Lauren Dick
@thelaurendick.bsky.social
Mother. Writer of poetry and news. Daredevil.
Political Comms Wizard.
Born with the 'how hard can it be?' gene.
Political Comms Wizard.
Born with the 'how hard can it be?' gene.
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Salmon have returned to a river in Scotland for the first time in 170 years 😮
Salmon return to Scottish river for first time in 170 years
www.thenational.scot
November 19, 2025 at 11:19 AM
Salmon have returned to a river in Scotland for the first time in 170 years 😮
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This is contemptible from Labour!
Immigrants make phenomenal contributions to life in the UK - working in pretty much every sector, bringing cultural diversity & creativity to our society.
This scapegoating must stop!
Labour must stop pandering to the far right!
Immigrants make phenomenal contributions to life in the UK - working in pretty much every sector, bringing cultural diversity & creativity to our society.
This scapegoating must stop!
Labour must stop pandering to the far right!
November 14, 2025 at 8:30 AM
This is contemptible from Labour!
Immigrants make phenomenal contributions to life in the UK - working in pretty much every sector, bringing cultural diversity & creativity to our society.
This scapegoating must stop!
Labour must stop pandering to the far right!
Immigrants make phenomenal contributions to life in the UK - working in pretty much every sector, bringing cultural diversity & creativity to our society.
This scapegoating must stop!
Labour must stop pandering to the far right!
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Hold on a minute, it's actually me and @gillianmacmsp.bsky.social who lead the Green party trying to 'destroy' Britain!*
We do love the raw panic Zack and team have generated in London's elite media circles though 💚
*For an independent Scottish republic 👇
members.greens.scot/join
We do love the raw panic Zack and team have generated in London's elite media circles though 💚
*For an independent Scottish republic 👇
members.greens.scot/join
My secret evil plot to ‘destroy Britain’ has been unveiled by (checks notes) the same paper that endorsed Liz Truss.
If I don’t know better I’d say we’ve got them entirely rattled.
Join.greenparty.org.uk
If I don’t know better I’d say we’ve got them entirely rattled.
Join.greenparty.org.uk
October 8, 2025 at 6:42 PM
Hold on a minute, it's actually me and @gillianmacmsp.bsky.social who lead the Green party trying to 'destroy' Britain!*
We do love the raw panic Zack and team have generated in London's elite media circles though 💚
*For an independent Scottish republic 👇
members.greens.scot/join
We do love the raw panic Zack and team have generated in London's elite media circles though 💚
*For an independent Scottish republic 👇
members.greens.scot/join
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Let me know how the weekend's storm affected you. With climate change induced more frequent and severe weather, we need take stock and adapt. That's what will be done after our climate emergency motion passed last week. Report flooding and trees down via the council's website / out of hours numbers.
October 6, 2025 at 1:22 PM
Let me know how the weekend's storm affected you. With climate change induced more frequent and severe weather, we need take stock and adapt. That's what will be done after our climate emergency motion passed last week. Report flooding and trees down via the council's website / out of hours numbers.
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Good news on Inverclyde. We are waiting to hear about South Lanarkshire's approach to 20mph. Until then, please sign the petition at www.change.org/p/introduce-...
September 8, 2025 at 9:27 AM
Good news on Inverclyde. We are waiting to hear about South Lanarkshire's approach to 20mph. Until then, please sign the petition at www.change.org/p/introduce-...
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Great news that Inverclyde Council has voted to roll out 20mph zones! This will save lives and make our streets safer for everyone.
www.inverclyde.gov.uk/news/2025/se...
www.inverclyde.gov.uk/news/2025/se...
Green light for 20mph zones roll-out
Speed limits will be reduced to 20mph in more than 1,000 Inverclyde streets to improve road safety.
www.inverclyde.gov.uk
September 8, 2025 at 8:57 AM
Great news that Inverclyde Council has voted to roll out 20mph zones! This will save lives and make our streets safer for everyone.
www.inverclyde.gov.uk/news/2025/se...
www.inverclyde.gov.uk/news/2025/se...
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9 years ago Scotland voted to remain in the European Union.
An independent Scotland could rejoin the EU, regain our rights as European citizens, and work with our friends across the continent to build a fairer, greener Europe.
#EuropeDay 🇪🇺🏴
An independent Scotland could rejoin the EU, regain our rights as European citizens, and work with our friends across the continent to build a fairer, greener Europe.
#EuropeDay 🇪🇺🏴
May 9, 2025 at 11:21 AM
9 years ago Scotland voted to remain in the European Union.
An independent Scotland could rejoin the EU, regain our rights as European citizens, and work with our friends across the continent to build a fairer, greener Europe.
#EuropeDay 🇪🇺🏴
An independent Scotland could rejoin the EU, regain our rights as European citizens, and work with our friends across the continent to build a fairer, greener Europe.
