Jonny
@jonnye.bsky.social
Gay bloke. Beardy. Equality, social justice, fairness, left. Antifascist.
Scottish independence. EU. Paint, swim, cycle, books. 🏴🇨🇦
Critical thinking should be core education.
Edinburgh, Scotland.
Scottish independence. EU. Paint, swim, cycle, books. 🏴🇨🇦
Critical thinking should be core education.
Edinburgh, Scotland.
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I'm not prone to exaggeration but this is probably the biggest scoop I've ever been involved in
Mandelson's partner took £10,000 from Epstein to pay for his osteopath course while Mandelson was de facto UK deputy prime minister, according to new files
more to follow
www.ft.com/content/c950...
Mandelson's partner took £10,000 from Epstein to pay for his osteopath course while Mandelson was de facto UK deputy prime minister, according to new files
more to follow
www.ft.com/content/c950...
Jeffrey Epstein sent £10,000 to Mandelson’s husband, emails show
Epstein sent Reinaldo Avila da Silva payment in 2009
www.ft.com
January 30, 2026 at 4:34 PM
I'm not prone to exaggeration but this is probably the biggest scoop I've ever been involved in
Mandelson's partner took £10,000 from Epstein to pay for his osteopath course while Mandelson was de facto UK deputy prime minister, according to new files
more to follow
www.ft.com/content/c950...
Mandelson's partner took £10,000 from Epstein to pay for his osteopath course while Mandelson was de facto UK deputy prime minister, according to new files
more to follow
www.ft.com/content/c950...
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Palantir hired four Ministry of Defence officials last year. Then it won its biggest ever contract with the department
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January 28, 2026 at 9:01 AM
Palantir hired four Ministry of Defence officials last year. Then it won its biggest ever contract with the department
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NEW: Carney nails it. We have to stop pretending.
Read this to understand the deep & dark hinterland behind the speech & why Vaclav Havel’s concept of ‘living in truth’ is the guide we need right now
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Read this to understand the deep & dark hinterland behind the speech & why Vaclav Havel’s concept of ‘living in truth’ is the guide we need right now
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January 21, 2026 at 1:27 PM
NEW: Carney nails it. We have to stop pretending.
Read this to understand the deep & dark hinterland behind the speech & why Vaclav Havel’s concept of ‘living in truth’ is the guide we need right now
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Read this to understand the deep & dark hinterland behind the speech & why Vaclav Havel’s concept of ‘living in truth’ is the guide we need right now
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Looking for Gran Canaria hotel recommendations. Been GC once not great but giving it another go. Heard that Axel Beach is good, but maybe too far from swimming beach? Likes: not too busy/cruisy, near beach, daily swimming, quietish.
Any recommendations welcome.
Any recommendations welcome.
December 31, 2025 at 11:19 AM
Looking for Gran Canaria hotel recommendations. Been GC once not great but giving it another go. Heard that Axel Beach is good, but maybe too far from swimming beach? Likes: not too busy/cruisy, near beach, daily swimming, quietish.
Any recommendations welcome.
Any recommendations welcome.
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We move in to our new studio in January and still have a bit of work to do to get it ready, but we can't think of a better location for a studio for Scotland's independent broadcaster? We do need to raise about £30K, so please donate whatever you can afford.
www.broadcastingscotland.scot/donate/
www.broadcastingscotland.scot/donate/
December 18, 2025 at 8:13 PM
We move in to our new studio in January and still have a bit of work to do to get it ready, but we can't think of a better location for a studio for Scotland's independent broadcaster? We do need to raise about £30K, so please donate whatever you can afford.
www.broadcastingscotland.scot/donate/
www.broadcastingscotland.scot/donate/
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People on low incomes in County Durham are about to be hit with a council tax bill for the first time.
Reform-led Durham County Council has voted to scrap full council tax exemptions for people on the lowest incomes.
Reform-led Durham County Council has voted to scrap full council tax exemptions for people on the lowest incomes.
December 18, 2025 at 2:57 PM
People on low incomes in County Durham are about to be hit with a council tax bill for the first time.
Reform-led Durham County Council has voted to scrap full council tax exemptions for people on the lowest incomes.
Reform-led Durham County Council has voted to scrap full council tax exemptions for people on the lowest incomes.
