Gavin Steven
@gavinsteven.bsky.social
Scot, old and retired, but still breathing Passionate about Environment 💚, Scottish Independence 🏴 and European integration 🇪🇺. Tha Gàidhlig beagan agam
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🇬🇧 The vile Torygraph trying to spread their lies, hatred and racism in Scotland
Also their disgusting depiction of Scotland as some kind of ‘war zone’ just shows their utter contempt for Scotland
🏴 It’s The Torygraph that’s not welcome in Scotland
Also their disgusting depiction of Scotland as some kind of ‘war zone’ just shows their utter contempt for Scotland
🏴 It’s The Torygraph that’s not welcome in Scotland
December 2, 2025 at 8:29 AM
🇬🇧 The vile Torygraph trying to spread their lies, hatred and racism in Scotland
Also their disgusting depiction of Scotland as some kind of ‘war zone’ just shows their utter contempt for Scotland
🏴 It’s The Torygraph that’s not welcome in Scotland
Also their disgusting depiction of Scotland as some kind of ‘war zone’ just shows their utter contempt for Scotland
🏴 It’s The Torygraph that’s not welcome in Scotland
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Tetra Pak just launched a heat-pump-based pasteurization system that can cut energy use by up to 77%.
Electrification + heat recovery = massive efficiency gains. This is the kind of behind-the-scenes innovation that quietly transforms entire sectors.
www.foodtechbiz.com/business-upd...
Electrification + heat recovery = massive efficiency gains. This is the kind of behind-the-scenes innovation that quietly transforms entire sectors.
www.foodtechbiz.com/business-upd...
Tetra Pak launches integrated heat pump system to electrify pasteurization and cut energy use by up to 77%
Tetra Pak announces the expansion of its Factory Sustainable Solutions portfolio with its new Tetra Pak Integrated Heat Pump system for pasteurizers, designed t
www.foodtechbiz.com
December 2, 2025 at 7:30 AM
Tetra Pak just launched a heat-pump-based pasteurization system that can cut energy use by up to 77%.
Electrification + heat recovery = massive efficiency gains. This is the kind of behind-the-scenes innovation that quietly transforms entire sectors.
www.foodtechbiz.com/business-upd...
Electrification + heat recovery = massive efficiency gains. This is the kind of behind-the-scenes innovation that quietly transforms entire sectors.
www.foodtechbiz.com/business-upd...
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13 000 privately owned empty homes brought back into use by Scottish Government portal talkingupscotlandtwo.com/2025/12/02/1...
13 000 privately owned empty homes brought back into use by Scottish Government portal
Professor John Robertson OBA From Finding new owners for empty homes published yesterday: A new online portal has been launched to bring empty homeowners together with prospective buyers or de…
talkingupscotlandtwo.com
December 2, 2025 at 8:44 AM
13 000 privately owned empty homes brought back into use by Scottish Government portal talkingupscotlandtwo.com/2025/12/02/1...
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Although Starmer is now more critical of Brexit, he is still couching it in terms of it being implemented badly, rather than inherently unworkable.
This is a gift to Reform, and makes it clear that Labour's Brexit position, if it's shifting at all, is doing so with the speed of continental drift.
This is a gift to Reform, and makes it clear that Labour's Brexit position, if it's shifting at all, is doing so with the speed of continental drift.
December 2, 2025 at 8:30 AM
Although Starmer is now more critical of Brexit, he is still couching it in terms of it being implemented badly, rather than inherently unworkable.
This is a gift to Reform, and makes it clear that Labour's Brexit position, if it's shifting at all, is doing so with the speed of continental drift.
This is a gift to Reform, and makes it clear that Labour's Brexit position, if it's shifting at all, is doing so with the speed of continental drift.
