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Karin Goodwin

@karingoodwin.bsky.social
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Journalist |Co-editor of theferret.scot |Co-founder of Govanhill's Community Newsroom| Migration, housing, justice, people power and planet |Always up for dancin'

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Luke Butterly @lukejbutterly.bsky.social · 29/07/2026
Far-right loyalist Jim Dowson fundraising for ‘vigilante’ groups in Scotland New by @karingoodwin.bsky.social
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Far-right loyalist Jim Dowson fundraising for ‘vigilante’ groups in Scotland
Dowson led flag protests at Belfast City Hall in 2012 and now fronts a Christian nationalist organisation
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Hannah Graham @drhannahgraham.bsky.social · 09/08/2026
A poignant, difficult, and important story by @karingoodwin.bsky.social. Families bereaved by suicide should not be left waiting for support. Well done to 'A Place Called Here' peer support group and @samhscotland.bsky.social for drawing attention to this.
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Rob Edwards @robedwards5.bsky.social · 09/08/2026
This, by @karingoodwin.bsky.social for @theferret.scot, is vital journalism.
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Karin Goodwin @karingoodwin.bsky.social · 19/08/2026
After 10 successful years, we’re taking The Ferret to the next level. We're seeking a talented business manager who can improve our resilience as an organisation, ensure our financial stability, and make sure we continue serving our members and readers. Apply or share.
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The Ferret @theferret.scot · 07/06/2026
🔴 NEW: The health and wellbeing of hundreds of babies and toddlers is at risk in temporary accommodation, it is claimed, due to unsafe sleeping conditions, overcrowding and a lack of basic necessities.  Our latest: www.theferret.scot/homeless-accommo…
Graphic showing a woman holding a baby against her shoulder indoors. Headline text reads: “Homeless accommodation could put babies at risk. Why aren’t Scottish councils doing more to reduce the dangers?”
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The Ferret @theferret.scot · 26/04/2026
Women supporting asylum seekers in Scotland say they have been threatened, followed and abused at protests and online. The Ferret spoke to 14 women about their experiences. Our latest: www.theferret.scot/women-abused-far…
Crowd protesting the far right, speaker with megaphone and signs saying 'Stop the far right' and 'Refugees are not to blame'
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Karin Goodwin @karingoodwin.bsky.social · 05/04/2026
Scottish activists are still facing terrorism charges for wearing T-shirts or holding signs. Now it turns out they've been more terrorism charges in relation to Palestine Action than charges against all other groups. My latest with @lukejbutterly.bsky.social www.theferret.scot/more-palesti...
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Over 100 Scottish terrorism charges have been linked to Palestine Action. That's more in seven months than all other groups faced in 25 years
The number of Scottish terrorism charges in relation to Palestine Action in the last seven months is more than all the other charges put together since the 2000 Terrorism Act came into force, new figu...
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Luke Butterly @lukejbutterly.bsky.social · 05/04/2026
Nice spread in the The Sunday National today!
An image two pages of a newspaper. On the left is an article entitled 'More than half of terrorism charges in Scotland have been over Palestine Action." On the right, the article is headlines "Scale of alleged offences linked to banned loyalist paramilitaries revealed." In the middle of the two articles are a group of people sitting on the ground, outside of a UK government building, holding signs in support of Palestine.
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Luke Butterly @lukejbutterly.bsky.social · 05/04/2026
More than half of all terror display cases in Scotland relate to Palestine Action. There were also more cases involving loyalist paramilitary displays (66) than republican ones (13), the reverse of N Ireland - 83 republican v 11 loyalist With @billybriggs24.bsky.social & @karingoodwin.bsky.social
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Half of all Scotland’s terror support cases tied to Palestine Action ban
Most other Scottish cases related to UVF and other loyalist paramilitary groups
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Karin Goodwin @karingoodwin.bsky.social · 16/03/2026
No words for this ongoing horror and violence in the West Bank. Is there ANYONE that believes that this family car – a father driving home his wife and four children after shopping and dinner – "accelerated towards the forces"?! It has to stop. www.haaretz.com/west-bank/20...
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Israeli forces kill Palestinian mother, father and 2 children in West Bank
Ali Bani Odeh, 37, His Wife and Two of Their Children, 5 and 7, Were Killed in the West Bank's Tammun When Israeli Forces Fired on Their Car. Two Other Children Survived the Attack. The Justice Minist...
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Karin Goodwin @karingoodwin.bsky.social · 12/03/2026
I really enjoyed this conversation with Laura, Natalie and Calum on Scotcast. As the dust settles after the Union Street fire, we talked about who owns our cities, what that means for our heritage and how we can give ordinary people more ownership over their cities. www.bbc.co.uk/sounds/play/...
