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Patricia S Paton 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿🇧🇷

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CTO @bylinesnetwork.co.uk | Image creator | Loves art, science and technology. Prone to the odd political moan – mainly about wealthy, self-serving politicians Former bench scientist & lecturer. PhD in Immunology No DMs please

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Mike Galsworthy @mikegalsworthy.bsky.social · 26/08/2026
🚨 DEAR ALL - we have just launched our crowdfunder for getting PRINT COPIES of our gazette on the Al-Fayed trafficking network to MPs. Please please do share everywhere - and chip in a little if you can:
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Where is justice? Survivors voices in parliament
Put survivors’ testimony about Mohamed Al-Fayed in front of MPs – securing an inquiry, breaking down barriers and holding power to account.
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Bylines Scotland @bylines.scot · 09/07/2026
Shuttered shops and vacant lots – once the life of a town, city centres are now an empty testimony to the past  | Nazish Saad
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Regenerating abandoned town centres - Bylines Scotland
Shuttered shops and vacant lots – once the life of a town, city centres are now an empty testimony to the past
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Bylines Network @bylinesnetwork.co.uk · 21/06/2026
We’re releasing our next Bylines Network Gazette on the 10th anniversary of the Brexit referendum, with 4 exclusive interviews: -Gina Miller -Naomi Smith -Lord Heseltine ⁠-Peter Corr Read the interviews in full by joining the Friends of Bylines Network bylinesnetwork.co.uk/friends-of-b...
Meme with photo of Naomi Smith "Brexit, 10 years on. Our next Gazette brings what citizens have to say about it. Sign up as a Friend of Bylines Network to get your copy" Then Naomi goes on to explain how the Eurosceptics have moved their argument onto solely immigration.
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Patricia S Paton 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿🇧🇷 @patispaton.com · 21/06/2026
Interesting article, worthwhile a read. www.sciencealert.com/worlds-riche...
Graph showing the contribution of countries to the total environment bill
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Bylines Network @bylinesnetwork.co.uk · 20/06/2026
We’re releasing our next Bylines Network Gazette on the 10th anniversary of the Brexit referendum, with 4 exclusive interviews: -Gina Miller -Naomi Smith -Lord Heseltine ⁠-Peter Corr Read the interviews in full by joining the Friends of Bylines Network bylinesnetwork.co.uk/friends-of-b...
Meme with photo of Gina Miller "Brexit, 10 years on. Our next Gazette brings what citizens have to say about it. Sign up as Friend of Bylines Network to get your copy" Then "Gina Miller on Brexit Brexit" "The referendum wasn't binding. In our representative democracy, it simply wasn't. That doesn't mean referendums are a bad thing. We'll probably have more in the future. But when you're asking people to vote on something with enormous consequences, there have to be proper rules."
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Bylines Scotland @bylines.scot · 13/06/2026
The TV drama Believe Me, based on the John Worboys case, is a powerful series that asks serious questions of the police and justice system | Lucas Ross
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Serial offending: Believe Me reviewed - Bylines Scotland
The TV drama Believe Me, based on the John Worboys case, is a powerful series that asks serious questions of the police and justice system
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Bylines Network @bylinesnetwork.co.uk · 13/06/2026
📢 As part of #IndieNewsWeek, join Bylines Network for a special webinar exploring the future of independent journalism in the UK. Featuring Jonathan Heawood, Hardeep Matharu, Lexie Kirkconnell-Kawana, Jaldeep Katwala and Sameer Padania, plus audience Q&A. 🎟️ Book your place: bit.ly/BylinesINW26
Meme for latest Bylines Webinar 

📢 As part of #IndieNewsWeek, join Bylines Network for a special webinar exploring the future of independent journalism in the UK. Featuring Jonathan Heawood, Hardeep Matharu, Lexie Kirkconnell-Kawana, Jaldeep Katwala and Sameer Padania, plus audience Q&A.

🎟️ Book your place: http://bit.ly/BylinesINW26
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Patricia S Paton 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿🇧🇷 @patispaton.com · 06/06/2026
A must read! “What fascinated me most however, was the social context in which it happened. This was a remote corner of Scotland where people from Wick – only half-jokingly – considered those from Thurso, a mere 20 miles away, to be foreigners.”
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Mr Datta – the immigrant who became a Highlands legend - Bylines Scotland
The inspiring legacy of Mr Datta, an immigrant surgeon from India who became a beacon of belonging, integration and community
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Patricia S Paton 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿🇧🇷 @patispaton.com · 15/05/2026
Funny Angela Rayner saying she’s been cleared by HMRC over her tax manoeuvres … of course she has. She had to pay them £40,000 in unpaid stamp duty. I’m tired of politicians playing saints, and scavenging for positions, money in their pockets than anything else.
