Tom Hogg
@tomhogg.bsky.social
Edinburgh based Partick Thistle fan. Member of the anti-growth coalition. I like football, beer, books, & active travel. Do a bit of gardening too.
This looks awful now. A lot of people have been conned, while the Home Secretary spouts Faragist lies in the media, literally doing the far right's job for them.
“We welcome migrants, we don’t scapegoat them".
How Keir Starmer promised Labour MPs and members he would lead his party on immigration
How Keir Starmer promised Labour MPs and members he would lead his party on immigration
November 17, 2025 at 6:17 PM
This looks awful now. A lot of people have been conned, while the Home Secretary spouts Faragist lies in the media, literally doing the far right's job for them.
Made some Tomato and Spinach risotto tonight. Early, because I have German class. One of our staples. Quick, easy, and tasty. We have no Italian heritage but are determined to try our best to fit in here in Scotland. 😇🤔😄
November 17, 2025 at 6:05 PM
Made some Tomato and Spinach risotto tonight. Early, because I have German class. One of our staples. Quick, easy, and tasty. We have no Italian heritage but are determined to try our best to fit in here in Scotland. 😇🤔😄
With the sound off, this guy always looks like a rich uncle telling you that you shouldn't worry, he's got you a nepo job at his law firm.
Kevin Hassett: "I think there could be a little bit of an almost quiet time in the labor market, because firms are finding that AI is making their workers so productive that they don't necessarily have to hire the new kids out of college and so on."
November 17, 2025 at 2:02 PM
With the sound off, this guy always looks like a rich uncle telling you that you shouldn't worry, he's got you a nepo job at his law firm.
The corollary of confiscating jewellery from asylum seekers is, of course, that any type of benefits claimants are now potentially liable to similar thinking.
November 17, 2025 at 9:17 AM
The corollary of confiscating jewellery from asylum seekers is, of course, that any type of benefits claimants are now potentially liable to similar thinking.
Made some of Aasmah Mir's mum's Keema Mutter tonight. One of our staples. Quick, easy, and tasty. We have no South Asian heritage but are determined to try our best to fit in here in Scotland. 😇🤔😄
November 16, 2025 at 6:35 PM
Made some of Aasmah Mir's mum's Keema Mutter tonight. One of our staples. Quick, easy, and tasty. We have no South Asian heritage but are determined to try our best to fit in here in Scotland. 😇🤔😄
I had a nice afternoon with some friends in The Bow Bar yesterday. In other news, Victoria St is lost under a mass of tourists. Great for businesses, but somehow, it feels like parts of us are being sold as well.
November 16, 2025 at 10:12 AM
I had a nice afternoon with some friends in The Bow Bar yesterday. In other news, Victoria St is lost under a mass of tourists. Great for businesses, but somehow, it feels like parts of us are being sold as well.
Remember when we all thought that David Blunkett held right-wing views as a Labour Home Secretary? 🤔
“on article 8 of the ECHR in particular the right to family life ..we want to constrain in legislation the way that that is applied in immigration cases” Home Secretary Shabana Mahmood tells Sky’s Trevor Philips
Who would have imagined we would ever hear this from a Labour government
Who would have imagined we would ever hear this from a Labour government
November 16, 2025 at 10:07 AM
Remember when we all thought that David Blunkett held right-wing views as a Labour Home Secretary? 🤔
Reposted by Tom Hogg
“on article 8 of the ECHR in particular the right to family life ..we want to constrain in legislation the way that that is applied in immigration cases” Home Secretary Shabana Mahmood tells Sky’s Trevor Philips
Who would have imagined we would ever hear this from a Labour government
Who would have imagined we would ever hear this from a Labour government
November 16, 2025 at 8:55 AM
“on article 8 of the ECHR in particular the right to family life ..we want to constrain in legislation the way that that is applied in immigration cases” Home Secretary Shabana Mahmood tells Sky’s Trevor Philips
Who would have imagined we would ever hear this from a Labour government
Who would have imagined we would ever hear this from a Labour government
I can't believe that Trump is going to try to sue our national heritage for $5billion. We might have to sell the original Bagpuss to pay for that.
a group of pink knitted mice are standing next to each other and the bbc logo is visible
Alt: The Clangers sadly waving Bagpuss on her way to the White House.
media.tenor.com
November 15, 2025 at 10:56 PM
I can't believe that Trump is going to try to sue our national heritage for $5billion. We might have to sell the original Bagpuss to pay for that.