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Scotcast - Glasgow fire: who owns our historic buildings? - BBC Sounds
Who is responsible for preserving our heritage – and are they doing enough?
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Ian Fraser @ianfraser.bsky.social · 10/03/2026
Fire which destroyed Glasgow’s Union Corner building, built in 1851, and closed Central Station, Scotland’s busiest, started in a vape shop which hadn’t paid business rates and isn’t registered to sell tobacco or vaping products. @karingoodwin.bsky.social @theferret.scot
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Revealed: Shop where Glasgow fire started had not registered to sell vapes or paid business taxes
A Ferret investigation has found there was no registration to sell vapes at the Union Street premises in Glasgow where a major fire started - and we can reveal the name of the company behind the shop.
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The Ferret @theferret.scot · 11/03/2026
"This needs to be a wake-up call in terms of the risks these types of premises pose to public safety”
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Revealed: Shop where Glasgow fire started had not registered to sell vapes or paid business taxes
A Ferret investigation has found there was no registration to sell vapes at the Union Street premises in Glasgow where a major fire started - and we can reveal the name of the company behind the shop.
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Ewan Gibbs @ewangibbs.bsky.social · 06/03/2026
The Scottish government has pivoted back towards a pro oil position to attack the Labour government and the energy profits levy tax. I spoke to @karingoodwin.bsky.social from @theferret.scot on the SNP's confusing commitments to 'just transition' and 'it's Scotland's oil'.
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Has the Scottish Government changed its stance on oil and gas?
With a decision on the Rosebank oil field imminent – and lobbying around the windfall tax at fever pitch – some are questioning whether the Scottish Government's current stance on oil and gas is in st...
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The Ferret @theferret.scot · 06/03/2026
More than four years ago then-first minister Nicola Sturgeon said it would be “fundamentally wrong” to keep extracting fossil fuels indefinitely. Today, ministers’ language on new projects like Rosebank is noticeably more cautious. We looked at what changed www.theferret.scot/has-the-scot...
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Has the Scottish Government changed its stance on oil and gas?
With a decision on the Rosebank oil field imminent – and lobbying around the windfall tax at fever pitch – some are questioning whether the Scottish Government's current stance on oil and gas is in st...
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The Ferret @theferret.scot · 22/02/2026
🔴NEW: Former tour guides have come forward with allegations of 'intimidation' and discrimination at Stirling Castle, adding to mounting scrutiny of Historic Environment Scotland.  Read: www.theferret.scot/intimidation-and…
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Eliot Higgins @eliothiggins.bsky.social · 13/02/2026
UK ban on Palestine Action unlawful, high court judges rule www.theguardian.com/uk-news/2026...
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UK ban on Palestine Action unlawful, high court judges rule
Protest group’s co-founder wins legal challenge against decision to proscribe it under anti-terrorism laws
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Jimmy Reid Foundation @reidfoundation.bsky.social · 08/02/2026
Books are being challenged in Scottish schools. Librarians fear a 'chilling effect' on freedom of speech. “While hopefully librarians will not remove books, they may feel pressure to remove some from open collections and limit access”. www.theferret.scot/books-scotti...
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Books are being challenged in Scottish schools. Librarians fear a 'chilling effect' on freedom of speech
Dozens of complaints about reading material in school libraries have been received, with campaigners warning that "book bans" could increase.
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The Ferret @theferret.scot · 11/02/2026
“There are a lot of questions about this money that need answered. I’m glad OSCR will now look into it.” Yesterday we reported OSRC was launching an inquiry into the CCA following concerns raised from former staff. www.theferret.scot/cca-to-be-invest…
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The Ferret @theferret.scot · 11/02/2026
🔴 Posts on social media claimed Swinney had stayed in Mandelson’s residence last year when on a trip to the US.
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Karin Goodwin @karingoodwin.bsky.social · 10/02/2026
Thanks to former staff who've been speaking to me in recent weeks about financial concerns at the CCA, and questioning especially what happened to ring fenced project funding. Good news for them that OSCR has now decided to launch an investigation into the CCA's "financial governance". 👍
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Katie Dancey-Downs @katiedd.bsky.social · 08/02/2026
Great investigation here on what’s going on in Scotland. And pleased to be able to share my thoughts with the Ferret team.
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The Ferret @theferret.scot · 08/02/2026
🔴NEW: Books are being removed or restricted in Scottish school libraries following complaints, creating a “chilling effect” that campaigners warn threatens both freedom of speech and inclusive education. Read the story: www.theferret.scot/books-scottish-s…
A person removes a book from a library shelf. Text overlay: "Books are being challenged in Scottish schools. Librarians fear a 'chilling effect' on freedom of speech."
