Reposted by @laudercastle.bsky.social(Wee G ) Wake Up Scotland @chaillich.bsky.social · 08/10/2026Wake up Scotland 👇 18947
Reposted by @laudercastle.bsky.socialMehdi Hasan @mehdirhasan.bsky.social · 23h"When the AI Bubble Bursts, Big Tech Will Be Scarier Than Ever" The AI bust will be a crucial moment in the history of capitalism. Big tech is organised – we need to get organised enough to resist. From @graceblakeley.substack.com for @zeteo.uk:zeteo.ukWhen the AI Bubble Bursts, Big Tech Will Be Scarier Than EverThe AI bust will be a crucial moment in the history of capitalism. Big tech is organised enough to benefit from the concentration of power that will follow – we need to get organised enough to resist. 27807209
Reposted by @laudercastle.bsky.socialJonathan Slater @jonathanslater.bsky.social · 07/10/2026Love this 551123682017
Reposted by @laudercastle.bsky.socialThe SNP @snp.org · 19h🚨 Polls are open in the Midstocket and Rosemount by-election - they’ll close at 10pm. 🏴 Get out and vote Jeff Diack SNP! 15645
Reposted by @laudercastle.bsky.socialPaul Chamberlain @paulchamberlain.bsky.social · 07/10/2026October Mood - Callanish 49317
Reposted by @laudercastle.bsky.socialNiall Huggan @hugan.bsky.social · 07/10/2026Hopefully, this is just the beginning 55828
Reposted by @laudercastle.bsky.social🌊🏄BlueWaveSurfer🏄🌊 @bluewavesurfer.bsky.social · 07/10/2026 310156124438
Reposted by @laudercastle.bsky.socialPaul Da Pork Hunt & Mr Moo (Friends with Larry) @paulcwgb.bsky.social · 06/10/2026www.trackisraellobby.uk 12342174
Reposted by @laudercastle.bsky.socialwomensartbluesky.bsky.social @womensartbluesky.bsky.social · 23hUS artist Hillary Waters Fayle, known for creating fine embroideries on real leaves #womensart #AutumnWeek 🍂 7974208
Reposted by @laudercastle.bsky.socialPrem Sikka @premnsikka.bsky.social · 10hCould Asda or Morrisons vanish within a decade? It will be a blow to many. Both owned by private equity, loaded with debt, cut staffing/wages, low investment, strangled by asset-stripping, struggling to compete, losing market share. What future for others being devoured by private equity?theguardian.comSupermarket shake-up: why Asda or Morrisons could vanish within a decadeTalks between Sainsbury’s and Morrisons have set industry tongues wagging, with analysts saying the market is ripe for change 3020296
Reposted by @laudercastle.bsky.socialTalking-up Scotland @talking-upscotland.bsky.social · 11htalkingupscotlandtwo.com/2026/10/08/s...talkingupscotlandtwo.comScotland produces far more food per head than EnglandI know the AI images are childish but hey, let’s have a laugh as we go? From June Agricultural Census 2026 published today: Results from the June Agricultural Census 2026 were published today… 11913
Reposted by @laudercastle.bsky.socialwomensartbluesky.bsky.social @womensartbluesky.bsky.social · 13h'Pumpkin fields' by contemporary UK printmaker Louise Stebbing #WomensArt #AutumnWeek 🍂 31120203
Reposted by @laudercastle.bsky.socialProf Christina Pagel @chrischirp.bsky.social · 13hMy latest roundup looks at 3 things from the past 10 days 1) public money and propaganda ahead of Midterms. 2) Hegseth’s remaking of the military from the inside and the sidelining of allies abroad. 3) a 7,000-year-old carving in the Arizona desert ruined by the Wall youtu.be/m7-E_x4Kp1Uyoutu.beTrump’s Midterms money, Hegseth's military, and a 7,000 year-old casualtyYouTube video by Professor Christina Pagel 24417
Reposted by @laudercastle.bsky.socialTalking-up Scotland @talking-upscotland.bsky.social · 12htalkingupscotlandtwo.com/2026/10/08/5...talkingupscotlandtwo.com57% of new social lets already go to homeless households, up from 36% ten years beforeFrom STV today, the above and: Scotland could cut the most extreme homelessness by nearly half within just the next two years, a study has found. The number of Scots facing the worst forms of homel… 045
Reposted by @laudercastle.bsky.socialTalking-up Scotland @talking-upscotland.bsky.social · 12htalkingupscotlandtwo.com/2026/10/08/a...talkingupscotlandtwo.comAlex Cole Hamilton leads the least powerful party in Holyrood yet dreams of powerLet onto the top of the front page of the Herald today, the above. Oh, really, wee Eck? Have a look at this. Sox 65 MSPs gives you a voting majority and the SNP/Greens combination has 72? Remind me… 067
Reposted by @laudercastle.bsky.socialTalking-up Scotland @talking-upscotland.bsky.social · 12htalkingupscotlandtwo.com/2026/10/08/s...talkingupscotlandtwo.comScotland’s extra-funded national winter health plan package is likely to be more co-ordinated and more effectiveFrom New winter health plan to ease hospital pressures published today: Expanded Hospital at Home services, a public awareness campaign and targeted investment to reduce waiting lists are all part … 056
