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75 years ago, the ECHR was signed after the horrors of the war.
Today, Nigel Farage and many Westminster politicians want to tear up the laws that protect our basic human rights.
Our rights are not Westminster’s to take away. We will stand firmly against that.
Today, Nigel Farage and many Westminster politicians want to tear up the laws that protect our basic human rights.
Our rights are not Westminster’s to take away. We will stand firmly against that.
November 5, 2025 at 8:36 AM
75 years ago, the ECHR was signed after the horrors of the war.
Today, Nigel Farage and many Westminster politicians want to tear up the laws that protect our basic human rights.
Our rights are not Westminster’s to take away. We will stand firmly against that.
Today, Nigel Farage and many Westminster politicians want to tear up the laws that protect our basic human rights.
Our rights are not Westminster’s to take away. We will stand firmly against that.
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Farage: epic grifter
October 27, 2025 at 12:45 PM
Farage: epic grifter
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Scotland’s fishing industry makes up more than half of the UK’s total catch.
Yet Labour’s new funding plan gives us less than 8% of the support.
They’re gutting our industry to boost England’s - just like they have with others.
Yet Labour’s new funding plan gives us less than 8% of the support.
They’re gutting our industry to boost England’s - just like they have with others.
October 21, 2025 at 4:01 PM
Scotland’s fishing industry makes up more than half of the UK’s total catch.
Yet Labour’s new funding plan gives us less than 8% of the support.
They’re gutting our industry to boost England’s - just like they have with others.
Yet Labour’s new funding plan gives us less than 8% of the support.
They’re gutting our industry to boost England’s - just like they have with others.
I just donated to Believe in Scotland’s Annual Crowdfunder →
October 18, 2025 at 7:52 AM
I just donated to Believe in Scotland’s Annual Crowdfunder →
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When you consider the *ecocide* alongside the genocide being perpetrated in Gaza, you begin to grasp the totality of the Israeli state’s attempt to eliminate both the Palestinians and their homeland.
My column today.
www.theguardian.com/commentisfre...
My column today.
www.theguardian.com/commentisfre...
Israel’s ecocide in Gaza sends this message: even if we stopped dropping bombs, you couldn’t live here | George Monbiot
Consider the annihilation of agricultural land alongside the genocide – and grasp the chilling totality of this attempt to eliminate all life, says Guardian columnist George Monbiot
www.theguardian.com
September 27, 2025 at 6:59 AM
When you consider the *ecocide* alongside the genocide being perpetrated in Gaza, you begin to grasp the totality of the Israeli state’s attempt to eliminate both the Palestinians and their homeland.
My column today.
www.theguardian.com/commentisfre...
My column today.
www.theguardian.com/commentisfre...
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10 years since the Borders Railway reopened - longest in the UK for over a century.
Cheaper travel with no more peak rail fares.
New funding to electrify the Borders, Fife and suburban Glasgow routes - and to buy new, modern trains.
That’s the SNP delivering for Scotland. 🏴
Cheaper travel with no more peak rail fares.
New funding to electrify the Borders, Fife and suburban Glasgow routes - and to buy new, modern trains.
That’s the SNP delivering for Scotland. 🏴
September 6, 2025 at 2:40 PM
10 years since the Borders Railway reopened - longest in the UK for over a century.
Cheaper travel with no more peak rail fares.
New funding to electrify the Borders, Fife and suburban Glasgow routes - and to buy new, modern trains.
That’s the SNP delivering for Scotland. 🏴
Cheaper travel with no more peak rail fares.
New funding to electrify the Borders, Fife and suburban Glasgow routes - and to buy new, modern trains.
That’s the SNP delivering for Scotland. 🏴
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TOMORROW - 1PM - LONDON
@GeorgeMonbiot joined our rescheduled press conference after counter-terror police arrested 7 key spokespeople.
In this video, George outlines why authoritarianism in the UK is an issue for everyone, regardless of their cause.
wedonotcomply.org
@GeorgeMonbiot joined our rescheduled press conference after counter-terror police arrested 7 key spokespeople.
In this video, George outlines why authoritarianism in the UK is an issue for everyone, regardless of their cause.
wedonotcomply.org
September 5, 2025 at 11:21 AM
TOMORROW - 1PM - LONDON
@GeorgeMonbiot joined our rescheduled press conference after counter-terror police arrested 7 key spokespeople.
In this video, George outlines why authoritarianism in the UK is an issue for everyone, regardless of their cause.
wedonotcomply.org
@GeorgeMonbiot joined our rescheduled press conference after counter-terror police arrested 7 key spokespeople.
