Clare Donaldson
@cladonald.bsky.social
Proud Celt and supporter of Scottish Independence; avid reader; love Nature and the outdoors; can out-stubborn a Beagle.
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In case you're in any doubt of the limits that the Scottish NHS has imposed on it. He's now the Labour Health Secretary- being truthful for a change.
The Scottish NHS is THE best preforming NHS in the UK DESPITE the consequences of Westminster it'd be even better with #ScottishIndependence 💙
The Scottish NHS is THE best preforming NHS in the UK DESPITE the consequences of Westminster it'd be even better with #ScottishIndependence 💙
December 7, 2025 at 8:53 PM
In case you're in any doubt of the limits that the Scottish NHS has imposed on it. He's now the Labour Health Secretary- being truthful for a change.
The Scottish NHS is THE best preforming NHS in the UK DESPITE the consequences of Westminster it'd be even better with #ScottishIndependence 💙
The Scottish NHS is THE best preforming NHS in the UK DESPITE the consequences of Westminster it'd be even better with #ScottishIndependence 💙
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Scottish voters unlikely to embrace Reform UK talkingupscotlandtwo.com/2025/12/06/s...
Scottish voters unlikely to embrace Reform UK
Professor John Robertson OBA Dani Garavelli, not for the first time, in the UK media telling them things about Scotland that make little sense: Almost 13 years ago, at a press briefing to launch Uk…
talkingupscotlandtwo.com
December 6, 2025 at 5:18 PM
Scottish voters unlikely to embrace Reform UK talkingupscotlandtwo.com/2025/12/06/s...
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This petition calling for a public inquiry into Russian influence on UK politics & democracy already has over 30,000 signatures. Let’s get it to 100,000 this week.
Please sign and share 🙏
petition.parliament.uk/petitions/74...
Please sign and share 🙏
petition.parliament.uk/petitions/74...
Petition: Call a public inquiry into Russian influence on UK politics & democracy
We are concerned about reported efforts from Russia to influence democracy in the US, UK, Europe and elsewhere. We believe we must establish the depth and breadth of possible Russian influence campaig...
petition.parliament.uk
November 25, 2025 at 8:45 AM
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"IF I HAVEN'T MADE MY POINT CLEAR
IF YOU HAVEN'T GOT ME YET
YOUR ENEMY’S NOT ON A DINGY
HE'S ON THAT PRIVATE JET"
Caught these words at the end of a song on the Iain Anderson Show. Joe McMahon's "If" raising funds for Medecins Sans Frontieres - check it out. joemcmahon1.bandcamp.com/track/if?fbc...
IF YOU HAVEN'T GOT ME YET
YOUR ENEMY’S NOT ON A DINGY
HE'S ON THAT PRIVATE JET"
Caught these words at the end of a song on the Iain Anderson Show. Joe McMahon's "If" raising funds for Medecins Sans Frontieres - check it out. joemcmahon1.bandcamp.com/track/if?fbc...
IF, by Joe McMahon
track by Joe McMahon
joemcmahon1.bandcamp.com
November 23, 2025 at 5:08 PM
"IF I HAVEN'T MADE MY POINT CLEAR
IF YOU HAVEN'T GOT ME YET
YOUR ENEMY’S NOT ON A DINGY
HE'S ON THAT PRIVATE JET"
Caught these words at the end of a song on the Iain Anderson Show. Joe McMahon's "If" raising funds for Medecins Sans Frontieres - check it out. joemcmahon1.bandcamp.com/track/if?fbc...
IF YOU HAVEN'T GOT ME YET
YOUR ENEMY’S NOT ON A DINGY
HE'S ON THAT PRIVATE JET"
Caught these words at the end of a song on the Iain Anderson Show. Joe McMahon's "If" raising funds for Medecins Sans Frontieres - check it out. joemcmahon1.bandcamp.com/track/if?fbc...
Just been listening to Heidi Talbot's wonderful new album, "Grace Untold" which I wouldn't have come across had I not heard it featured on Iain Anderson's show. This show has introduced me to so many artists I would otherwise have been unaware of. Please help keep Iain on the airwaves - see below.
