Reposted by blucaAnil Dash @anildash.com · 13/10/2026You know, the thing is, I had drafted this piece a month ago, and then never published it, because I thought maybe it was too mean. 12159831941
Reposted by blucaEdward Tissiman @edtiss.bsky.social · 26/09/2026Sat for a coffee at Elm Row and counted the traffic for 15 minutes: 343 pedestrians 52 cyclists 2 cars Remind me why we’ve turned this public square into a car park? This is probably the best connected retail location in Scotland - trams, buses, walkable, busy cycle lane. Why ruin it? 77221
Reposted by blucaChas Booth (he/him) @chasbooth.bsky.social · 19/09/2026His own research shows Scotland can't meet its #climate targets without demand management. He's just ruled that out. * Flynn criticised over 'massively damaging U-turn' on Edinburgh congestion charge www.heraldscotland.com/news/2656354...heraldscotland.comFlynn criticised over 'massively damaging U-turn' on Edinburgh congestion chargeCity of Edinburgh Council’s Green group has hit out at the decision, which was revealed in a written question lodged at Holyrood earlier this… 4179
Reposted by blucaChas Booth (he/him) @chasbooth.bsky.social · 19/09/2026The SNP can't be trusted on #climate or devolution.edinburghnews.scotsman.com 243
Reposted by blucaRoss Greer (he/him) @ross-greer.bsky.social · 12/09/2026Burnham knew this would be the result of dropping his pledge to cap political donations, but he did it anyway. Labour are determined to midwife a Reform government, like plenty of other centrist parties before them whose weakness paved the way for right wing extremists. 50702282
Reposted by blucaGareth Dennis @garethdennis.uk · 23/08/2026The idea that redesigning this leg of HS2 will save a penny rather than cost yet more billions is doolally - as is proposing building a high speed line in ballast in 2026 a week after two* trains derailed over heat-induced buckles. 1216937
Reposted by blucaCount Binface @countbinface.bsky.social · 27/07/2026Here it is. My manifesto for the 2026 Clacton By-Election. It's a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity. Join me, clean up Clacton and let's make 13th August Bin Day! #VoteBinface #VoteyMcVoteface #YesWeTinCan 29369612159
Reposted by blucaSpooky Hallowe'en Name @tgnprofessor.bsky.social · 15/07/2026Everyone in Scotland now: 319334
Reposted by blucaCount Binface @countbinface.bsky.social · 07/07/2026On my way, Clacton. 576152733460
Reposted by blucaZack Polanski @zackpolanski.bsky.social · 07/07/2026Nigel Farage is a grifter. He always has been and he's continuing to grift. He knew he was heading towards a byelection anyway so has pulled the trigger early. The people Vs the establishment?! Reform are literally part of the establishment. 1773964935
Reposted by blucaBrynley Heaven @brynleyheaven.bsky.social · 19/06/2026Edinburgh tram a stonking success. Business case estimates of ridership not so much exceeded as overwhelmededinburghnews.scotsman.comDonald Anderson: Hands up, we got the figures all wrong on Trams – thankfully!I’m sorry, I must confess. I’ve held it back as long as I can, but no longer. The readership of the News deserves the truth. 78429
Reposted by blucaJames O’Brien @mrjamesob.bsky.social · 12/06/2026The most disgusting behaviour I’ve ever witnessed in public spaces was directed at Sadiq Khan by ‘anti-Ulez’ protesters, who of course received way more coverage, much of it friendly, than the scheme’s incredible success ever will. 622249729
Reposted by blucaBallot Box Scotland @ballotbox.scot · 06/06/2026I've written to Jamie Hepburn MSP, the Minister for Parliamentary Business and Veterans (who is responsible for devolved elections), calling for several reforms: replacing deposits, improving Holyrood results publication, co-option for council vacancies, and improving quality of local election data.ballotbox.scot 511033
Reposted by blucaSW20ed #Edinburgh @sw20.info · 06/06/2026George Street. Stockbridge. The Shore. 0114
Reposted by blucaGareth Dennis @garethdennis.uk · 19/05/2026Today, the DfT announced its marvellous, magical changes to HS2 to save costs. These changes are: ⭕ Reduce the maximum speed from 360 to 320 km/h 🤖 Remove Automatic Train Operation (ATO) 🚦 Reduce the signalling system (ETCS) specification This will save 2% off HS2's capex. Good idea? 1110130
Reposted by blucaEdward Tissiman @edtiss.bsky.social · 16/05/2026There is a lot of chat about the danger posed by the introduction of cycle lanes and floating bus stops on Leith Walk from 2021 onward. Pedestrian casualties, Leith Walk, by year: 2015: 15 2016: 13 2017: 9 2018: 10 2019: 12 (including two fatalities) 2020: 3 2021: 0 2022: 2 2023: 0 2024: 2 28528
