Declan
@blench.bsky.social
Birgitte Nyborg fan account. [SNP councillor and staffer. Freelance translator. Glasgow. He/him]
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Declan
@blench.bsky.social
· Nov 12
I don’t plan to use this account for anything remotely council-related but better to err on the side of caution.
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LGBT+ people in Scotland should see the Record the same way Scousers see the Sun imo
December 9, 2025 at 11:26 AM
LGBT+ people in Scotland should see the Record the same way Scousers see the Sun imo
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But the good news is, by doing this, we defeated racism in the UK.
Government has now - belatedly -published the impact assessment for the changes to skilled worker and care worker visas announced in May.
Impact is estimated between -£2 billion and £-10 billion (central - £10 billion).
assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/6937e6...
Impact is estimated between -£2 billion and £-10 billion (central - £10 billion).
assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/6937e6...
assets.publishing.service.gov.uk
December 9, 2025 at 1:01 PM
But the good news is, by doing this, we defeated racism in the UK.
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#SandiePeggie tribunal and the ongoing gender critical movement are setting back feminism by decades. The amount of misogynistic backlash unleashed on people who disagree with them says it all really.
www.heraldscotland.com/opinion/2568...
www.heraldscotland.com/opinion/2568...
December 9, 2025 at 10:32 AM
#SandiePeggie tribunal and the ongoing gender critical movement are setting back feminism by decades. The amount of misogynistic backlash unleashed on people who disagree with them says it all really.
www.heraldscotland.com/opinion/2568...
www.heraldscotland.com/opinion/2568...
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Home Office Ministers state publicly, on the record, that they are deliberately making life worse for older people and people with disabilities who depend on care services, but it's worth it because it reduces net migration.
December 9, 2025 at 3:18 PM
Home Office Ministers state publicly, on the record, that they are deliberately making life worse for older people and people with disabilities who depend on care services, but it's worth it because it reduces net migration.
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Oh look, coverage that isn't premised on the briefings folks got from FWS or Peggie's lawyers.
The ruling panel said the trans doctor’s account of the confrontation was “more reliable and cohesive” than nurse Ms Peggie’s.
Beth Upton evidence on Kirkcaldy hospital changing room row ‘more convincing’ than Sandie Peggie account
The ruling panel said the trans doctor’s account of the confrontation was “more reliable and cohesive” than nurse Ms Peggie’s.
dlvr.it
December 8, 2025 at 5:23 PM
Oh look, coverage that isn't premised on the briefings folks got from FWS or Peggie's lawyers.
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The state of Scottish journalism. I mean it's not news to us, but this onslaught of unashamed bias and twisting of facts just hits you. They'll write a column about the rise of Farage as if they aren't part of the problem.
Sandie Peggie's agony...
BBC News - Scotland's papers: Sandie Peggie 'agony' as NHS board 'harassed nurse'
www.bbc.com/news/article...
BBC News - Scotland's papers: Sandie Peggie 'agony' as NHS board 'harassed nurse'
www.bbc.com/news/article...
Scotland's papers: Sandie Peggie 'agony' as NHS board 'harassed nurse'
A review of the front page stories from the daily newspapers in Scotland.
www.bbc.com
December 9, 2025 at 8:41 AM
The state of Scottish journalism. I mean it's not news to us, but this onslaught of unashamed bias and twisting of facts just hits you. They'll write a column about the rise of Farage as if they aren't part of the problem.
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The ruling panel said the trans doctor’s account of the confrontation was “more reliable and cohesive” than nurse Ms Peggie’s.
Beth Upton evidence on Kirkcaldy hospital changing room row ‘more convincing’ than Sandie Peggie account
The ruling panel said the trans doctor’s account of the confrontation was “more reliable and cohesive” than nurse Ms Peggie’s.
dlvr.it
December 8, 2025 at 5:22 PM
The ruling panel said the trans doctor’s account of the confrontation was “more reliable and cohesive” than nurse Ms Peggie’s.
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the way this fife story is being covered is going to make lose my sanity what on earth do they think they're doing it's so irresponsible
December 8, 2025 at 10:57 PM
the way this fife story is being covered is going to make lose my sanity what on earth do they think they're doing it's so irresponsible
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If the reporting on the Peggie decision tells us anything, it should be that the way news gets reported in this country has little to do with truth, and much more to do with narrative - as well as whose heavily spun press release lands on journos desks first.
December 8, 2025 at 5:28 PM
If the reporting on the Peggie decision tells us anything, it should be that the way news gets reported in this country has little to do with truth, and much more to do with narrative - as well as whose heavily spun press release lands on journos desks first.