Axing the Iain Anderson show isn’t “schedule refresh.” It’s a loss to Scottish culture. Iain’s programme has been a place of warmth, discovery and musical storytelling for decades. Please consider signing the petition to save the show.
c.org/FwnRN2ytYw
c.org/FwnRN2ytYw
Sign the Petition
Save The Iain Anderson Show – Reverse the BBC Radio Scotland decision
c.org
November 22, 2025 at 2:39 PM
Just been listening to Heidi Talbot's wonderful new album, "Grace Untold" which I wouldn't have come across had I not heard it featured on Iain Anderson's show. This show has introduced me to so many artists I would otherwise have been unaware of. Please help keep Iain on the airwaves - see below.
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Ellie Chowns, "People are frustrated with the problems of the country"
"It's inequality, not immigration, at the root of that"
"There are very irresponsible, dark forces, whipping up hatred"
"It's inequality, not immigration, at the root of that"
"There are very irresponsible, dark forces, whipping up hatred"
November 17, 2025 at 9:35 PM
Ellie Chowns, "People are frustrated with the problems of the country"
"It's inequality, not immigration, at the root of that"
"There are very irresponsible, dark forces, whipping up hatred"
"It's inequality, not immigration, at the root of that"
"There are very irresponsible, dark forces, whipping up hatred"
@elliechowns.bsky.social on @channel4news.bsky.social tonight speaking with sense and compassion in response to Labour's shameful immigration proposals. So refreshing to hear someone voice what most right-minded would agree with.
November 17, 2025 at 8:35 PM
@elliechowns.bsky.social on @channel4news.bsky.social tonight speaking with sense and compassion in response to Labour's shameful immigration proposals. So refreshing to hear someone voice what most right-minded would agree with.
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"Why don’t we fight back? Because land is power. Every single piece of credible research says that Scots overwhelmingly do want to fight back. Land reform is wildly popular, supported by overwhelming majorities. Yet still it doesn’t happen. Why?"
#LandReform
#Scotland🏴
#LandReform
#Scotland🏴
Land is power – Scotland’s people have none
Land isn't just about wealth and justice, it's about power. Scotland is cut off from its own land resources and hence is poorer as a nation
bylines.scot
November 16, 2025 at 8:15 AM
"Why don’t we fight back? Because land is power. Every single piece of credible research says that Scots overwhelmingly do want to fight back. Land reform is wildly popular, supported by overwhelming majorities. Yet still it doesn’t happen. Why?"
#LandReform
#Scotland🏴
#LandReform
#Scotland🏴
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The Labour Government reeling off the same far-right talking points on immigration. And look who is celebrating. The far-right.
There is a political alternative that won’t ever scapegoat those fleeing war, persecution and torture
join.greenparty.org.uk
There is a political alternative that won’t ever scapegoat those fleeing war, persecution and torture
join.greenparty.org.uk
November 16, 2025 at 10:28 AM
The Labour Government reeling off the same far-right talking points on immigration. And look who is celebrating. The far-right.
There is a political alternative that won’t ever scapegoat those fleeing war, persecution and torture
join.greenparty.org.uk
There is a political alternative that won’t ever scapegoat those fleeing war, persecution and torture
join.greenparty.org.uk
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🧵On our revelations today about the BBC Coup and the Prescott Dossier.
The leaked ‘BBC Bias’ memo Trump used to attack the BBC was authored by Michael Prescott — a Hanover lobbyist paid by US tech/media giants tied to Trump. Full story: bylinetimes.com/2025/11/11/b... 1/12
The leaked ‘BBC Bias’ memo Trump used to attack the BBC was authored by Michael Prescott — a Hanover lobbyist paid by US tech/media giants tied to Trump. Full story: bylinetimes.com/2025/11/11/b... 1/12
'BBC Bias' Memo Was Authored by Lobbyist Tied to Pro-Trump Tech Giants
The leaked memo that fuelled Trump’s attack on the BBC was written by a lobbyist at a firm paid by US tech giants tied to the President
bylinetimes.com
November 11, 2025 at 9:19 PM
🧵On our revelations today about the BBC Coup and the Prescott Dossier.
The leaked ‘BBC Bias’ memo Trump used to attack the BBC was authored by Michael Prescott — a Hanover lobbyist paid by US tech/media giants tied to Trump. Full story: bylinetimes.com/2025/11/11/b... 1/12
The leaked ‘BBC Bias’ memo Trump used to attack the BBC was authored by Michael Prescott — a Hanover lobbyist paid by US tech/media giants tied to Trump. Full story: bylinetimes.com/2025/11/11/b... 1/12
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When Boris Johnson was Prime Minister one of his senior advisers confided to me that one of the only things in politics his boss actually cared about was “killing off the BBC”.
