Catriona
@catrio.bsky.social
Lefty supporter of Scottish Democracy, Trans Rights are Human Rights 🏳️🌈 She/Her
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Mr Sarwar is not short of giving insults to others. He can give it but cant take it back,
Anas Sarwar lashes out at John Swinney amid Labour Together row
Mr Sarwar is not short of giving insults to others. He can give it but cant take it back,
Anas Sarwar lashes out at John Swinney amid Labour Together row
Anas Sarwar lashes out at John Swinney amid Labour Together row
A FURIOUS Anas Sarwar lashed out at John Swinney and branded him “idiotic” for describing funding from scandal-hit Labour Together as “dodgy”
www.thenational.scot
February 17, 2026 at 3:06 PM
www.thenational.scot/news/2586269...
Mr Sarwar is not short of giving insults to others. He can give it but cant take it back,
Anas Sarwar lashes out at John Swinney amid Labour Together row
Mr Sarwar is not short of giving insults to others. He can give it but cant take it back,
Anas Sarwar lashes out at John Swinney amid Labour Together row
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#BBCPM
Imagine if a Labour Party, Green Party or SNP campaign manager wrote this.
It seems Adam Mitula is getting away with this blatant antisemitism because the media wants Reform UK Ltd to succeed.
Imagine if a Labour Party, Green Party or SNP campaign manager wrote this.
It seems Adam Mitula is getting away with this blatant antisemitism because the media wants Reform UK Ltd to succeed.
February 17, 2026 at 5:13 PM
#BBCPM
Imagine if a Labour Party, Green Party or SNP campaign manager wrote this.
It seems Adam Mitula is getting away with this blatant antisemitism because the media wants Reform UK Ltd to succeed.
Imagine if a Labour Party, Green Party or SNP campaign manager wrote this.
It seems Adam Mitula is getting away with this blatant antisemitism because the media wants Reform UK Ltd to succeed.
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2 million people in the UK are paid the national minimum wage.
Reform are a party of the rich, for the rich.
Reform are a party of the rich, for the rich.
Reform UK's Richard Tice has said his party would look at cutting the minimum wage if it got into government
Reform UK would look at cutting minimum wage, says Richard Tice
www.thenational.scot
February 17, 2026 at 2:02 PM
2 million people in the UK are paid the national minimum wage.
Reform are a party of the rich, for the rich.
Reform are a party of the rich, for the rich.
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📰 Here's my column from yesterday's Greenock Telegraph covering how the @snp.org in government continues to get on with the day job while the Labour Party remains in chaos.
February 17, 2026 at 4:55 PM
📰 Here's my column from yesterday's Greenock Telegraph covering how the @snp.org in government continues to get on with the day job while the Labour Party remains in chaos.
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Latest stats out today show unemployment rate in Scotland is significantly below the UK’s.
With limited powers, we’re building a stronger economy and creating more jobs.
Imagine how much more we could do with the full powers of independence.
With limited powers, we’re building a stronger economy and creating more jobs.
Imagine how much more we could do with the full powers of independence.
February 17, 2026 at 10:41 AM
Latest stats out today show unemployment rate in Scotland is significantly below the UK’s.
With limited powers, we’re building a stronger economy and creating more jobs.
Imagine how much more we could do with the full powers of independence.
With limited powers, we’re building a stronger economy and creating more jobs.
Imagine how much more we could do with the full powers of independence.
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The number of unemployed people in the UK has risen from 1.48 million in July 2024 to 1.883 million now - an increase of 403,000 under the Labour government.
Labour’s National Insurance rise & their Energy Profits Levy are culling jobs.
Labour isn’t working!
Labour’s National Insurance rise & their Energy Profits Levy are culling jobs.
Labour isn’t working!
February 17, 2026 at 11:18 AM
The number of unemployed people in the UK has risen from 1.48 million in July 2024 to 1.883 million now - an increase of 403,000 under the Labour government.
Labour’s National Insurance rise & their Energy Profits Levy are culling jobs.
Labour isn’t working!
Labour’s National Insurance rise & their Energy Profits Levy are culling jobs.
Labour isn’t working!
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Nigel Farage says he speaks for “ordinary people.”
But he’s a millionaire career politician chasing one thing… power.
On the 7th May, Fife North East can send a clear message: we reject division, hate and headline-grabbing politics.
#VoteSNP #VoteStefan #FifeNorthEast #FitToServe
But he’s a millionaire career politician chasing one thing… power.
