Blairer
@haggisblarer.bsky.social
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not subserviently."
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I was only 16 when I arrived in Britain, but the Home Office decided I was 26. It left me homeless and afraid for years.
A single Home Office mistake left me homeless for four years
www.bigissue.com
November 25, 2025 at 1:26 PM
I was only 16 when I arrived in Britain, but the Home Office decided I was 26. It left me homeless and afraid for years.
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Scottish Labour minister Michael Shanks has been forced to delete an embarrassing blunder about Scotland’s national day
Scottish Labour minister mocked over excruciating St Andrew's Day gaffe
www.thenational.scot
November 25, 2025 at 1:56 PM
Scottish Labour minister Michael Shanks has been forced to delete an embarrassing blunder about Scotland’s national day
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NEW: Workers at the iconic Scottish firm Mortons Rolls have won a £1 million payout after a legal battle with the UK Government
👉 www.thenational.scot/news/2...
👉 www.thenational.scot/news/2...
November 25, 2025 at 1:56 PM
NEW: Workers at the iconic Scottish firm Mortons Rolls have won a £1 million payout after a legal battle with the UK Government
👉 www.thenational.scot/news/2...
👉 www.thenational.scot/news/2...
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What sort of simpering cretin would demand the treason with the ruskies party investigate itself over treason with the ruskies?
Ffs. Aren't you the prime minister of something or other?
Ffs. Aren't you the prime minister of something or other?
November 25, 2025 at 1:59 PM
What sort of simpering cretin would demand the treason with the ruskies party investigate itself over treason with the ruskies?
Ffs. Aren't you the prime minister of something or other?
Ffs. Aren't you the prime minister of something or other?
Zilch.
What would UK credit rating be without Scotland?
November 25, 2025 at 4:57 PM
Zilch.
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The draw group stages for the 2026 World Cup takes place on the 5th December.
1 hour after the draw it will be announced who England can expect in the semi-finals by the UK Press and Broadcasters
1 hour after the draw it will be announced who England can expect in the semi-finals by the UK Press and Broadcasters
November 25, 2025 at 4:50 PM
The draw group stages for the 2026 World Cup takes place on the 5th December.
1 hour after the draw it will be announced who England can expect in the semi-finals by the UK Press and Broadcasters
1 hour after the draw it will be announced who England can expect in the semi-finals by the UK Press and Broadcasters
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Does this address the mirage of Thatcherism transforming Britain for the better? There was no "economic miracle" for the UK in the 1980s: only the rich & powerful; economic growth pa was the same as the 1970s. The UK was kept afloat by North Sea oil, privatisation & an explosion of household debt.
New podcast OUT NOW! To celebrate the centenary of Margaret Thatcher, we have done a dive into the economics of Thatcherism. So if you don't know much about the 'Iron Lady' or just want to hear a discussion about her life & legacy, then have a listen. #EconSky podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/t...
November 25, 2025 at 4:50 PM
Does this address the mirage of Thatcherism transforming Britain for the better? There was no "economic miracle" for the UK in the 1980s: only the rich & powerful; economic growth pa was the same as the 1970s. The UK was kept afloat by North Sea oil, privatisation & an explosion of household debt.
A real pi$$ take from this corrupt corporation.
Sorry your hard work has been censored.
Sorry your hard work has been censored.
I wish I didn’t have to share this. But the BBC has decided to censor my first Reith Lecture.
They deleted the line in which I describe Donald Trump as “the most openly corrupt president in American history.” /1
They deleted the line in which I describe Donald Trump as “the most openly corrupt president in American history.” /1
November 25, 2025 at 4:56 PM
A real pi$$ take from this corrupt corporation.
Sorry your hard work has been censored.
Sorry your hard work has been censored.
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I share this with respect for the many excellent journalists at the BBC.
And with the hope that transparency helps strengthen, not weaken, our democratic culture. /5
And with the hope that transparency helps strengthen, not weaken, our democratic culture. /5
November 25, 2025 at 9:26 AM
I share this with respect for the many excellent journalists at the BBC.
And with the hope that transparency helps strengthen, not weaken, our democratic culture. /5
And with the hope that transparency helps strengthen, not weaken, our democratic culture. /5
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It’s especially ironic because the lecture is exactly about the ‘paralyzing cowardice’ of today’s elites.
About universities, corporations and media networks bending the knee to authoritarianism. /4
About universities, corporations and media networks bending the knee to authoritarianism. /4
November 25, 2025 at 9:26 AM
It’s especially ironic because the lecture is exactly about the ‘paralyzing cowardice’ of today’s elites.
About universities, corporations and media networks bending the knee to authoritarianism. /4
About universities, corporations and media networks bending the knee to authoritarianism. /4
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This has happened against my wishes, and I’m genuinely dismayed by it.