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Thom Dibdin @thomdibdin.bsky.social · 22/01/2026
This is a really useful read... It doesn't solve anything itself, but it helps provide understanding - and without that, we can't even start to solve the issue of GPs, appointments and best use of limited funds.
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The Ferret @theferret.scot · 22/01/2026
“Why can’t I get a GP appointment?” has become a national refrain. Our latest De-noiser looks at the data behind the 8am scramble – and asks whether new funding and walk-in clinics will change anything www.theferret.scot/why-cant-i-get-a…
A woman sits on a couch looking frustrated, with text asking, "Why can't I get an appointment with my GP?"
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The Ferret @theferret.scot · 14/01/2026
🔴 Farmed salmon were treated with a lot more drugs than the industry said, leading campaigners to question the credibility of the salmon farming industry. Read our latest investigation: bit.ly/4bt4mLq
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Matthew Hay Brown @matthewhaybrown.bsky.social · 14/01/2026
This is not normal wapo.st/4pFh6lw
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FBI executes search warrant at Washington Post reporter’s home
The reporter, Hannah Natanson, covers the federal workforce and has been part of The Post’s most sensitive coverage of the first year of the second Trump administration.
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Karin Goodwin @karingoodwin.bsky.social · 14/01/2026
Great to see a new chair in place for the Sheku Bayoh Inquiry. The family have been waiting a long time for answers so delighted for them that the work continues from March. #ShekuBayoh www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
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Supreme Court judge appointed new chair of Sheku Bayoh inquiry
Lord Colbeck will succeed Lord Bracadale as chair of the inquiry into the death of Sheku Bayoh in Kirkcaldy in May 2015.
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Channel 4 News @channel4news.bsky.social · 30/12/2025
2025: A year of British politics in pictures www.channel4.com/news/2025-a-...
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2025: A year of British politics in pictures
2025 the year of wars, of Trump's America, political upheaval, and extreme weather... while here, it was Labour's first full year in government.
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Karin Goodwin @karingoodwin.bsky.social · 29/12/2025
ICYMI: In late November I went to Bethlehem. The city was preparing for Christmas for the first time in two years. But for families I met in Aida camp, things were far from peaceful. www.theferret.scot/its-christma...
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It’s Christmas in Bethlehem. But children in the West Bank face violence and fear
Mohammed was 17 years old when he was shot by an Israeli sniper in Bethlehem. Two years on, his family say there is no accountability for his death. Their story is one of dozens from across the West B...
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The Ferret @theferret.scot · 21/12/2025
"No Israeli soldier or official was held accountable for his killing, as is the case with virtually every Palestinian child killed by Israeli forces" www.theferret.scot/i...
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Leona @editor.scot · 21/12/2025
This is heartbreaking. Among so many heartbreaking stories. We can’t become numb to this.
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Karin Goodwin @karingoodwin.bsky.social · 21/12/2025
"There is a sadness inside that will never leave." I met families impacted by the violence that goes with the occupation of the West Bank. There's a lot of pretty horrific stuff going on in the world today. But I think these stories need to be told. www.theferret.scot/its-christma...
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It’s Christmas in Bethlehem. But children in the West Bank face violence and fear
Mohammed was 17 years old when he was shot by an Israeli sniper in Bethlehem. Two years on, his family say there is no accountability for his death. Their story is one of dozens from across the West B...
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The Ferret @theferret.scot · 21/12/2025
Mohammed was 17 years old when he was shot by an Israeli sniper in Bethlehem. Two years on, his family say there is no accountability for his death. Their story is one of dozens from communities across the West Bank Read more: www.theferret.scot/i...
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The Ferret @theferret.scot · 17/12/2025
The day after Palestine's ambassador urged SNP delegates to "isolate companies that profit from occupation, John Swinney had breakfast with Airbnb's lobbyist. Airbnb is on the UN database of firms profiting from illegal settlements. shorturl.at/p67Yt
Graphic showing Israeli settlements and the separation wall in the West Bank. White text on red bars reads: "The day after Palestine's ambassador urged SNP to 'isolate' firms profiting from West Bank occupation, John Swinney met Airbnb's lobbyist"
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Zarah Sultana MP @zarahsultana.bsky.social · 17/12/2025
Still here. Still waiting for HMP Bronzefield to call an ambulance for Qesser Zuhrah, who is on day 46 of her hunger strike and needs urgent hospital care now.
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The Ferret @theferret.scot · 15/12/2025
“What is the point of a certification system that looks the other way in the face of blatant breaches?” www.theferret.scot/a...
Aerial view of circular salmon fish farm pens in dark water. Overlaid text reads: “REVEALED: A fish farm breached animal welfare rules. The regulator still took firms there on a PR tour.” Smaller text explains that the Aquaculture Stewardship Council showcased a Scottish farm that had breached sea lice rules 11 times.
