Desi
@theweeben.bsky.social
Pro EU, Pro Scotland, Pro Indy, Pro Humour, Pro Respectful Dialogue and enjoys a Giggle
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Interesting post over on mastodon. Looks like SNP turnout crashed. Personal feeling is that SNP sidelining independence leaves voters cold and many just can’t be bothered to vote. Same happened in UK GE in 2024. Ignoring their USP risks losing more voters.
June 6, 2025 at 7:22 AM
Interesting post over on mastodon. Looks like SNP turnout crashed. Personal feeling is that SNP sidelining independence leaves voters cold and many just can’t be bothered to vote. Same happened in UK GE in 2024. Ignoring their USP risks losing more voters.
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Westminster says they are investing £15Bn in 'UK cities', but it's only in England. It's almost as though they think Scotland and Wales have left already. Let's make it official.
As always England = UK:
£15.6Bn to Greater Manchester, Birmingham, Solihull Leeds, Bradford, Wakefield, Liverpool, Newcastle, Sunderland, Washington, Sheffield, Doncaster, Rotherham, Middlesbrough, Derby, Nottingham, Bristol, Bath, South Gloucestershire & North Somerset.
#YouYesYet Scotland?
£15.6Bn to Greater Manchester, Birmingham, Solihull Leeds, Bradford, Wakefield, Liverpool, Newcastle, Sunderland, Washington, Sheffield, Doncaster, Rotherham, Middlesbrough, Derby, Nottingham, Bristol, Bath, South Gloucestershire & North Somerset.
#YouYesYet Scotland?
June 6, 2025 at 11:25 AM
Westminster says they are investing £15Bn in 'UK cities', but it's only in England. It's almost as though they think Scotland and Wales have left already. Let's make it official.
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Why are we suggesting Reform were first to call for getting rid of the two child benefit cap? Parties like Lib Dems, Greens, SNP & Plaid have been calling for it for years. PLURAL coverage for ALL our parties not just one NOW. Stop framing 2029 elex 4 years out petition.parliament.uk/petitions/71...
Petition: Ensure plurality of political coverage across UK broadcast media at all times
We want to ensure that a plurality of views from all political parties in Westminster are represented and the nations parliaments are heard all year round, not just election times. The rules for cover...
petition.parliament.uk
May 29, 2025 at 10:03 PM
Why are we suggesting Reform were first to call for getting rid of the two child benefit cap? Parties like Lib Dems, Greens, SNP & Plaid have been calling for it for years. PLURAL coverage for ALL our parties not just one NOW. Stop framing 2029 elex 4 years out petition.parliament.uk/petitions/71...
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‘So as many now suffer for what Labour have stated is for the ‘greater’ good i.e. Growth , then we hear today that the:
“UK economy unexpectedly shrinks for second month in a row“ ‘
talkingupscotlandtwo.com/2024/12/13/m...
“UK economy unexpectedly shrinks for second month in a row“ ‘
talkingupscotlandtwo.com/2024/12/13/m...
Many in Scotland will soon wish that they had voted YES in 2014
By Anonymous I think this “notion” on the SNP increasing their lead over Labour in a succession of polls may just continue. Labour , since taking power in July, then announced measures that they de…
talkingupscotlandtwo.com
December 15, 2024 at 12:28 AM
‘So as many now suffer for what Labour have stated is for the ‘greater’ good i.e. Growth , then we hear today that the:
“UK economy unexpectedly shrinks for second month in a row“ ‘
talkingupscotlandtwo.com/2024/12/13/m...
“UK economy unexpectedly shrinks for second month in a row“ ‘
talkingupscotlandtwo.com/2024/12/13/m...
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Really, folks. Duncan is unpersuadable of the benefits of independence. He’s wedded to a UK run by Labour. Don’t waste your time. Move on. Talk to those who are open to understanding that Scotland can do what Denmark, Iceland, Ireland, Singapore and even tiny Malta do.
December 12, 2024 at 8:39 PM
Really, folks. Duncan is unpersuadable of the benefits of independence. He’s wedded to a UK run by Labour. Don’t waste your time. Move on. Talk to those who are open to understanding that Scotland can do what Denmark, Iceland, Ireland, Singapore and even tiny Malta do.
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As the Spectator/Sunday Times reveal Scottish Labour voters support punishing those with a third child, on benefits, why that's plain stupid:
talkingupscotlandtwo.com/2024/11/19/e...
talkingupscotlandtwo.com/2024/11/19/e...
Eradicating child poverty costs nothing in the long term because everything depends on it
By Professor John Robertson OBA In the Guardian today: The news that more than one in three children in the UK are now living in poverty should shock everyone but surprise no one. Nearly three year…
talkingupscotlandtwo.com
December 13, 2024 at 8:09 AM
As the Spectator/Sunday Times reveal Scottish Labour voters support punishing those with a third child, on benefits, why that's plain stupid:
talkingupscotlandtwo.com/2024/11/19/e...
talkingupscotlandtwo.com/2024/11/19/e...
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America was given a choice between a lawless, amoral monster and a qualified, intelligent, joyful woman of color—and it chose the monster.
