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Paddy Farrington

@balaitous.bsky.social
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Mountains and mathematics. Popular fronts and self-determination. Scotland and France. On Bluesky mainly to watch and listen.

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Paddy Farrington @balaitous.bsky.social · 22/08/2026
Vigil in memory of Professor Jason Arday at the Scottish Parliament
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Paddy Farrington @balaitous.bsky.social · 18/04/2026
Good turnout on today’s demonstration for Palestine in Edinburgh
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Paddy Farrington @balaitous.bsky.social · 31/03/2026
Big crowds on Saturday’s demo for independence
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Paddy Farrington @balaitous.bsky.social · 21/03/2026
Good turnout on today’s anti-racist demonstration in Edinburgh
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Paddy Farrington @balaitous.bsky.social · 24/02/2026
Solidarity with Ukraine! Four years ago today Putin launched his full-scale war of aggression.
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Paddy Farrington @balaitous.bsky.social · 10/01/2026
No to imperialist aggression: outside the US Consulate in Edinburgh today
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Paddy Farrington @balaitous.bsky.social · 06/12/2025
Good turnout for today’s demonstration in Falkirk against racism
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Paddy Farrington @balaitous.bsky.social · 25/10/2025
Big turnout at today’s Scotland Demands Better march in Edinburgh.
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Cathie Lloyd @cathiell.bsky.social · 10/10/2025
What was that interview with John Swinney on ch4 news just now?? Massively edited to the point of sound bites. I welcome a longer exposure of Plaid Cymru but they were given much longer to explain their ideas. Snp is treated very differently.
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Cathie Lloyd @cathiell.bsky.social · 25/09/2025
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Paddy Farrington @balaitous.bsky.social · 20/09/2025
Fly a kite for independence: today’s YES stall on the Meadows gearing up
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Paddy Farrington @balaitous.bsky.social · 18/09/2025
Stop Trump rally in Edinburgh, Councillor Graham Campbell SNP from Glasgow speaking
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Paddy Farrington @balaitous.bsky.social · 13/09/2025
Jews against genocide in Palestine at today’s solidarity demonstration in Edinburgh
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Paddy Farrington @balaitous.bsky.social · 06/09/2025
Great turnout on the independence march in Edinburgh today
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Paddy Farrington @balaitous.bsky.social · 16/08/2025
Stall for Scottish independence today in the Meadows, and a link-up with Fringe Artists for Palestine
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Paddy Farrington @balaitous.bsky.social · 26/07/2025
Several thousand against Trump at the US Consulate in Edinburgh, and this view widely shared
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Paddy Farrington @balaitous.bsky.social · 19/07/2025
Good turnout for today’s demonstration on solidarity with Palestine
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Paddy Farrington @balaitous.bsky.social · 01/06/2025
Belated post of our recent stall on the Meadows. Self-determination, for Scotland and for Palestine!
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Paddy Farrington @balaitous.bsky.social · 05/05/2025
www.democratic-left.scot/post/vietnam...
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Vietnam's ongoing significance
In our latest discussion article, Paddy Farrington underlines the enduring significance of Vietnam's national liberation movement.50 years ago, on 30th April 1975, Vietnam finally prevailed in its epi...
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Paddy Farrington @balaitous.bsky.social · 03/05/2025
Good turnout for the May Day march in Edinburgh today
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Paddy Farrington @balaitous.bsky.social · 09/04/2025
Our public meeting last week, organised by three Yes groups, with Assa Samaké-Roman and Tommy Sheppard. What is independence for, and how do we get it?
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Paddy Farrington @balaitous.bsky.social · 08/03/2025
A joint action with Edinburgh Women for Indy and Yes4EU on International Women’s Day
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Paddy Farrington @balaitous.bsky.social · 08/03/2025
Action for Scottish independence today at the Meadows in Edinburgh
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Paddy Farrington @balaitous.bsky.social · 05/03/2025
Rally in solidarity with Ukraine outside the US Consulate in Edinburgh tonight
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Paddy Farrington @balaitous.bsky.social · 22/02/2025
Solidarity with Ukraine! Vigil in Edinburgh today with Ukraine Solidarity Campaign Scotland and others
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Paddy Farrington @balaitous.bsky.social · 18/01/2025
Solidarity with Ukraine! Vigil outside the US consulate in Edinburgh
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Democratic Left Scotland @demleftscotland.bsky.social · 21/12/2024
Perspectives on Ukraine @balaitous.bsky.social : www.democratic-left.scot/post/solidar... / @kieranwild.bsky.social @cathiell.bsky.social @louiseandersen.bsky.social @steviferous.bsky.social @ukrainesol.bsky.social @gerryhassan.bsky.social @danhutchison.bsky.social @ross-greer.bsky.social
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Solidarity, the left, and Putin’s invasion of Ukraine
Paddy Farrington writes on controversies and political responsibility.Ukraine is increasingly beleaguered in its titanic struggle against Putin’s invasion. Outnumbered and exhausted, outgunned and sho...
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The National @scotnational.bsky.social · 18/12/2024
'Independence needs to be a bold vision, not just an escape hatch. I’m not asking for a Christmas miracle (or am I?) 'I’m asking for clarity, honesty, and courage' // @assasr.bsky.social
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A political movement that dares to tell people the truth is my Christmas wish
IS it just me, or is the festive spirit struggling to sparkle this year? The Christmas lights are up, the radio stations are looping through Mariah…
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Mediapart @mediapart.fr · 17/12/2024
Contre la désinformation, Mediapart quitte X Par Carine Fouteau
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Contre la désinformation, Mediapart quitte X
L’élection de Donald Trump transforme la plateforme d’Elon Musk en arme de désinformation massive. Mediapart refuse de servir la cause des ennemis du journalisme et de l’intérêt général.
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Paddy Farrington @balaitous.bsky.social · 14/12/2024
Stop the genocide in Gaza, hands off Syria: march to the US consulate in Edinburgh today
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Marine Tondelier @marinetondelier.fr · 30/11/2024
Nous n’avons pas le luxe des divisions, ni celui de l’improvisation. Chaque querelle au sein de notre propre camp est une offrande faite à nos adversaires. Ne leur faisons pas ce cadeau. Rejoignez notre appel avec Lucie Castets ⤵️ www.gagnons-ensemble.fr
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Gagnons Ensemble
Le premier geste tient en un clic : gagnons-ensemble.fr. La suite, nous l’écrirons ensemble.
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Mike Small @bellacaledonia.bsky.social · 30/11/2024
Happy St Andrews Day everybody - celebrating 17 years of independent Scottish media!
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Paddy Farrington @balaitous.bsky.social · 30/11/2024
Abolish the monarchy! Leafletting with Republic at Middle Meadow Walk.
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Paddy Farrington @balaitous.bsky.social · 26/11/2024
Living Rent and Stand Up To Racism demo in Craigmillar against racist harassment
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Democratic Left Scotland @demleftscotland.bsky.social · 20/11/2024
Thoughts on a gathering of left, green and progressive organisations: www.democratic-left.scot/post/europea... / @europeanleft.bsky.social @giuliocavalli.bsky.social @cathiell.bsky.social @balaitous.bsky.social @anthonybarnett.bsky.social @elimlian.bsky.social @1blueshirtgirl.bsky.social
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European categories
Scottish delegates were pleased to attend the European Forum of left, green and progressive parties and organisations in Budapest earlier this month.Representing two separate organisations which enjoy...
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