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Cathie Lloyd

@cathiell.bsky.social
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Antiracist, used to teach political sociology - Scottish self determination

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Democratic Left Scotland @demleftscotland.bsky.social · 05/05/2026
Online discussion after the election: www.democratic-left.scot/post/online-... / @makehopepossible.bsky.social @reidfoundation.bsky.social @bellacaledonia.bsky.social @annidonaldson.bsky.social @amendlocke.bsky.social @balaitous.bsky.social @cathiell.bsky.social @ross-greer.bsky.social
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Online discussion event: Results and prospects
Join this post-election online discussion, organised by Democratic Left Scotland, with contributions from a Green, Labour and SNP perspective. Monday 11th May 7:30 Zoom link - http://bit.ly/3RkXM1pWha...
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Cathie Lloyd @cathiell.bsky.social · 27/04/2026
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John Swinney @johnswinney.bsky.social · 24/04/2026
Heading to Dunoon. We live in a beautiful country. I love Scotland. 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿
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Chris Clark @kitck.bsky.social · 24/04/2026
If you value a nationalised Scottish NHS DON'T vote London Labour on 7th May. Streeting will open it up to greedy oligarch-enabled USA health insurance companies, and sell your confidential data to Palantir. Scottish Water will be privatised too to stop it comparing favourably with English Water.
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The SNP @snp.org · 24/04/2026
Scotland makes loads of cheap, clean energy...but Westminster keeps our bills sky-high. Vote for lower energy bills with independence. Make it both votes SNP on May 7th.
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Gemma Clark 🧿🕯️ @gemmaclark.bsky.social · 20/04/2026
And the racists and misogynists are voting too. Make sure you’re registered x
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The SNP @snp.org · 19/04/2026
If re-elected, the SNP will double the number of GP walk-in centres across Scotland, reaching more communities the length and breadth of the country. Make it #BothVotesSNP on May 7.
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Bazza 🏳️‍🌈🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿🇪🇺 @bazz87.bsky.social · 19/04/2026
Another reason to vote SNP on May 7th. Health is a devolved issue. And so far, thanks to OUR government, Palantir haven’t got anywhere near our NHS data. And as long as we don’t end up with a Westminster puppet government, they won’t.
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The SNP @snp.org · 14/04/2026
The SNP will give every child a school bag filled books, stationery and practical support for that big first step. Building on the Baby Box, it’s about ensuring every child has the best possible start in life. On May 7th, make it both votes SNP for a government that's on your side.
Yellow school bag filled with colored pencils and stationery on a blue background, promoting SNP's pledge to provide school resources to every child.
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whattheactualf.bsky.social @whattheactualf.bsky.social · 08/04/2026
I concur
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BladeoftheSun @bladeofthes.bsky.social · 26/03/2026
Activists have been putting up these signs around the Fairford Airbase from which the US is bombing Iran. Lets not let their activism go to waste.
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Democratic Left Scotland @demleftscotland.bsky.social · 06/03/2026
Anti-militarism today: www.democratic-left.scot/post/our-pol... / @scottishcnd.bsky.social @alexkerrsnp.bsky.social @ross-greer.bsky.social @aigwilson.bsky.social @niallchristie1.bsky.social @balaitous.bsky.social @cathiell.bsky.social @reidfoundation.bsky.social @makehopepossible.bsky.social
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Our politics in a time of war
What do those who wish to represent us in our Scottish Parliament say about war and militarism - as well as about our environment and the economy?The spiralling conflict just initiated by the US and I...
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Patrick Favrel @patleon.bsky.social · 21/03/2026
#StreetArt in #Paris 11th
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Katrina Faccenda @katrinafaccenda.bsky.social · 21/03/2026
An amazing turnout and a glorious sunny morning for the rally and march to Holyrood organised by Stand Up To Racism - Edinburgh. It was great to have the opportunity to address the rally as a Labour councillor - we must unite against those who spread hatred.
Person in march down street
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Democratic Left Scotland @demleftscotland.bsky.social · 28/02/2026
A light shining from Manchester? www.democratic-left.scot/post/hope-co... / @carolinelucas.bsky.social @adamramsay.bsky.social @makehopepossible.bsky.social @maggiechapman.bsky.social @anothergreen.bsky.social @scottishgreens.org @sgptradeunion.bsky.social @snptug.bsky.social @seonadhoy.bsky.social
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Hope, coloured Green
The voters of Gorton and Denton have given added relevance to the 'Make Hope Possible' events happening soon in Edinburgh and Glasgow. Hannah Spencer had a very good win at the Manchester by-election ...
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Cathie Lloyd @cathiell.bsky.social · 13/02/2026
www.theguardian.com/uk-news/live...
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High court rules ban on Palestine Action is unlawful – live
Protest group’s co-founder wins legal challenge against decision to proscribe it under anti-terrorism laws
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The National @scotnational.bsky.social · 13/02/2026
Scotland's top trade unionist has warned the UK Government that it must oppose Donald Trump’s 'deliberate attempt to force mass starvation on an innocent population' Read more: www.thenational.scot/news/2...