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Slovakia rewrote its Constitution to erase rights for LGBT+ people and reject international human rights protections. The EU has opened an infringement procedure – but stronger action depends on us. Add your name now. a.allout.org/s/v0qyx/
Defend equality and LGBTI+ lives in Slovakia
Slovakia rewrote its Constitution to erase rights for LGBT+ people and reject international human rights protections. The EU has opened an infringement procedure – but stronger action depends on us. A...
a.allout.org
December 16, 2025 at 2:42 PM
Slovakia rewrote its Constitution to erase rights for LGBT+ people and reject international human rights protections. The EU has opened an infringement procedure – but stronger action depends on us. Add your name now. a.allout.org/s/v0qyx/
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They're in prison without trial - on hunger strike for Palestine.
The media has been suppressing this story.
Their lives are at risk.
Listen here to their loved ones.
Let them be released on bail, close Israeli arms makers, reverse the ban on Palestine Action.
The media has been suppressing this story.
Their lives are at risk.
Listen here to their loved ones.
Let them be released on bail, close Israeli arms makers, reverse the ban on Palestine Action.
December 11, 2025 at 6:47 PM
They're in prison without trial - on hunger strike for Palestine.
The media has been suppressing this story.
Their lives are at risk.
Listen here to their loved ones.
Let them be released on bail, close Israeli arms makers, reverse the ban on Palestine Action.
The media has been suppressing this story.
Their lives are at risk.
Listen here to their loved ones.
Let them be released on bail, close Israeli arms makers, reverse the ban on Palestine Action.
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NEW: The editor of The Times in Scotland has been arrested and charged over 'indecent communications'
David McCann has been suspended from his role amid a 'criminal investigation', News UK said
David McCann has been suspended from his role amid a 'criminal investigation', News UK said
Scottish newspaper editor arrested and charged over 'indecent communications'
A LEADING Scottish newspaper editor has been suspended after he was charged in connection with ...
www.thenational.scot
December 11, 2025 at 4:12 PM
NEW: The editor of The Times in Scotland has been arrested and charged over 'indecent communications'
David McCann has been suspended from his role amid a 'criminal investigation', News UK said
David McCann has been suspended from his role amid a 'criminal investigation', News UK said
Iceland will not take part in Eurovision 2026
www.ruv.is/english/2025...
www.ruv.is/english/2025...
BREAKING: Iceland will not take part in Eurovision 2026 - RÚV.is
RÚV will not take part in the Eurovision Song Contest in the spring. This became clear after a meeting of the board of RÚV today. It has not been decided whether Söngvakeppnin will be held next year.
www.ruv.is
December 10, 2025 at 4:53 PM
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I spoke in Parliament today to challenge the misinformation from those claiming this tribunal as a 'win' for the anti-trans agenda.
In fact it found Ms Peggie harassed a colleague for being trans, and it dismissed almost all her claims.
It also found that trans segregation is not supported in law.
In fact it found Ms Peggie harassed a colleague for being trans, and it dismissed almost all her claims.
It also found that trans segregation is not supported in law.
We've written & published a short summary statement regarding the Sandie Peggie V NHS Fife Health Board employment tribunal case & the judgment given yesterday. Much of the media coverage has missed key information, the most important aspect being that all claims against Dr Beth Upton were dismissed
December 9, 2025 at 4:57 PM
I spoke in Parliament today to challenge the misinformation from those claiming this tribunal as a 'win' for the anti-trans agenda.
In fact it found Ms Peggie harassed a colleague for being trans, and it dismissed almost all her claims.
It also found that trans segregation is not supported in law.
In fact it found Ms Peggie harassed a colleague for being trans, and it dismissed almost all her claims.
It also found that trans segregation is not supported in law.
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New Home Office impact assessment finds that cutting skilled and social care visas will cost the UK up to £10 billion with a central estimate of -£5.4 billion.
It would be good if this got even a fraction of the coverage devoted to the endless debate about boats, flags and Turkish barber shops
It would be good if this got even a fraction of the coverage devoted to the endless debate about boats, flags and Turkish barber shops
December 9, 2025 at 2:36 PM
New Home Office impact assessment finds that cutting skilled and social care visas will cost the UK up to £10 billion with a central estimate of -£5.4 billion.
It would be good if this got even a fraction of the coverage devoted to the endless debate about boats, flags and Turkish barber shops
It would be good if this got even a fraction of the coverage devoted to the endless debate about boats, flags and Turkish barber shops
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SHOCKING: 7 Palestine Action activists have been on HUNGER STRIKE for as long as 30 DAYS.
The activists have been denied bail, and could be held for over two years before their trial.
WHY is no one talking about this?!
#PalestineAction #RightToProtest #UK #news #politics
The activists have been denied bail, and could be held for over two years before their trial.
WHY is no one talking about this?!
#PalestineAction #RightToProtest #UK #news #politics
December 9, 2025 at 11:21 AM
SHOCKING: 7 Palestine Action activists have been on HUNGER STRIKE for as long as 30 DAYS.