Not because people can’t disagree with my words, but because self-censorship driven by fear (Trump threatening to sue the BBC) should concern all of us. /3
Not because people can’t disagree with my words, but because self-censorship driven by fear (Trump threatening to sue the BBC) should concern all of us. /3
November 25, 2025 at 9:26 AM
This has happened against my wishes, and I’m genuinely dismayed by it.
Not because people can’t disagree with my words, but because self-censorship driven by fear (Trump threatening to sue the BBC) should concern all of us. /3
Not because people can’t disagree with my words, but because self-censorship driven by fear (Trump threatening to sue the BBC) should concern all of us. /3
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This sentence was taken out of a lecture they commissioned, reviewed through the full editorial process, and recorded four weeks ago in front of 500 people in the BBC Radio Theatre.
I was told the decision came from the highest levels within the BBC. /2
I was told the decision came from the highest levels within the BBC. /2
November 25, 2025 at 9:26 AM
This sentence was taken out of a lecture they commissioned, reviewed through the full editorial process, and recorded four weeks ago in front of 500 people in the BBC Radio Theatre.
I was told the decision came from the highest levels within the BBC. /2
I was told the decision came from the highest levels within the BBC. /2
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I wish I didn’t have to share this. But the BBC has decided to censor my first Reith Lecture.
They deleted the line in which I describe Donald Trump as “the most openly corrupt president in American history.” /1
They deleted the line in which I describe Donald Trump as “the most openly corrupt president in American history.” /1
November 25, 2025 at 9:26 AM
I wish I didn’t have to share this. But the BBC has decided to censor my first Reith Lecture.
They deleted the line in which I describe Donald Trump as “the most openly corrupt president in American history.” /1
They deleted the line in which I describe Donald Trump as “the most openly corrupt president in American history.” /1
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This is exactly what the recent Trump-BBC 'scandal' was designed to achieve. The BBC is now self-censoring criticisms of Trump in the name of "impartiality"
I wish I didn’t have to share this. But the BBC has decided to censor my first Reith Lecture.
They deleted the line in which I describe Donald Trump as “the most openly corrupt president in American history.” /1
They deleted the line in which I describe Donald Trump as “the most openly corrupt president in American history.” /1
November 25, 2025 at 10:26 AM
This is exactly what the recent Trump-BBC 'scandal' was designed to achieve. The BBC is now self-censoring criticisms of Trump in the name of "impartiality"
This is exactly what the recent Trump-BBC 'scandal' was designed to achieve. The BBC is now self-censoring criticisms of Trump in the name of "impartiality"
I wish I didn’t have to share this. But the BBC has decided to censor my first Reith Lecture.
They deleted the line in which I describe Donald Trump as “the most openly corrupt president in American history.” /1
They deleted the line in which I describe Donald Trump as “the most openly corrupt president in American history.” /1
November 25, 2025 at 4:54 PM
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This is the lowest support for Reform in a YouGov poll since April
Westminster Voting Intention:
RFM: 25% (-2)
LAB: 19% (=)
CON: 18% (+1)
GRN: 16% (-1)
LDM: 15% (+2)
SNP: 3% (=)
Via @yougov.co.uk, 23-24 Nov.
Changes w/ 16-17 Nov.
RFM: 25% (-2)
LAB: 19% (=)
CON: 18% (+1)
GRN: 16% (-1)
LDM: 15% (+2)
SNP: 3% (=)
Via @yougov.co.uk, 23-24 Nov.
Changes w/ 16-17 Nov.
November 25, 2025 at 10:47 AM
This is the lowest support for Reform in a YouGov poll since April
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The former Conservative Levelling Up Secretary and now editor of the Spectator, Michael Gove, has been selected as a judge for the 2026 Orwell Prize awards, despite his record of dodging media scrutiny and allegations of ‘stifling’ critical journalists
bylinetimes.com/2025/11/25/m...
bylinetimes.com/2025/11/25/m...
Michael Gove Made Orwell Prize Judge Despite Record of Attacking Journalists and Dodging Scrutiny
Critics say "Orwell would have enjoyed the irony" of the former Conservative minister's appointment
bylinetimes.com
November 25, 2025 at 1:12 PM
The former Conservative Levelling Up Secretary and now editor of the Spectator, Michael Gove, has been selected as a judge for the 2026 Orwell Prize awards, despite his record of dodging media scrutiny and allegations of ‘stifling’ critical journalists
bylinetimes.com/2025/11/25/m...
bylinetimes.com/2025/11/25/m...
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Why sticky inflation is keeping the Bank of England on edge
https://www.europesays.com/2592642/
Inflation rose by 3.6 per cent in the twelve months to October. This was better than the 3.8…
https://www.europesays.com/2592642/
Inflation rose by 3.6 per cent in the twelve months to October. This was better than the 3.8…
Why sticky inflation is keeping the Bank of England on edge - EUROPE SAYS
Inflation rose by 3.6 per cent in the twelve months to October. This was better than the 3.8 per cent figure registered in September – but still far higher
www.europesays.com
November 25, 2025 at 4:45 PM
Why sticky inflation is keeping the Bank of England on edge
https://www.europesays.com/2592642/
Inflation rose by 3.6 per cent in the twelve months to October. This was better than the 3.8…
https://www.europesays.com/2592642/
Inflation rose by 3.6 per cent in the twelve months to October. This was better than the 3.8…
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In the span of a hour, they stealth edited the article from trans woman to "biological male who identifies as a woman." The BBC isn't fit for purpose.
