Gillian Sproule
@beemore.bsky.social
Edinburgh lass into politics, who reads both horror & historical fiction (is there a difference?) I also love travelling and am currently having a love affair with Italy, even learning the lingo (lentamente)!
#Scotland #Independence? Yes! We can!
#Scotland #Independence? Yes! We can!
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NEW: The death toll has surpassed 62,000 in Gaza as at least 60 Palestinians have been killed by Israel today and a further five have died from malnutrition
Death toll surpasses 62,000 in Gaza as at least 60 Palestinians killed overnight
www.thenational.scot
August 18, 2025 at 7:03 PM
NEW: The death toll has surpassed 62,000 in Gaza as at least 60 Palestinians have been killed by Israel today and a further five have died from malnutrition
Hypocrisy writ large...
Only 5 months ago, Labour MSP Pam was pure dead livid at the poor provision of funds for disabled people but since her bosses in London made their welfare cuts announcements, she's gone awfy quiet 🤔
Only 5 months ago, Labour MSP Pam was pure dead livid at the poor provision of funds for disabled people but since her bosses in London made their welfare cuts announcements, she's gone awfy quiet 🤔
March 20, 2025 at 8:32 AM
Hypocrisy writ large...
Only 5 months ago, Labour MSP Pam was pure dead livid at the poor provision of funds for disabled people but since her bosses in London made their welfare cuts announcements, she's gone awfy quiet 🤔
Only 5 months ago, Labour MSP Pam was pure dead livid at the poor provision of funds for disabled people but since her bosses in London made their welfare cuts announcements, she's gone awfy quiet 🤔
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When they realized that Feudalism wouldn't be allowed to continue they invented Capitalism.
Feudalism with a 0.001% chance that you too could become very rich.
Which people believed was completely different.
Feudalism with a 0.001% chance that you too could become very rich.
Which people believed was completely different.
February 7, 2025 at 11:36 AM
When they realized that Feudalism wouldn't be allowed to continue they invented Capitalism.
Feudalism with a 0.001% chance that you too could become very rich.
Which people believed was completely different.
Feudalism with a 0.001% chance that you too could become very rich.
Which people believed was completely different.
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FAFO! Bye bye to the teenage mutant ninja incel at Treasury. Per the WSJ:
February 6, 2025 at 10:44 PM
FAFO! Bye bye to the teenage mutant ninja incel at Treasury. Per the WSJ:
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Denmark has the same size population as Scotland but is independent and runs its own economy.
I'm frankly sick and tired of unionism. It's completely destroyed Scotland's potential. People need to get angry.
fuelcellsworks.com/2025/01/31/c...
I'm frankly sick and tired of unionism. It's completely destroyed Scotland's potential. People need to get angry.
fuelcellsworks.com/2025/01/31/c...
Denmark Boosts Green Energy with Hydrogen Pipeline and Offshore Wind - Fuelcellsworks
Denmark to subsidize offshore wind and green hydrogen projects, including a hydrogen pipeline connecting to Germany, to revitalize its renewable energy sector.
fuelcellsworks.com
February 1, 2025 at 9:15 AM
Denmark has the same size population as Scotland but is independent and runs its own economy.
I'm frankly sick and tired of unionism. It's completely destroyed Scotland's potential. People need to get angry.
fuelcellsworks.com/2025/01/31/c...
I'm frankly sick and tired of unionism. It's completely destroyed Scotland's potential. People need to get angry.
fuelcellsworks.com/2025/01/31/c...
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‘My relative was executed for a crime they didn’t commit. We can never bring back the death penalty’
My column in @heraldscotland.bsky.social as a clamour begins for the reintroduction of capital punishment in Britain
www.heraldscotland.com/politics/vie...
My column in @heraldscotland.bsky.social as a clamour begins for the reintroduction of capital punishment in Britain
www.heraldscotland.com/politics/vie...
Relative was executed for murder they didn’t commit, we can't return to death penalty
The story is quite simple in its horror: many years ago, long before I was born, one of my family was executed for a murder they didn’t commit.…
www.heraldscotland.com
January 28, 2025 at 9:38 AM
‘My relative was executed for a crime they didn’t commit. We can never bring back the death penalty’
My column in @heraldscotland.bsky.social as a clamour begins for the reintroduction of capital punishment in Britain
www.heraldscotland.com/politics/vie...