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Patricia S Paton 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿🇧🇷 @patispaton.com · 09/05/2026
It really looks like Sarwar had ‘that conversation’ with Offord … Which one will be the opposition? 📷 Clyde 1
Graphics from Clyde 1 showing Scotland’s election results
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Dr Charles Smith @smith-brocca.bsky.social · 07/05/2026
Results day Friday 8th May I'm scheduled to be on live from Bridgend at 10.30, 17.45 and 18.40. Gareth from Llanfair P.G. at 12.30 and 15.00. Hopefully Rob from Swansea at times tbc. Direct link here: . www.youtube.com/watch?v=ks1C...
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Bylines Scotland and Bylines Cymru election livestream
YouTube video by Bylines Network
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Patricia S Paton 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿🇧🇷 @patispaton.com · 06/05/2026
He should be sued for defamation also … Kerr told STV News that "strangers will be prioritised over local people here in Edinburgh".
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Reform accused of 'misinformation' over council's 'asylum hotel' plans — STV News
Reform held a press call outside the former Northfield House Hotel in Edinburgh, which it claimed would be used to house 'male refugees'
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Duchess Gemma 🐠🕷️🇪🇺 @gemmagould.bsky.social · 06/05/2026
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Jennie Kermode @jenniekermode.bsky.social · 06/05/2026
Remember that we have elections in Scotland and Wales tomorrow, and don't let anyone put you off voting by telling you that it's meaningless or 'boring'. There could be a political earthquake in Wales this time around, and Scotland doesn't need people dismissing its outcome. 🗳️
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Patricia S Paton 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿🇧🇷 @patispaton.com · 05/05/2026
Want to watch live election results from independent news? Now we can! :-)
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Patricia S Paton 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿🇧🇷 @patispaton.com · 05/05/2026
After putting together the @bylinesnetwork.co.uk Gazette for UK Elections, I’ve noticed that the coverage from all the publications in the network and the special guests is really good. Don’t miss any issue; sign up as a Friend of Bylines. It's worthwhile! 👇 bylinesnetwork.co.uk/friends-of-b...
Photographs of Bylines Network's monthly Gazette
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Patricia S Paton 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿🇧🇷 @patispaton.com · 04/05/2026
In attempt to have an absolute majority as it happened in 2011. Something that is very difficult to happen with the system, but not impossible. At that time SNP was quite strong, Labour was weak and people weren’t happy with Lib Dems forming a coalition with Conservatives in Westminster.
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Patricia S Paton 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿🇧🇷 @patispaton.com · 04/05/2026
An explainer article I publish last week explaining the Adicional Member System in Scotland’s electoral system. In it, if a specific party does very well in the constituency vote, it is much less likely to get a regional seat, so the final vote gets balanced.
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Voting for the first time? Here’s how the Scottish electoral system works - Bylines Scotland
In Scottish Parliament elections, you cast two votes under the Additional Member System for a mix of local and regional MSPs – an explainer
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Bylines Network @bylinesnetwork.co.uk · 02/05/2026
Why David Edgar’s ‘Destiny’ could be the most important thing you do this bank holiday weekend One of the most influential political plays of the twentieth century returns after 50 years with a powerful warning about fascism | Ben Dickenson Ticket link in replies @benjitoon.bsky.social
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Why David Edgar’s ‘Destiny’ could be the most important thing you do this bank holiday weekend
One of the most influential political plays of the twentieth century returns after 50 years with a powerful warning about fascism
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Patricia S Paton 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿🇧🇷 @patispaton.com · 30/04/2026
Totally agree!
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Patricia S Paton 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿🇧🇷 @patispaton.com · 30/04/2026
So are they not allowed to change their minds in a later stage? This is to be withdrawing youngsters from knowledge and completely underestimating their freedom of choice schools preach. This doesn't stimulate youngsters to enjoy studying, to pursue their desires. Back to Dr. Pam's article:
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Election 2026: children in Scotland – the next five years - Bylines Scotland
What’s next for children in Scotland? Party manifestos reveal shared priorities – and deep divides on education’s future
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Patricia S Paton 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿🇧🇷 @patispaton.com · 30/04/2026
as a mother. Not allowing someone to choose a subject due to results in prelim is awful. Worse, when the final result is successful and even so, the choice can't be re-considered. This is based on the fact the subject is not fundamental to the career choice. However, these are 15, 16 year-olds! (2)
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Patricia S Paton 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿🇧🇷 @patispaton.com · 30/04/2026
This is a must read from @drpam.bsky.social ! In my opinion, I like what Greens are proposing. I have my doubts about the curriculum for excellence. I am glad Dr Pam raised a doubt about it. Giving Head Teachers liberty to 'design' the strategy of the course is not good, in my experience (1)
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Patricia S Paton 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿🇧🇷 @patispaton.com · 29/04/2026
A must read if you want to know a few examples of how Trump is profiteering during his presidency.
