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Jonathan Rimmer

@jonathanrimmer.bsky.social
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Dead trim, dead patter. Pedantic for a living @ Scottish Parliament.

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Jonathan Rimmer @jonathanrimmer.bsky.social · 02/10/2026
This is erasure for those of us who don't eat sugary cereals but who are obsessed with weetabix, store-brand shreddies and the like....
bbc.co.uk
What are the new rules in Scotland's supermarkets?
Restrictions are being put on products with high sugar, fat and salt content, but the meal deal lives on.
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Neil Atkinson @knoxharrington.bsky.social · 25/09/2026
It's very important to make the argument City shouldn't be relegated but should be expelled. The EFL should get to choose whether it takes them and at what tier. The bad faith dealings have impacted many sides that are currently EFL teams.
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Jonathan Rimmer @jonathanrimmer.bsky.social · 10/09/2026
Really devastating news for staff and for cultural journalism in Scotland. I’ve written on/off for them over the past decade and been immensely grateful to do so. As with any publication, folk won’t love everything they published, which is as it should be. The Skinny made Scotland a better place.
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Alison Eales, Nerves of Steel @alisoneales.com · 09/09/2026
me when I'm trying to choose a healthy breakfast
A screenshot of Prime Minister's Questions with the subtitle 'Mr Bacon, I don't need advice from you.'
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Neil Mackay @neilmackay.bsky.social · 09/09/2026
Oh for fuck sake, no, the answer is no. Just like reading Dracula doesn't turn you into a vampire, or watching The Godfather doesn't lead to a life of organised crime. This is the stupidest piece I've read all year, and so far this year has produced some very stupid pieces ... It's the Guardian BTW
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Andrew Beasley @andrewbeasleyfootball.com · 09/09/2026
Meet the new season, same as the old season.
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Jonathan Rimmer @jonathanrimmer.bsky.social · 01/09/2026
The direction of travel is interesting. I wonder whether councils can also expect to be downsized. (On that note, the average Scottish local council represents about 170,000 people. The European average is only 10,000 people per local authority, so we're already a big outlier.)
bbc.co.uk
Swinney to cut health board numbers in programme for government
Scotland's 14 health boards could be merged into two for the mainland, with different arrangements for the islands.
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LFC Joe @lfccincinnati.bsky.social · 14/08/2026
What’s the return policy on Bezos? 🤬😔🤬😔 #LFC
static.klipy.com
The Sopranos Tony Soprano
Alt: The Sopranos Tony Soprano
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Jonathan Rimmer @jonathanrimmer.bsky.social · 13/08/2026
How on earth did Jack Draper manage to throw that second set away?! Decision making bizarre. Lots of weird drop shots when he just needed to smash a winner. #ATPTour #CincinnatiOpen
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Jonathan Rimmer @jonathanrimmer.bsky.social · 11/08/2026
Anyone have any tickets going for The Cure in Edinburgh in a few weeks? I've been on the waiting list for months but heard nout.
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Liverpool.com @liverpool.com · 11/08/2026
Liverpool fan group Spirit of Shankly says it has asked five key questions amid FSG takeover talks involving Jeff Bezos, with reports suggesting the deal could happen this week
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Liverpool fan group asks 5 key questions amid FSG talks involving Jeff Bezos
Liverpool fan group Spirit of Shankly says it has asked five key questions amid FSG takeover talks involving Jeff Bezos, with reports suggesting the deal could happen this week
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Jonathan Rimmer @jonathanrimmer.bsky.social · 10/08/2026
Bad news. I hope @spiritofshankly.bsky.social speak out against this.
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Jonathan Rimmer @jonathanrimmer.bsky.social · 24/07/2026
Enjoyed pretending to understand the gymnastics scoring at the #CommonwealthGames. From what I gather, Scotland only just missed out on a medal 🥉
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The Glasgow Bell @glasgowbell.bsky.social · 22/07/2026
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Jonathan Rimmer @jonathanrimmer.bsky.social · 22/07/2026
This... seems bad
bbc.co.uk
OpenAI says its AI went rogue and launched 'unprecedented' cyber-attack
It is one of the first publicly disclosed cyber-attacks carried out by AI without direct human involvement.