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🚨 STATEMENT 🚨
Please read Out for Independence's statement on the Employment Tribunal ruling in the Sandie Peggie v Fife Health Board case. ✌️
Please read Out for Independence's statement on the Employment Tribunal ruling in the Sandie Peggie v Fife Health Board case. ✌️
December 8, 2025 at 7:42 PM
🚨 STATEMENT 🚨
Please read Out for Independence's statement on the Employment Tribunal ruling in the Sandie Peggie v Fife Health Board case. ✌️
Please read Out for Independence's statement on the Employment Tribunal ruling in the Sandie Peggie v Fife Health Board case. ✌️
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This is the key paragraph in the Sandie Peggie decision.
December 8, 2025 at 2:07 PM
This is the key paragraph in the Sandie Peggie decision.
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Decision in the Sandie Peggie case.
She was not directly or indirectly discriminated against, her claim of victimisation fails entirely, her claim of harassment fails largely and her claim against Beth Upton fails entirely. www.judiciary.uk/judgments/sa...
She was not directly or indirectly discriminated against, her claim of victimisation fails entirely, her claim of harassment fails largely and her claim against Beth Upton fails entirely. www.judiciary.uk/judgments/sa...
Sandie Peggie -v- Fife Health Board and another (judgment and summary) - Courts and Tribunals Judiciary
Case number: 4104864/2024 Employment Tribunal, Scotland 8 December 2025 Before: Employment Judge A KempTribunal Member L BrownTribunal Member C Russell Between: Mrs Sandie Peggie -v- Fife Health Board...
www.judiciary.uk
December 8, 2025 at 1:33 PM
Decision in the Sandie Peggie case.
She was not directly or indirectly discriminated against, her claim of victimisation fails entirely, her claim of harassment fails largely and her claim against Beth Upton fails entirely. www.judiciary.uk/judgments/sa...
She was not directly or indirectly discriminated against, her claim of victimisation fails entirely, her claim of harassment fails largely and her claim against Beth Upton fails entirely. www.judiciary.uk/judgments/sa...
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If the headlines spinning this as a win for Peggie seem pre-written, I guarantee it's because they were, however carefully couched they might seem after some hasty editing.
Sandie Peggie's claims against Upton dismissed & most of her claims against NHS Fife are dismissed. Questions remain for NHS Fife over the process they pursued, which led to Peggie's harassment claim being partially upheld.
The tribunal ruled Upton's use of female changing facilities not unlawful.
The tribunal ruled Upton's use of female changing facilities not unlawful.
Tribunal says Sandie Peggie was harassed by NHS Fife but dismisses all other claims
The nurse was suspended by NHS Fife after complaining about having to share a changing room with a transgender doctor.
www.bbc.co.uk
December 8, 2025 at 2:05 PM
If the headlines spinning this as a win for Peggie seem pre-written, I guarantee it's because they were, however carefully couched they might seem after some hasty editing.
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Sandie Peggie's claims against Upton dismissed & most of her claims against NHS Fife are dismissed. Questions remain for NHS Fife over the process they pursued, which led to Peggie's harassment claim being partially upheld.
The tribunal ruled Upton's use of female changing facilities not unlawful.
The tribunal ruled Upton's use of female changing facilities not unlawful.
Tribunal says Sandie Peggie was harassed by NHS Fife but dismisses all other claims
The nurse was suspended by NHS Fife after complaining about having to share a changing room with a transgender doctor.
www.bbc.co.uk
December 8, 2025 at 1:38 PM
Sandie Peggie's claims against Upton dismissed & most of her claims against NHS Fife are dismissed. Questions remain for NHS Fife over the process they pursued, which led to Peggie's harassment claim being partially upheld.
The tribunal ruled Upton's use of female changing facilities not unlawful.
The tribunal ruled Upton's use of female changing facilities not unlawful.
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Noticeable that most news outlets are reporting the Peggie/Fife tribunal decision as a victory for Peggie, while Sex Matters have put out a statement attacking the decision; the tenor of coverage might well change between today and tomorrow’s press.
December 8, 2025 at 3:32 PM
Noticeable that most news outlets are reporting the Peggie/Fife tribunal decision as a victory for Peggie, while Sex Matters have put out a statement attacking the decision; the tenor of coverage might well change between today and tomorrow’s press.
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This morning the First Minister set out the future Scotland's renewables future can have, if it's governed by and for Scotland's benefit. Deindustrialisation 2.0 would be a disaster for people in Scotland, and we can't risk history repeating itself.
December 8, 2025 at 12:46 PM
This morning the First Minister set out the future Scotland's renewables future can have, if it's governed by and for Scotland's benefit. Deindustrialisation 2.0 would be a disaster for people in Scotland, and we can't risk history repeating itself.
