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Scottish Independence Supporter. Left Leaning Politics.

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Prem Sikka @premnsikka.bsky.social · 27/09/2026
Private equity controlled TalkTalk, UK's 4th largest broadband provider, facing administration. Loaded with debt by PE, asset-stripped, low investment, poor service. PE control of essential services damages economy and national security. Neoliberals eye a bailout.
lbc.co.uk
National security concerns as broadband giant TalkTalk 'could go into administration within days' | LBC
Security officials are warning that the Ministry of Defence could be impacted if the telecom provider goes under
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Discovering Finland @discoverfinland.bsky.social · 26/09/2026
The Moomin Mug Mania exhibition has opened at the Moomin Museum in Tamperetalo, exploring the journey of the Moomin mugs from everyday household objects to a cultural phenomenon: www.muumimuseo.fi/en/exhibitio... Discover more of Tampere's many attractions: www.discoveringfinland.com/lakeland/tam...
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Gerry Hassan @gerryhassan.bsky.social · 25/09/2026
The Conservatives and the concept of fairness. Ever since George Osborne's disastrous, punitive period as Chancellor the Tories have explicitly dressed up welfare cuts in the name of "fairness." Unlike their previous appropriation of "freedom" from Labour & the left this cannot go unchallenged.
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Gerry Hassan @gerryhassan.bsky.social · 24/09/2026
US Senator Bernie Sanders calls it right about the rise of oligarchy and how elites are buying and distorting politics including in the UK & funding of Farage's Reform.
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Gerry Hassan @gerryhassan.bsky.social · 24/09/2026
A #bbcqt discussion on Tory proposals to limit unemployment benefit. 40 years of the Tories cutting benefits & making the unemployed pay for economic failure. Jobseeker's Allowance in the UK is £95.55 per week for those 25 & over: 14% of average full-time earnings: the lowest in the developed world.
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Gerry Hassan @gerryhassan.bsky.social · 24/09/2026
Unemployment benefit in the UK is £95.55 per week for those aged 25 & over. It is 14% of average full-time earnings: the lowest in the developed world. Yet it is still too high for the Tories & right-wing vandals who would ideally live in a world where it did not exist.
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Gerry Hassan @gerryhassan.bsky.social · 24/09/2026
Reform MP Danny Kruger is against the UK govt creating an agency to counter Russian disinformation calling it a "Ministry of Truth." Damning that the pro-Putin, pro-Trump Reform are so sanguine abt foreign state agencies intervening in UK domestic life. #PoliticsLive
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Peter Geoghegan @petergeoghegan.bsky.social · 23/09/2026
‘We’ll eradicate the state pension’ would be quite the proposal for Reform www.theguardian.com/politics/202...
theguardian.com
Thinktank linked to Reform UK calls for abolition of state pension
‘Radical’ report likely to influence party’s platform also proposes abolishing inheritance and capital gains taxes
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Ian Fraser @ianfraser.bsky.social · 23/09/2026
The ‘Shetland Bus’ transported Special Operations Executive agents, saboteurs, weapons, and radios into Nazi-occupied Norway, and rescued refugees and stranded allied personnel on return trips. There’s a new documentary about it, ‘Hearts Across the Sea
shetnews.co.uk
‘Deeply personal’ Shetland Bus documentary to launch on Friday
Hearts Across the Sea will be available to watch free on YouTube
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Ian Fraser @ianfraser.bsky.social · 23/09/2026
“I cannot accept this”: Eric Cantona slams Man Utd co-owner Jim Ratcliffe over his latest anti-immigration outburst, saying he wouldn’t have signed for the club had the Ineos billionaire been in charge at the time.
goal.com
Eric Cantona slams Man Utd co-owner Sir Jim Ratcliffe over 'unacceptable' immigration comments and claims he wouldn't have signed for the club | Goal.com India
Eric Cantona criticises Manchester United co-owner Sir Jim Ratcliffe for his anti-immigration comment, stating he would not have joined the club under his leadership.
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Jacqui @jacquinotmybag.bsky.social · 23/09/2026
They are only here to disrupt our parliament. They offer no positivity for their voters or Scotland
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Michelle says: Be kind. Always. ❤️ @snarkysillysad.bsky.social · 22/09/2026
Fishermen rescue a newborn elephant calf swept away in the Teesta River. Forest department later reunites the calf with its mother: #AGoodPlace Source: www.reddit.com/r/HumansBein...
