Paul C
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I hate boxes on forms that say About yourself in fewer than 160 chars. I mean you only get started writing something interesting and then bang you run out of sp
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Foreign medics NOT shunning NHS Scotland because of anti-migrant rhetoric from London parties
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Foreign medics NOT shunning NHS Scotland because of anti-migrant rhetoric from London parties
Professor John Robertson OBA The Guardian above has another of its ‘UK’ pieces with not a word on Scotland in it. There is, of course, no peer-reviewed research on this topic but, the M…
talkingupscotlandtwo.com
December 27, 2025 at 10:55 AM
Foreign medics NOT shunning NHS Scotland because of anti-migrant rhetoric from London parties
talkingupscotlandtwo.com/2025/12/27/f...
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Trump’s BBC Lawsuit Could Blow Up in His Face
YouTube video by Truth To Power
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December 22, 2025 at 12:40 PM
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MPs laughed when Jake Richards dismissed Jeremy Corbyn’s request for a meeting on the Palestine Action hunger strikers.
Laughed.
This is who we’re governed by, people entrusted to represent a nation, yet so insulated by power they respond to human suffering with indifference and mockery.
Laughed.
This is who we’re governed by, people entrusted to represent a nation, yet so insulated by power they respond to human suffering with indifference and mockery.
December 18, 2025 at 8:59 AM
MPs laughed when Jake Richards dismissed Jeremy Corbyn’s request for a meeting on the Palestine Action hunger strikers.
Laughed.
This is who we’re governed by, people entrusted to represent a nation, yet so insulated by power they respond to human suffering with indifference and mockery.
Laughed.
This is who we’re governed by, people entrusted to represent a nation, yet so insulated by power they respond to human suffering with indifference and mockery.
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NEW via CNN: “The United Kingdom is no longer sharing intelligence with the US about suspected drug trafficking vessels in the Caribbean because it does not want to be complicit in US military strikes and believes the attacks are illegal”
Exclusive: UK suspends some intelligence sharing with US over boat strike concerns in major break | CNN Politics
The United Kingdom is no longer sharing intelligence with the US about suspected drug trafficking vessels in the Caribbean because it does not want to be complicit in US military strikes and believes ...
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November 11, 2025 at 3:17 PM
NEW via CNN: “The United Kingdom is no longer sharing intelligence with the US about suspected drug trafficking vessels in the Caribbean because it does not want to be complicit in US military strikes and believes the attacks are illegal”
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No major flu deaths surge expected in Scotland after 80% vaccine uptake and in cleaner hospitals talkingupscotlandtwo.com/2025/11/07/n...
No major flu deaths surge expected in Scotland after 80% vaccine uptake and in cleaner hospitals
The national flu immunisation programme for 2025 to 2026 slideset Professor John Robertson OBA The above is from the Over 5 million under 65s with a long-term health condition could miss out flu va…
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November 7, 2025 at 1:59 PM
No major flu deaths surge expected in Scotland after 80% vaccine uptake and in cleaner hospitals talkingupscotlandtwo.com/2025/11/07/n...
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Live music is nothing without the fans and the House of Commons Culture, Media and Sport Committee have decided it’s finally time to put them in the centre of decision making, with a fan led review of Live and Electronic Music.
November 5, 2025 at 3:47 PM
Live music is nothing without the fans and the House of Commons Culture, Media and Sport Committee have decided it’s finally time to put them in the centre of decision making, with a fan led review of Live and Electronic Music.
Discovered this at the weekend and I'm hooked! Highly recommended if you love music :)
www.youtube.com/watch?v=MCC7...
www.youtube.com/watch?v=MCC7...
Glass Heart | Official Teaser | Netflix
YouTube video by Netflix Philippines
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November 3, 2025 at 5:06 PM
Discovered this at the weekend and I'm hooked! Highly recommended if you love music :)
www.youtube.com/watch?v=MCC7...
www.youtube.com/watch?v=MCC7...