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⚡️ Scotland is energy rich, yet has some of the highest energy bills in Europe. It's time for a fresh start with lower energy bills. Support our campaign by pledging your support and encourage your followers to do the same. www.snp.org/energy
December 8, 2025 at 10:23 AM
⚡️ Scotland is energy rich, yet has some of the highest energy bills in Europe. It's time for a fresh start with lower energy bills. Support our campaign by pledging your support and encourage your followers to do the same. www.snp.org/energy
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Keir Starmer’s policies on Scottish industry risk repeating the economic devastation caused by Thatcher in the 1980s.
This morning, I’ll set out how independence is fresh start we need - putting Scotland’s wealth in Scotland’s hands.
Tune in live on the SNP channels at 10am.
This morning, I’ll set out how independence is fresh start we need - putting Scotland’s wealth in Scotland’s hands.
Tune in live on the SNP channels at 10am.
December 8, 2025 at 9:02 AM
Keir Starmer’s policies on Scottish industry risk repeating the economic devastation caused by Thatcher in the 1980s.
This morning, I’ll set out how independence is fresh start we need - putting Scotland’s wealth in Scotland’s hands.
Tune in live on the SNP channels at 10am.
This morning, I’ll set out how independence is fresh start we need - putting Scotland’s wealth in Scotland’s hands.
Tune in live on the SNP channels at 10am.
Unfortunately my MP is Zubir Ahmed. When I emailed him about this he replied that “Labour is a party of integrity, and remains the party that will best protect the most vulnerable in our society,” presumably with a straight face.
The Home Secretary’s sweeping new immigration plans have been praised by Tommy Robinson and Nigel Farage.
We can't accept a system that exposes people to hostility and hatred.
Please ask your MP to choose compassion, not cruelty and oppose these harsh proposals
scottishrefugeecounc...
We can't accept a system that exposes people to hostility and hatred.
Please ask your MP to choose compassion, not cruelty and oppose these harsh proposals
scottishrefugeecounc...
December 8, 2025 at 8:16 AM
Unfortunately my MP is Zubir Ahmed. When I emailed him about this he replied that “Labour is a party of integrity, and remains the party that will best protect the most vulnerable in our society,” presumably with a straight face.
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@davidbirkettsnp.bsky.social @thesnpmedia.bsky.social @snp-dmg.bsky.social
Please get all SNP politicians posting here
This letter from Seamus Logan to Wes Streeting I saw on Facebook is important
Please get all SNP politicians posting here
This letter from Seamus Logan to Wes Streeting I saw on Facebook is important
December 7, 2025 at 9:21 AM
@davidbirkettsnp.bsky.social @thesnpmedia.bsky.social @snp-dmg.bsky.social
Please get all SNP politicians posting here
This letter from Seamus Logan to Wes Streeting I saw on Facebook is important
Please get all SNP politicians posting here
This letter from Seamus Logan to Wes Streeting I saw on Facebook is important
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I’ve made this point before but it bears repeating: do these people think Dobbs v. Jackson Women's Health Organization didn't change the rights women had? That any abortion rights they had in the decades between Roe and that judgment were a fiction?
Aside from the ridiculous “biological people” language, I really hate the sneering dishonesty of “the fiction they had rights that have been taken away”. If you’re a trans woman who’s been in the WI for decades and now can’t remain a member, that’s not a fiction!
Kishwer Falkner in The Times talking about the rights of "biological people". As compared to trans people, who are, of course, non-biological.
December 7, 2025 at 12:55 PM
I’ve made this point before but it bears repeating: do these people think Dobbs v. Jackson Women's Health Organization didn't change the rights women had? That any abortion rights they had in the decades between Roe and that judgment were a fiction?
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This is why:
1. Never stop writing. If you are using AI only use it as a light editor.
2. Politicians should write the first draft of all their speeches to organise their thoughts.
3. Prose is vital to democratic societies.
1. Never stop writing. If you are using AI only use it as a light editor.
2. Politicians should write the first draft of all their speeches to organise their thoughts.
3. Prose is vital to democratic societies.
I strongly believe that writing in single sentence lists as speeches are now makes them a lot worse. You need paragraphs to build arguments and ideas.
December 7, 2025 at 11:38 AM
This is why:
1. Never stop writing. If you are using AI only use it as a light editor.
2. Politicians should write the first draft of all their speeches to organise their thoughts.
3. Prose is vital to democratic societies.
1. Never stop writing. If you are using AI only use it as a light editor.
2. Politicians should write the first draft of all their speeches to organise their thoughts.
3. Prose is vital to democratic societies.
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plenty of women stepping up to the challenge here, who are the men who fail to answer the call
Several teams of female gamers have dropped out of the Dead by Daylight Women's World Cup after trans women were banned.
Women gamers boycott global esports tournament over trans ban
Several teams of female gamers have dropped out of the Dead by Daylight Women's World Cup after trans women were banned.
bit.ly
December 6, 2025 at 9:00 AM
plenty of women stepping up to the challenge here, who are the men who fail to answer the call
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