Reposted by @laudercastle.bsky.socialTalking-up Scotland @talking-upscotland.bsky.social · 11htalkingupscotlandtwo.com/2026/10/08/s...talkingupscotlandtwo.comScotland’s training support for parents is designed to prevent drop-out and to meet a child poverty target which England cares not to even haveFrom Training support for up to 2,400 parents published today: Up to 2,400 parents will be able to access training at colleges across Scotland to enter or progress in work. As part of the Scottish … 086
Reposted by @laudercastle.bsky.socialChannel 4 News @channel4news.bsky.social · 11hWhy Britain and Germany are deepening their security ties In a dangerous world, Britain and Germany want to be seen as working, and walking, in lockstep. Both countries are facing hybrid threats, writes Georg von Harrach. Read our latest newsletter:channel4news.substack.comWhy Britain and Germany are deepening their security tiesIn a dangerous world, Britain and Germany want to be seen as working, and walking, in lockstep. Both countries are facing hybrid threats, writes Georg von Harrach. 1308
Reposted by @laudercastle.bsky.socialwomensartbluesky.bsky.social @womensartbluesky.bsky.social · 13hMarg Dier, Embroidery artist traditionally trained at The Royal School of Needlework, UK #Womensart 181218212
Reposted by @laudercastle.bsky.socialPrem Sikka @premnsikka.bsky.social · 21hPrivate equity owners of Boots sell it to another PE group from Canada for £6.74bn. Debt-laden PE has no long-term interest. Everything is a commodity. No UK tax levied on dividends paid to foreign owners, which sweetens cash extraction. PE dominates town centres, when it crashes ...theguardian.comCanada’s Weston family buys Boots for $8.9bnFormer Selfridges owners buy UK high street institution from long-term backer Stefano Pessina 38561279
Reposted by @laudercastle.bsky.socialAndrew Spratt @dirleton.bsky.social · 08/10/2026Cruggleton Castle, Dumfries & Galloway (Scotland) 'Ayjayempee' image & reconstruction. A stronghold of Archibald 'The Grim', Lord of Galloway. A Keep with lesser towers & Barmkin raised over an earlier motte site. Cliff has fallen away since the late 1300s. #CruggletonCastle 043
Reposted by @laudercastle.bsky.socialRichard Murphy @richardjmurphy.bsky.social · 22hIs France signalling the end of neoliberalism? As a matter of fact, people will only stand for abuse from a financial system designed to oppress them for so long. France and maybe Spain seem to be indicating they've had enough. youtu.be/CpRl1ajsj-k?...youtu.beIs France signalling the end of neoliberalism?YouTube video by Richard J Murphy 914771
Reposted by @laudercastle.bsky.socialTalking-up Scotland @talking-upscotland.bsky.social · 07/10/2026talkingupscotlandtwo.com/2026/10/07/d...talkingupscotlandtwo.comDear auld Glasgow toon sees plummeting violence but try telling that to this lotBBC Scotland’s Debate Night indulged in slagging off Glasgow based on no figures whatsoever and one old dear remembering fondly the period from the 1930s to the 1960s when the city and its ra… 46242
Reposted by @laudercastle.bsky.socialwomensartbluesky.bsky.social @womensartbluesky.bsky.social · 23hThe work of Anne Damer (1748- 1828), English sculptor. Described as a "female genius", one of the 1st recognised women sculptors, who lived with her lover, Irish actress Elizabeth Farren #WomensArt 21140246
Reposted by @laudercastle.bsky.socialRichard Murphy @richardjmurphy.bsky.social · 21hNeoliberalism is failing, but what is it? This is a new version of our infographic on neoliberalism. AI drew the image. I wrote the text. 9235125
Reposted by @laudercastle.bsky.socialTalking-up Scotland @talking-upscotland.bsky.social · 07/10/2026talkingupscotlandtwo.com/2026/10/07/m...talkingupscotlandtwo.comMore than 250 paid NHS placements will be made available to parents across Scotland as part of Scottish Government efforts to eradicate child poverty but only STV have mentioned itFrom the Scottish Government today: More than 250 paid NHS placements will be made available to parents across Scotland as part of Scottish Government efforts to eradicate child poverty. The paid p… 01210
Reposted by @laudercastle.bsky.socialChannel 4 News @channel4news.bsky.social · 07/10/2026Badenoch launches furious attack on Reform UK in conference speechchannel4.comBadenoch launches furious attack on Reform UK in conference speechAfter Andy Burnham's emotional speech last week, the Conservative leader Kemi Badenoch showed she can do passion too. Crushing any thoughts of doing deals with Reform she declared "They are not like u... 242