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Israeli attacks persists in Gaza after ceasefire agreement announced - https://www.middleeasteye.net/live-blog/live-blog-update/israeli-attacks-persists-gaza-after-ceasefire-agreement-announced
Israeli attacks persists in Gaza after ceasefire agreement announced
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<div class="field field-field-text"><p><a href="https://www.middleeasteye.net/countries/israel" target="_blank">Israeli</a> attacks have continued in the Gaza Strip despite an announcement by mediators on Thursday that a ceasefire had been reached to end the two-year war on the <a href="https://www.middleeasteye.net/countries/palestine" target="_blank">Palestinian</a> enclave.</p>
<p>Heavy air strikes and artillery shelling were reported in Gaza City and Khan Younis overnight, according to local media.</p>
<p>Israeli quadcopters were also reported to have dropped bombs on civilians in Gaza City.</p>
<p>At least one person was killed in the attacks.</p>
<p>The renewed strikes came after US, Qatari, and Egyptian mediators announced early Thursday that a deal had been reached between Israel and Hamas to end the war.</p>
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October 9, 2025 at 6:14 AM
Israeli attacks persists in Gaza after ceasefire agreement announced - https://www.middleeasteye.net/live-blog/live-blog-update/israeli-attacks-persists-gaza-after-ceasefire-agreement-announced
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Palestinian flag raised at London embassy after UK recognition.
"It is about righting historic wrongs and committing together to a future based on freedom, dignity and fundamental human rights."
www.newarab.com/news/palesti...
"It is about righting historic wrongs and committing together to a future based on freedom, dignity and fundamental human rights."
www.newarab.com/news/palesti...
Palestine flag raised at London embassy after UK recognition
A ceremony was held at the Palestine Mission in London less than 24 hours after British prime minister Keir Starmer formally recognised the state of Palestine.
www.newarab.com
September 22, 2025 at 7:30 PM
Palestinian flag raised at London embassy after UK recognition.
"It is about righting historic wrongs and committing together to a future based on freedom, dignity and fundamental human rights."
www.newarab.com/news/palesti...
"It is about righting historic wrongs and committing together to a future based on freedom, dignity and fundamental human rights."
www.newarab.com/news/palesti...
Powerful, simple and profound.
“This is not a war. It is a one sided attack by an apartheid state, and an escalation of a decades long attempt to obliterate an entire population...”
“This is not a war. It is a one sided attack by an apartheid state, and an escalation of a decades long attempt to obliterate an entire population...”
The Resonance on X: "“This is not a war. It is a one sided attack by an apartheid state, and an escalation of a decades long attempt to obliterate an entire population...” —An incredibly powerful speech by Sinn Féin MLA Emma Sheerin https://t.co/F4bUsWHyDG" / X
“This is not a war. It is a one sided attack by an apartheid state, and an escalation of a decades long attempt to obliterate an entire population...” —An incredibly powerful speech by Sinn Féin MLA Emma Sheerin https://t.co/F4bUsWHyDG
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September 17, 2025 at 7:36 PM
Powerful, simple and profound.
“This is not a war. It is a one sided attack by an apartheid state, and an escalation of a decades long attempt to obliterate an entire population...”
“This is not a war. It is a one sided attack by an apartheid state, and an escalation of a decades long attempt to obliterate an entire population...”
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Today, the UN officially designated Israel’s assault on Gaza as a genocide.
As a party to the Genocide Convention, the U.S. has a legal obligation to obey our own laws, stop weapons sales to Israel, and demand a permanent ceasefire.
End the genocide. Ceasefire now.
As a party to the Genocide Convention, the U.S. has a legal obligation to obey our own laws, stop weapons sales to Israel, and demand a permanent ceasefire.
End the genocide. Ceasefire now.
September 16, 2025 at 1:34 PM
Today, the UN officially designated Israel’s assault on Gaza as a genocide.
As a party to the Genocide Convention, the U.S. has a legal obligation to obey our own laws, stop weapons sales to Israel, and demand a permanent ceasefire.