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The Ferret @theferret.scot · 14/12/2025
In the West Bank village of Umm al-Khair, 24-year-old Hanady Hathaleen is raising three children alone after her husband Awdah was shot dead in settler violence. Now the family faces demolition orders on their home www.theferret.scot/a...
A woman in a black dress and headscarf walks hand in hand with a young child towards the doorway of a temporary metal building in a rural setting.
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Karin Goodwin @karingoodwin.bsky.social · 04/12/2025
“There is no other way to put it. They were trying to rip a food bank off.” Energy giant SSE says it supports communities. Fort William's Lochaber food bank, which was faced with a £24k energy bill, finds that hard to believe. Read the story here: theferret.scot/fort-william...
Food bank holiday packs bags
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The Ferret @theferret.scot · 04/12/2025
🔴NEW: The Lochaber food bank in Fort William claims energy multinational SSE tried to "rip them off". After a year of fighting – and questions from The Ferret – SSE has promised to re-issue the correct bill…but it is still unresolved. www.theferret.scot/f...
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Ally Tibbitt @allytibbitt.me · 13/11/2025
@theferret.scot is ten whole years old. It has a new look, a new website, and has switched from Wordpress to Ghost. www.theferret.scot
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The Ferret
Our journalism changes things.
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The Ferret @theferret.scot · 01/10/2025
The Ferret is 10! We've spent a decade digging where others won’t — now we’re taking a night off to celebrate. Join us for music, dancing and some very special guests. Get your tickets: www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/the-ferret...
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The Ferret: birthday party and relaunch
Come and celebrate with music, dancing and special Ferret guests
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Rob Edwards @robedwards5.bsky.social · 08/09/2025
I was interviewed by the freelance journalist, Jackie Kemp, about the #FOI story revealing that Loch Long had been polluted by radioactive waste from Scotland's nuclear bomb depot at Coulport. jackie125.substack.com/p/how-a-six-...
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How a six-year quest led to uncovering radioactive leaks at Scotland's Trident base
Veteran environmental journalist Rob Edwards landed the Ferret's radioactive scoop
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The Ferret @theferret.scot · 09/09/2025
🔍 Did the UK Government give £600m to an Ineos plant in Belgium while failing to back Grangemouth? FFS took a look at this and other claims about the refinery and found the truth is a bit more complicated 👉 theferret.scot/why-g...
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Reuben Singleton @bordersnaturalist.bsky.social · 08/09/2025
This is an excellent piece by @karingoodwin.bsky.social I used to spend a lot of time in Grangemouth and it saddens me that this community is having its main source of employment taken away by geopolitics and billionaires with seemingly little being put in its place.
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The Ferret @theferret.scot · 07/09/2025
When Grangemouth workers were told they were losing their jobs, it was already on the BBC. Many never got their promised transition into green roles. We looked at what went wrong: theferret.scot/grang...
A man wearing a dark jacket and red jumper stands in front of the Grangemouth oil refinery, with chimneys and cooling towers in the background emitting smoke. Overlaid text reads: “After oil – Power struggle: The billionaire, the Chinese oil giant and Grangemouth’s forgotten workers.”
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The Ferret @theferret.scot · 07/09/2025
🔴 NEW: Grangemouth should have been Scotland’s big opportunity to realise its ambition for a just transition – moving workers into cleaner, greener jobs. But embittered power struggles got in the way. Find out more: bit.ly/42k2yin
Graphic banner with the words “After oil – Can Scotland’s energy have a cleaner and fairer future?” over an orange-to-purple gradient. An oil rig is shown on the left and two wind turbines on the right.
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Ewan Gibbs @ewangibbs.bsky.social · 05/09/2025
The cabinet is currently being reshuffled but more consequentially, the government is failing its promise to deliver a green industrial future at the cost of tens of thousands of manufacturing jobs. You can read my London Review of Books article on the recent closure of Grangemouth oil refinery ⬇️
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Karin Goodwin @karingoodwin.bsky.social · 07/09/2025
Grangemouth’s closure had been seen as “a litmus test” of the “just transition”. But the consensus is that this test has been completely failed. Almost six months after closure, I went to hear from the refinery's workers. Pics by Angela Catlin. theferret.scot/grangemouth-...
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Power struggle: The billionaire, the Chinese oil giant and Grangemouth's forgotten workers
Grangemouth should have been Scotland’s big opportunity to realise its ambition for a just transition. But embittered power struggles got in the way.
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Ewan Gibbs @ewangibbs.bsky.social · 07/09/2025
More than half of 434 Grangemouth refinery workers who lost their jobs in the closure earlier this year are still looking for work. Important reporting from @karingoodwin.bsky.social in @theferret.scot featuring quotes from current and former workers and me. Read ⬇️ theferret.scot/grangemouth-...
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