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Prem Sikka @premnsikka.bsky.social · 22/09/2026
The Guardian joins the campaign to abolish the state pension triple-lock. Portrays it as a old v young, social security v defence spending issue. Silence on corporate welfare, tax perks of the rich, maldistribution of wealth, low govt spend on state pension, how future retirees will survive.
theguardian.com
Britain needs cash and everyone knows we should break the pensions triple lock. Where is the courage? | Gaby Hinsliff
The issue cannot be avoided any longer. Andy Burnham and his chancellor must face the fear of a pensioner backlash, and find a fair solution, says Guardian columnist Gaby Hinsliff
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Discovering Finland @discoverfinland.bsky.social · 21/09/2026
A new wind-powered artwork *Ensemble* by the artist duo Grönlund-Nisunen has been installed on the rooftop terrace by the entrance of the Turku Music Hall, Fuuga, & will become part of the City of Turku’s art collection, managed by WAM Turku City Art Museum www.discoveringfinland.com/destination/...
Photo: Petteri Nisunen
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Prem Sikka @premnsikka.bsky.social · 21/09/2026
Neoliberals want to end the triple-lock on state pension They inflict low wages, consign millions to poverty. Govt spending on state pension as % of GDP in G7 countries. Italy 12.8 France 12 Germany 9.8 Japan 8.9 USA 6.6 Canada 4.7 UK 4.7 UK has one of the least generous pensions in the G7.
adviserservices.fidelity.co.uk
How does the UK State Pension measure up globally?
A global comparison of State Pension provision highlights the onus on individuals in the UK to build pension savings for their retirement, rather than leaving
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AgonyFlips @agonyflips.bsky.social · 20/09/2026
When you're ticked off and a friend sends you something to make you feel better. 🐑🔊
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Gerry Hassan @gerryhassan.bsky.social · 20/09/2026
The top stories in the world according to the #BBC and much of the UK media. First, the latest story in the dysfunctional House of Windsor; followed by Ed Sheeran. News as soap opera. Never mind Ukraine, the Gulf, Israel/Palestine, Sudan, the threat of Trump & more.
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Stravaigin-laddie 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿 @costadelclyde.bsky.social · 19/09/2026
🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿 Spend a few days in Denmark, listen to people, look at how they behave, check their public transport, see the food they choose to eat, soak up the vibe and quality of life. You will believe not one drop of unionist pish ever again. Scotland needs independence to release its full potential #Indy 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿
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Prem Sikka @premnsikka.bsky.social · 20/09/2026
UK politics funded by billionaires, mega-donations surge as the rich buy power. £179m donated by wealthy individuals since 2019. A cap at £100,000 or £500,000 won't do. Only the rich can enter political auctions Can't end political corruption without ending donations.
theguardian.com
UK politics increasingly funded by billionaires as mega-donations surge
Exclusive: A total £179m has been donated by wealthy individuals since 2019, research reveals
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johnjakson19.bsky.social @johnjakson19.bsky.social · 19/09/2026
Good thread 👇
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William Duguid @williamduguid1.bsky.social · 19/09/2026
'A lot of Scots are perfectly happy in the Union. But we’re asking for the democratic right to have this whole nation vote on these matters, not for a handful of us to decide the future of the rest.' James Forrest, via Bella Caledonia
bellacaledonia.org.uk
Gaslighting the Union
If Scotland Is Such a Burden, Why Do They Fight So Hard to Keep Us? The more you look at English-based commentary on the gathering of pro-independence leaders, the more you recognise something fund…
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Hoodlum 🇺🇸 @nothoodlum.bsky.social · 18/09/2026
Obama: “Imagine if I had pulled Fox News’ credentials from the White House press corps. You’re laughing, but this is what’s happening. It’s unimaginable that the same parties that are silent right now would have tolerated behavior like that from me.” Clip courtesy @meidastouch.com
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Gerry Hassan @gerryhassan.bsky.social · 18/09/2026
Another one for the Vichy Republicans to somehow explain. And their apologists across the world such as Farage & Tice in the UK. Just don't ever claim that the Trump Republicans champion free speech & liberty.