My column in @heraldscotland.bsky.social as a clamour begins for the reintroduction of capital punishment in Britain
www.heraldscotland.com/politics/vie...
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Ok #booksky, let’s talk.
👎🏼Goodreads, owned by Amazon, fuels its monopoly on books.
👍🏼StoryGraph, a Black woman-owned platform, offers an ethical, ad-free alternative with mood-based recommendations, user control over data, and a focus on inclusivity. Support diversity over corporate power!
👎🏼Goodreads, owned by Amazon, fuels its monopoly on books.
👍🏼StoryGraph, a Black woman-owned platform, offers an ethical, ad-free alternative with mood-based recommendations, user control over data, and a focus on inclusivity. Support diversity over corporate power!
January 19, 2025 at 2:23 PM
Ok #booksky, let’s talk.
👎🏼Goodreads, owned by Amazon, fuels its monopoly on books.
👍🏼StoryGraph, a Black woman-owned platform, offers an ethical, ad-free alternative with mood-based recommendations, user control over data, and a focus on inclusivity. Support diversity over corporate power!
👎🏼Goodreads, owned by Amazon, fuels its monopoly on books.
👍🏼StoryGraph, a Black woman-owned platform, offers an ethical, ad-free alternative with mood-based recommendations, user control over data, and a focus on inclusivity. Support diversity over corporate power!
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Happy heavenly birthday Janey
January 20, 2025 at 8:05 AM
Happy heavenly birthday Janey
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Yes, kids, this actually happened. And it’s still empty, filled with naught but concepts of a plan.
January 14, 2025 at 9:35 PM
Yes, kids, this actually happened. And it’s still empty, filled with naught but concepts of a plan.
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1month after
Labour in 🏴 came to power they axed funding for the new Al
Supercomputer that Edinburgh University was going to build.
Labour said it didn't make "strategic sense" to build it in Edinburgh
Now Starmer is
announcing funding for a new
supercomputer in ENGLAND
January 13, 2025 at 12:07 PM
1month after
Labour in 🏴 came to power they axed funding for the new Al
Supercomputer that Edinburgh University was going to build.
Labour said it didn't make "strategic sense" to build it in Edinburgh
Now Starmer is
announcing funding for a new
supercomputer in ENGLAND
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Strategic Sense.
Isn't it about time that those of a unionist leaning in Scotland started to question just what "strategic sense" means to a Scotland in thrall to a potential rival economy?
With Westminster running scared of Scottish independence, why would Westminster act to strengthen Scotland?
Isn't it about time that those of a unionist leaning in Scotland started to question just what "strategic sense" means to a Scotland in thrall to a potential rival economy?
With Westminster running scared of Scottish independence, why would Westminster act to strengthen Scotland?
January 14, 2025 at 7:45 PM
Strategic Sense.
Isn't it about time that those of a unionist leaning in Scotland started to question just what "strategic sense" means to a Scotland in thrall to a potential rival economy?
With Westminster running scared of Scottish independence, why would Westminster act to strengthen Scotland?
Isn't it about time that those of a unionist leaning in Scotland started to question just what "strategic sense" means to a Scotland in thrall to a potential rival economy?
With Westminster running scared of Scottish independence, why would Westminster act to strengthen Scotland?
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It's very obvious now that the only capital investments Westminster will make in Scotland are those which boost the extraction of Scottish resources. It's almost as though they expect us to become independent & are trying to squeeze as much out of us as they can before we leave.
January 15, 2025 at 1:27 AM
It's very obvious now that the only capital investments Westminster will make in Scotland are those which boost the extraction of Scottish resources. It's almost as though they expect us to become independent & are trying to squeeze as much out of us as they can before we leave.
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“Germany and France warn Donald Trump against threats to take control of Greenland from Nato ally Denmark”
This is what it’s come to — before Trump even takes office.
This is what it’s come to — before Trump even takes office.
Germany and France warn Trump against taking over Greenland
The EU's two leading members were reacting to the US president-elect's plans to acquire Denmark's autonomous territory.
www.bbc.co.uk
January 9, 2025 at 6:02 AM
“Germany and France warn Donald Trump against threats to take control of Greenland from Nato ally Denmark”
This is what it’s come to — before Trump even takes office.
