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Rab Bruce’s Spider

@rabbrucesspider.bsky.social
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Supporter of Scotland becoming a normal, self-governing country. Blind tech user. I write articles for iScot Magazine. If at first you don’t secede, try, try again. Blogs at: rabbrucesspider.blogspot.com

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Rab Bruce’s Spider @rabbrucesspider.bsky.social · 24/09/2026
There’s an interesting new Indy poll out, but I think some people are missing the point. New blog post. rabbrucesspider.blogspot.com/2026/0…
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Rab Bruce’s Spider @rabbrucesspider.bsky.social · 22/09/2026
This is a good piece on the hypocrisy of Sir Jim Ratcliffe, a knight of the realm who longs for the days of empire. www.mirror.co.uk/news/politics/jim-…
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DARREN LEWIS: 'Ratcliffe rant in elite league of wild hypocrisy'
Hypocrisy doesn’t come more blatant than Man United's majority shareholder Sir Jim Ratcliffe. He grew up in a council house, now lives as a tax exile abroad. Yet he has the nerve to target immigrants....
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AlbaDross @albadross.bsky.social · 12/09/2026
Good question 👇 No, excellent question 👇
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Paul Eric @pauleric70.bsky.social · 12/09/2026
Netanyahu said 9/11 was good for Israel…‼️ WHICH COUNTRY BENEFITED THE MOST FROM 9/11 It was not Iraq or Afghanistan. “Netanyahu said…” “Nations, democracies, don’t go to war easily. […] Sometimes they need to be bombed into going to war”
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Rab Bruce’s Spider @rabbrucesspider.bsky.social · 12/09/2026
After Jeff Bezos sacked journalists from the Washington Post for not being MAGA enough, they’ve only gone & set up their own news outlet. Check out the Washington Sun at washingtonsun.com
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Rab Bruce’s Spider @rabbrucesspider.bsky.social · 09/09/2026
Superb as ever from Wee Ginger Dug on how BBC Scotland is deliberately misleading viewers over Scottish education performance. As always, do not trust the BBC. weegingerdug.wordpress.com/2026/09/…
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Rab Bruce’s Spider @rabbrucesspider.bsky.social · 02/09/2026
Strong stuff from George Monbiot in this piece, arguing that Burnham has already sold us out to the oligarchs. www.theguardian.com/commentisfree/2…
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Rab Bruce’s Spider @rabbrucesspider.bsky.social · 24/08/2026
And those Brexit benefits just keep on coming. The sunlit uplands must be close now. news.stv.tv/scotland/scotlands-univ…
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Farrukh @implausibleblog.bsky.social · 23/08/2026
Hi @vicderbyshire.bsky.social if Jason Arday and marathons ever come up, please see the evidence and references below. Better yet, invite @monkemma.bsky.social on and ask why she was able to find this information but most journalists have not
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Rab Bruce’s Spider @rabbrucesspider.bsky.social · 19/08/2026
This is good from Wee Ginger Dug on BBC Scotland’s ongoing campaign to tarnish Scotland’s Reputation in support of a far right agenda. weegingerdug.wordpress.com/2026/08/…
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Rab Bruce’s Spider @rabbrucesspider.bsky.social · 13/08/2026
This by George Monbiot is both brilliant & terrifying, looking at the UK Govt’s complacency over food shortages. www.theguardian.com/commentisfree/2…
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The National @scotnational.bsky.social · 12/08/2026
It's GERS day in Scotland! 📢 🎙️ Editor Laura Webster and Political Editor Xander Elliards discuss the GERS figures, plus how the BBC has been blasted for misleading Scots on what the figures actually mean, on the latest edition of The National Podcast
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BBC accused of MISLEADING Scots over GERS figures
Editor Laura Webster and Political Editor Xander Elliards discuss t...
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Peter Stefanovic @peterstefanovic.bsky.social · 13/08/2026
Let’s remember today that Nigel Farage wants to - leave the ECHR - repeal the Equality Act - Strip back workers rights - Lift restrictions on exploitative zero-hours contracts - repeal the Renters’ Rights Act which abolishes “no fault evictions” He is not on your side youtu.be/KxOQRt8PQys?...