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Jessý Potato @markdownhandsup.bsky.social · 18/09/2026
Our second lagoon review is the year-old Laugarás Lagoon. I have gone a few times, and I now include this lagoon as a meal stop option for my Golden Circle Geology tour guests. I have mixed feelings about this lagoon. At first, I really liked it, and I still recommend it. But I have reservations.
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weegingerdug @weegingerdug.bsky.social · 16/09/2026
My latest blog piece. I signed the @believeinscotland.bsky.social petition calling for a referendum and my local Labour MP replied with an email full of lies. Labour claims there was a cross-party consensus for the 2014 indyref. No such consensus existed. weegingerdug.wordpress.com/2026/09/16/l...
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Labour’s lying reply to Believe in Scotland’s petition
You’ve probably never heard of Elaine Stewart. She’s my local MP, one of the least distinguished Labour MPs out of the undistinguished bunch of careerists and lobby fodder elected to We…
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Neil Mackay @neilmackay.bsky.social · 17/09/2026
Genius
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Alan Ferrier @alanferrier.bsky.social · 17/09/2026
An oil-producing nation with no refinery. An exporting nation with no shipping routes. An electricity producer forced to pay to upload to the “national” grid. Welcome to our blessed "union of equals".
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Jessý Potato @markdownhandsup.bsky.social · 17/09/2026
Let's do an update on Kīlauea because new developments are quite interesting: As eruptive episode 54 was winding down, new vents and lava flows began north of the main active area about a day ago. Six vents are now open at the crater. This is a deviation in eruption pattern established Dec '24.
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Neil Mackay @neilmackay.bsky.social · 16/09/2026
In decades to come, this lady will be the hero of the movie
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Discovering Finland @discoverfinland.bsky.social · 16/09/2026
On a wet and windy day in the capital, our Wednesday afternoon selection is a midweek mix of aurora shots taken around Finland. Photos shared on IG by mika._photography_, sampulainen, arktikmedia, and lorenzmira_lapland: www.instagram.com/p/DdWDIG2jI3_/
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Prem Sikka @premnsikka.bsky.social · 16/09/2026
Crypto billionaires must be stopped from undermining democracy. This is more than that. Politicians are bought by corporations and the super rich. Normal people can't compete in the auction. Must ban all political donations. Let parties be funded by modest membership fees and public money.
theguardian.com
The Guardian view on Reform UK: crypto billionaires must be stopped from undermining democracy | Editorial
Editorial: The vast sums given to Nigel Farage’s party in recent days must lead to action on political funding
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mactakeshi.bsky.social @mactakeshi.bsky.social · 15/09/2026
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Prem Sikka @premnsikka.bsky.social · 15/09/2026
Govt set to nationalise Speciality Steel UK, the third-largest steelworks. SSUK has been in administration. Govt paying £3.5m a month to keep it going. Public purse cleaning up the mess left by private enterprise. Story of capitalism: Profits privatised, cost socialised.
bbc.co.uk
Government set to nationalise troubled steel firm, minister says
Production at SSUK sites in South Yorkshire and the West Midlands was paused earlier this year.
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weegingerdug @weegingerdug.bsky.social · 15/09/2026
You can tell the Celtic Alliance has got the Unionists rattled as they're promising to present a positive case for the Union again. This time they mean it, no honest, pinky promise. Of course their problem is that it doesn't exist. weegingerdug.wordpress.com/2026/09/15/t...
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The positive case for the Union will be along shortly, this time they mean it.
The flag waving We’re not nationalists we’re British brigade are seriously rattled by the Celtic Alliance, although of course they’d never admit to it, they’re currently doi…
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weegingerdug @weegingerdug.bsky.social · 14/09/2026
My latest blog piece, The Cardiff Agreement represents an important new milestone on the journey to self determination for Scotland, Wales, and Northern Ireland. Westminster’s stalling tactic of refusing to engage with the issue has run out of road. weegingerdug.wordpress.com/2026/09/14/t...
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The Cardiff Agreement marks a new chapter in the path to independence
On Monday there was a historic meeting in Cardiff, the first time ever that pro-independence First Ministers from Scotland, Wales, and Northern Ireland met and agreed a common framework for the pur…
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DottieB 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿 @dottieb.bsky.social · 14/09/2026
BBC Dissing-Scotland more like.
