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‘Reforming’ or leaving the ECHR…A raising of false expectations, based on populist dishonesty.
A demonisation of immigrants to mask the failures of government.
Lies about sovereignty.
A cynical refusal by politicians and media to tell us the truth.
So very Brexit.
www.theguardian.com/law/2025/dec...
A demonisation of immigrants to mask the failures of government.
Lies about sovereignty.
A cynical refusal by politicians and media to tell us the truth.
So very Brexit.
www.theguardian.com/law/2025/dec...
‘Who’s it going to be next time?’: ECHR rethink is ‘moral retreat’, say rights experts
As 27 European countries urge changes to laws forged after second world war, human rights chief says politicians are playing into hands of populists
www.theguardian.com
December 13, 2025 at 8:16 AM
‘Reforming’ or leaving the ECHR…A raising of false expectations, based on populist dishonesty.
A demonisation of immigrants to mask the failures of government.
Lies about sovereignty.
A cynical refusal by politicians and media to tell us the truth.
So very Brexit.
www.theguardian.com/law/2025/dec...
A demonisation of immigrants to mask the failures of government.
Lies about sovereignty.
A cynical refusal by politicians and media to tell us the truth.
So very Brexit.
www.theguardian.com/law/2025/dec...
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The public inquiry into the Iraq War was as damning as it’s possible to be within this system. The parliamentary report on Libya tore the government a new arse. Both of them were instantly thrown in the bin and never mentioned again, in favour of inviting the culprits on TV and giving them peerages.
December 12, 2025 at 4:05 PM
The public inquiry into the Iraq War was as damning as it’s possible to be within this system. The parliamentary report on Libya tore the government a new arse. Both of them were instantly thrown in the bin and never mentioned again, in favour of inviting the culprits on TV and giving them peerages.
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Cheapest ticket for the 2026 World Cup final compared to the EURO 2024 final.
#CapitalismKills
#CapitalismKills
December 13, 2025 at 5:32 AM
Cheapest ticket for the 2026 World Cup final compared to the EURO 2024 final.
#CapitalismKills
#CapitalismKills
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They might not be perfect, But it beats the fuck out of me that so many in Scotland prefer Westminster parties than the SNP.
Westminster has had 300 years to get it right for us & they still make an arse of it & themselves. Mired in corruption, sleaze & sex scandals.
Surely we could do better?
Westminster has had 300 years to get it right for us & they still make an arse of it & themselves. Mired in corruption, sleaze & sex scandals.
Surely we could do better?
December 13, 2025 at 4:59 AM
They might not be perfect, But it beats the fuck out of me that so many in Scotland prefer Westminster parties than the SNP.
Westminster has had 300 years to get it right for us & they still make an arse of it & themselves. Mired in corruption, sleaze & sex scandals.
Surely we could do better?
Westminster has had 300 years to get it right for us & they still make an arse of it & themselves. Mired in corruption, sleaze & sex scandals.
Surely we could do better?
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BBC Reporting Scotland felt it was important to carry a puff piece for Reform UK after it won a council by-election in West Lothian on a mere 22% turnout - which BBC Scotland didn't think was so important to mention. I don't recall them ever giving any other council by-election such coverage.
December 12, 2025 at 6:58 PM
BBC Reporting Scotland felt it was important to carry a puff piece for Reform UK after it won a council by-election in West Lothian on a mere 22% turnout - which BBC Scotland didn't think was so important to mention. I don't recall them ever giving any other council by-election such coverage.
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New study from LSE, York & Glasgow universities shows the Scottish Child Payment is transforming lives.
Without it, 70,000 more children would face deprivation and food insecurity.
We will keep investing in families and lifting children out of poverty.
Without it, 70,000 more children would face deprivation and food insecurity.
We will keep investing in families and lifting children out of poverty.
Scottish Child Payment | Food Insecurity | Deprivation
New analysis shows the Scottish child payment sharply reduces child deprivation and food insecurity, with no evidence of work disincentives. Discover the findings.
www.lse.ac.uk
December 12, 2025 at 2:03 PM
New study from LSE, York & Glasgow universities shows the Scottish Child Payment is transforming lives.