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Democratic Left Scotland @demleftscotland.bsky.social · 11/02/2026
What Scotland needs: www.democratic-left.scot/post/transfo... / @reidfoundation.bsky.social @bellacaledonia.bsky.social @snptug.bsky.social @maggiechapman.bsky.social @aigwilson.bsky.social @dastonsnp.bsky.social @cathiell.bsky.social @balaitous.bsky.social @lawrencewishart.bsky.social
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Transformation not Reform
What will it feel like on the weekend of the 9th and 10th of May when the results of this year’s Scottish Parliament elections become clear? How will Holyrood operate with the expected significant coh...
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Make Hope Possible @makehopepossible.bsky.social · 05/02/2026
In November 2023 The Breakup of Britain? Conference was held in Edinburgh's Assembly Rooms. Caroline Lucas was the first speaker in our opening plenary where she said: "If a progressive alternative to this national populist agenda is to be successful I think it needs to do more than offer bolder...
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Omg. WTF is Happening? @lalahaenzy.bsky.social · 05/02/2026
Sir Ian McKellen performing a monologue from Shakespeare’s Sir Thomas More on the Stephen Colbert show. Never have I heard this monologue performed with such a keen sense of prescience. Nor have I ever been in this exact historical moment.TY Sir Ian, for reaching us once again. #Pinks #ProudBlue
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Colin Dunn 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿 @indyposterboy.scot · 24/01/2026
The predominantly unionist media in Scotland is going to go to town smearing SNP and Indy in #GE2026 runup. It's what they do. Try to stay positive, share news about ScotGov and Scottish achievements. And don't let the bastards grind you down. Posters to share here - indyposterboy.scot
Did you know that patient satisfaction surveys have rated NHS Scotland as improving, and far more highly than NHS England?
tinyurl.com/nhsscotland-satisfaction
INDEPENDENCE IS NORMAL
Yes
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The Associated Press @apnews.com · 23/01/2026
A German soccer federation executive committee member says it's time to consider a World Cup boycott because of the actions of U.S. President Donald Trump.
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German soccer federation official wants World Cup boycott considered because of Trump
A German soccer federation executive committee member says it’s time to consider a World Cup boycott because of the actions of U.S. President Donald Trump.
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Democratic Left Scotland @demleftscotland.bsky.social · 21/01/2026
Ban the bomb on Burns Day: www.democratic-left.scot/post/burns-d... / @scottishcnd.bsky.social @reidfoundation.bsky.social @makehopepossible.bsky.social @niallchristie1.bsky.social @rightsandroses.bsky.social @calumbairdsongs.bsky.social @cathiell.bsky.social @ionafyfe.bsky.social
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Burns Day: online poetry - and nuclear disarmament
The good people at Scottish CND have established a tradition of successful Burns events, gathering renowned poets based in Scotland for a programme of peace-themed poetry. As the organisers say, 'thes...
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John Swinney @johnswinney.bsky.social · 01/01/2026
Happy New Year and every good wish for 2026. 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿
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Democratic Left Scotland @demleftscotland.bsky.social · 19/12/2025
Into 2026: www.democratic-left.scot/post/season-... / @reidfoundation.bsky.social @bellacaledonia.bsky.social @anothergreen.bsky.social @ross-greer.bsky.social @scottishcnd.bsky.social @balaitous.bsky.social @calumbairdsongs.bsky.social @cathiell.bsky.social @niallchristie1.bsky.social
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Season's greetings
The wishes advanced at this time between family members, friends and work colleagues are sincere - and we promote them too: that people may have a happy new year and that there shall be peace on earth...
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Democratic Left Scotland @demleftscotland.bsky.social · 28/12/2025
Highlights / 2025: www.democratic-left.scot/post/highlig... / @reidfoundation.bsky.social @calumbairdsongs.bsky.social @ionafyfe.bsky.social @niallchristie1.bsky.social @anothergreen.bsky.social @cathiell.bsky.social @balaitous.bsky.social @jonmolyneux.bsky.social @bellacaledonia.bsky.social
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Highlights / 2025
With scope for more many visitors, this website, like Democratic Left Scotland itself, is a a 'modest and fragile endeavour' - but one which we hope continues to prove useful and promising. Our commit...
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Cathie Lloyd @cathiell.bsky.social · 19/12/2025
Got winter fuel payment from Social Security Scotland on paper stating Dignity fairness respect. So happy to live here.
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Democratic Left Scotland @demleftscotland.bsky.social · 01/12/2025
Solidarity with Palestine: www.democratic-left.scot/post/in-soli... / @calumbairdsongs.bsky.social @cathiell.bsky.social @balaitous.bsky.social @rednecklefty.bsky.social @rightsandroses.bsky.social @bellacaledonia.bsky.social @jonmolyneux.bsky.social @hariborafferty.bsky.social
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In solidarity with the people of Nablus, Palestine
Over 60 people crowded into a room in the Queen’s Hotel Dundee last week to mark the 45th anniversary of the city’s twinning with the Palestinian city of Nablus.Prominent speakers included Nehad Khanf...