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The National @scotnational.bsky.social · 14/09/2026
BREAKING: Only around a third of people in the UK think the Union will still exist in 10 years, new polling has found It comes after the leaders of Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland signed a historic agreement on self-determination
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Believe in Scotland @believeinscotland.bsky.social · 14/09/2026
🚨 The First Ministers of Scotland, Northern Ireland and Wales, all from parties seeking to fundamental constitutional change, unite to demand their nations’ right to choose. 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿🏴󠁧󠁢󠁷󠁬󠁳󠁿🇮🇪 The Celtic Exit has begun. 1/2
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NationCymru @nation.cymru · 14/09/2026
The Welsh and Scottish governments have signed a new agreement setting out plans for closer cooperation on issues ranging from the cost of living and economic growth to relations with the European Union
nation.cymru
Wales and Scotland sign new agreement to strengthen government cooperation
Nation.Cymru staff The Welsh and Scottish governments have signed a new agreement setting out plans for closer cooperation on issues ranging from the cost of living and economic growth to relations wi...
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John Swinney @johnswinney.bsky.social · 14/09/2026
A historic day in Cardiff today. Scotland, Wales and Ireland coming together to assert that the futures of our nations must be shaped by our people. If this is still a voluntary union, Westminster has no democratic right to deny our right to choose.
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Alyn Smith MSP 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿🇪🇺 @alynsmith.bsky.social · 14/09/2026
I would say this wouldn’t I, but the commitment across all three nations not just to independence from the UK but to EU membership is a significant driver of the need for change.
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Proud Cybernat @proud-cybernat.bsky.social · 14/09/2026
The 3 questions Unionists & their BritNat print and broadcast media are terrified to answer: 1) Is the UK Union a voluntary union? 2) If YES, then what is the mechanism to exit that union? 3) If no, so the UK is effectively a prison masquerading as a voluntary union (of equals)? Take your time.
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The SNP @snp.org · 14/09/2026
👀 The SNP is in Wales today… 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿🏴󠁧󠁢󠁷󠁬󠁳󠁿🇮🇪
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Roy Bennett @roybennett.bsky.social · 13/09/2026
Looks like the Celtic Alliance is moving fast and in concert, Burnham has got himself backed into a corner by a snarling impatient Tiger, your move Andy. 😬
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Peter Geoghegan @petergeoghegan.bsky.social · 12/09/2026
British democracy is being bought by crypto billionaires We need to do something to stop it - urgently www.telegraph.co.uk/politics/202...
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Welsh Bollocks @welshbollocks.bsky.social · 13/09/2026
Our second edition of The Bollocks our weekly Newsletter is out Visit Patreon.com/welshbollocks to learn how you can support original Welsh comedy....
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David Pratt @foreigncorr1.bsky.social · 13/09/2026
Twenty-five years ago, the collective shock of the 9/11 terrorist attacks on the US was upon us. Today’s essay recounts what it was like to report on the so called “war on terror” that followed and how those events shaped our world today. 👇 www.heraldscotland.com/news/2654522...
heraldscotland.com
'I am a soldier without boundaries' What bin Laden told me years before 9/11
Twenty-five years ago, the collective shock of the terrorist attacks on the US was upon us. Foreign Editor David Pratt’s essay recounts what it…
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The National @scotnational.bsky.social · 12/09/2026
A first look at tomorrow's front page of The Sunday National 📰 'Swinney, back our plan for independence'
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Prem Sikka @premnsikka.bsky.social · 12/09/2026
UK chancellor urged to remove ‘hidden taxes’ from energy bills to lower bills, pay from general taxation. Money should not be handed out without the govt taking a stake. Must end profiteering. Public ownership of energy is common in the EU countries. Same needed in the UK.
theguardian.com
UK chancellor urged to remove ‘hidden taxes’ from energy bills
Businesses, charities and other groups sign letter calling for levies to be paid by the government
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Prem Sikka @premnsikka.bsky.social · 12/09/2026
Politics for Sale Reform UK received a second £36m donation in as many days, as Thailand-based crypto billionaire matches £36m from another billionaire. Billionaires with criminal record or living abroad buying influence. Normal people people can't compete. Get ready for Farage propaganda blitz.
bbc.co.uk
Reform receives second £36m donation in two days as crypto investor matches record
The party says the money will allow it to fight the next election on a "level playing field", while rivals have renewed calls for donations from individuals to be capped.
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