In this video, George outlines why authoritarianism in the UK is an issue for everyone, regardless of their cause.
wedonotcomply.org
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This is vile. Local guy speaks to Sky News about the impact of asylum seekers protests. Watch what happens and share widely
September 3, 2025 at 10:33 PM
This is vile. Local guy speaks to Sky News about the impact of asylum seekers protests. Watch what happens and share widely
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On the same day in the Telegraph:
![The Telegraph
Rayner tax scandal - £40k tax dodge - Statement
Angela Rayner dodges £40,000 stamp duty
Deputy Prime Minister reduces tax bill for Hove flat by declaring it as her main residence
[Photo: Angela Rayner pictured at the weekend in Hove, where she has just bought a flat Credit: Dan Charity/The Sun on Sunday]
Robert Mendick Chief Reporter. Amy Gibbons Political Correspondent
29 August 2025 8:57am BST](https://cdn.bsky.app/img/feed_thumbnail/plain/did:plc:2kf2qj56o2vq7jfaq4x4ogp6/bafkreihe5mm7nwmwvzhtgadmsafyvsaxhrufuai2d2j2rju5zt6g2lytea@jpeg)
![The Telegraph
Money > Property > Second homes
How to avoid tax on your second home
From stamp duty to council tax, shield your wealth from Labour's tightening net
[Photo of houses around a bay - Areas such as Cornwall have added a premium to council tax bills for second homes Credit: iStockphoto]
Fran Ivens Senior Money Writer
29 August 2025 1:21pm BST](https://cdn.bsky.app/img/feed_thumbnail/plain/did:plc:2kf2qj56o2vq7jfaq4x4ogp6/bafkreieuwgc2vsmyfcctmf4cnpcqckij2pqdk2gmzajpnihrsqyqmzyr5e@jpeg)
September 5, 2025 at 7:55 AM
On the same day in the Telegraph:
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This is Thanos. He has figured out how to rest and babysit at the same time. Very impressive, very Montessori. 13/10 (TT: thanosthesaint)
August 28, 2025 at 9:07 PM
This is Thanos. He has figured out how to rest and babysit at the same time. Very impressive, very Montessori. 13/10 (TT: thanosthesaint)
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My latest blog post
Drugs deaths and the Scottish media's addiction to the Cringe. With thanks to Professor John Robertson
@talking-upscotland.bsky.social for highlighting the research
weegingerdug.wordpress.com/2025/08/25/d...
Drugs deaths and the Scottish media's addiction to the Cringe. With thanks to Professor John Robertson
@talking-upscotland.bsky.social for highlighting the research
weegingerdug.wordpress.com/2025/08/25/d...
Drugs deaths and the Scottish media’s addiction to the Cringe.
At times, who are we kidding – most of the time – the British media and its outposts in Scotland seem to be engaged in a competition in which Scotland is always the loser. No matter wha…
weegingerdug.wordpress.com
August 25, 2025 at 12:51 PM
My latest blog post
Drugs deaths and the Scottish media's addiction to the Cringe. With thanks to Professor John Robertson
@talking-upscotland.bsky.social for highlighting the research
weegingerdug.wordpress.com/2025/08/25/d...
Drugs deaths and the Scottish media's addiction to the Cringe. With thanks to Professor John Robertson
@talking-upscotland.bsky.social for highlighting the research
weegingerdug.wordpress.com/2025/08/25/d...
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Palestinian children who have lost parents were overcome with emotion as they graduated in a ceremony at Gaza's al-Wafaa Orphan Village.
The UN says Israel has damaged 97% of educational facilities in the besieged enclave.
The UN says Israel has damaged 97% of educational facilities in the besieged enclave.
August 19, 2025 at 9:32 AM
Palestinian children who have lost parents were overcome with emotion as they graduated in a ceremony at Gaza's al-Wafaa Orphan Village.
The UN says Israel has damaged 97% of educational facilities in the besieged enclave.
The UN says Israel has damaged 97% of educational facilities in the besieged enclave.
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"What is happening may well come to define one of its [the world's] darkest eras. One that casts a stain on humanity which will endure for generations."
ITV News aerial footage of Gaza.
ITV News aerial footage of Gaza.
August 5, 2025 at 10:34 AM
"What is happening may well come to define one of its [the world's] darkest eras. One that casts a stain on humanity which will endure for generations."
ITV News aerial footage of Gaza.
ITV News aerial footage of Gaza.
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Starvation. The children of Gaza:-
“It’s not peaceful. It’s not quick…it’s not a natural death. It is a man made one”
“It’s not peaceful. It’s not quick…it’s not a natural death. It is a man made one”
In light of Israel starving the population of Gaza
Dr Amir Khan explains what happens when a human being starves
"Right now children in Gaza are feeling this right now. This is not a natural death, it's a man made one. And it's preventable. Let aid in"
Dr Amir Khan explains what happens when a human being starves
"Right now children in Gaza are feeling this right now. This is not a natural death, it's a man made one. And it's preventable. Let aid in"
July 26, 2025 at 8:50 PM
Starvation. The children of Gaza:-
“It’s not peaceful. It’s not quick…it’s not a natural death. It is a man made one”
“It’s not peaceful. It’s not quick…it’s not a natural death. It is a man made one”
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Could I please recommend this song to you? If you don’t know it,it’s five minutes and seven seconds of beauty, resonates more as I’m getting older and it’s so uplifting
youtu.be/JvlT5fBIi4U?...
youtu.be/JvlT5fBIi4U?...
July 20, 2025 at 3:56 PM
Could I please recommend this song to you? If you don’t know it,it’s five minutes and seven seconds of beauty, resonates more as I’m getting older and it’s so uplifting
youtu.be/JvlT5fBIi4U?...
youtu.be/JvlT5fBIi4U?...