Without it, 70,000 more children would face deprivation and food insecurity.
We will keep investing in families and lifting children out of poverty.
Without it, 70,000 more children would face deprivation and food insecurity.
We will keep investing in families and lifting children out of poverty.
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From President Zelensky's official telegram account.
December 12, 2025 at 8:36 PM
From President Zelensky's official telegram account.
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Contrary to Jackie Baillie’s claims ‘SNP’ HAS been ‘ready for winter’ as flu-related hospital emissions begin to plateau and are contained within resources while NHS England’s still surge toward ‘worst case scenario’ in their less resilient system talkingupscotlandtwo.com/2025/12/12/c...
Contrary to Jackie Baillie’s claims ‘SNP’ HAS been ‘ready for winter’ as flu-related hospital emissions begin to plateau and are contained within resources while NHS England’s still surge toward ‘wors...
From NHS England yesterday: Flu hospitalisations have surged by more than half in just one week, plunging the NHS into a “worst case scenario” situation for December, new figures reveal today. An …
talkingupscotlandtwo.com
December 12, 2025 at 9:12 AM
Contrary to Jackie Baillie’s claims ‘SNP’ HAS been ‘ready for winter’ as flu-related hospital emissions begin to plateau and are contained within resources while NHS England’s still surge toward ‘worst case scenario’ in their less resilient system talkingupscotlandtwo.com/2025/12/12/c...
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BBC Scotland join pile-on today - 'Grooming gangs' - As Herald platforms Tories to reveal their squalid purpose, Scottish Government appoints a real expert talkingupscotlandtwo.com/2025/12/04/g...
‘Grooming gangs’ – As Herald platforms Tories to reveal their squalid purpose, Scottish Government appoints a real expert
Professor John Robertson OBA The abovementioned calls are from a expected quarter: You see that first line in the second paragraph? They already know that there are grooming gangs in Scotland like …
talkingupscotlandtwo.com
December 11, 2025 at 8:21 AM
BBC Scotland join pile-on today - 'Grooming gangs' - As Herald platforms Tories to reveal their squalid purpose, Scottish Government appoints a real expert talkingupscotlandtwo.com/2025/12/04/g...
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Tay Bridge and Dundee Law.
Pic: IG | funkmasterdoogan
Pic: IG | funkmasterdoogan
December 11, 2025 at 9:58 AM
Tay Bridge and Dundee Law.
Pic: IG | funkmasterdoogan
Pic: IG | funkmasterdoogan
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Whatever you do, NEVER trust The Daily Record.
December 11, 2025 at 9:12 AM
Whatever you do, NEVER trust The Daily Record.
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Pinch me, I’m dreaming ….
New editor at the Guardian?
"In England just 27% of new social lettings go to homeless households. In Scotland the figure is double that. Wales is looking to follow Scotland’s lead; so should England".
"Scotland shows that this is a policy choice".
www.theguardian.com/commentisfre...
"In England just 27% of new social lettings go to homeless households. In Scotland the figure is double that. Wales is looking to follow Scotland’s lead; so should England".
"Scotland shows that this is a policy choice".
www.theguardian.com/commentisfre...
The Guardian view on England’s social housing system: failing the very people it was built for | Editorial
Editorial: Austerity hollowed out provision and hardened eligibility rules. A broken safety net now shuts out the poorest and drives rising homelessness
www.theguardian.com
December 11, 2025 at 8:15 AM
Pinch me, I’m dreaming ….
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“It is the Brexit playbook:…
It did not work then and it will not work now. Because once you agree that rights are the real obstacle, you have already handed victory to those who want rid of them altogether.”
Important read on blaming the ECHR for govt failure.
www.theguardian.com/commentisfre...
It did not work then and it will not work now. Because once you agree that rights are the real obstacle, you have already handed victory to those who want rid of them altogether.”
Important read on blaming the ECHR for govt failure.
www.theguardian.com/commentisfre...