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Ballot Box Scotland @ballotbox.scot · 21/07/2026
Being reported that Scottish Labour leader and Glasgow MSP, Anas Sarwar, will be taking up a junior minister role at Westminster, via a peerage. If that is indeed the case, not only does it trigger a leadership election, but it also returns Monica Lennon to Holyrood as she's 4th on the Glasgow list
dailyrecord.co.uk
Anas Sarwar set to quit as Scottish Labour leader
EXCLUSIVE: The Glasgow MSP has been down in London for the reshuffle and will take up a job in the new Government.
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Jonathan Rimmer @jonathanrimmer.bsky.social · 18/07/2026
Very funny that England chose this game to start playing on the front foot. What on earth is that French defending though?! #ENGFRA
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Jonathan Rimmer @jonathanrimmer.bsky.social · 26/06/2026
DR Congo takes Rwanda to international court over decades of conflict www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
bbc.co.uk
DR Congo takes Rwanda to international court over decades of conflict
Kinshasa accuses its neighbour of committing various violations since the 1994 Rwanda genocide.
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Jonathan Rimmer @jonathanrimmer.bsky.social · 26/06/2026
I'm gonna say it: the new Muse album is... not bad???? Not like 2000s Muse good, but a fun time.
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Jonathan Rimmer @jonathanrimmer.bsky.social · 24/06/2026
Second game running 🤦‍♂️ #SCOBRA
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Jonathan Rimmer @jonathanrimmer.bsky.social · 23/06/2026
The answer you are looking for is.... no.
bbc.co.uk
World Cup 2026: Can England fans win Boston hearts after Scottish party?
After Scotland win the hearts of Boston, can England fans follow in their footsteps?
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Jonathan Rimmer @jonathanrimmer.bsky.social · 17/06/2026
bbc.co.uk
Israeli tech firm accused of targeting First Minister John Swinney
Accounts linked to tech firm BlackCore are alleged to have carried out 'digital interference operations' against John Swinney.
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Jonathan Rimmer @jonathanrimmer.bsky.social · 08/06/2026
What a player, what a man www.theplayerstribune.com/divock-origi...
theplayerstribune.com
Thank You, God. Thank You, Football. | By Divock Origi
When you can look back and savour all the sweet moments with only gratitude and zero regret, that’s when you know it’s time to say goodbye.
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YouGov @yougov.co.uk · 05/06/2026
🧵/ How Scotland voted at the 2026 Holyrood election: our new study breaks down how Scottish voters cast their ballots in last month's seismic election by all the key demographic and political divides yougov.com/en-gb/articl...
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YouGov @yougov.co.uk · 05/06/2026
🧵/ How Wales voted at the 2026 Senedd election: our new study based on reanalysing the data behind our successful pre-election MRP identifies the key demographic and political divides behind the new Welsh party system yougov.com/en-gb/articl...
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Jonathan Rimmer @jonathanrimmer.bsky.social · 05/06/2026
I don't log every film I watch because even I think that's a tad exhausting/unnecessary, but here are the last four films I reviewed: Neat sports doc, some vintage gonzo Cage, the grandparent to all those 2010s whip-smart financial dramas and the most avant-garde hood film I've ever seen.
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Jonathan Rimmer @jonathanrimmer.bsky.social · 02/06/2026
Both Kenny and Kevin Keegan are going through the mill right now. Sad to see. They're much loved by millions.
bbc.co.uk
Sir Kenny Dalglish undergoing treatment for cancer
Scotland, Liverpool and Celtic great Sir Kenny Dalglish confirms he is undergoing treatment for cancer.
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Si Lloyd @smnllyd5.bsky.social · 30/05/2026
Feel for anyone who misses a big penalty in a shootout. Except for John Terry, because that was and always will be hilarious.
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Alexis Conran @alexisconran.com · 30/05/2026
Penalty shoot outs are a rubbish way to win or lose a final. Entertaining to watch I guess. Ally McCoist thinks Arsenal were “excellent” and had a great game plan … erm … ok …?
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Jonathan Rimmer @jonathanrimmer.bsky.social · 30/05/2026
European cups aren’t for everyone 😅 A titanic effort by Arsenal tbf.
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Jonathan Rimmer @jonathanrimmer.bsky.social · 30/05/2026
Arsenal are gonna win this with their one chance, aren’t they? 😴
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Bert Disco @hauntedlfc.bsky.social · 30/05/2026
I wanted Slot replaced. But can we show a bit of class and dignity. He was a good guy. Not the right coach for LFC. Thanks for the title, Arne! #LFC
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PhillyRed @philyred.bsky.social · 29/05/2026
Klopp would never agree to this transfer cos he has the emotional intelligence and cultural awareness to understand the importance of a scouser in a #LFC team. Edwards sees everything as a line on a spreadsheet. That's why he chose a yes man headcoach who lacks gravitas and emotional intelligence.