We need to reckon with the reality of what that says about so many of us here.
johnpavlovitz.substack.com/p/america-ch...
We need to reckon with the reality of what that says about so many of us here.
johnpavlovitz.substack.com/p/america-ch...
America Chose the Monster
We all make mistakes.
johnpavlovitz.substack.com
December 12, 2024 at 4:35 PM
America was given a choice between a lawless, amoral monster and a qualified, intelligent, joyful woman of color—and it chose the monster.
We need to reckon with the reality of what that says about so many of us here.
johnpavlovitz.substack.com/p/america-ch...
We need to reckon with the reality of what that says about so many of us here.
johnpavlovitz.substack.com/p/america-ch...
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The Herald stupidly moans today about Scotland STILL training 3 to 4 times as many nurses than in England:
talkingupscotlandtwo.com/2024/10/28/s...
talkingupscotlandtwo.com/2024/10/28/s...
Shock as Scotland trains 3 to 4 times as many nurses!
Source: University of the West of Scotland By Professor John Robertson The Guardian today has: Numbers studying nursing down sharply in all parts of England, RCN says North-east the worst-affected…
talkingupscotlandtwo.com
December 13, 2024 at 8:42 AM
The Herald stupidly moans today about Scotland STILL training 3 to 4 times as many nurses than in England:
talkingupscotlandtwo.com/2024/10/28/s...
talkingupscotlandtwo.com/2024/10/28/s...
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The average cost of renting a newly let UK home is now £3,240 higher than in 2021.
Rents have risen by 27% since 2021, wages haven't.
People priced out of buying/renting homes.
No govt plan to curb profiteering by builders, landlords, banks.
www.theguardian.com/money/2024/d...
Rents have risen by 27% since 2021, wages haven't.
People priced out of buying/renting homes.
No govt plan to curb profiteering by builders, landlords, banks.
www.theguardian.com/money/2024/d...
Annual rent for newly let UK home £3,240 higher than 2021, research finds
Rents have risen by 27% since end of pandemic lockdowns, while earnings have increased by 19%
www.theguardian.com
December 13, 2024 at 8:02 AM
The average cost of renting a newly let UK home is now £3,240 higher than in 2021.
Rents have risen by 27% since 2021, wages haven't.
People priced out of buying/renting homes.
No govt plan to curb profiteering by builders, landlords, banks.
www.theguardian.com/money/2024/d...
Rents have risen by 27% since 2021, wages haven't.
People priced out of buying/renting homes.
No govt plan to curb profiteering by builders, landlords, banks.
www.theguardian.com/money/2024/d...
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Shocking 14% rise in homelessness in England.
354,000 people homeless, includes 161,500 children - equivalent to city the size of Coventry.
Result of austerity, real wage/benefit cuts, unchecked profiteering.
Govts make slogans do nothing to end inequities.
www.theguardian.com/society/2024...
354,000 people homeless, includes 161,500 children - equivalent to city the size of Coventry.
Result of austerity, real wage/benefit cuts, unchecked profiteering.
Govts make slogans do nothing to end inequities.
www.theguardian.com/society/2024...
Shelter condemns ‘shocking’ 14% rise in homelessness across England
Charity says soaring private rents, rising evictions and lack of affordable social housing are to blame
www.theguardian.com
December 11, 2024 at 9:00 AM
Shocking 14% rise in homelessness in England.
354,000 people homeless, includes 161,500 children - equivalent to city the size of Coventry.
Result of austerity, real wage/benefit cuts, unchecked profiteering.
Govts make slogans do nothing to end inequities.
www.theguardian.com/society/2024...
354,000 people homeless, includes 161,500 children - equivalent to city the size of Coventry.
Result of austerity, real wage/benefit cuts, unchecked profiteering.
Govts make slogans do nothing to end inequities.
www.theguardian.com/society/2024...
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My piece for @scotnational.bsky.social today, Anas Sarwar is getting found out.
www.thenational.scot/politics/247...
www.thenational.scot/politics/247...
Wee Ginger Dug: What happens to Anas Sarwar as UK Labour plan sweeping budget cuts?
“READ my lips, no austerity under Labour.” That was the very bold claim made by Anas Sarwar in the run up to the Westminster General Election ...
www.thenational.scot
December 11, 2024 at 7:25 PM
My piece for @scotnational.bsky.social today, Anas Sarwar is getting found out.
www.thenational.scot/politics/247...
www.thenational.scot/politics/247...
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If Scotland had voted for independence in 2014 there never would have been a Brexit, England wouldn't have been able to afford it.
The Tories would have died sooner without their get Brexit done, and England would have had to compete with an Independent Scotland or everyone would go North.
The Tories would have died sooner without their get Brexit done, and England would have had to compete with an Independent Scotland or everyone would go North.
December 11, 2024 at 11:30 PM
If Scotland had voted for independence in 2014 there never would have been a Brexit, England wouldn't have been able to afford it.
The Tories would have died sooner without their get Brexit done, and England would have had to compete with an Independent Scotland or everyone would go North.
The Tories would have died sooner without their get Brexit done, and England would have had to compete with an Independent Scotland or everyone would go North.
