Christine Duncan
@nighean.bsky.social
Retired NHS manager. Eternal optimist (sometimes🤣) believe Scotland should be independent. Believe in fairness, justice and human rights
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Wales generally has a left of centre political identity.
This is how Caerphilly voted.
Reform may win a lot of seats in Wales, but it will be so hard for them to ever form a Government as most ppl don't agree with them.
This is why proportional systems are so much better.
This is how Caerphilly voted.
Reform may win a lot of seats in Wales, but it will be so hard for them to ever form a Government as most ppl don't agree with them.
This is why proportional systems are so much better.
October 24, 2025 at 4:26 AM
Wales generally has a left of centre political identity.
This is how Caerphilly voted.
Reform may win a lot of seats in Wales, but it will be so hard for them to ever form a Government as most ppl don't agree with them.
This is why proportional systems are so much better.
This is how Caerphilly voted.
Reform may win a lot of seats in Wales, but it will be so hard for them to ever form a Government as most ppl don't agree with them.
This is why proportional systems are so much better.
Excellent letter in local newspaper today
May 22, 2025 at 2:02 PM
Excellent letter in local newspaper today
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Jan 20, 1961. A blizzard the day before. Temperatures well below freezing. Without a coat or hat, JFK gave a speech we still quote today. Robert Frost, 86, recited a poem. Steinbeck and Hemingway and Rothko were among the VIPs. A million people gathered in the cold to hear it.
This is the precedent.
This is the precedent.
January 18, 2025 at 3:17 AM
Jan 20, 1961. A blizzard the day before. Temperatures well below freezing. Without a coat or hat, JFK gave a speech we still quote today. Robert Frost, 86, recited a poem. Steinbeck and Hemingway and Rothko were among the VIPs. A million people gathered in the cold to hear it.
This is the precedent.
This is the precedent.
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Labour promised “change”.
What has that looked like? Failing WASPI women, cutting winter heating payments and keeping people in poverty.
While Labour offer rhetoric, I am focused on delivering progress for Scotland.
What has that looked like? Failing WASPI women, cutting winter heating payments and keeping people in poverty.
While Labour offer rhetoric, I am focused on delivering progress for Scotland.
January 16, 2025 at 5:10 PM
Labour promised “change”.
What has that looked like? Failing WASPI women, cutting winter heating payments and keeping people in poverty.
While Labour offer rhetoric, I am focused on delivering progress for Scotland.
What has that looked like? Failing WASPI women, cutting winter heating payments and keeping people in poverty.
While Labour offer rhetoric, I am focused on delivering progress for Scotland.
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www.thenational.scot/news/2486293...
He arrived by helicopter……
For the love of god how completely out of touch.
‘Oh so this is how the peasants are fed because the govt gave me £45m so I could buy new helicopters - I brought you one to show you…’
Why not ask them if they want to eat cake…..
He arrived by helicopter……
For the love of god how completely out of touch.
‘Oh so this is how the peasants are fed because the govt gave me £45m so I could buy new helicopters - I brought you one to show you…’
Why not ask them if they want to eat cake…..
'The cheek of him': People of Alloa react to King Charles visit to food bank
THE National asked the people of Alloa what they thought about King Charles' visit to a food bank and community centre in the town.
www.thenational.scot
January 16, 2025 at 8:17 PM
www.thenational.scot/news/2486293...
He arrived by helicopter……
For the love of god how completely out of touch.
‘Oh so this is how the peasants are fed because the govt gave me £45m so I could buy new helicopters - I brought you one to show you…’
Why not ask them if they want to eat cake…..
He arrived by helicopter……
For the love of god how completely out of touch.
‘Oh so this is how the peasants are fed because the govt gave me £45m so I could buy new helicopters - I brought you one to show you…’
Why not ask them if they want to eat cake…..