I'n going for some cardiac checks on Tuesday morning as part of a clinical trial that I'm involved in. ECG, both resting and exercising, blood pressure etc. Luckily it's in the morning because by mid afternoon they will be all over the place.
November 15, 2025 at 9:58 PM
I'n going for some cardiac checks on Tuesday morning as part of a clinical trial that I'm involved in. ECG, both resting and exercising, blood pressure etc. Luckily it's in the morning because by mid afternoon they will be all over the place.
The thing is, the Greeks did not like a high press, What the hell were we doing for 40 minutes?
November 15, 2025 at 9:42 PM
The thing is, the Greeks did not like a high press, What the hell were we doing for 40 minutes?
Anthony Ralston has brought his 1998 hair
November 15, 2025 at 9:22 PM
Anthony Ralston has brought his 1998 hair
Logan Chalmers is better than Gannon-Doak
November 15, 2025 at 8:55 PM
Logan Chalmers is better than Gannon-Doak
Me and the cat had a bonding experience earlier. He's an old guy and I dread losing him, but he's slowing down. From hating being carried, he's now appreciative of a helping hand. Just like his dad.
November 15, 2025 at 7:24 PM
Me and the cat had a bonding experience earlier. He's an old guy and I dread losing him, but he's slowing down. From hating being carried, he's now appreciative of a helping hand. Just like his dad.
Reposted by Tom Hogg
I came to this country as a child refugee. No English, no certainty, no idea what my life could become. Britain gave me refuge.
Not on a timer, not with conditions attached, but with a chance to grow roots.
A thread 🧵 1/8
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
Not on a timer, not with conditions attached, but with a chance to grow roots.
A thread 🧵 1/8
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
UK set to limit refugees to temporary stays
Shabana Mahmood is expected to say the era of permanent protection for refugees is over, in major changes to the UK's asylum and immigration system.
www.bbc.co.uk
November 15, 2025 at 10:29 AM
I came to this country as a child refugee. No English, no certainty, no idea what my life could become. Britain gave me refuge.
Not on a timer, not with conditions attached, but with a chance to grow roots.
A thread 🧵 1/8
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
Not on a timer, not with conditions attached, but with a chance to grow roots.
A thread 🧵 1/8
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
Reposted by Tom Hogg
If we accept someone is a genuine refugee and they build a life here, perhaps have children born here, what is the advantage to us of expelling them once we’ve persuaded ourselves that their country of origin is safe?
November 15, 2025 at 9:46 AM
If we accept someone is a genuine refugee and they build a life here, perhaps have children born here, what is the advantage to us of expelling them once we’ve persuaded ourselves that their country of origin is safe?
Reposted by Tom Hogg
I know this is old man yells at cloud but there is something in the constitution about this
November 15, 2025 at 2:36 PM
I know this is old man yells at cloud but there is something in the constitution about this
Reposted by Tom Hogg
NEWS! Children in Need celebrates raising less than half the amount Michelle Mone still owes the government for faulty PPE
Children in Need celebrates raising less than half the amount Michelle Mone still owes the government for faulty PPE
Friday night saw Children in Need raise an incredible £46m, which is about 40% of the amount of money still owed by companies linked to Michelle Mone for faulty PPE delivered during the covid pande…
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November 15, 2025 at 9:21 AM
NEWS! Children in Need celebrates raising less than half the amount Michelle Mone still owes the government for faulty PPE
Only Facebook translating Ts'oanelo Lets'osa from Romanian(?) to English as he came on a substitute in tonight's game.
November 14, 2025 at 10:06 PM
Only Facebook translating Ts'oanelo Lets'osa from Romanian(?) to English as he came on a substitute in tonight's game.
Finishing off the stash of sweets that we buy just in case we get kids visiting at Halloween. We need to talk about how treat size Haribo are tarnishing the brand.
November 14, 2025 at 7:02 PM
Finishing off the stash of sweets that we buy just in case we get kids visiting at Halloween. We need to talk about how treat size Haribo are tarnishing the brand.
So far, the Epstein releases are confirming what we already knew, that Trump is a very bad man. We knew that from "grab em by the pussy", the mocking of a disabled reporter, and the 2020 election "steal", amongst many other things. And that's why all of this hoo-haa changes nothing.
November 13, 2025 at 8:07 AM
So far, the Epstein releases are confirming what we already knew, that Trump is a very bad man. We knew that from "grab em by the pussy", the mocking of a disabled reporter, and the 2020 election "steal", amongst many other things. And that's why all of this hoo-haa changes nothing.