On the 7th May, Fife North East can send a clear message: we reject division, hate and headline-grabbing politics.
#VoteSNP #VoteStefan #FifeNorthEast #FitToServe
February 17, 2026 at 12:53 PM
Nigel Farage says he speaks for “ordinary people.”
But he’s a millionaire career politician chasing one thing… power.
On the 7th May, Fife North East can send a clear message: we reject division, hate and headline-grabbing politics.
#VoteSNP #VoteStefan #FifeNorthEast #FitToServe
But he’s a millionaire career politician chasing one thing… power.
On the 7th May, Fife North East can send a clear message: we reject division, hate and headline-grabbing politics.
#VoteSNP #VoteStefan #FifeNorthEast #FitToServe
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UK unemployment the highest it’s been in 5 years at 5.2%. Scotland 🏴 at approx 3.5%. N. Ireland has a minus % so there’s more jobs than people willing to fill them.
Funny that as NI have the EU compromises the rest of the UK don’t. Brexit ?
Let’s get Scotland back to the #EU.
#bothvotessnp #snp
Funny that as NI have the EU compromises the rest of the UK don’t. Brexit ?
Let’s get Scotland back to the #EU.
#bothvotessnp #snp
February 17, 2026 at 12:54 PM
UK unemployment the highest it’s been in 5 years at 5.2%. Scotland 🏴 at approx 3.5%. N. Ireland has a minus % so there’s more jobs than people willing to fill them.
Funny that as NI have the EU compromises the rest of the UK don’t. Brexit ?
Let’s get Scotland back to the #EU.
#bothvotessnp #snp
Funny that as NI have the EU compromises the rest of the UK don’t. Brexit ?
Let’s get Scotland back to the #EU.
#bothvotessnp #snp
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Calling this early. We have a winner of the No Shit Sherlock Awards, 2026.
February 17, 2026 at 5:26 PM
Calling this early. We have a winner of the No Shit Sherlock Awards, 2026.
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“Never look down on anybody unless you're helping them up."
“The burden of being black is that you have to be superior just to be equal."
Jesse Jackson
“The burden of being black is that you have to be superior just to be equal."
Jesse Jackson
February 17, 2026 at 5:27 PM
“Never look down on anybody unless you're helping them up."
“The burden of being black is that you have to be superior just to be equal."
Jesse Jackson
“The burden of being black is that you have to be superior just to be equal."
Jesse Jackson
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Men using images to abuse women didn’t start with Grok – while tech bros are making money out of online harm, women will keep paying the price, says Jess Davies
https://goodlaw.social/50a0
https://goodlaw.social/50a0
Jess Davies: Grok deepfakes – sexual abuse isn’t a bug, it’s a feature | Good Law Project
Men using images to abuse women didn’t start with Grok – while tech bros are making money out of online harm, women will keep paying the price, says Jess Davies
goodlaw.social
February 17, 2026 at 5:30 PM
Men using images to abuse women didn’t start with Grok – while tech bros are making money out of online harm, women will keep paying the price, says Jess Davies
https://goodlaw.social/50a0
https://goodlaw.social/50a0
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Surely *someone* asked him about Bannon, Trump, Brexit & the Epstein files?
Bueller?
Bueller?
Nigel Farage lashes out at a FT journalist and refuses to answer the question.
Is this how Reform UK would ignore media questions if they got into government?
Is this how Reform UK would ignore media questions if they got into government?
February 17, 2026 at 1:53 PM
Surely *someone* asked him about Bannon, Trump, Brexit & the Epstein files?
Bueller?
Bueller?
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Ex-Tory Braverman, now Reform UK's spokesperson for education, skills and equalities, wants free people going to university and the Equalities Act scrapped.
So they think we're stupid?
So they think we're stupid?
February 17, 2026 at 2:18 PM
Ex-Tory Braverman, now Reform UK's spokesperson for education, skills and equalities, wants free people going to university and the Equalities Act scrapped.
So they think we're stupid?
So they think we're stupid?
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'Nigel Farage's Reform are not the workers' champions - look at their policies'
'Nigel Farage's Reform are not the workers' champions - look at their policies'
<span>Keir Starmer's former director of policy C</span><span>laire Ainsley says Reform UK '</span>promise the earth on the doorstep and pose as the people’s champions, yet their policies and actions…
www.mirror.co.uk
February 17, 2026 at 2:26 PM
'Nigel Farage's Reform are not the workers' champions - look at their policies'
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You genuinely won't guess who she is voting for.
Link to my new Gorton and Denton video below!