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Whatever legitimate places AI has, inside an OS ain't one
Whatever legitimate places AI has, inside an OS ain't one
We're getting it baked into Windows whether we like it or not
Opinion Making software would be the perfect job if it wasn't for those darn users. Windows head honcho Pavan Davuluri would be forgiven for feeling this of late as his happy online paean about Windows becoming an "agentic OS" was met by massive dissent in the comments. "Agentic schmentic, we want reliability, usability, and stability" was the gist.…
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December 2, 2025 at 12:33 PM
Whatever legitimate places AI has, inside an OS ain't one
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One of my abiding impressions of Brexit is the way it slammed doors of opportunity in the faces of young people several rungs below Boris Johnson’s countless children on the ladders of privilege & advantage.
"Negotiators are aiming to finalise a deal by January that would allow the UK to participate in Erasmus from 2027 onwards, according to two UK and EU officials."
www.theguardian.com/education/20...
www.theguardian.com/education/20...
UK aims to secure agreement to rejoin Erasmus student exchange scheme
Britain quit EU programme after Brexit, when Boris Johnson claimed it did not offer good value for money
www.theguardian.com
December 2, 2025 at 7:46 AM
One of my abiding impressions of Brexit is the way it slammed doors of opportunity in the faces of young people several rungs below Boris Johnson’s countless children on the ladders of privilege & advantage.
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Israel claimed to be targeting members of Lebanon’s branch of the Muslim Brotherhood. Since the fall of Bashar al-Assad’s regime last December, Israel has launched frequent air raids across Syria and ground incursions in the south.
December 1, 2025 at 11:15 PM
Israel claimed to be targeting members of Lebanon’s branch of the Muslim Brotherhood. Since the fall of Bashar al-Assad’s regime last December, Israel has launched frequent air raids across Syria and ground incursions in the south.
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Chancellor Rachel Reeves’s opinion on another independence referendum does not carry much weight, according to SNP Westminster leader Stephen Flynn
Rachel Reeves opinion on independence 'doesn't carry much weight' – Stephen Flynn
www.thenational.scot
December 2, 2025 at 11:42 AM
Chancellor Rachel Reeves’s opinion on another independence referendum does not carry much weight, according to SNP Westminster leader Stephen Flynn
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I wish more people were aware of this. Considering the scale of the threat, the media's near-silence is both remarkable and culpable.
www.theguardian.com/commentisfre...
www.theguardian.com/commentisfre...
Hello, foreign oligarchs and corporations! Please come and sue the UK for billions | George Monbiot
The case of a planned Cumbrian coalmine shows how governments around the world are being threatened by litigation in shadowy offshore courts, says Guardian columnist George Monbiot
www.theguardian.com
December 2, 2025 at 9:53 AM
I wish more people were aware of this. Considering the scale of the threat, the media's near-silence is both remarkable and culpable.
www.theguardian.com/commentisfre...
www.theguardian.com/commentisfre...
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This👇
BBC runnong a 'Disclosure programme in Scotland about migrant hotels.
Isn’t it funny, how we haven’t had a Disclosure programme, about radioactive leaks in the Clyde. That surely affects more folk, than a few BritNat ignorant pricks, shouting at hotels.
Isn’t it funny, how we haven’t had a Disclosure programme, about radioactive leaks in the Clyde. That surely affects more folk, than a few BritNat ignorant pricks, shouting at hotels.
December 1, 2025 at 11:08 PM
This👇
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On Sunday, three more Palestinians were killed and two others injured in Israeli attacks, raising the death toll to 356 since the U.S.-brokered ceasefire went into effect on October 10. Meanwhile, Israel returned 15 more Palestinian bodies to Gaza as part of the first phase of the ceasefire deal.
December 1, 2025 at 11:04 PM
On Sunday, three more Palestinians were killed and two others injured in Israeli attacks, raising the death toll to 356 since the U.S.-brokered ceasefire went into effect on October 10. Meanwhile, Israel returned 15 more Palestinian bodies to Gaza as part of the first phase of the ceasefire deal.
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Palestinian prisoner Abdulkarim Sanobar’s home in the occupied West Bank was blown up by the Israeli military, after he was accused of a bomb attack on empty buses in February.