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Cathie Lloyd @cathiell.bsky.social · 23/11/2025
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Eoghan Daltun 🌍 @irishrainforest.bsky.social · 14/11/2025
"The 'reduction in enthusiasm' [for climate action] among rich nations didn’t happen by accident. It’s the product of a deliberate and systematic assault on knowledge by some of the richest people on Earth. Preventing climate breakdown means protecting ourselves from the storm of lies."
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Cathie Lloyd @cathiell.bsky.social · 10/11/2025
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Petition: Defend BBC independence from Trump’s interference
Stop Trump Coalition
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Padrig Gatth @padriggatth.bsky.social · 08/11/2025
Yikes
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John Swinney @johnswinney.bsky.social · 05/11/2025
75 years ago, the ECHR was signed after the horrors of the war. Today, Nigel Farage and many Westminster politicians want to tear up the laws that protect our basic human rights. Our rights are not Westminster’s to take away. We will stand firmly against that.
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Cathie Lloyd @cathiell.bsky.social · 25/10/2025
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Leftwinger Catherine Connolly to be Ireland’s next president after landslide election victory
Heather Humphreys concedes defeat after early vote tallies show insurmountable gap between the candidates
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Democratic Left Scotland @demleftscotland.bsky.social · 23/10/2025
Which direction for France? www.democratic-left.scot/post/which-w... / @pcf.bsky.social @balaitous.bsky.social @cathiell.bsky.social @maudvergnol.bsky.social @rolfent.bsky.social @philippebouyssou.bsky.social @newscots4indy.bsky.social @amendlocke.bsky.social @glasgowforeurope.bsky.social
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Which way for France?
Vincent Boulet, the vice president of the European Left, assesses the current crisis in French politics and society.In his article in this month's European Left newsletter, Boulet argues that 'the imm...
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Cathie Lloyd @cathiell.bsky.social · 24/10/2025
Great news from Caerphilly with a decisive Plaid victory and huge by-election turnout.
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WeMove Europe @wemoveeurope.bsky.social · 23/10/2025
Right now, a group of EU leaders want to scrap laws that protect our air, water and nature - in an attempt to please Trump. We can’t let that happen. Join 83,000 Europeans saying no to fossil fuels, yes to a fair, green Europe. Sign now: go.wemove.eu/trump-deal
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Chasbell 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿🇮🇪🇮🇹🇨🇦 @chasbell.bsky.social · 23/10/2025
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T-Rexit @t-rexit.bsky.social · 22/10/2025
Dewch ymlaen Plaid Cymru
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Cathie Lloyd @cathiell.bsky.social · 22/10/2025
Best wishes to all Plaid Cymru supporters for Thursday
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Cathie Lloyd @cathiell.bsky.social · 21/10/2025
On the anniversary of Aberfan we must think of the consequences of reckless exploitation of natural resources.
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Chasbell 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿🇮🇪🇮🇹🇨🇦 @chasbell.bsky.social · 18/10/2025
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George Monbiot @georgemonbiot.bsky.social · 14/10/2025
To be effective, protest must be noisy, obstructive, annoying. No longer is this allowed. Now the last attribute of effective dissent – persistence – is also to be banned. But the moment protest ceases to be effective is the moment democracy dies. www.theguardian.com/commentisfre...
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Here’s what you need to know about Starmer’s illiberal protest curbs: they would have killed the Labour party at birth | George Monbiot
The rights we enjoy in the UK, and the movement the PM purports to lead, were built on protest. Those rights are in dire peril, says Guardian columnist George Monbiot
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Channel 4 News @channel4news.bsky.social · 13/10/2025
"For us the fire has not ceased. It is, in fact, starting to glow." Palestinian poet Mosab Abu Toha tells @krishgm.bsky.social the ceasefire allows Gazans to find the loved ones and homes they've lost and reflect on two years of "genocide". Read and watch: www.channel4.com/news/no-guar...
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‘No guarantee this genocide will stop’ – Palestinian poet on Gaza ceasefire
Now the poet Mosab Abu Toha was forced to leave his home in northern Gaza with his family, after the war began.
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Liz Saville Roberts AS / MP @lsrplaid.bsky.social · 11/10/2025
Being Welsh is about belonging and shared values. I was a loud south-east London girl who became Welsh, heart and soul. Our Wales is one that welcomes, includes and builds, not one that divides. Proud to close an inspiring weekend at Plaid Cymru conference 💚🏴󠁧󠁢󠁷󠁬󠁳󠁿
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Cathie Lloyd @cathiell.bsky.social · 12/10/2025
News blackout on SNP conference from msm? Mad and childish
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Raider @iwillnotbesilenced.bsky.social · 12/10/2025
This Is Fascism
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