Starmer is lobbying Europe to join him in watering down the ECHR. This illiberalism will harm us all | Steve Valdez-Symonds
The prime minister and his counterpart in Denmark want a concerted effort to weaken human rights across Europe. This isn’t pragmatism – it’s cruelty, says Steve Valdez-Symonds, refugee and migrant rig...
www.theguardian.com
December 11, 2025 at 8:03 AM
“It is the Brexit playbook:…
It did not work then and it will not work now. Because once you agree that rights are the real obstacle, you have already handed victory to those who want rid of them altogether.”
Important read on blaming the ECHR for govt failure.
www.theguardian.com/commentisfre...
It did not work then and it will not work now. Because once you agree that rights are the real obstacle, you have already handed victory to those who want rid of them altogether.”
Important read on blaming the ECHR for govt failure.
www.theguardian.com/commentisfre...
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Today’s figures show real progress in our schools:
✅ Record literacy and numeracy
✅ Higher attendance
✅ More teachers, with smaller class sizes
Huge credit to pupils and staff. We will keep driving improvement for every young person in Scotland.
✅ Record literacy and numeracy
✅ Higher attendance
✅ More teachers, with smaller class sizes
Huge credit to pupils and staff. We will keep driving improvement for every young person in Scotland.
December 9, 2025 at 5:20 PM
Today’s figures show real progress in our schools:
✅ Record literacy and numeracy
✅ Higher attendance
✅ More teachers, with smaller class sizes
Huge credit to pupils and staff. We will keep driving improvement for every young person in Scotland.
✅ Record literacy and numeracy
✅ Higher attendance
✅ More teachers, with smaller class sizes
Huge credit to pupils and staff. We will keep driving improvement for every young person in Scotland.
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OUTRAGED minority still can’t cope with the idea that Brexit was tried, tested… and failed. 🤦♂️
📊 Polling:
• 5 million Leave voters passed
• Youth voters back Rejoin
• 1/3 of Leave now wants back in
🇬🇧❤️🇪🇺Britain is pro-EU.
❌ The only people still keeping Brexit alive are the ones making money off it.
📊 Polling:
• 5 million Leave voters passed
• Youth voters back Rejoin
• 1/3 of Leave now wants back in
🇬🇧❤️🇪🇺Britain is pro-EU.
❌ The only people still keeping Brexit alive are the ones making money off it.
December 11, 2025 at 6:45 AM
OUTRAGED minority still can’t cope with the idea that Brexit was tried, tested… and failed. 🤦♂️
📊 Polling:
• 5 million Leave voters passed
• Youth voters back Rejoin
• 1/3 of Leave now wants back in
🇬🇧❤️🇪🇺Britain is pro-EU.
❌ The only people still keeping Brexit alive are the ones making money off it.
📊 Polling:
• 5 million Leave voters passed
• Youth voters back Rejoin
• 1/3 of Leave now wants back in
🇬🇧❤️🇪🇺Britain is pro-EU.
❌ The only people still keeping Brexit alive are the ones making money off it.
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Ipsos Polling; Labour Collapse, Greens Surge, SNP Hold bellacaledonia.org.uk/2025/12/11/i...
Ipsos Polling; Labour Collapse, Greens Surge, SNP Hold
As we head towards the turn of the year, and campaigning begins for next year’s Holyrood elections, a new NEW IpsosScotland / STV News poll has some shocks: SNP lead with 35% of the constitue…
bellacaledonia.org.uk
December 11, 2025 at 10:04 AM
Ipsos Polling; Labour Collapse, Greens Surge, SNP Hold bellacaledonia.org.uk/2025/12/11/i...
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December 11, 2025 at 8:40 AM
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Despite not making the cover I am big enough (fat) to share. Out just in time for Christmas and modestly priced! I'm in there somewhere for something.
December 11, 2025 at 10:07 AM
Despite not making the cover I am big enough (fat) to share. Out just in time for Christmas and modestly priced! I'm in there somewhere for something.