Rights groups say blowing up the homes of prisoners is collective punishment and a war crime.
Rights groups say blowing up the homes of prisoners is collective punishment and a war crime.
December 2, 2025 at 9:16 AM
Palestinian prisoner Abdulkarim Sanobar’s home in the occupied West Bank was blown up by the Israeli military, after he was accused of a bomb attack on empty buses in February.
Rights groups say blowing up the homes of prisoners is collective punishment and a war crime.
Rights groups say blowing up the homes of prisoners is collective punishment and a war crime.
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It‘s good to start a conversation (long overdue) but it needs to develop into something more, a way forward, a way to undo the harm Brexit continues to inflict on us.
Time is not on our side.
www.huffingtonpost.co.uk/entry/keir-s...
Time is not on our side.
www.huffingtonpost.co.uk/entry/keir-s...
Keir Starmer Slams 'Wild Promises' Made By Brexiteers In Outspoken Attack
The prime minister also took aim at those who now want the UK to leave Nato and the European Convention on Human Rights.
www.huffingtonpost.co.uk
December 2, 2025 at 5:45 AM
It‘s good to start a conversation (long overdue) but it needs to develop into something more, a way forward, a way to undo the harm Brexit continues to inflict on us.
Time is not on our side.
www.huffingtonpost.co.uk/entry/keir-s...
Time is not on our side.
www.huffingtonpost.co.uk/entry/keir-s...
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BREAKING: “The idea that leaving the EU was the answer to all our cares and concerns has clearly been proved wrong."
Keir Starmer says that "wild promises were made" about Brexit.
He adds: "The same argument is now being made about the European Convention on Human Rights"
Keir Starmer says that "wild promises were made" about Brexit.
He adds: "The same argument is now being made about the European Convention on Human Rights"
December 1, 2025 at 9:58 PM
BREAKING: “The idea that leaving the EU was the answer to all our cares and concerns has clearly been proved wrong."
Keir Starmer says that "wild promises were made" about Brexit.
He adds: "The same argument is now being made about the European Convention on Human Rights"
Keir Starmer says that "wild promises were made" about Brexit.
He adds: "The same argument is now being made about the European Convention on Human Rights"
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🇬🇧 When we all recognise that the bbc State Broadcaster, and unionist media in Scotland, are engaged in an Information War on Scotland, then we’ll be in a better place to punch back at their lies, overt propaganda, and propaganda by omission, as in this case
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www.thenational.scot/news/2566403...
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www.thenational.scot/news/2566403...
BBC 'chose not to cover' St Andrews Day service celebrating Saltire
THE BBC has been slammed after "choosing not to cover" a St Andrew’s Day service where politicians and faith leaders united behind the…
www.thenational.scot
December 2, 2025 at 5:38 AM
🇬🇧 When we all recognise that the bbc State Broadcaster, and unionist media in Scotland, are engaged in an Information War on Scotland, then we’ll be in a better place to punch back at their lies, overt propaganda, and propaganda by omission, as in this case
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www.thenational.scot/news/2566403...
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www.thenational.scot/news/2566403...
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If there was ever a man suited for Reform, it’s Jonathan Gullis - between him, Dorries and Kruger, the party is truly getting filled with the exact sort of politicians you’d expect.
December 2, 2025 at 5:01 AM
If there was ever a man suited for Reform, it’s Jonathan Gullis - between him, Dorries and Kruger, the party is truly getting filled with the exact sort of politicians you’d expect.
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Why are some people in Scotland, still not waking-up to the pressing need for Scottish Independence?
There's not even a sensible debate any more! No rational argument. Use Critical Thinking!
Farage is at the gates!
Normal Scottish people, hurry up!
There's not even a sensible debate any more! No rational argument. Use Critical Thinking!
Farage is at the gates!
Normal Scottish people, hurry up!
December 1, 2025 at 4:56 PM
Why are some people in Scotland, still not waking-up to the pressing need for Scottish Independence?
There's not even a sensible debate any more! No rational argument. Use Critical Thinking!