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If UK media actually explained Nigel Farage’s policies to the public no one would be supporting him
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Rab Bruce’s Spider @rabbrucesspider.bsky.social · 08/08/2026
A ship not fit for purpose which has been out of service for years. Surely Swinney must resign. Oh, hang on … talkingupscotlandtwo.com/2026/08/08…
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Rab Bruce’s Spider @rabbrucesspider.bsky.social · 05/08/2026
In case you missed the BBC’s not so extensive reports. talkingupscotlandtwo.com/2026/08/05…
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Rab Bruce’s Spider @rabbrucesspider.bsky.social · 29/07/2026
Is the BBC a mouthpiece for Reform Ltd? If not, they certainly seem to be trying hard to claim that position. www.thenational.scot/news/26418517.…
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Rab Bruce’s Spider @rabbrucesspider.bsky.social · 29/07/2026
Colour me surprised! It seems John Swinney never had a secret plan after all. I’m gobsmacked. Just as well I didn’t hold my breath waiting for him to reveal his plan. www.thenational.scot/news/26417428.…
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Rab Bruce’s Spider @rabbrucesspider.bsky.social · 28/07/2026
Should we thank the broad shoulders of the Union for bringing the Commonwealth Games to Glasgow? It seems not. talkingupscotlandtwo.com/2026/07/28…
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The Liberal BoJack @thelibbojack.bsky.social · 28/07/2026
The USA has no universal healthcare, but it does have 49 billionaires who made their wealth from private healthcare. 🤔 Post Anything Here: interactink.vercel.app
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Rab Bruce’s Spider @rabbrucesspider.bsky.social · 28/07/2026
Whether you call it the BBC Effect or the Farage Effect, the fact is that most Scots seriously overestimate the number of refugees who come here & how much financial support those refugees receive. news.stv.tv/scotland/four-in-five-s…
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Andy Birss @andybirss.bsky.social · 27/07/2026
Just like food banks, just like austerity, just like the bedroom tax-All are forgotten by #r4today presenters. However give them a chance to talk about taxes on the rich and then they are all over the issue.
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Rab Bruce’s Spider @rabbrucesspider.bsky.social · 25/07/2026
Here’s a fascinating look at how Trump, who has reportedly grifted billions of dollars for himself & his family out of being President, is still trying to fleece his loyal supporters. www.thenewworld.co.uk/chris-lord-i-…
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Rab Bruce’s Spider @rabbrucesspider.bsky.social · 24/07/2026
Now that Andy Burnham has, predictably, refused permission for a 2nd IndyRef, I expect we’ll hear from John Swinney what his secret plan to gain independence is. Any day now…
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Rab Bruce’s Spider @rabbrucesspider.bsky.social · 23/07/2026
Meet the new boss. Same as the old boss. He’ll stay close to the people & Listen. As long as those people aren’t Scots. www.thenational.scot/news/26404346.…
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Rab Bruce’s Spider @rabbrucesspider.bsky.social · 23/07/2026
A Regulator has given the Tories permission to keep demonising Benefits claimants despite their claims being untrue. www.disabilitynewsservice.com/regul…
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Rab Bruce’s Spider @rabbrucesspider.bsky.social · 23/07/2026
1 thing you can say about Anas Sarwar is that he was consistent. He consistently broke his promises in his quest for an ermine robe. www.thenational.scot/news/26401781.…
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Rab Bruce’s Spider @rabbrucesspider.bsky.social · 21/07/2026
Meet the new UK Health Secretary. Same as the old UK Health Secretary. These people want to destroy the NHS in England which will have a knock-on effect on Scotland’s funding. www.thenational.scot/news/26298685.…
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Rab Bruce’s Spider @rabbrucesspider.bsky.social · 21/07/2026
Robin McAlpine telling some hard truths in this article. I hope he’s wrong but I fear he’s right. robinmcalpine.org/the-time-for-fair…
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Richard Murphy @richardjmurphy.bsky.social · 16/07/2026
Burnham: no taxes on wealth www.taxresearch.org.uk/Blog/2026/07... It seems Burnham has one goal, which is to continue Starmer's drive toward far-right neoliberalism and political irrelevance by appeasing wealth.
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Burnham: no taxes on wealth
The Guardian has reported this morning that: Andy Burnham has signalled that he will not increase wealth taxes immediately after becoming prime minister, easing concerns among the business community ...
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BladeoftheSun @bladeofthes.bsky.social · 15/07/2026
PPE money was not 'wasted', it was stolen. If someone defrauded the benefits system to the tune of £10bn, would they say it was 'wasted'? No they would say it was stolen, even if it was 1p.