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BBC Scotland colluded with the Scotland Office in order to manufacture the 'Swinney denies two child cap delay' headline. Here's how it was done. Kirsten Campbell confronted John Swinney with a lie given to her by Ian Murray. Swinney corrected her, but the headline was already written. 👇🏻
January 16, 2025 at 9:53 PM
BBC Scotland colluded with the Scotland Office in order to manufacture the 'Swinney denies two child cap delay' headline. Here's how it was done. Kirsten Campbell confronted John Swinney with a lie given to her by Ian Murray. Swinney corrected her, but the headline was already written. 👇🏻
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The largest producer in Britain's food and drink exports at 31% of UK total.
That's just one sector, Now do your own research for the other percentages, Then tell me that Scotland has'nt got what it takes to be Independent & successful as a contributing partner within Europe.
#AreYouYesYet
That's just one sector, Now do your own research for the other percentages, Then tell me that Scotland has'nt got what it takes to be Independent & successful as a contributing partner within Europe.
#AreYouYesYet
January 12, 2025 at 9:06 PM
The largest producer in Britain's food and drink exports at 31% of UK total.
That's just one sector, Now do your own research for the other percentages, Then tell me that Scotland has'nt got what it takes to be Independent & successful as a contributing partner within Europe.
#AreYouYesYet
That's just one sector, Now do your own research for the other percentages, Then tell me that Scotland has'nt got what it takes to be Independent & successful as a contributing partner within Europe.
#AreYouYesYet
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Alternatively Scotland can be a very rich, successful, independent country with a good welfare system and a fairer society where the rich will have to pay their due.
#TaxtheRich
#EatTheRich
#TaxtheRich
#EatTheRich
January 11, 2025 at 3:50 PM
Alternatively Scotland can be a very rich, successful, independent country with a good welfare system and a fairer society where the rich will have to pay their due.
#TaxtheRich
#EatTheRich
#TaxtheRich
#EatTheRich
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UK Labour's Scottish Branch Manager, Anas Sarwar today announced a 'New Direction'. The latest polling from Deltapoll confirms what that direction is.
Having started 2024 10 pts ahead, UK Labour finished the year 18 pts behind the SNP.
Meanwhile Reform UK (no support in Scotland) overtake the Tories
Having started 2024 10 pts ahead, UK Labour finished the year 18 pts behind the SNP.
Meanwhile Reform UK (no support in Scotland) overtake the Tories
January 6, 2025 at 3:54 PM
UK Labour's Scottish Branch Manager, Anas Sarwar today announced a 'New Direction'. The latest polling from Deltapoll confirms what that direction is.
Having started 2024 10 pts ahead, UK Labour finished the year 18 pts behind the SNP.
Meanwhile Reform UK (no support in Scotland) overtake the Tories
Having started 2024 10 pts ahead, UK Labour finished the year 18 pts behind the SNP.
Meanwhile Reform UK (no support in Scotland) overtake the Tories
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🟥 An authoritative new report has found that poverty among families with children is lower in Scotland than it is in England.
🏴 An Independent Scotland could end child poverty: bit.ly/3CIOODW
🏴 An Independent Scotland could end child poverty: bit.ly/3CIOODW
November 28, 2024 at 4:09 PM
🟥 An authoritative new report has found that poverty among families with children is lower in Scotland than it is in England.
🏴 An Independent Scotland could end child poverty: bit.ly/3CIOODW
🏴 An Independent Scotland could end child poverty: bit.ly/3CIOODW
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It looks like Bluesky will indeed hit 19 million users tonight.
“Astounding,” said the gruffalo.
“Astounding,” said the gruffalo.
November 17, 2024 at 7:33 PM
It looks like Bluesky will indeed hit 19 million users tonight.
“Astounding,” said the gruffalo.
“Astounding,” said the gruffalo.
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November 17, 2024 at 2:46 PM
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November 14, 2024 at 4:24 AM
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Hopepunk is the opposite of grimdark. Finding hope in the darkness is a radical, rebellious, beautiful, terrifying act--and is necessary to fight on.