Five years on, and it is a campaign that appears to be finally coming to fruition.
bylinetimes.com/2025/11/10/t...
Five years on, and it is a campaign that appears to be finally coming to fruition.
bylinetimes.com/2025/11/10/t...
The BBC’s Attempts to Appease the 'Right-Wing Coup' Against It Are Now Seeding Its Own Destruction
By attempting to appease those forces seeking to destroy them, the BBC has helped trigger a crisis that now threatens its very future, argues Adam Bienkov
bylinetimes.com
November 10, 2025 at 12:49 PM
When Boris Johnson was Prime Minister one of his senior advisers confided to me that one of the only things in politics his boss actually cared about was “killing off the BBC”.
Five years on, and it is a campaign that appears to be finally coming to fruition.
bylinetimes.com/2025/11/10/t...
Five years on, and it is a campaign that appears to be finally coming to fruition.
bylinetimes.com/2025/11/10/t...
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Sharing this again. Amazing response - this petition is now only 116 signatures short. If you’ve already signed it would be lovely if you could share with your network.
Many thanks for those who have signed and shared already,
Many thanks for those who have signed and shared already,
URGENT: 6 WEEKS LEFT - We're 743 signatures away from forcing a Government response
The UK Government is rolling out freeports and free zones nationwide with billions in taxpayer money, yet operates with an alarming lack of transparency. petition.parliament.uk/petitions/72...
The UK Government is rolling out freeports and free zones nationwide with billions in taxpayer money, yet operates with an alarming lack of transparency. petition.parliament.uk/petitions/72...
Petition: Transparency and Review of the free zones and ports impacts
To ensure full transparency by releasing data on governance, funding, and operations of free zones. Plus a public review to assess impacts, such as job displacement and value for taxpayers money
petition.parliament.uk
November 6, 2025 at 8:00 PM
Sharing this again. Amazing response - this petition is now only 116 signatures short. If you’ve already signed it would be lovely if you could share with your network.
Many thanks for those who have signed and shared already,
Many thanks for those who have signed and shared already,
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Did you know Mary Shelley once had to correct Sir Walter Scott for crediting her novel, Frankenstein, to her husband? 🔍
For one day only, see this story on paper at the National Library:
➡️ Mary Shelley's letter to Sir Walter Scott
➡️ Rare early editions & items from our archives
➡️ and more!
For one day only, see this story on paper at the National Library:
➡️ Mary Shelley's letter to Sir Walter Scott
➡️ Rare early editions & items from our archives
➡️ and more!
November 4, 2025 at 11:21 AM
Did you know Mary Shelley once had to correct Sir Walter Scott for crediting her novel, Frankenstein, to her husband? 🔍
For one day only, see this story on paper at the National Library:
➡️ Mary Shelley's letter to Sir Walter Scott
➡️ Rare early editions & items from our archives
➡️ and more!
For one day only, see this story on paper at the National Library:
➡️ Mary Shelley's letter to Sir Walter Scott
➡️ Rare early editions & items from our archives
➡️ and more!
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This. A thousand times this.
November 2, 2025 at 5:56 PM
This. A thousand times this.
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Reading is food for your mind. Like food, different reading choices serve different purposes. Some books are read for pleasure; some to satisfy a need. Some are like junk food; great as long as that's not all you eat. Some help to counter an imbalance in knowledge or experience. Variety is the key.
October 30, 2025 at 2:32 PM
Reading is food for your mind. Like food, different reading choices serve different purposes. Some books are read for pleasure; some to satisfy a need. Some are like junk food; great as long as that's not all you eat. Some help to counter an imbalance in knowledge or experience. Variety is the key.
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As a GP, I am not allowed to receive a pen or post-it note pad from a pharmaceutical company rep
Govt banned them in case I was influenced to prescribe medications
This should also be banned
Influence being bought in Govt
Patients should influence not the healthy & wealthy
Govt banned them in case I was influenced to prescribe medications
This should also be banned
Influence being bought in Govt
Patients should influence not the healthy & wealthy
October 26, 2025 at 9:16 PM
As a GP, I am not allowed to receive a pen or post-it note pad from a pharmaceutical company rep
Govt banned them in case I was influenced to prescribe medications
This should also be banned
Influence being bought in Govt
Patients should influence not the healthy & wealthy
Govt banned them in case I was influenced to prescribe medications
This should also be banned
Influence being bought in Govt
Patients should influence not the healthy & wealthy
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"They were just girls begging the world to fight for them" – Virginia Giuffre’s family
Earlier this year, Virginia Giuffre took her own life. Before she died, she wrote a memoir. We speak to her brother and sister-in-law about what should happen next.
www.channel4.com/news/they-we...