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Alex McGuinness @alexmcguinness.bsky.social · 28/05/2026
Mad how poor Hughes is at resigning players. Now we need another CB on top of everything else we have to do. #lfc
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Dr Paul Dorfman @drpauldorfman.bsky.social · 27/05/2026
Net-zero-related industries are supporting more than 105,000 jobs in Scotland and contributing £10.2bn to the economy, according to industry research. www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
bbc.co.uk
Green jobs contributing £10.2bn to Scotland's economy, says CBI
An industry report suggests that the net-zero economy is already established and employs more than 105,000 people.
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Jonathan Rimmer @jonathanrimmer.bsky.social · 24/05/2026
Happy for Ian Wright and only Ian Wright about the Arsenal title win.
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Jonathan Rimmer @jonathanrimmer.bsky.social · 22/05/2026
I'm not sure if it's worth making a proper account for it on here, but I'm proud of the work we've done in our first season of collections as Livingston Fans Supporting Foodbanks. For a small fanbase and volunteer group, we did no bad! @sfoodbanks.bsky.social #HungerDoesntWearClubColours
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Jonathan Rimmer @jonathanrimmer.bsky.social · 19/05/2026
Mad to think that Spurs finished above Arsenal as recently as 2022.
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The Scottish Parliament @parliament.scot · 13/05/2026
The Chamber seating arrangements for Session 7 at The Scottish Parliament have been agreed. ⬇️
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Jonathan Rimmer @jonathanrimmer.bsky.social · 13/05/2026
Never got the chance to say this because I’ve been more focused on some important medical stuff this week, but shout out to @ballotbox.scot for their excellent election coverage. For those of us who work for the Parliament, it’s proven the most invaluable resource of the lot.
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Jonathan Rimmer @jonathanrimmer.bsky.social · 09/05/2026
Quirk from #SP26: gap between the Lib Dems in sixth and the next party down is enormous compared to previous. Votes for smaller parties barely a factor—there may be an explanation for biggest one…: IGV - 0.9% ALS - 0.8% Family - 0.7% ISP - 0.4% SSP - 0.4% Workers - 0.1% Common - 0.1%
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Jonathan Rimmer @jonathanrimmer.bsky.social · 09/05/2026
Who's the official opposition if Labour and Reform both have 17 seats?
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Ewan Gibbs @ewangibbs.bsky.social · 08/05/2026
The collapse of Labour in Wales is political history. Events in Scotland and England are second order by comparison.
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Jonathan Rimmer @jonathanrimmer.bsky.social · 08/05/2026
Suggests it will be: Anas Sarwar Pauline McNeill Paul Sweeney Patrick Harvie Iris Duane Thomas Kerr Kim Schmulian
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Andrew Learmonth @andrewlearmonth.bsky.social · 08/05/2026
Labour's Jackie Baillie holds on to Dumbarton
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James Walker @jameslwalker.bsky.social · 08/05/2026
EXC: Scottish Labour official calls on Anas Sarwar and Jackie Baillie to resign. Another member of the party's governing body has called for a leadership election 👇 www.thenational.scot/news/2609159...
thenational.scot
Scottish Labour official calls on Anas Sarwar and Jackie Baillie to resign
A SCOTTISH Labour official has called on Anas Sarwar and Jackie Baillie to resign as the dust settles on what looks to be a disastrous result for…
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Jonathan Rimmer @jonathanrimmer.bsky.social · 08/05/2026
Slightly surprised that the BBC are forecasting Glasgow Kelvin and Southside seats for the SNP. The Greens seemed quite bullish when interviewed earlier.
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Callum May @callummay.co.uk · 08/05/2026
Angus Robertson’s parliamentary career comes to an end next to a person dressed as a gannet.
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Ballot Box Scotland @ballotbox.scot · 08/05/2026
Russell Findlay breathes a sigh of relief: he has avoided the indignity of potentially losing his seat, were they only in line for one MSP in West overall. Very, very close ^AF
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Holyrood @holyroodmag.bsky.social · 08/05/2026
Labour has gained its first seat, Na h-Eileanan an Iar. It's a narrow victory, with their candidate Donald MacKinnon winning 4,665 votes to SNP's Alasdair Allan's 4,511.
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