Scotland.
October 24, 2025 at 4:50 PM
Independence is normal.
And if independent countries like Ireland, Denmark and Finland can be wealthier and fairer than the UK, so can Scotland.
And if independent countries like Ireland, Denmark and Finland can be wealthier and fairer than the UK, so can Scotland.
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Tackling the rise of right-wing populism
Have we lost the feeling that things are going to get better, and that progress under democracy is inevitable?
northeastbylines.co.uk/news/politic...
Have we lost the feeling that things are going to get better, and that progress under democracy is inevitable?
northeastbylines.co.uk/news/politic...
Tackling the rise of right-wing populism
Have we lost the feeling that things are going to get better, and that progress under democracy is inevitable?
northeastbylines.co.uk
October 23, 2025 at 6:41 AM
Tackling the rise of right-wing populism
Have we lost the feeling that things are going to get better, and that progress under democracy is inevitable?
northeastbylines.co.uk/news/politic...
Have we lost the feeling that things are going to get better, and that progress under democracy is inevitable?
northeastbylines.co.uk/news/politic...
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When the mainstream press stays silent, Byline Times digs deeper.
From Farage's unanswered Kremlin questions to the 'MAGA' broligarchs looming over Britain, we'll leave #NoStoneUnturned.
Support our new investigations team led by @nafeez.bsky.social.
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From Farage's unanswered Kremlin questions to the 'MAGA' broligarchs looming over Britain, we'll leave #NoStoneUnturned.
Support our new investigations team led by @nafeez.bsky.social.
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October 20, 2025 at 3:04 PM
When the mainstream press stays silent, Byline Times digs deeper.
From Farage's unanswered Kremlin questions to the 'MAGA' broligarchs looming over Britain, we'll leave #NoStoneUnturned.
Support our new investigations team led by @nafeez.bsky.social.
👉 subscribe.bylinetimes.com/nostoneuntur...
From Farage's unanswered Kremlin questions to the 'MAGA' broligarchs looming over Britain, we'll leave #NoStoneUnturned.
Support our new investigations team led by @nafeez.bsky.social.
👉 subscribe.bylinetimes.com/nostoneuntur...
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'Stunned?' Farage's Admission He Knew Nathan Gill but Not His Kremlin Associates Does Not Stand Up to Scrutiny – Byline Times bylinetimes.com/2025/10/11/s...
'Stunned?' Farage's Admission He Knew Nathan Gill but Not His Kremlin Associates Does Not Stand Up to Scrutiny
Insiders have told Byline Times it is 'inconceivable' the Reform Leader did not know about his close aide's pro Russian statements
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October 14, 2025 at 6:19 PM
'Stunned?' Farage's Admission He Knew Nathan Gill but Not His Kremlin Associates Does Not Stand Up to Scrutiny – Byline Times bylinetimes.com/2025/10/11/s...
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This is so important. Please sign and share.
Sign the petition if you want to continue living in a democracy without corporate free zones stealing your money, your land, your homes, and your human rights.
petition.parliament.uk/petitions/72...
petition.parliament.uk/petitions/72...
Petition: Transparency and Review of the free zones and ports impacts
To ensure full transparency by releasing data on governance, funding, and operations of free zones. Plus a public review to assess impacts, such as job displacement and value for taxpayers money
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October 17, 2025 at 7:49 AM
This is so important. Please sign and share.
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My latest blog piece. Joani Reid and the rat pack. Labour's MP for East Kilbride and Stathaven has become one of those people that her late great grandfather Jimmy Reid warned us about
weegingerdug.wordpress.com/2025/10/16/j...
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Joani Reid and the rat-pack
Maybe it’s something in the water in East Kilbride and Strathaven, but the Westminster constituency seems to be cursed with morally bankrupt MPs. The present constituency boundaries are new a…
weegingerdug.wordpress.com
October 16, 2025 at 12:37 PM
My latest blog piece. Joani Reid and the rat pack. Labour's MP for East Kilbride and Stathaven has become one of those people that her late great grandfather Jimmy Reid warned us about
weegingerdug.wordpress.com/2025/10/16/j...
weegingerdug.wordpress.com/2025/10/16/j...
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The new edition of @bylinetimes.bsky.social goes to the printers tomorrow.
And we go where others fear to tread…
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And we go where others fear to tread…
Subscribe by tonight and you’ll get it delivered to your door
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October 15, 2025 at 8:19 AM
The new edition of @bylinetimes.bsky.social goes to the printers tomorrow.
And we go where others fear to tread…
Subscribe by tonight and you’ll get it delivered to your door
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And we go where others fear to tread…
Subscribe by tonight and you’ll get it delivered to your door
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So a £1.5bn hand out for Jag but hey sweet jack for grangemouth or a care for the workers, of course Sarwar is a lying labour toad
September 29, 2025 at 5:05 PM
So a £1.5bn hand out for Jag but hey sweet jack for grangemouth or a care for the workers, of course Sarwar is a lying labour toad
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September 29, 2025 at 1:50 PM
✒️ Parliament has been accused of an “outrageous abuse” that is “worthy of the Trump White House”, after refusing to issue us a media pass.
Thousands have signed a petition calling on the government to give us access.
Help defend press freedom, sign today.
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Help defend press freedom, sign today.
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EXCLUSIVE: Several corporate bosses, including the former CEO of BAE Systems and figures from the privatisation and banking industries, are among those in charge of setting strategy for British government departments
Read more: tinyurl.com/4f5czpz4
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September 29, 2025 at 8:49 AM
EXCLUSIVE: Several corporate bosses, including the former CEO of BAE Systems and figures from the privatisation and banking industries, are among those in charge of setting strategy for British government departments
Read more: tinyurl.com/4f5czpz4
@adamramsay.bsky.social
Read more: tinyurl.com/4f5czpz4
@adamramsay.bsky.social