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Storm Brann fails to breach even one of Scotland’s flood defences after 18 years of SNP Government but 8 500 fail in England talkingupscotlandtwo.com/2025/12/10/9...
Storm Brann fails to breach even one of Scotland’s flood defences after 18 years of SNP Government but 8 500 fail in England
Professor John Robertson OBA Yesterday, Sepa forecast widespread and intensive flood risk across the most populous parts of Scotland. Today BBC England had Thousands of flood defences meant to prot…
talkingupscotlandtwo.com
December 10, 2025 at 10:58 AM
Storm Brann fails to breach even one of Scotland’s flood defences after 18 years of SNP Government but 8 500 fail in England talkingupscotlandtwo.com/2025/12/10/9...
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The ECHR was set up after WWII to ensure that fascism never again arose in Europe. Why do the right want to curb/limit/leave/abolish the ECHR? Because it does what it was intended to do, that's why...
How many times do we need to point this out?
By appeasing the far right, you do not weaken it. You strengthen it.
While weakening your own position.
There's a vast amount of academic research showing this.
But Labour will not listen.
www.theguardian.com/law/2025/dec...
By appeasing the far right, you do not weaken it. You strengthen it.
While weakening your own position.
There's a vast amount of academic research showing this.
But Labour will not listen.
www.theguardian.com/law/2025/dec...
Starmer urges Europe’s leaders to curb ECHR to halt rise of far right
Exclusive: PM calls for members of European convention on human rights to allow tougher action to protect borders
www.theguardian.com
December 10, 2025 at 11:42 AM
The ECHR was set up after WWII to ensure that fascism never again arose in Europe. Why do the right want to curb/limit/leave/abolish the ECHR? Because it does what it was intended to do, that's why...
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At last following weeks of haggling over wording, I've finally managed to get this petition onto the UK Government and Parliament website. It was a hassle.
The wording is now crystal clear and simple.
Tv-licence holders to be able to demand refund
petition.parliament.uk/petitions/74...
The wording is now crystal clear and simple.
Tv-licence holders to be able to demand refund
petition.parliament.uk/petitions/74...
Petition: Tv-licence holders to be able to demand refund
We call on legislation to be introduced to enable tv license payers to be able to demand a 50% refund if the BBC is found to have breached its Charter and not provided an on-air public apology.
petition.parliament.uk
December 10, 2025 at 9:52 AM
At last following weeks of haggling over wording, I've finally managed to get this petition onto the UK Government and Parliament website. It was a hassle.
The wording is now crystal clear and simple.
Tv-licence holders to be able to demand refund
petition.parliament.uk/petitions/74...
The wording is now crystal clear and simple.
Tv-licence holders to be able to demand refund
petition.parliament.uk/petitions/74...
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#ToonirTuesday 💙💛
Great support!🇺🇦
Every STING means lives saved‼️
Thank you @freizeitgestaltung.bsky.social & Toonie Tuesday team💙💛
Great support!🇺🇦
Every STING means lives saved‼️
Thank you @freizeitgestaltung.bsky.social & Toonie Tuesday team💙💛
December 9, 2025 at 12:02 PM
#ToonirTuesday 💙💛
Great support!🇺🇦
Every STING means lives saved‼️
Thank you @freizeitgestaltung.bsky.social & Toonie Tuesday team💙💛
Great support!🇺🇦
Every STING means lives saved‼️
Thank you @freizeitgestaltung.bsky.social & Toonie Tuesday team💙💛
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In our latest The FourSight newsletter, Kiran Moodley investigates war crimes accusations facing the Trump administration, after a series of deadly strikes on drug boats coming from Venezuela.
Venezuela: Is the US committing war crimes?
In our latest The FourSight newsletter, Kiran Moodley investigates war crimes accusations facing the Trump administration, after a series of deadly strikes on drug boats coming from Venezuela.
channel4news.substack.com
December 9, 2025 at 12:07 PM
In our latest The FourSight newsletter, Kiran Moodley investigates war crimes accusations facing the Trump administration, after a series of deadly strikes on drug boats coming from Venezuela.