The activists have been denied bail, and could be held for over two years before their trial.
WHY is no one talking about this?!
#PalestineAction #RightToProtest #UK #news #politics
The activists have been denied bail, and could be held for over two years before their trial.
WHY is no one talking about this?!
#PalestineAction #RightToProtest #UK #news #politics
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A supposedly grassroots anti-migrant movement led by 'ordinary' women, which is backed by Reform and Conservative politicians and is regularly invited onto news channels to promote their views, is funded by a far-right group and has platformed a Neo-Nazi activist
bylinetimes.com/2025/12/05/t...
bylinetimes.com/2025/12/05/t...
The 'Pink Ladies' Laundering Anti-Migrant Views Into the Mainstream
An anti-migrant movement backed by Reform and Conservative politicians and regularly invited onto news channels is funded by a far-right group and has platformed a Neo-Nazi activist
bylinetimes.com
December 5, 2025 at 10:44 AM
A supposedly grassroots anti-migrant movement led by 'ordinary' women, which is backed by Reform and Conservative politicians and is regularly invited onto news channels to promote their views, is funded by a far-right group and has platformed a Neo-Nazi activist
bylinetimes.com/2025/12/05/t...
bylinetimes.com/2025/12/05/t...
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From today, over 96,000 unpaid carers in Scotland will receive a £293.50 Carer’s Allowance Supplement payment - extra support that’s only available here in Scotland.
Dignity and fairness in action. That’s what you get with an SNP government.
Dignity and fairness in action. That’s what you get with an SNP government.
December 4, 2025 at 9:17 AM
From today, over 96,000 unpaid carers in Scotland will receive a £293.50 Carer’s Allowance Supplement payment - extra support that’s only available here in Scotland.
Dignity and fairness in action. That’s what you get with an SNP government.
Dignity and fairness in action. That’s what you get with an SNP government.
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“Just three companies – DMG Media, News UK and Reach – control 90% of UK national newspaper circulation, a 20% increase in market concentration since 2014. Newsquest and National World – control 51% of the UK’s 882 local newspapers and local news websites”
www.theguardian.com/politics/202...
www.theguardian.com/politics/202...
‘Unelected power’ of ultra-rich is reshaping British politics, report claims
Equality Trust study shows how House of Lords appointments, big donations and media ownership affect political decisions
www.theguardian.com
November 27, 2025 at 5:32 PM
“Just three companies – DMG Media, News UK and Reach – control 90% of UK national newspaper circulation, a 20% increase in market concentration since 2014. Newsquest and National World – control 51% of the UK’s 882 local newspapers and local news websites”
www.theguardian.com/politics/202...
www.theguardian.com/politics/202...
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BREAKING: This is huge news, the EU's equivalent of the 🇺🇸Supreme Court's 2015 Obergefell v. Hodges ruling.
🇪🇺Court of Justice just ruled all 🇪🇺countries must recognise same-sex marriages granted in other member states.
This effectively legalises gay marriage across 🇪🇺
🇪🇺Court of Justice just ruled all 🇪🇺countries must recognise same-sex marriages granted in other member states.
This effectively legalises gay marriage across 🇪🇺
www.reuters.com
November 25, 2025 at 12:02 PM
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A partnership for the NHS, run by Tony Blair’s son alongside Palantir. What could possibly go wrong?! 🚨🚨🚨
Here’s the link to read my latest piece…
jujuliagrace.substack.com
Here’s the link to read my latest piece…
jujuliagrace.substack.com
November 24, 2025 at 4:04 PM
A partnership for the NHS, run by Tony Blair’s son alongside Palantir. What could possibly go wrong?! 🚨🚨🚨
Here’s the link to read my latest piece…
jujuliagrace.substack.com
Here’s the link to read my latest piece…
jujuliagrace.substack.com
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How is this not the top story on every news bulletin?
This has been happening for years and instead of doing anything to protect children successive governments have made the situation worse. This isn't just on councils. It is part of failings on a State level.
www.theguardian.com/society/2025...
This has been happening for years and instead of doing anything to protect children successive governments have made the situation worse. This isn't just on councils. It is part of failings on a State level.
www.theguardian.com/society/2025...
More then 2,000 trafficked children and lone child asylum seekers missing from UK councils’ care
Charities say vulnerable young people are being failed by local authorities, the police and central government
www.theguardian.com
November 24, 2025 at 6:43 AM
How is this not the top story on every news bulletin?
This has been happening for years and instead of doing anything to protect children successive governments have made the situation worse. This isn't just on councils. It is part of failings on a State level.
www.theguardian.com/society/2025...