This is what it’s come to — before Trump even takes office.
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$1,131,794,901
That's how much Big Oil has spent over the last 30 years paying off Congress to look the other way on climate action while the planet burns.
Well, the planet is burning.
Don't let them look away.
That's how much Big Oil has spent over the last 30 years paying off Congress to look the other way on climate action while the planet burns.
Well, the planet is burning.
Don't let them look away.
January 9, 2025 at 2:12 AM
$1,131,794,901
That's how much Big Oil has spent over the last 30 years paying off Congress to look the other way on climate action while the planet burns.
Well, the planet is burning.
Don't let them look away.
That's how much Big Oil has spent over the last 30 years paying off Congress to look the other way on climate action while the planet burns.
Well, the planet is burning.
Don't let them look away.
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I fought all these battles against homophobia back in the 80s, now the likes of Musk & Zuckerberg are trying to make bigotry acceptable again. We need the same spirit of resistance now. You don't get equality by asking for it nicely.
January 8, 2025 at 9:44 PM
I fought all these battles against homophobia back in the 80s, now the likes of Musk & Zuckerberg are trying to make bigotry acceptable again. We need the same spirit of resistance now. You don't get equality by asking for it nicely.
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The Telegraph have now published a correction admitting that the immigration numbers in Nick Timothy's bizarre rant (original at link) were pure fantasy.
archive.ph/xk7fK
archive.ph/xk7fK
January 6, 2025 at 4:40 PM
The Telegraph have now published a correction admitting that the immigration numbers in Nick Timothy's bizarre rant (original at link) were pure fantasy.
archive.ph/xk7fK
archive.ph/xk7fK
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In other news, Nigel Farage didn't bother to turn up to the debate on grooming gangs in the House of Commons just now
January 6, 2025 at 7:26 PM
In other news, Nigel Farage didn't bother to turn up to the debate on grooming gangs in the House of Commons just now
FFS 😣
The National - Scots to pay '£1.5 million every day for 30 years' towards
Trident renewal - Alba @scotnational.bsky.social
Trident renewal - Alba @scotnational.bsky.social
December 29, 2024 at 9:16 AM
FFS 😣
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“2025 will see new Brexit barriers to British passport holders… First to arrive will be the EU Entry/Exit System, known as EES. A few months later…The European Travel Information and Authorisation System (ETIAS). Citizens of 60 nations, including the UK, will be subject to these new procedures.”
UK’s Brexit decision means higher costs and more paperwork for British citizens visiting EU countries
Press release: “Brexit a national tragedy that can be reversed,” says Scotland’s leading pro-EU group
bylines.scot
December 28, 2024 at 10:09 PM
“2025 will see new Brexit barriers to British passport holders… First to arrive will be the EU Entry/Exit System, known as EES. A few months later…The European Travel Information and Authorisation System (ETIAS). Citizens of 60 nations, including the UK, will be subject to these new procedures.”
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Real growth can't happen until we rejoin the EU & reform the financial sector so that it works for us not just for itself..
December 29, 2024 at 9:04 AM
Real growth can't happen until we rejoin the EU & reform the financial sector so that it works for us not just for itself..
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2014: “Vote No to independence for the best of both worlds.”
2024: Heading for the “worst of all worlds”.
2024: Heading for the “worst of all worlds”.
December 29, 2024 at 9:05 AM
2014: “Vote No to independence for the best of both worlds.”
2024: Heading for the “worst of all worlds”.
2024: Heading for the “worst of all worlds”.
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Without trade unions & the workers willing to back them with strike action when needed we wouldn’t have
• a minimum wage
• maternity & paternity rights
• pension provision
• holiday & sickness entitlements
victories which have benefited every single person in this country
• a minimum wage
• maternity & paternity rights
• pension provision
• holiday & sickness entitlements
victories which have benefited every single person in this country
December 28, 2024 at 2:45 PM
Without trade unions & the workers willing to back them with strike action when needed we wouldn’t have
• a minimum wage
• maternity & paternity rights
• pension provision
• holiday & sickness entitlements
victories which have benefited every single person in this country
• a minimum wage
• maternity & paternity rights
• pension provision
• holiday & sickness entitlements
victories which have benefited every single person in this country
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