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Rab Bruce’s Spider @rabbrucesspider.bsky.social · 13/07/2026
Reform Ltd demonstrating their racist credentials again. They can’t stand it when anyone speaks a language other than English. bylinetimes.com/2026/07/13/reform-u…
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Rab Bruce’s Spider @rabbrucesspider.bsky.social · 09/07/2026
This is disgraceful. Rupert Lowe shows his disdain of Scotland while also implying that the UK’s gun laws are too restrictive. Casually dismissing the deaths of so many children is abhorrent. news.stv.tv/politics/mp-calls-dunbl…
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Rab Bruce’s Spider @rabbrucesspider.bsky.social · 05/07/2026
As we suspected all along, Andy Burnham is just another imperialist who can’t stand the thought of allowing Scots democracy. www.thenational.scot/news/26253826.…
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Rab Bruce’s Spider @rabbrucesspider.bsky.social · 20/06/2026
Does Burnham’s victory spell the end for the Scottish independence movement? No, & this article explains why. It seems the UK media in Scotland doesn’t get it. talkingupscotlandtwo.com/2026/06/20…
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Rab Bruce’s Spider @rabbrucesspider.bsky.social · 09/06/2026
Another bloody immigrant taking over £250k of public money. It’s a disgrace. Oh, wait. It’s not an immigrant. It’s a Reform Ltd Councillor. #Grifters bylinetimes.com/2026/06/09/reform-c…
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Steve Peers @stevepeers.bsky.social · 06/06/2026
The crucial point here is that Hegseth is racist and undiplomatic. But he's also ignorant: stricter EU asylum laws apply from *this week*, and stricter EU laws on expulsions were just agreed too.
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The Irish Times @irishtimes.com · 07/06/2026
Mark O'Connell: Trump is offering grants to make Europe great again. This may not have the desired effect
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Mark O'Connell: Trump is offering grants to make Europe great again. This may not have the desired effect
Marco Rubio’s state department will fund European groups that the Trump administration hopes will increase Europe’s civilisational self-confidence
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Rab Bruce’s Spider @rabbrucesspider.bsky.social · 07/06/2026
9 years late and still not fit for purpose. Aye, but what about ferries? www.independent.co.uk/news/uk/home-…
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Rab Bruce’s Spider @rabbrucesspider.bsky.social · 05/06/2026
Nigel Farage has a huge fan base … in Ecuador. www.thenewworld.co.uk/rats-in-a-sac…
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Rab Bruce’s Spider @rabbrucesspider.bsky.social · 04/06/2026
Reform Ltd have received donations of £7 million from 2 crypto-billionaires. I wonder whether their supporters ever stop to consider why a supposed man of the people is being paid so much by very wealthy people?
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Rab Bruce’s Spider @rabbrucesspider.bsky.social · 03/06/2026
This article seems to think it is unfair that the Scottish Government provides more support for poorer families than other UK nations do. But I bet the BBC will be all over this.https://www.independent.co.uk/news/uk/home-news/benefits-income-welfare-dwp-scotland-england-report-b2988808.html
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Rab Bruce’s Spider @rabbrucesspider.bsky.social · 02/06/2026
Ever get the impression Netanyahu doesn’t care what Trump says? Trump announces de-escalation of hostilities; Israel launches another attack. aje.news/nj8cd6
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Rab Bruce’s Spider @rabbrucesspider.bsky.social · 02/06/2026
Ever wonder why OFCOM allow GB News to get away with so many breaches of broadcasting rules? Here’s your answer. The man at the top thought GB News is just fine. www.thenewworld.co.uk/rats-in-a-sac…
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Rab Bruce’s Spider @rabbrucesspider.bsky.social · 01/06/2026
New blog post on the media calls for an enquiry into SNP finances. As usual, the outrage is hypocritical. rabbrucesspider.blogspot.com/2026/0…
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Rab Bruce’s Spider @rabbrucesspider.bsky.social · 27/05/2026
New blog post discussing some silly headlines in the news today. rabbrucesspider.blogspot.com/2026/0…
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Rab Bruce’s Spider @rabbrucesspider.bsky.social · 27/05/2026
“It’s a simple, straightforward, political choice”. And Keir Starmer has U-turned on it. If it’s so simple to stop our energy prices increasing, why hasn’t he done it? www.thenational.scot/news/26141879.…
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Grantass 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿 @grantybot.bsky.social · 22/05/2026
Shadow First Minister? What the fucking fuck??? This is blatant misinformation surely. Like, you can't just make up your own titles 😂 I thought it was fake shite at first but it's on their official page. Madness 😜
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Rab Bruce’s Spider @rabbrucesspider.bsky.social · 22/05/2026
What happens when you elect a populist into power? Lessons to be learned as shown in this interesting article. www.thenewworld.co.uk/andy-pemberto…
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Rab Bruce’s Spider @rabbrucesspider.bsky.social · 20/05/2026
New blog post with some thoughts on the idea of capping food prices. Has it been tried elsewhere and does it work? rabbrucesspider.blogspot.com/2026/0…
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