This has been happening for years and instead of doing anything to protect children successive governments have made the situation worse. This isn't just on councils. It is part of failings on a State level.
www.theguardian.com/society/2025...
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BREAKING: Police instantly start arresting protestors for silently holding signs which say they oppose genocide and the Palestine Action ban.
Today's protest is happening in Tavistock Square, London — known as the peace gardens with anti-war memorials.
Lift the ban.
Today's protest is happening in Tavistock Square, London — known as the peace gardens with anti-war memorials.
Lift the ban.
November 22, 2025 at 1:24 PM
BREAKING: Police instantly start arresting protestors for silently holding signs which say they oppose genocide and the Palestine Action ban.
Today's protest is happening in Tavistock Square, London — known as the peace gardens with anti-war memorials.
Lift the ban.
Today's protest is happening in Tavistock Square, London — known as the peace gardens with anti-war memorials.
Lift the ban.
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Well, this is pretty terrifying. The Daily Mail is buying the Telegraph.
One massive consolidated right-wing media empire controlled by off-shore interests at a critical moment in global politics.
What could go wrong?
www.theguardian.com/media/2025/n...
One massive consolidated right-wing media empire controlled by off-shore interests at a critical moment in global politics.
What could go wrong?
www.theguardian.com/media/2025/n...
Daily Mail owner strikes £500m deal to buy Telegraph titles
Acquisition likely to trigger in-depth investigation by regulator after agreement between DMGT and Redbird IMI
www.theguardian.com
November 22, 2025 at 10:52 AM
Well, this is pretty terrifying. The Daily Mail is buying the Telegraph.
One massive consolidated right-wing media empire controlled by off-shore interests at a critical moment in global politics.
What could go wrong?
www.theguardian.com/media/2025/n...
One massive consolidated right-wing media empire controlled by off-shore interests at a critical moment in global politics.
What could go wrong?
www.theguardian.com/media/2025/n...
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UK Labour want everyone to know that their new asylum policies, inc stealing the valuables of asylum seekers, were inspired by the Danish Social Democrats.
In Denmark's local elections yesterday the Soc Dems took a hammering, losing Copenhagen for the first time in 122 years. The new mayor? Green.
In Denmark's local elections yesterday the Soc Dems took a hammering, losing Copenhagen for the first time in 122 years. The new mayor? Green.
👏 Congratulations to @sissemariewe.bsky.social who was just elected as the new mayor of Copenhagen.
💚Congratulations to all of the SF members re-elected or newly elected and for the incredible 17.9% of votes across the country.
🌻Denmark’s people and nature will have a Greener future.
💚Congratulations to all of the SF members re-elected or newly elected and for the incredible 17.9% of votes across the country.
🌻Denmark’s people and nature will have a Greener future.
November 19, 2025 at 11:13 AM
UK Labour want everyone to know that their new asylum policies, inc stealing the valuables of asylum seekers, were inspired by the Danish Social Democrats.
In Denmark's local elections yesterday the Soc Dems took a hammering, losing Copenhagen for the first time in 122 years. The new mayor? Green.
In Denmark's local elections yesterday the Soc Dems took a hammering, losing Copenhagen for the first time in 122 years. The new mayor? Green.
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🚨🚨 V welcome ruling: #USSupreme Court rejects a call to overturn its landmark decision that legalized #same-sex marriage nationwide turning away an appeal from Kim Davis, the former Kentucky court clerk who refused to issue marriage licenses to same-sex couples. 🧵 apnews.com/article/supr...
Supreme Court rejects call to overturn its decision legalizing same-sex marriage nationwide
The Supreme Court has rejected a call to overturn its landmark decision that legalized same-sex marriage nationwide.
apnews.com
November 10, 2025 at 3:03 PM
🚨🚨 V welcome ruling: #USSupreme Court rejects a call to overturn its landmark decision that legalized #same-sex marriage nationwide turning away an appeal from Kim Davis, the former Kentucky court clerk who refused to issue marriage licenses to same-sex couples. 🧵 apnews.com/article/supr...
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Spotify is running ads recruiting more ICE agents to infringe our rights and terrorize our communities, so we’re calling on users to stop paying for or using the app until Spotify stops streaming fascism: indivisible.org/cancel-spoti... #CancelSpotify
November 7, 2025 at 5:22 PM
Spotify is running ads recruiting more ICE agents to infringe our rights and terrorize our communities, so we’re calling on users to stop paying for or using the app until Spotify stops streaming fascism: indivisible.org/cancel-spoti... #CancelSpotify