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After being denied a vote on Brexit, I was angry, so I started digging and asking questions. I stumbled across the resurrection and rapid implementation of deregulated freeports and SEZs by Sunak and Truss immediately after Brexit.
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July 16, 2025 at 8:33 AM
After being denied a vote on Brexit, I was angry, so I started digging and asking questions. I stumbled across the resurrection and rapid implementation of deregulated freeports and SEZs by Sunak and Truss immediately after Brexit.
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I need to understand why unionists think is so bad about the last 18 years of an SNP led government?
Just look at what's available to our citizens who choose to live here, All creeds, All colours, No distinctions. If you work, Live & pay taxes in Scotland.
This is the alternative to England or Wales
Just look at what's available to our citizens who choose to live here, All creeds, All colours, No distinctions. If you work, Live & pay taxes in Scotland.
This is the alternative to England or Wales
July 9, 2025 at 3:02 PM
I need to understand why unionists think is so bad about the last 18 years of an SNP led government?
Just look at what's available to our citizens who choose to live here, All creeds, All colours, No distinctions. If you work, Live & pay taxes in Scotland.
This is the alternative to England or Wales
Just look at what's available to our citizens who choose to live here, All creeds, All colours, No distinctions. If you work, Live & pay taxes in Scotland.
This is the alternative to England or Wales
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This is interesting.
Can you see circles or rectangles?
And does the answer depend on where you grew up?
Have a look at the image and say what you see, before you read the article.
And what implications does this have?
www.science.org/content/arti...
Can you see circles or rectangles?
And does the answer depend on where you grew up?
Have a look at the image and say what you see, before you read the article.
And what implications does this have?
www.science.org/content/arti...
Culture literally changes how we see the world
Where city dwellers see rectangles, people who live in round huts see circles
www.science.org
July 5, 2025 at 10:53 AM
This is interesting.
Can you see circles or rectangles?
And does the answer depend on where you grew up?
Have a look at the image and say what you see, before you read the article.
And what implications does this have?
www.science.org/content/arti...
Can you see circles or rectangles?
And does the answer depend on where you grew up?
Have a look at the image and say what you see, before you read the article.
And what implications does this have?
www.science.org/content/arti...
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What a hollowed-out fucked-up corporate “local news industry” we’ve got, reliant on disillusioned poverty pay graduates rewriting dodgy press releases that are gamed for SEO by a casino, all enabled by Google pushing this shit through its Discover tab.
pressgazette.co.uk/news/the-pr-...
pressgazette.co.uk/news/the-pr-...
The PR agency, the publishers and the disappearing lottery winners
Lottery winners whose stories promoted casino website cannot be found.
pressgazette.co.uk
June 26, 2025 at 8:07 AM
What a hollowed-out fucked-up corporate “local news industry” we’ve got, reliant on disillusioned poverty pay graduates rewriting dodgy press releases that are gamed for SEO by a casino, all enabled by Google pushing this shit through its Discover tab.
pressgazette.co.uk/news/the-pr-...
pressgazette.co.uk/news/the-pr-...
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We need to get this petition to at least 10k sigs to get the issue talked about properly. We all know it greatly worries people. Please spread & get as many to sign as you can. Meantime we’ll be lobbying broadcasters, OFCOM + DCMS. May be write to your MP too. 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 30, 2025 at 7:18 PM
We need to get this petition to at least 10k sigs to get the issue talked about properly. We all know it greatly worries people. Please spread & get as many to sign as you can. Meantime we’ll be lobbying broadcasters, OFCOM + DCMS. May be write to your MP too. petition.parliament.uk/petitions/71...
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While Labour try to make up their minds on what to do about Winter Fuel Payments (which they abolished) and the two-child limit (which they have kept), the SNP is restoring Winter Fuel Payments and is abolishing the two-child limit.
That’s the difference your SNP Government makes. 🏴
That’s the difference your SNP Government makes. 🏴
May 26, 2025 at 11:28 AM
While Labour try to make up their minds on what to do about Winter Fuel Payments (which they abolished) and the two-child limit (which they have kept), the SNP is restoring Winter Fuel Payments and is abolishing the two-child limit.
That’s the difference your SNP Government makes. 🏴
That’s the difference your SNP Government makes. 🏴
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🇳🇴 Norway took its oil wealth and built the world’s largest sovereign wealth fund — investing in pensions, healthcare, and the future.
🇬🇧 Britain sold ours off in the 1980s, handed control to private corporations, and spent the revenues on short-term tax cuts.
🇬🇧 Britain sold ours off in the 1980s, handed control to private corporations, and spent the revenues on short-term tax cuts.
May 26, 2025 at 6:38 AM
🇳🇴 Norway took its oil wealth and built the world’s largest sovereign wealth fund — investing in pensions, healthcare, and the future.
🇬🇧 Britain sold ours off in the 1980s, handed control to private corporations, and spent the revenues on short-term tax cuts.
🇬🇧 Britain sold ours off in the 1980s, handed control to private corporations, and spent the revenues on short-term tax cuts.