Reposted by @laudercastle.bsky.socialChannel 4 News @channel4news.bsky.social · 07/10/2026Reform UK clears itself of wrongdoing after undercover investigationchannel4.comReform UK clears itself of wrongdoing after undercover investigationReform UK has today published its internal report into allegations that senior figures in the party breached the law on party donations. 7216
Reposted by @laudercastle.bsky.socialChannel 4 News @channel4news.bsky.social · 07/10/2026UK economy: government borrowing rates hit 28-year highchannel4.comUK economy: government borrowing rates hit 28-year highInterest rates on government borrowing have continued to spiral upwards today. 072
Reposted by @laudercastle.bsky.socialChannel 4 News @channel4news.bsky.social · 07/10/2026Ukraine naval drone hits oil tanker in Russian Black Sea off coast of Sochichannel4.comUkraine naval drone hits oil tanker in Russian Black Sea off coast of SochiRussian missiles have pounded cities across Ukraine in what President Zelenskyy described as "vile strikes" on his country. 1359
Reposted by @laudercastle.bsky.socialChannel 4 News @channel4news.bsky.social · 07/10/2026US ‘not neutral’ over Russia-Ukraine war says former Canadian Deputy PMchannel4.comUS ‘not neutral’ over Russia-Ukraine war says former Canadian Deputy PMWe spoke to the former deputy prime minister of Canada, Chrystia Freedland, who earlier this year was appointed as an advisor on Economic Development by Ukraine's President Zelenskyy. 2299
Reposted by @laudercastle.bsky.socialChannel 4 News @channel4news.bsky.social · 07/10/2026Israel remembers October 7 attack with crucial election looms for Netanyahuchannel4.comIsrael remembers October 7 attack with crucial election looms for NetanyahuIsrael is marking the third anniversary of the October 7th attack with memorial ceremonies and protests. Commemorations began at 6.29am - the time Hamas began its assault - and will continue into the ... 943
Reposted by @laudercastle.bsky.socialChannel 4 News @channel4news.bsky.social · 07/10/2026Death-row inmate speaking after botched lethal injection executionchannel4.comDeath-row inmate speaking after botched lethal injection executionIn Tennessee, death row inmate Christa Pike - who survived an attempt to execute her last week - is now conscious and speaking. 162
Reposted by @laudercastle.bsky.socialChannel 4 News @channel4news.bsky.social · 07/10/2026‘Revenge porn’ cases not taken seriously because victims ‘mostly women’ – Labour MPchannel4.com‘Revenge porn’ cases not taken seriously because victims ‘mostly women’ – Labour MPWe spoke to the Labour MP Jessica Asato. She's currently suing Elon Musk's company SpacexAI, which allowed users to create deepfakes of her and many others using its AI assistant Grok. 12712
Reposted by @laudercastle.bsky.socialChannel 4 News @channel4news.bsky.social · 07/10/2026Inside Erdogan’s crackdown on comedy in Turkeychannel4.comInside Erdogan’s crackdown on comedy in TurkeyBeing a Turkish comedian is becoming no laughing matter. A crackdown that began on political rivals has spread to include anyone daring to poke fun at the president. 287
Reposted by @laudercastle.bsky.socialChannel 4 News @channel4news.bsky.social · 07/10/2026School gates have become picket lines across France, as students protest against the government and severe underfunding in public education, writes Amelia Jenne from Paris. ✉️ Read our latest newsletter:channel4news.substack.comThe student revolt shaking FranceSchool gates have become picket lines across France, as students protest against the government and severe underfunding in public education, writes Amelia Jenne from Paris. 0133
Reposted by @laudercastle.bsky.socialMehdi Hasan @mehdirhasan.bsky.social · 07/10/2026Wanna come and be in the live audience for the taping of my ‘Head to Head’ interview with ex-Trump adviser Steve Cortes at Georgetown in DC this evening? You’ll have a chance to ask questions, too. It’ll be lively! Register for free tickets here: forms.gle/dnoskWoQSsmn... 010322
Reposted by @laudercastle.bsky.socialwomensartbluesky.bsky.social @womensartbluesky.bsky.social · 07/10/2026Mary Mary' Vase by UK ceramics artist Kitty Shepherd #Womensart 2940143