#EuropeDay 🇪🇺🏴
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Our Spring Conference kicks off on Saturday! #sgpconf
Tune in at 11:30am to hear from Co-Leaders @patrickharvie.bsky.social and @lornaslater.bsky.social, and learn how Scottish Greens are working for people and planet. 🌍
Tune in at 11:30am to hear from Co-Leaders @patrickharvie.bsky.social and @lornaslater.bsky.social, and learn how Scottish Greens are working for people and planet. 🌍
April 11, 2025 at 8:06 PM
Our Spring Conference kicks off on Saturday! #sgpconf
Tune in at 11:30am to hear from Co-Leaders @patrickharvie.bsky.social and @lornaslater.bsky.social, and learn how Scottish Greens are working for people and planet. 🌍
Tune in at 11:30am to hear from Co-Leaders @patrickharvie.bsky.social and @lornaslater.bsky.social, and learn how Scottish Greens are working for people and planet. 🌍
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Nigel Farage could be the next Prime Minister without winning a single MP in Scotland.
A fairer, greener and independent Scotland that stands in solidarity with migrant communities and against the far right has never been so urgent.
A fairer, greener and independent Scotland that stands in solidarity with migrant communities and against the far right has never been so urgent.
🚨 Poll points to Reform MAJORITY
🟣 REF 28% (+2)
🔴 LAB 22% (-1)
🔵 CON 20% (-2)
🟠 LD 13% (+1)
🟢 GRN 11% (-)
Via @findoutnow.bsky.social, 2 Apr (+/- vs 26 Mar)
🟣 REF 28% (+2)
🔴 LAB 22% (-1)
🔵 CON 20% (-2)
🟠 LD 13% (+1)
🟢 GRN 11% (-)
Via @findoutnow.bsky.social, 2 Apr (+/- vs 26 Mar)
April 7, 2025 at 8:56 PM
Nigel Farage could be the next Prime Minister without winning a single MP in Scotland.
A fairer, greener and independent Scotland that stands in solidarity with migrant communities and against the far right has never been so urgent.
A fairer, greener and independent Scotland that stands in solidarity with migrant communities and against the far right has never been so urgent.
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I wrote the Welsh DFM to ask for a meeting about their plans to ban greyhound racing to help our shared understanding of the best way to protect greyhounds across the devolved institutions.
February 26, 2025 at 8:39 AM
I wrote the Welsh DFM to ask for a meeting about their plans to ban greyhound racing to help our shared understanding of the best way to protect greyhounds across the devolved institutions.
Public money for public good - not for war profiteering. Sign this petition and add your voice to the campaign. greens.scot/StopFundingG...
Stop Funding Israel’s Arms Dealers
Stop Funding Israel’s Arms Dealers -
greens.scot
February 25, 2025 at 4:16 PM
Public money for public good - not for war profiteering. Sign this petition and add your voice to the campaign. greens.scot/StopFundingG...
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Tragedies like the Holocaust happened while people looked the other way to racism rearing its ugly head.
For Race Equality Week & every week, #EveryActionCounts to stand up against bigotry. We must not forget.
For Race Equality Week & every week, #EveryActionCounts to stand up against bigotry. We must not forget.
February 3, 2025 at 4:55 PM
Tragedies like the Holocaust happened while people looked the other way to racism rearing its ugly head.
For Race Equality Week & every week, #EveryActionCounts to stand up against bigotry. We must not forget.
For Race Equality Week & every week, #EveryActionCounts to stand up against bigotry. We must not forget.
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🚨 Chip in to help us save Loch Lomond from Flamingo Land
🫸🦩
Their mega-resort was rejected in September, but they have now lodged an appeal with the Scottish Government. We now need legal support to challenge the appeal 👇
www.crowdfunder.co.uk/p/flamingo-l...
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Their mega-resort was rejected in September, but they have now lodged an appeal with the Scottish Government. We now need legal support to challenge the appeal 👇
www.crowdfunder.co.uk/p/flamingo-l...
Save Loch Lomond - Stop Flamingo Land’s Appeal
We need your help for legal support to fight and defeat Flamingo Land's appeal!
www.crowdfunder.co.uk
January 31, 2025 at 1:07 PM
🚨 Chip in to help us save Loch Lomond from Flamingo Land
🫸🦩
Their mega-resort was rejected in September, but they have now lodged an appeal with the Scottish Government. We now need legal support to challenge the appeal 👇
www.crowdfunder.co.uk/p/flamingo-l...
🫸🦩
Their mega-resort was rejected in September, but they have now lodged an appeal with the Scottish Government. We now need legal support to challenge the appeal 👇
www.crowdfunder.co.uk/p/flamingo-l...
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This is huge. The Rosebank & Jackdaw oil fields have been deemed unlawful!
Fossil fuel companies have been playing with our future and raking in the profits, pretending new oil will give us energy security.
It won't.
Fossil fuel companies have been playing with our future and raking in the profits, pretending new oil will give us energy security.
It won't.
January 30, 2025 at 11:19 AM
This is huge. The Rosebank & Jackdaw oil fields have been deemed unlawful!
Fossil fuel companies have been playing with our future and raking in the profits, pretending new oil will give us energy security.
It won't.
Fossil fuel companies have been playing with our future and raking in the profits, pretending new oil will give us energy security.
It won't.
Hosted an evening of poetry and comedy in Glasgow last night successfully for the first time in two years. My brain and body are lagging today, but definitely worth it. An abundance of talented creatives in and around the west of Scotland! What a privilege to be part of it.