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The Evolution of Trump’s Corruption
The president is no longer intimidated by backlash.
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Patricia S Paton 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿🇧🇷 @patispaton.com · 28/04/2026
I think he can say bye bye to his aspirations now as a politician 😆😆
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Patricia S Paton 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿🇧🇷 @patispaton.com · 28/04/2026
@reformukscotland.bsky.social, Malcom Offord, if you won’t talk about reserved matters, you won’t represent people in Scotland #stvdebate
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Patricia S Paton 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿🇧🇷 @patispaton.com · 28/04/2026
Oh Anas Sarwar from @scottishlabour.bsky.social stop saying you have experience with NHS! You’ve worked in dentistry, a micro part of the NHS and even so, at your time it didn’t have a fraction of problems compared to the last years! Why don’t you go back to ‘your NHS’ then?! #stvdebate
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Patricia S Paton 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿🇧🇷 @patispaton.com · 26/04/2026
A must read from @dangoyal.bsky.social! “The only notable manifesto promise is a policy that puts Scottish Labour right alongside Reform, the Conservatives, and their UK Labour counterparts: “Reform NHS funding so that funding follows the patient.” (p.12 Scotland Needs Change)
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Election 2026: what do the Scottish party manifestos say about the NHS? - Bylines Scotland
Six parties, one NHS crisis – yet their manifestos reveal more shared ground than solutions, with only a few willing to face the hard choices
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Patricia S Paton 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿🇧🇷 @patispaton.com · 25/04/2026
It baffles me how Trump & Co are not impeached’…and how the world is scared of those that carry the 💰! “Fifty days into the Iran war the world has lost 550m barrels of Gulf crude—nearly 2% of last year’s global output.
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Global energy markets are on the verge of a disaster — The Economist
Scenarios now range from bad to awful
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Patricia S Paton 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿🇧🇷 @patispaton.com · 22/04/2026
I really hope our youngsters go out there and vote, even for those in the senior years of their secondary school with exams just starting!
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Patricia S Paton 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿🇧🇷 @patispaton.com · 15/04/2026
Those defending Reform, it’s time to wake up. I wonder what Malcom Offord has to say about it. Anas Sarwar pay attention who you do pacts with in order to spoil @theSNP votes… Brilliant reporting!
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George Monbiot @georgemonbiot.bsky.social · 15/04/2026
Lovely people, these Reform UK candidates for the upcoming election, and great to know they're on our side.
James Bembridge on X:
Hate is too weak a word for what I feel towards the NHS. I'd tear it down and salt the earth upon which it stood.
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Patricia S Paton 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿🇧🇷 @patispaton.com · 12/04/2026
#bbcdn I’ve found puzzling why the last question about Scotland’s football was only driven to men in the audience … 🤔
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Patricia S Paton 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿🇧🇷 @patispaton.com · 12/04/2026
It was absolutely awful! Mouths filled with screams and empty of any valuable substance. Moderation very weak! Why not have a mute function somehow?!
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Mike Galsworthy @mikegalsworthy.bsky.social · 08/04/2026
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Patricia S Paton 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿🇧🇷 @patispaton.com · 08/04/2026
Exactly!The language, the bullying…all so disgusting!
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Patricia S Paton 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿🇧🇷 @patispaton.com · 08/04/2026
What a lot of *garbage* from the press secretary…
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LIVE: White House press briefing with Karoline Leavitt
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Patricia S Paton 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿🇧🇷 @patispaton.com · 03/04/2026
Good Friday is a day for watercoloring and thinking of nature
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Patricia S Paton 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿🇧🇷 @patispaton.com · 01/04/2026
@bylinesnetwork.co.uk is hosting a webinar on Women, Justice & Equality. Put your questions directly to: ✅ The Chair of Sussex Bylines ✅ Harrods abuse survivors' representatives ✅ Jeffrey Epstein's abuse survivor ✅ Natalie Bennett 📅 15th April | 🕐 19:00 | 💻 🔗 Register at: bit.ly/bookBNweb
An advert for the Bylines Network women, justice and equality webinar, taking place Wednesday 15 April at 7 pm. The card has pictures of Ginny Smith (Sussex Bylines Editor in Chief), Anouska de Georgiou (a survivor of Jeffrey Epstein), Natalie Bennet (politician and journalist) and a logo for the No One Above campaign group with the names of two survivors of abuse by Mohammed Al-Fayed beside it- Isabella and Justine.