Earlier this year, Virginia Giuffre took her own life. Before she died, she wrote a memoir. We speak to her brother and sister-in-law about what should happen next.
www.channel4.com/news/they-we...
‘They were just girls begging the world to fight for them’ – Virginia Giuffre’s family
Earlier this year, Virginia Giuffre took her own life. Before she died, she wrote a memoir. We speak to her brother and sister-in-law about what should happen next.
www.channel4.com
October 21, 2025 at 10:35 AM
"They were just girls begging the world to fight for them" – Virginia Giuffre’s family
Earlier this year, Virginia Giuffre took her own life. Before she died, she wrote a memoir. We speak to her brother and sister-in-law about what should happen next.
www.channel4.com/news/they-we...
Earlier this year, Virginia Giuffre took her own life. Before she died, she wrote a memoir. We speak to her brother and sister-in-law about what should happen next.
www.channel4.com/news/they-we...
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Let’s do this for the Chinook Justice family’s who will be handing a petition to Downing Street tomorrow.
They are only 900 signatures from 50K. Please sign this important petition and help the families who have fought so hard for justice get to 50K before tomorrow 🙏
www.change.org/p/justice-fo...
They are only 900 signatures from 50K. Please sign this important petition and help the families who have fought so hard for justice get to 50K before tomorrow 🙏
www.change.org/p/justice-fo...
October 20, 2025 at 8:51 PM
Let’s do this for the Chinook Justice family’s who will be handing a petition to Downing Street tomorrow.
They are only 900 signatures from 50K. Please sign this important petition and help the families who have fought so hard for justice get to 50K before tomorrow 🙏
www.change.org/p/justice-fo...
They are only 900 signatures from 50K. Please sign this important petition and help the families who have fought so hard for justice get to 50K before tomorrow 🙏
www.change.org/p/justice-fo...
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So let me get this right. Keir Starmer, Lisa Nandy, Ian Murray etc… think it’s totally unnaceptable to ban violent thugs from abroad who make pro-genocide chants about raping women & killing kids, but they will happily have disabled pensioners arrested for holding Palestine Action placards?
October 17, 2025 at 8:34 AM
So let me get this right. Keir Starmer, Lisa Nandy, Ian Murray etc… think it’s totally unnaceptable to ban violent thugs from abroad who make pro-genocide chants about raping women & killing kids, but they will happily have disabled pensioners arrested for holding Palestine Action placards?
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*perfect* (found in a 1966 issue of The Virginia Methodist Advocate)
October 13, 2025 at 11:21 AM
*perfect* (found in a 1966 issue of The Virginia Methodist Advocate)
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I hope this reaches you.
October 7, 2025 at 11:09 PM
I hope this reaches you.
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Keir Starmer’s spokesman asked about Israel detaining British citizens who were on the Gaza aid flotilla, while in international waters, replies that it is a “matter for the Israeli Government”
October 6, 2025 at 11:32 AM
Keir Starmer’s spokesman asked about Israel detaining British citizens who were on the Gaza aid flotilla, while in international waters, replies that it is a “matter for the Israeli Government”
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Israel’s arms imports from UK hit record high values
Israel’s arms imports from UK hit record high values
Last week, our FactCheck team exclusively revealed that Israel’s imports of UK arms hit a record high value in June. Now, we can reveal new figures showing September was the second highest month on re...
www.channel4.com
October 6, 2025 at 7:23 PM
Israel’s arms imports from UK hit record high values
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“I’m pleased to see that, after five years... some people involved in this national scandal are starting to face consequences. But we cannot claim to have moved on from the venal political culture that brought us the VIP lane until the ministers involved face consequences too.” goodlaw.social/f2e9
PPE Medpro must repay £122m for breach of contract | Good Law Project
The company Michelle Mone landed on the Tories’ unlawful VIP lane has 14 days to repay £122m for gowns supplied during the pandemic and never used.
goodlaw.social
October 2, 2025 at 6:44 AM
“I’m pleased to see that, after five years... some people involved in this national scandal are starting to face consequences. But we cannot claim to have moved on from the venal political culture that brought us the VIP lane until the ministers involved face consequences too.” goodlaw.social/f2e9