January 30, 2025 at 12:51 PM
Hosted an evening of poetry and comedy in Glasgow last night successfully for the first time in two years. My brain and body are lagging today, but definitely worth it. An abundance of talented creatives in and around the west of Scotland! What a privilege to be part of it.
Hope everyone across Scotland is staying safe during the storm, but from a privileged perspective they are some of my favourite days. The family all at home together, no appointments or activities to distract us. Although I'm working, it's really nice to stay in together
January 24, 2025 at 12:17 PM
Hope everyone across Scotland is staying safe during the storm, but from a privileged perspective they are some of my favourite days. The family all at home together, no appointments or activities to distract us. Although I'm working, it's really nice to stay in together
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We’re backing @ross-greer.bsky.social's call for a ban on electric shock collars for dogs in Scotland and will be closely following today’s debate in Scottish Parliament.
BVA continues to call for a ban on these cruel devices across the UK. #BanShockCollars www.dailyrecord.co.uk/news/politic...
BVA continues to call for a ban on these cruel devices across the UK. #BanShockCollars www.dailyrecord.co.uk/news/politic...
www.dailyrecord.co.uk
January 23, 2025 at 11:28 AM
We’re backing @ross-greer.bsky.social's call for a ban on electric shock collars for dogs in Scotland and will be closely following today’s debate in Scottish Parliament.
BVA continues to call for a ban on these cruel devices across the UK. #BanShockCollars www.dailyrecord.co.uk/news/politic...
BVA continues to call for a ban on these cruel devices across the UK. #BanShockCollars www.dailyrecord.co.uk/news/politic...
Everyone who has just gotten into dystopian novels when they step outside...
a woman sits in a chair with her legs crossed and says that 's us ..
ALT: a woman sits in a chair with her legs crossed and says that 's us ..
media.tenor.com
January 19, 2025 at 1:35 PM
Everyone who has just gotten into dystopian novels when they step outside...
Scotland must follow suit and make our roads safer and our pockets heavier!
Make roads safer. Everyone better off. Who could have guessed? https://www.theguardian.com/money/2025/jan/18/uk-20mph-speed-limits-car-insurance-costs-premiums
UK’s 20mph speed limits ‘are cutting car insurance costs’ | Car insurance | The Guardian
Controversial safety policy has helped drive down premiums to 18-month low, says Confused.com
www.theguardian.com
January 19, 2025 at 1:30 PM
Scotland must follow suit and make our roads safer and our pockets heavier!
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Friendly reminder that if you buy a book on Kindle, you're only paying for the rights to read, not own. If a book truly gets banned, it will be taken away from digital platforms like Kindle, nook, etc. Consider getting physical copies of banned (or other) books!
READ BANNED BOOKS
#booksky
READ BANNED BOOKS
#booksky
January 19, 2025 at 5:54 AM
Friendly reminder that if you buy a book on Kindle, you're only paying for the rights to read, not own. If a book truly gets banned, it will be taken away from digital platforms like Kindle, nook, etc. Consider getting physical copies of banned (or other) books!
READ BANNED BOOKS
#booksky
READ BANNED BOOKS
#booksky
We have signed up to Dolly Parton's Imagination Library. Excitedly awaiting our first book arriving to add to the kiddos collection. Parents, guardians and carers everywhere - check your eligibility and sign up. READING IS FUNDAMENTAL.
January 17, 2025 at 10:11 AM
We have signed up to Dolly Parton's Imagination Library. Excitedly awaiting our first book arriving to add to the kiddos collection. Parents, guardians and carers everywhere - check your eligibility and sign up. READING IS FUNDAMENTAL.
The Princess Bride is one of my comfort movies.
As if you needed another reason to love Andre the Giant
December 3, 2024 at 1:31 PM
The Princess Bride is one of my comfort movies.
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Authors love libraries. Please use them. Please support them.
Libraries are amazing. 📚
Libraries are amazing. 📚
December 2, 2024 at 11:15 AM
Authors love libraries. Please use them. Please support them.
Libraries are amazing. 📚
Libraries are amazing. 📚
Libraries really are one of the best places on earth and you cannot convince me otherwise. Full of magic and ran by meticulous, public serving angels.
Public library energy is the best energy. Like here is all the knowledge we could find, it's been meticulously organized and vetted and it will cost you nothing today, welcome to the absolute pinnacle of human civic evolution, feel free to pull up any bean bag chair you like
November 26, 2024 at 4:29 PM
Libraries really are one of the best places on earth and you cannot convince me otherwise. Full of magic and ran by meticulous, public serving angels.
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🏴We've banned cruel snare traps in Scotland!
Ariane Burgess MSP, who secured this crucial win for wildlife explains⤵️
Ariane Burgess MSP, who secured this crucial win for wildlife explains⤵️
November 25, 2024 at 9:40 PM
🏴We've banned cruel snare traps in Scotland!
Ariane Burgess MSP, who secured this crucial win for wildlife explains⤵️
Ariane Burgess MSP, who secured this crucial win for wildlife explains⤵️