It looks like that BBC page has been updated in the last few minutes, so that's no longer the last sentence. I think part of it has been moved to this paragraph in the middle of the article, and the age is no longer mentioned:
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
November 25, 2025 at 1:36 PM
In the span of a hour, they stealth edited the article from trans woman to "biological male who identifies as a woman." The BBC isn't fit for purpose.
😂😂😂
Eejit.
Says it all about Shanks.
Eejit.
Says it all about Shanks.
Scottish Labour minister Michael Shanks has been forced to delete an embarrassing blunder about Scotland’s national day
Scottish Labour minister mocked over excruciating St Andrew's Day gaffe
www.thenational.scot
November 25, 2025 at 4:46 PM
😂😂😂
Eejit.
Says it all about Shanks.
Eejit.
Says it all about Shanks.
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Who in Scotland in 2014 voted NO to independence and yes to making our lives worse off and poorer staying in a UK that is set up to fail us all?
Why on earth would you be happy with your NO vote now? What have you done? Our kids deserve better chances than this.
Why on earth would you be happy with your NO vote now? What have you done? Our kids deserve better chances than this.
Susanna Reid: "Most Brits, three in five, think the cost of living crisis is not just bad but will never end"
As Kevin Maguire says, since 2008 workers have had the longest sustained squeeze on wages #GMB
As Kevin Maguire says, since 2008 workers have had the longest sustained squeeze on wages #GMB
November 25, 2025 at 6:58 AM
Who in Scotland in 2014 voted NO to independence and yes to making our lives worse off and poorer staying in a UK that is set up to fail us all?
Why on earth would you be happy with your NO vote now? What have you done? Our kids deserve better chances than this.
Why on earth would you be happy with your NO vote now? What have you done? Our kids deserve better chances than this.
Ah the Robbie Gibbs BBC.
Impartial eh?
Impartial eh?
In the span of a hour, they stealth edited the article from trans woman to "biological male who identifies as a woman." The BBC isn't fit for purpose.
It looks like that BBC page has been updated in the last few minutes, so that's no longer the last sentence. I think part of it has been moved to this paragraph in the middle of the article, and the age is no longer mentioned:
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
November 25, 2025 at 4:44 PM
Ah the Robbie Gibbs BBC.
Impartial eh?
Impartial eh?
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The BBC has, in the space of a few minutes, in its reporting about the innocent child victim in the Glinner case, completely destroyed any possible claim it is "too woke" or "not transphobic enough".
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In the span of a hour, they stealth edited the article from trans woman to "biological male who identifies as a woman." The BBC isn't fit for purpose.
It looks like that BBC page has been updated in the last few minutes, so that's no longer the last sentence. I think part of it has been moved to this paragraph in the middle of the article, and the age is no longer mentioned:
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
November 25, 2025 at 3:39 PM
The BBC has, in the space of a few minutes, in its reporting about the innocent child victim in the Glinner case, completely destroyed any possible claim it is "too woke" or "not transphobic enough".
cc @fromtga.bsky.social
cc @fromtga.bsky.social
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If only Scotland was Independent.
We could save Aberdeen, Grangemouth & Mossmorran.
Instead we save steel industry’s in England.
We could save Aberdeen, Grangemouth & Mossmorran.
Instead we save steel industry’s in England.
November 25, 2025 at 4:43 PM
If only Scotland was Independent.
We could save Aberdeen, Grangemouth & Mossmorran.
Instead we save steel industry’s in England.
We could save Aberdeen, Grangemouth & Mossmorran.
Instead we save steel industry’s in England.
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If Starmer's Labour does decide to go full on Trumpian in approach to their immigration policy then we'll all need to be more of this type of Glasgow!
This is what happened in Glasgow a few years ago when they tried similar...
"Hundreds of people surrounded vehicle men were held in and chanted ‘these are our neighbours, let them go'.."
www.theguardian.com/uk-news/2021...
"Hundreds of people surrounded vehicle men were held in and chanted ‘these are our neighbours, let them go'.."
www.theguardian.com/uk-news/2021...
Glasgow protesters rejoice as men freed after immigration van standoff
Hundreds of people surrounded vehicle men were held in and chanted ‘these are our neighbours, let them go’
www.theguardian.com
November 25, 2025 at 8:13 AM
If Starmer's Labour does decide to go full on Trumpian in approach to their immigration policy then we'll all need to be more of this type of Glasgow!