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Bylines Network @bylinesnetwork.co.uk · 31/03/2026
Join our live webinar for a powerful conversation on justice and equality. We’re bringing together four incredible women – including survivors of the Epstein and Harrods cases – to explore power, resilience and building a safer future. www.tickettailor.com/events/bylin...
An advert for the Bylines Network women, justice and equality webinar, taking place Wednesday 15 April at 7 pm. The card has pictures of Ginny Smith (Sussex Bylines Editor in Chief), Anouska de Georgiou (a survivor of Jeffrey Epstein), Natalie Bennet (politician and journalist) and a logo for the No One Above campaign group with the names of two survivors of abuse by Mohammed Al-Fayed beside it- Isabella and Justine https://www.tickettailor.com/events/bylinesnetwork1/2140874
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Bylines Scotland @bylines.scot · 31/03/2026
Love and acceptance: helping trans children live happy lives This Transgender Day of Visibility, parents reveal the simple formula that can make all the difference to trans children in difficult times | Jennie Kermode @jenniekermode.bsky.social
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Love and acceptance: helping trans children live happy lives - Bylines Scotland
This Transgender Day of Visibility, parents reveal the simple formula that can make all the difference to trans children in difficult times
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Patricia S Paton 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿🇧🇷 @patispaton.com · 26/03/2026
Typical of him! 😁
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Patricia S Paton 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿🇧🇷 @patispaton.com · 21/03/2026
And I keep thinking how unlucky the world was with the event in July 2024…
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Byline Times @bylinetimes.bsky.social · 21/03/2026
🟨 Print Edition — Farage’s Staggering Side Hustles Nigel Farage has spent more than 1,113 hours – or 140 working days – on his various other jobs since being elected to Parliament in July 2024.
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Farage’s Staggering Side Hustles
Nigel Farage has spent more than 1,113 hours – or 140 working days – on his various other jobs since being elected to Parliament in July 2024. The post Farage’s Staggering Side Hustles appeared first on Byline Times.
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Patricia S Paton 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿🇧🇷 @patispaton.com · 20/03/2026
I really hope voters will do their homework properly and open well their eyes! Don't waste your vote, and don't put it on the hands of those that are not only underestimating Scotland's devolution but keen on decreasing certain rights!
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Reform UK knew its candidates had supported far right influencers, spread Covid-19 conspiracies, and made ableist slurs. The party selected them again.
The Ferret exposed the extreme views of Reform UK’s Scotland’s candidates before Nigel Farage promised to improve his party’s “poor” vetting processes, but many of them have been re-selected to fight ...
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Patricia S Paton 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿🇧🇷 @patispaton.com · 19/03/2026
😂
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Patricia S Paton 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿🇧🇷 @patispaton.com · 19/03/2026
Let’s see how addictive I’ll become!
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Patricia S Paton 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿🇧🇷 @patispaton.com · 19/03/2026
Wordle 1,734 5/6 Oh well, I thought I wouldn’t get involved in this 😁 ⬛🟨⬛⬛⬛ 🟨🟨⬛⬛⬛ 🟩🟨⬛🟨⬛ 🟩🟩🟨⬛⬛ 🟩🟩🟩🟩🟩
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Patricia S Paton 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿🇧🇷 @patispaton.com · 19/03/2026
Ohh dear Labour…is this how you look after the interests of Scottish people?!
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Scottish Labour donation linked to ‘astroturf’ nuclear campaign
Anas Sarwar's party accepted over £7,000 from Stonehaven, a lobbying firm which represents the owner of Scotland's last nuclear power station. Scottish Labour has sought to make nuclear power a battle...
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Patricia S Paton 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿🇧🇷 @patispaton.com · 17/03/2026
The problem is that Infantino can’t assure anything. How?! I’d love to see the world boycotting this World Cup. A good lesson to FIFA!
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‘Room for improvement’: EU sports czar warns FIFA over leadership before World Cup
Glenn Micallef tells POLITICO that Gianni Infantino has not provided safety assurances for European fans heading to the U.S. this summer.
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