End the genocide. Ceasefire now.
As a party to the Genocide Convention, the U.S. has a legal obligation to obey our own laws, stop weapons sales to Israel, and demand a permanent ceasefire.
End the genocide. Ceasefire now.
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From Israeli prisons to UK courts, health workers will not be silenced - https://www.middleeasteye.net/opinion/israeli-prisons-uk-courts-health-workers-will-not-be-silenced
From Israeli prisons to UK courts, health workers will not be silenced
In Gaza, doctors are imprisoned for treating children; in Britain, they are arrested for demanding an end to the arms sales that kill those children
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September 15, 2025 at 7:37 AM
From Israeli prisons to UK courts, health workers will not be silenced - https://www.middleeasteye.net/opinion/israeli-prisons-uk-courts-health-workers-will-not-be-silenced
To everyone in Scotland. Now is the time.
Write to First Minister John Swinney
Insist that the Scottish Government commits to enforcing the ICC arrest warrant and supports the South African case at the ICJ.
actionnetwork.org
August 7, 2025 at 4:31 PM
To everyone in Scotland. Now is the time.
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Tomorrow’s front page, love Scotland!!! ❤️♥️💙
July 25, 2025 at 12:44 AM
Tomorrow’s front page, love Scotland!!! ❤️♥️💙
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Krishnan Guru-Murthy, "Should Britain recognise the state of Palestine?"
Sarah Champion, "Yes"
Krishnan Guru-Murthy, "Should Britain call this a genocide?"
Sarah Champion, "I can't see it as anything other than a genocide"
Sarah Champion, "Yes"
Krishnan Guru-Murthy, "Should Britain call this a genocide?"
Sarah Champion, "I can't see it as anything other than a genocide"
July 23, 2025 at 8:28 PM
Krishnan Guru-Murthy, "Should Britain recognise the state of Palestine?"
Sarah Champion, "Yes"
Krishnan Guru-Murthy, "Should Britain call this a genocide?"
Sarah Champion, "I can't see it as anything other than a genocide"
Sarah Champion, "Yes"
Krishnan Guru-Murthy, "Should Britain call this a genocide?"
Sarah Champion, "I can't see it as anything other than a genocide"
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Wednesday is with us again, so grab your family and friends and drag them out to buy a book! - Michael
July 23, 2025 at 7:34 AM
Wednesday is with us again, so grab your family and friends and drag them out to buy a book! - Michael
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I feel like if there’s a Valhalla, Ozzie’s in it
End of an era for sure
End of an era for sure
Ozzy going out after raising $190 million for sick kids and a Parkinson’s cure is metal AF.
Ozzy Osbourne Farewell Show Was The Highest-Grossing Charity Concert Of All Time
On July 5, Ozzy Osbourne put on a farewell concert, performing as a solo artist and with Black Sabbath for the last time in the band’s hometown of Birmingham, UK. Billed as the “Back To The Beginning”...
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July 22, 2025 at 7:41 PM
I feel like if there’s a Valhalla, Ozzie’s in it
End of an era for sure
End of an era for sure
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Greek dock workers will refuse to unload Israel's 'murderous cargo' - https://www.middleeasteye.net/news/greek-dock-workers-will-refuse-unload-ship-carrying-military-grade-steel-israel
Greek dock workers will refuse to unload Israel's 'murderous cargo'
The military-grade steel cargo on board the Ever Golden was set to be transferred to a ship owned by the Saudi sovereign wealth fund before being taken to Israel
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July 8, 2025 at 12:46 PM
Greek dock workers will refuse to unload Israel's 'murderous cargo' - https://www.middleeasteye.net/news/greek-dock-workers-will-refuse-unload-ship-carrying-military-grade-steel-israel
In an ironic twist - on July 4th 2025 it turned out that independence was a mistake for the USA.
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July 4, 2025 at 8:31 AM
In an ironic twist - on July 4th 2025 it turned out that independence was a mistake for the USA.
(image: imaginative-joy.tumblr.com/post/6558073...)
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