Link to my new Gorton and Denton video below!
February 17, 2026 at 2:30 PM
You genuinely won't guess who she is voting for.
Link to my new Gorton and Denton video below!
Link to my new Gorton and Denton video below!
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That's what companies like Reform UK Ltd do.
Reform UK's Richard Tice has said his party would look at cutting the minimum wage if it got into government
Reform UK would look at cutting minimum wage, says Richard Tice
www.thenational.scot
February 17, 2026 at 2:47 PM
That's what companies like Reform UK Ltd do.
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Nigel Farage lashes out at a FT journalist and refuses to answer the question.
Is this how Reform UK would ignore media questions if they got into government?
Is this how Reform UK would ignore media questions if they got into government?
February 17, 2026 at 12:52 PM
Nigel Farage lashes out at a FT journalist and refuses to answer the question.
Is this how Reform UK would ignore media questions if they got into government?
Is this how Reform UK would ignore media questions if they got into government?
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Licence to discriminate? Now Reform's failed Tories want to tear up the Equality Act.
https://www.theguardian.com/politics/2026/feb/17/nigel-farage-unveils-reform-uk-frontbench-team
https://www.theguardian.com/politics/2026/feb/17/nigel-farage-unveils-reform-uk-frontbench-team
Nigel Farage unveils Reform UK frontbench team and warns over dissent
Leader says move should end claims of one-man band and shows party is ‘creating a machine for government’
www.theguardian.com
February 17, 2026 at 2:55 PM
Licence to discriminate? Now Reform's failed Tories want to tear up the Equality Act.
https://www.theguardian.com/politics/2026/feb/17/nigel-farage-unveils-reform-uk-frontbench-team
https://www.theguardian.com/politics/2026/feb/17/nigel-farage-unveils-reform-uk-frontbench-team
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Reason for Trump getting elected just dropped …
February 17, 2026 at 2:10 PM
Reason for Trump getting elected just dropped …
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Fuck this world
In a similar vein, one of my sister’s team asked her yesterday if the new Emerald Fennell film “Wuthering Heights” was based on the song. I kid you not. 🙈
Reason for Trump getting elected just dropped …
February 17, 2026 at 2:56 PM
Fuck this world
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BBC shortbread now clearly politicising the murder of a bus driver…they have no shame. None.
February 17, 2026 at 2:58 PM
BBC shortbread now clearly politicising the murder of a bus driver…they have no shame. None.
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Nigel Farage has distanced himself from suggestions those who do not have children should be taxed, after Reform UK’s candidate in Gorton and Denton said this could tackle reducing birth rates
Farage distances himself from candidate’s call for tax on those without children
Nigel Farage has distanced himself from suggestions those who do not have children should be taxed, after Reform UK’s candidate in Gorton and Denton said this could tackle reducing birth rates. The Re...
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February 17, 2026 at 3:04 PM
Nigel Farage has distanced himself from suggestions those who do not have children should be taxed, after Reform UK’s candidate in Gorton and Denton said this could tackle reducing birth rates
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My latest blog piece, a look at how UK Government energy policy is financially penalising Scottish energy producers and consumers in order to subsidise the south of England, and contaminating Scotland with radioactive waste.
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Westminster’s great Scottish energy rip off
In news that hasn’t appeared anywhere on BBC Scotland to my shock and surprise, that’s shock and surprise as in “I was shocked and surprised to learn that the Pope believes in god…
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February 17, 2026 at 3:10 PM
My latest blog piece, a look at how UK Government energy policy is financially penalising Scottish energy producers and consumers in order to subsidise the south of England, and contaminating Scotland with radioactive waste.
weegingerdug.wordpress.com/2026/02/17/w...
weegingerdug.wordpress.com/2026/02/17/w...
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One of the antisemitic Reform activists is the interim campaign manager in the byelection - he is a holocaust denier, the JC reports
www.thejc.com/news/uk/matt...
www.thejc.com/news/uk/matt...
Matt Goodwin’s Reform UK campaign manager said he ‘would never touch a Jewish woman’ - The Jewish Chronicle
Adam Mitula, who is canvassing for the party in Gorton and Denton, also tweeted that the six million who died in the Holocaust only included ‘some Jews’
www.thejc.com
February 17, 2026 at 3:11 PM
One of the antisemitic Reform activists is the interim campaign manager in the byelection - he is a holocaust denier, the JC reports
www.thejc.com/news/uk/matt...
www.thejc.com/news/uk/matt...