Reposted by blucaGillian Mackay - Scottish Greens @gillianmackaygreen.bsky.social · 14/05/2026Every party that believes in fair elections should back our call for an urgent investigation into Independent Green Voice and the Electoral Commission’s handling of this disgrace. greens.scot/news/far-rig...greens.scotFar-right spoiler party must be investigatedFar-right spoiler party must be investigated - Scottish Greens call for all parties to back Electoral Commission investigation 112153
Reposted by blucaGillian Mackay - Scottish Greens @gillianmackaygreen.bsky.social · 11/05/2026The fact this has been allowed to happen again and again undermines our democracy and the integrity of our election results. The Electoral Commission is there to ensure that people get the results they vote for, and they have failed to do so! 315243
Reposted by blucaAbbi Garton-Crosbie @agcreports.bsky.social · 11/05/2026🗣️Did you vote for Independent Green Voice when you meant to vote for the Scottish Greens? I'm keen to chat to voters who think they - or someone they know - may have been confused by this at the ballot box. Hit me up in DMs or abbi.garton@thenational.scot @scotnational.bsky.social 235
Reposted by blucaDuncan Hothersall @dhothersall.bsky.social · 09/05/2026Once again, IGV which the Electoral Commission assured us would not confuse voters *confused count staff* enough that they handed out the wrong passes to Scottish Green tellers. Absolutely shocking. 0349
Reposted by blucaBallot Box Scotland @ballotbox.scot · 08/05/2026I believe the Real Greens have just been IGV'd out of a second seat in Mid Scotland and Fife. Huge questions for Electoral Commission to answer after two elections of this. 29362161
Reposted by blucaMark McGeoghegan @markmcgeoghegan.bsky.social · 08/05/2026The Electoral Commission have been an absolute joke on this, with serious consequences for Scottish democracy. 813256
Reposted by blucaNigel Bagshaw @nigelbagshaw.bsky.social · 04/05/2026The German Socialists, Greens and Left Party are leaving Musk’s toxic platform. Would be good for democracy everywhere if all political parties did likewise. www.tagesschau.de/inland/spd-g...tagesschau.deSPD, Grüne und Linke verlassen XEs gebe dort zu viel Chaos und Desinformation: SPD, Grüne und Linke haben in einer gemeinsamen Aktion angekündigt, sich von der Online-Plattform X zurückzuziehen. Ihre Accounts sollen stillgelegt werd... 073
Reposted by blucaDuncan Hothersall @dhothersall.bsky.social · 17/04/2026Anyone who received their postal ballot today in the South of Scotland region, please be aware that "Independent Green Voice", which appears second on the list on the peach regional ballot paper, is NOT the Scottish Green Party. This is in fact a deliberate vote spoiling attempt by right-wingers. 27522363
Reposted by blucaThe Linux Foundation @linuxfoundation.org · 03/04/2026Long-term stability remains critical for foundational infrastructure. Congratulations to the DPDK Project on 15 years of development with continued adoption across networking, telecom, and financial systems. Learn more: bit.ly/3Pw3j4F #Networking #OpenSource 062
Reposted by blucaOctopus Energy @octopus.energy · 01/04/2026People in Britain want energy security that doesn't depend on what's happening thousands of miles away... 🧵 (1/4) @financialtimes.com 67517
Reposted by blucaScottish Greens @scottishgreens.org · 29/03/2026Last year we tried to ban electric shock collars, but were defeated by the SNP, Tories and Lib Dems. These are cruel devices that cause dogs pain and fear. They're already banned in countries across Europe and the world. Scottish Greens elected this year will work towards a ban. 39226
Reposted by blucaWalk Wheel Cycle Trust Scotland @wwctrustscot.bsky.social · 23/03/2026Make your way down to Leith ⚓️ The next phase of @edinburghcouncil.bsky.social's Leith Connections is officially open 🎉 We supported the design of cycle paths & pavement improvements, as well as seating & planting 🌱 Read more: buff.ly/DRFORiw #PlacesForEveryone 174
Reposted by blucaKate Nevens (she/her) @katenevens.bsky.social · 23/03/2026As well as being the #2 candidate for the Greens on the Edinburgh & Lothians East regional list, I am delighted to announce I am also the constituency candidate for Edinburgh North Eastern and Leith! I feel incredibly lucky and privileged to be standing for such an inspiring part of our city 🌱 ⚓️ ✊️ 15014
Reposted by blucaSpokesLothian @spokes.org.uk · 19/03/2026Spokes slams @anassarwar.bsky.social plan to fill #potholes by butchering #ActiveTravel cash 🙄 Punishing success-> bsky.app/profile/cycl... 🙄 And: potholes are not caused by 🚲! @edi.bike @gobikeglasgow.bsky.social @labourwalkscycles.bsky.social @sarahboyack.bsky.social @marklazarowicz.bsky.social 42916
Reposted by blucathe hype @thehyyyype.bsky.social · 13/03/2026The Strait of Hormuz is open for transit 126162133985