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December 11, 2024 at 2:29 PM
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Still awaiting some examples of some the benefits that Scotland gets from being in UK which it couldn’t get, and get even better, as an independent country. Anyone? Anyone?
Seriously, what *is* the benefit to Scotland of being in the Union?
December 7, 2024 at 5:04 PM
Still awaiting some examples of some the benefits that Scotland gets from being in UK which it couldn’t get, and get even better, as an independent country. Anyone? Anyone?
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Happy Christmas! Feel free to share and reuse. With acknowledment to @believeinscotland.bsky.social
December 7, 2024 at 4:15 PM
Happy Christmas! Feel free to share and reuse. With acknowledment to @believeinscotland.bsky.social
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The concept Nigel Farage is incapable of grasping is human rights are universal - if we start stripping away basic human rights from any section of society then none of us has rights – just privileges that can be taken away by people in power whenever they want. I’ll fight that to my last breath
December 7, 2024 at 10:11 AM
The concept Nigel Farage is incapable of grasping is human rights are universal - if we start stripping away basic human rights from any section of society then none of us has rights – just privileges that can be taken away by people in power whenever they want. I’ll fight that to my last breath
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Ten ways the UK Government is undermining Scotland’s devolution
www.believeinscotland.org/ten-ways-the...
www.believeinscotland.org/ten-ways-the...
Ten ways the UK Government is undermining Scotland’s devolution
www.believeinscotland.org
December 5, 2024 at 6:29 PM
Ten ways the UK Government is undermining Scotland’s devolution
www.believeinscotland.org/ten-ways-the...
www.believeinscotland.org/ten-ways-the...
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Good afternoon, #IndyClan
We are now up to #ScottishIndependence folks' starter pack number four.
Please comment if you would like to be added.
There are no duplicates across the four packs, and every profile is hand-vetted.
#YouYesNow #IndyClan? #ScottishIndependence 🏴
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We are now up to #ScottishIndependence folks' starter pack number four.
Please comment if you would like to be added.
There are no duplicates across the four packs, and every profile is hand-vetted.
#YouYesNow #IndyClan? #ScottishIndependence 🏴
go.bsky.app/MdPX54N
December 5, 2024 at 1:27 PM
Good afternoon, #IndyClan
We are now up to #ScottishIndependence folks' starter pack number four.
Please comment if you would like to be added.
There are no duplicates across the four packs, and every profile is hand-vetted.
#YouYesNow #IndyClan? #ScottishIndependence 🏴
go.bsky.app/MdPX54N
We are now up to #ScottishIndependence folks' starter pack number four.
Please comment if you would like to be added.
There are no duplicates across the four packs, and every profile is hand-vetted.
#YouYesNow #IndyClan? #ScottishIndependence 🏴
go.bsky.app/MdPX54N
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It is a genocide
"And once you come to this conclusion you cannot remain silent."
Location: Parliament Square, London (sound on)
youtu.be/WMwqhdVV5as
Location: Parliament Square, London (sound on)
youtu.be/WMwqhdVV5as
Yes, it's a genocide
YouTube video by Led By Donkeys
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December 4, 2024 at 7:25 PM
It is a genocide
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Very very important this to counter a media whose soul purpose is to strengthen & maintain the Union & deliver bad Scotland government stories by attacking our SNP Gov at Holyrood to weaken the Indy movement.
December 4, 2024 at 11:49 AM
Very very important this to counter a media whose soul purpose is to strengthen & maintain the Union & deliver bad Scotland government stories by attacking our SNP Gov at Holyrood to weaken the Indy movement.
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Amos Goldberg, Professor of Genocide Studies at The Hebrew University in Jerusalem "Yes, it is genocide. It's so difficult and painful to admit it, but we can no longer avoid this conclusion. Jewish history will henceforth be stained"
Is there anyone more qualified and unbiased?
Is there anyone more qualified and unbiased?
December 4, 2024 at 7:17 PM
Amos Goldberg, Professor of Genocide Studies at The Hebrew University in Jerusalem "Yes, it is genocide. It's so difficult and painful to admit it, but we can no longer avoid this conclusion. Jewish history will henceforth be stained"
Is there anyone more qualified and unbiased?
Is there anyone more qualified and unbiased?
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“The Government will set out ... a Budget which is a product of an extensive amount of dialogue and discussion with all political parties. But also with multiple stakeholders in Scotland”
Will unionist self-interest prevail?
www.thenational.scot/news/2476946...
Will unionist self-interest prevail?
www.thenational.scot/news/2476946...
How can the SNP pass the Scottish Budget and could an election be called?
THE Scottish Budget will be announced by Shona Robison this afternoon with the Finance Secretary having promised to put more money in people’s…
www.thenational.scot
December 4, 2024 at 8:58 AM
“The Government will set out ... a Budget which is a product of an extensive amount of dialogue and discussion with all political parties. But also with multiple stakeholders in Scotland”
Will unionist self-interest prevail?
www.thenational.scot/news/2476946...
Will unionist self-interest prevail?
www.thenational.scot/news/2476946...