Reposted by @laudercastle.bsky.socialTalking-up Scotland @talking-upscotland.bsky.social · 07/10/2026talkingupscotlandtwo.com/2026/10/07/s...talkingupscotlandtwo.comScots spend 90% of last six months of life at home or in a community setting, longer than during pandemicPercentage of last six months of life spent at home or in a community setting; 2016/17 – 2025/26 From Percentage of end of life spent at home or in a community setting Financial years ending … 01310
Reposted by @laudercastle.bsky.socialTalking-up Scotland @talking-upscotland.bsky.social · 07/10/2026talkingupscotlandtwo.com/2026/10/07/o...talkingupscotlandtwo.comOnce more NHS Scotland is resourced to carry out 98% of planned operations in a 5 year trend of ‘generally increasing numbers since March 2021’NHS Scotland total planned operations and percentage of cancelled planned operations by reason from August 2024 to August 2026 From Cancelled planned operations Month ending 31 August 2026 publishe… 02721
Reposted by @laudercastle.bsky.socialChannel 4 News @channel4news.bsky.social · 07/10/2026As the US heads towards the midterms, Anushka Asthana speaks to Michigan voters offering a glimpse of the national mood, with Trump dominating debates and Democrats struggling to offer an alternative. Read our latest TrumpWorld newsletter:channel4news.substack.comWhy the US midterms are becoming a referendum on TrumpAs the US heads towards the midterms, Anushka Asthana speaks to Michigan voters offering a glimpse of the national mood, with Trump dominating debates and Democrats struggling to offer an alternative. 153
Reposted by @laudercastle.bsky.socialProf Christina Pagel @chrischirp.bsky.social · 07/10/2026📢 Tories have pledged to abolish Natural England & Environment Agency. A year ago I flagged both as highly exposed to political interference. They've been weakened by yrs of cuts & loss of autonomy. Abolition removes scrutiny but doesn't fix problems christinapagel.substack.com/p/abolishing...christinapagel.substack.comAbolishing our independent public bodies removes scrutiny without fixing the underlying problemA vulnerability we highlightd a year ago is now Conservative policy 210159
Reposted by @laudercastle.bsky.socialwomensartbluesky.bsky.social @womensartbluesky.bsky.social · 07/10/2026Camille Claudel (1864-1943), French sculptor who was known as 'Rodin's muse', but who many assert was a more accomplished talent, and who was committed to an asylum for 30 years despite her apparent sanity #womensart 251744456
Reposted by @laudercastle.bsky.socialweegingerdug @weegingerdug.bsky.social · 07/10/2026With the Tories' foolish announcement to revisit the Scotland Act and claw back powers from Holyrood, Badenoch has killed off the 'once in a generation' claim as well as the assertion that the issue of independence was settled in 2014. weegingerdug.wordpress.com/2026/10/07/b...weegingerdug.wordpress.comBadenoch has killed off the once in a generation claimThe Tories have officially ripped up the Vow to which they were signatories in 2014. This was the panicked promise made by the Better Together parties – one of which was the Conservatives … 010666
Reposted by @laudercastle.bsky.socialPrem Sikka @premnsikka.bsky.social · 06/10/2026Shadow chancellor vows to cut tax in every Tory budget As always, it would be tax cuts for the rich. No mention of corporate welfare, equitable distribution of income/wealth. We haven't recovered from previous Tory follies. NHS queues, potholed road, crumbling schools. What will they cut next?bbc.co.ukShadow chancellor vows to cut at least one tax in every Tory budgetShadow ministers unveiled a series of policies on day two of the Conservative Party conference in Birmingham. 60481218
Reposted by @laudercastle.bsky.socialkjcon.bsky.social @kjcon.bsky.social · 06/10/2026Ignorance was shown the door! 320142283339
Reposted by @laudercastle.bsky.socialChickyholic 🏴 @chickyholic.bsky.social · 06/10/2026Precisely. 110646
Reposted by @laudercastle.bsky.socialwomensartbluesky.bsky.social @womensartbluesky.bsky.social · 06/10/2026Pauline Cumming, Scottish creator of quirky ceramics with feminist themes and humour #womensart 51119208
Reposted by @laudercastle.bsky.social🦋🐕🦺🌺LadyWillow💚🐾🦋 @ladywillow.bsky.social · 05/10/2026www.threads.com/share/BANePk... 260145603313
Reposted by @laudercastle.bsky.socialweegingerdug @weegingerdug.bsky.social · 07/10/2026Reform UK investigates Reform UK and finds Reform UK has done nothing wrong and Reform UK is in fact the real victim here. news.sky.com/story/reform...news.sky.comReform UK internal inquiry clears own advisors over donations stingReform UK's internal inquiry following an undercover sting has cleared two of its senior advisors of wrongdoing, the party says. 44828