Reposted by blucaChas Booth (he/him) @chasbooth.bsky.social · 25/01/2026I'm running in the Croft-a-thon today - laps of Leith Community Croft to raise money for the amazing #Leith organisation behind the Croft, Earth in Common. I'm aiming to run at least 10k. You can contribute here:justgiving.comCroftathon: Leith’s Own Backyard Ultra!Inspired by the Backyard Ultras, Barkley Marathons and Forest Gump, Croftathon brings endurance and community spirit together in the heart of Leith! Every lap counts toward our ambitious goal: 4,536… 042
bluca @lucaboccassi.bsky.social · 27/12/2025Time for the yearly odyssey - Edinburgh to Austria by #train and with a good boi on tow! First things first, off to Waverly on the ding-ding wagon 171
Reposted by blucaThe Green Party of England & Wales @greenparty.org.uk · 28/11/2025Hope is here. Help us beat Reform in May. Donate today ⤵️ 942407905
Reposted by blucaNigel Bagshaw @nigelbagshaw.bsky.social · 13/11/2025Three things to bear in mind in #Edinburgh tram extension debate: (i) trams have much greater capacity + are more efficient + reliable than buses in any form; (ii) Orchard Brae was never a serious alternative; (iii) Roseburn retains cycling/walking wheeling. www.bbc.com/news/article...bbc.comRoseburn Path: What is the row over a new Edinburgh tram line about? - BBC NewsA public consultation on plans to build a new tram line along a popular cycle route closes on Monday. 162
Reposted by blucaJon Burke🌍 @jonburkeuk.bsky.social · 08/11/2025You can’t afford a coal mine. You can’t afford a gas turbine. You can’t afford an oil rig. Only fossil fuel states and billionaires can. But you can afford a solar power station on your roof. Now, ask yourself why you encounter so much anti-renewable energy propaganda. 34727238
Reposted by blucaCount Binface @countbinface.bsky.social · 11/10/2025I hereby declare war on premature Christmassing. Any shop caught doing this before 1st December must be shut down and turned into affordable housing. Choose sanity. Vote Binface. (Photo dated 9th October 2025) 1291938427
Reposted by blucaLeith Feeder Ride @leithfeederride.bsky.social · 08/10/2025The 'car park' side of the Shore is crying out for a rethink👇 131
Reposted by blucaEdinburghMinute.com @edinburghminute.com · 06/09/2025What’s the story behind those dodgy gift shops on Princes Street in Edinburgh? Jim Waterson of @londoncentric.media investigates in bonus edition of the Minute: edinburghminute.substack.com/p/tax-evadin... 39357
Reposted by blucaDoug Winter @doug.winter.cx · 29/07/2025We just walked the dog and it looked like rain so I grabbed the big golfing brolly we keep by the back door. It hasn't been used in months and months. The dog keeps going a bit mad, trying to grab the brolly off me. No idea why, stupid hound. 1/4 1248
Reposted by blucaRandall Munroe @xkcd.com · 19/06/2025David R. Hagen just solved a small mystery that I mentioned 13 years ago in the mouseover text of a comic drhagen.com/blog/the-mis...drhagen.comThe Missing 11th of the Month - David R HagenPersonal website of David R Hagen, scientific software engineer 603182601
Reposted by blucaEdinburgh Trams @edinburghtrams.bsky.social · 05/05/2025Oh hi, Bluesky! We thought we'd make our platform debut with a big one - Tap on, Tap off is officially coming to the trams on Monday 19 May! More info: edinburghtrams.com/news/tap-tap... 614127
Reposted by blucaNigel Bagshaw @nigelbagshaw.bsky.social · 30/03/2025A fact few planners and politicians will accept: 16715
Reposted by blucaLed By Donkeys @ledbydonkeys.org · 28/03/2025We took over the giant screen at Farage’s big rally in Birmingham 540146374848
bluca @lucaboccassi.bsky.social · 25/03/2025Me in the national security team group chatmedia.tenor.coma close up of a man with a beard says hello thereAlt: obi-wan kenobi saying "hello there" 030
Reposted by blucaJulien Hoez @julienhoez.eu · 22/02/2025Starlink should be banned from European markets on national security grounds. Anything requiring Starlink should be shut out of the European market, and sanctions should be considered against all relevant actors. kyivindependent.com/us-threatens...kyivindependent.comUS threatens to shut off Starlink if Ukraine won't sign minerals deal, sources tell ReutersThe U.S. first raised the prospect of shutting off Starlink service after Zelensky rejected the deal presented on Feb. 12. Starlink terminals are critical in securing Ukraine's battlefield communicati... 13136091184
Reposted by blucaNeil Mackay @neilmackay.bsky.social · 20/02/2025The problem with liberalism is that it sits around waiting for extremists to cut its throat. Musk is clearly using Twitter to undermine European democracies, so Europe should pull the plug on it. Who gives a shit if he wails about freedom of speech. Geo-block it in Europe and tell him to get fucked. 1338293