November 7, 2024 at 1:11 AM
Hopepunk is the opposite of grimdark. Finding hope in the darkness is a radical, rebellious, beautiful, terrifying act--and is necessary to fight on.
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Hello! I’ve finally got fed up of the binfire that is X these days and hoping for a less toxic experience over here…
a cartoon opossum is standing in the dirt with the words peace out below him
ALT: a cartoon opossum is standing in the dirt with the words peace out below him
media.tenor.com
October 20, 2024 at 7:16 PM
Hello! I’ve finally got fed up of the binfire that is X these days and hoping for a less toxic experience over here…
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NHS must be scrapped to save lives, says think tank that has been propagating an anti-NHS message for years and has been enabled to do so by our most privately-owned, complicit, media outlets. 🚨🚨🚨
No thank you, the IEA. Ps who funds you?
www.express.co.uk/finance/pers...
No thank you, the IEA. Ps who funds you?
www.express.co.uk/finance/pers...
NHS must be scrapped to save lives government is told in urgent message
The Institute for Economic Affairs (IEA) claims there has been a 'huge shift' in public support for replacing the NHS.
www.express.co.uk
September 20, 2024 at 2:58 PM
NHS must be scrapped to save lives, says think tank that has been propagating an anti-NHS message for years and has been enabled to do so by our most privately-owned, complicit, media outlets. 🚨🚨🚨
No thank you, the IEA. Ps who funds you?
www.express.co.uk/finance/pers...
No thank you, the IEA. Ps who funds you?
www.express.co.uk/finance/pers...
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IRVINE WELSH ‘had Scotland become independent, the surge in energy, the building and the infrastructure, the money coming into the country, the novelty of it would have energised the place for a good couple of decades.’
#Indyref #YouYesYet
#Indyref #YouYesYet
September 16, 2024 at 11:46 AM
IRVINE WELSH ‘had Scotland become independent, the surge in energy, the building and the infrastructure, the money coming into the country, the novelty of it would have energised the place for a good couple of decades.’
#Indyref #YouYesYet
#Indyref #YouYesYet
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A statement from Linda Ronstadt
September 12, 2024 at 10:43 AM
A statement from Linda Ronstadt
Thank goodness for Channel 4 news. BBC and ITV opening with Princess of Wales. Channel 4 with unions and winter fuel.
September 9, 2024 at 6:02 PM
Thank goodness for Channel 4 news. BBC and ITV opening with Princess of Wales. Channel 4 with unions and winter fuel.
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Good Morning to everyone "Elsewhere"...who listens to the #BBC
#YouYesYet #SNP #ScottishIndependence #Wales #Ireland
#YouYesYet #SNP #ScottishIndependence #Wales #Ireland
August 29, 2024 at 7:11 AM
Good Morning to everyone "Elsewhere"...who listens to the #BBC
#YouYesYet #SNP #ScottishIndependence #Wales #Ireland
#YouYesYet #SNP #ScottishIndependence #Wales #Ireland
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No matter who is chancellor, it seems George Osborne is still at the Treasury. Keir Starmer’s Labour needs its own, optimistic, theory of change. An account as to how Britain will get better, not endlessly worse. Me for NS.
www.newstatesman.com/comment/2024... www.newstatesman.com/comment/2024...
www.newstatesman.com/comment/2024... www.newstatesman.com/comment/2024...
Labour must escape long Osbornism
Keir Starmer is identifying big problems but offering small solutions.
www.newstatesman.com
August 29, 2024 at 8:47 AM
No matter who is chancellor, it seems George Osborne is still at the Treasury. Keir Starmer’s Labour needs its own, optimistic, theory of change. An account as to how Britain will get better, not endlessly worse. Me for NS.
www.newstatesman.com/comment/2024... www.newstatesman.com/comment/2024...
www.newstatesman.com/comment/2024... www.newstatesman.com/comment/2024...