Farage is at the gates!
Normal Scottish people, hurry up!
There's not even a sensible debate any more! No rational argument. Use Critical Thinking!
Farage is at the gates!
Normal Scottish people, hurry up!
This is a request for the Government to take Climate Change seriously.
If you are concerned for our country and planets future, please consider adding your name to the growing number of concerned citizens wanting to try to indicate their concern to the UK Govt.
www.nebriefing.org/open-letter-...
If you are concerned for our country and planets future, please consider adding your name to the growing number of concerned citizens wanting to try to indicate their concern to the UK Govt.
www.nebriefing.org/open-letter-...
National Emergency Briefing
An unfiltered assessment of the latest threats to UK food supply, health and national security from eight leading experts to an invitation-only audience - also covering positive solutions. Westminster...
www.nebriefing.org
December 1, 2025 at 11:08 PM
This is a request for the Government to take Climate Change seriously.
If you are concerned for our country and planets future, please consider adding your name to the growing number of concerned citizens wanting to try to indicate their concern to the UK Govt.
www.nebriefing.org/open-letter-...
If you are concerned for our country and planets future, please consider adding your name to the growing number of concerned citizens wanting to try to indicate their concern to the UK Govt.
www.nebriefing.org/open-letter-...
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Whatever happened to Leveson 2? Chris Mason, Kuntsberg et al now completely out of control & Reform continue to be given a disproportionate amount of air time. This will continue until the BBC board is dismantled
December 1, 2025 at 4:35 PM
Whatever happened to Leveson 2? Chris Mason, Kuntsberg et al now completely out of control & Reform continue to be given a disproportionate amount of air time. This will continue until the BBC board is dismantled
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This is really very significant news, not just for the Canadians and EU but because it gives the lie to the UK-EU “reset” being little better organised than a binfire in a skip.
www.politico.eu/article/cana...
www.politico.eu/article/cana...
Canada clinches deal to join Europe’s €150B defense scheme
The deal concludes months of tough talks and will allow Ottawa to take part in procurements financed by the EU’s SAFE program.
www.politico.eu
December 1, 2025 at 6:10 PM
This is really very significant news, not just for the Canadians and EU but because it gives the lie to the UK-EU “reset” being little better organised than a binfire in a skip.
www.politico.eu/article/cana...
www.politico.eu/article/cana...
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Sunday Mail makes dishonest use of an English hospitals-only survey to deceive Scots but NHS Scotland’s greater resilience is preventing a flu crisis here talkingupscotlandtwo.com/2025/12/01/s...
Sunday Mail makes dishonest use of an English hospitals-only survey to deceive Scots but NHS Scotland’s greater resilience is preventing a flu crisis here
This is based on an RCN survey ONLY in England Professor John Robertson OBA Last week Jackie Baillie was trying to tell us ‘the SNP’ was not preparing for winter infections despite evid…
talkingupscotlandtwo.com
December 1, 2025 at 10:48 AM
Sunday Mail makes dishonest use of an English hospitals-only survey to deceive Scots but NHS Scotland’s greater resilience is preventing a flu crisis here talkingupscotlandtwo.com/2025/12/01/s...
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England is running out of Water.
Loch Ness has more Fresh Water than every Lake in England and Wales, combined.
Scotland is running out of resources to exploit.
It's time for Scottish Independence.
Loch Ness has more Fresh Water than every Lake in England and Wales, combined.
Scotland is running out of resources to exploit.
It's time for Scottish Independence.
UK is running out of water - but data centres refuse to say how much they use
One Government insider said 'accurate water figures have historically been very hard to get from facilities of any size'
inews.co.uk
December 1, 2025 at 1:12 PM
England is running out of Water.
Loch Ness has more Fresh Water than every Lake in England and Wales, combined.
Scotland is running out of resources to exploit.
It's time for Scottish Independence.
Loch Ness has more Fresh Water than every Lake in England and Wales, combined.
Scotland is running out of resources to exploit.
It's time for Scottish Independence.