Gavin Steven
@gavinsteven.bsky.social
Scot, old and retired, but still breathing Passionate about Environment 💚, Scottish Independence 🏴 and European integration 🇪🇺. Tha Gàidhlig beagan agam
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The right to trial by jury has been a fundamental feature of the British Justice System for over 800 years. Any attempt by the government to undermine this fundamental freedom - a cornerstone of our democracy and an essential safeguard against authoritarianism - must be opposed
🚨Trial by jury is a cornerstone of our democracy and an essential safeguard against authoritarianism. We must come together - cross party - to stop any attempt by the government to undermine this fundamental freedom
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Trial by jury is a cornerstone of our democracy - We must fight any attempt to undermine it
YouTube video by Peter Stefanovic
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November 26, 2025 at 6:03 PM
The right to trial by jury has been a fundamental feature of the British Justice System for over 800 years. Any attempt by the government to undermine this fundamental freedom - a cornerstone of our democracy and an essential safeguard against authoritarianism - must be opposed
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It is - by this point - obvious to even casual observers of media that WAY MORE than a couple of MPs or MEPs have been compromised.
Newspaper Editors, Producers, C-Suite executives, Security Services;
Gob-smacked if "russian interference" didnt explain such media disinterest.
Newspaper Editors, Producers, C-Suite executives, Security Services;
Gob-smacked if "russian interference" didnt explain such media disinterest.
November 27, 2025 at 6:17 AM
It is - by this point - obvious to even casual observers of media that WAY MORE than a couple of MPs or MEPs have been compromised.
Newspaper Editors, Producers, C-Suite executives, Security Services;
Gob-smacked if "russian interference" didnt explain such media disinterest.
Newspaper Editors, Producers, C-Suite executives, Security Services;
Gob-smacked if "russian interference" didnt explain such media disinterest.
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Fact check:
"In July 2024, when the SNP (with support from some other parties) proposed an amendment to abolish the cap, Labour MPs were told to vote against it — or face disciplinary consequences. "
"In July 2024, when the SNP (with support from some other parties) proposed an amendment to abolish the cap, Labour MPs were told to vote against it — or face disciplinary consequences. "
November 26, 2025 at 10:04 PM
Fact check:
"In July 2024, when the SNP (with support from some other parties) proposed an amendment to abolish the cap, Labour MPs were told to vote against it — or face disciplinary consequences. "
"In July 2024, when the SNP (with support from some other parties) proposed an amendment to abolish the cap, Labour MPs were told to vote against it — or face disciplinary consequences. "
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John Swinney has pledged to 'champion' the friendship between Scotland and Ireland after he became the first head of government to meet Irish President Catherine Connolly
🔗 www.thenational.scot/news/2...
🔗 www.thenational.scot/news/2...
November 27, 2025 at 6:01 AM
John Swinney has pledged to 'champion' the friendship between Scotland and Ireland after he became the first head of government to meet Irish President Catherine Connolly
🔗 www.thenational.scot/news/2...
🔗 www.thenational.scot/news/2...
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Brexit was an obvious loser from its conception.
November 26, 2025 at 8:43 PM
Brexit was an obvious loser from its conception.
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Earlier this week I had this debate about wealth taxes, austerity and spending.
The Labour MP attacks me repeatedly - Labour Government have taken to doing the same thing.
Interesting people can absolutely see through it & aren't going to be distracted.
youtu.be/1onr7pAEFRE?...
The Labour MP attacks me repeatedly - Labour Government have taken to doing the same thing.
Interesting people can absolutely see through it & aren't going to be distracted.
youtu.be/1onr7pAEFRE?...
Is Labour being outflanked by Polanski and Farage? Reeves budget debate
YouTube video by Channel 4 News
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November 26, 2025 at 10:07 PM
Earlier this week I had this debate about wealth taxes, austerity and spending.
The Labour MP attacks me repeatedly - Labour Government have taken to doing the same thing.
Interesting people can absolutely see through it & aren't going to be distracted.
youtu.be/1onr7pAEFRE?...
The Labour MP attacks me repeatedly - Labour Government have taken to doing the same thing.
Interesting people can absolutely see through it & aren't going to be distracted.
youtu.be/1onr7pAEFRE?...
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Middle aged man. Cancer of the oesophagus diagnosis. His mum being treated for myeloma
“A pox on those who would talk down the NHS, who would underfund it, defund it and even seek to dismantle it. A pox on them,
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“A pox on those who would talk down the NHS, who would underfund it, defund it and even seek to dismantle it. A pox on them,
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‘He suggested we go to a quiet room to talk. I knew that was not good news’ — The Observer
My cancer diagnosis was the last thing anyone expected or needed – but especially my mum, while going through chemotherapy herself
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November 26, 2025 at 10:06 PM
Middle aged man. Cancer of the oesophagus diagnosis. His mum being treated for myeloma
“A pox on those who would talk down the NHS, who would underfund it, defund it and even seek to dismantle it. A pox on them,
apple.news/AIlG8GsfESGi...
“A pox on those who would talk down the NHS, who would underfund it, defund it and even seek to dismantle it. A pox on them,
apple.news/AIlG8GsfESGi...
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“We are ramping up sanctions on Russia…
We are freezing known Russian assets…
But let me be clear, I don’t actually mean the right honourable member for Clacton.”
We are freezing known Russian assets…
But let me be clear, I don’t actually mean the right honourable member for Clacton.”
Reeves aims a searing ‘Russian assets’ gibe at Farage
Rachel Reeves used her Budget speech to jab at Nigel Farage, invoking Russia amid renewed security concerns
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November 26, 2025 at 9:43 PM
“We are ramping up sanctions on Russia…
We are freezing known Russian assets…
But let me be clear, I don’t actually mean the right honourable member for Clacton.”
We are freezing known Russian assets…
But let me be clear, I don’t actually mean the right honourable member for Clacton.”
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🔥🔥🔥 While everyone is distracted by other budget news, Labour have just announced that they will allow more drilling for oil and gas in the North Sea 🔥🔥🔥
Genuinely catastrophic for our climate and further proof that Labour care more about corporate profits than people or planet.
Genuinely catastrophic for our climate and further proof that Labour care more about corporate profits than people or planet.
November 26, 2025 at 2:15 PM
🔥🔥🔥 While everyone is distracted by other budget news, Labour have just announced that they will allow more drilling for oil and gas in the North Sea 🔥🔥🔥
Genuinely catastrophic for our climate and further proof that Labour care more about corporate profits than people or planet.
Genuinely catastrophic for our climate and further proof that Labour care more about corporate profits than people or planet.
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I know who Nus Ghani MP is - not because we always agree - but because she’s been serving her constituency (as well as lewks) since 2015.
Who the hell is Lucy White?!
Ah, a quick google search reveals her as a rentagob for GB ‘news.’
I know which one is qualified to chair the budget debate.
Who the hell is Lucy White?!
Ah, a quick google search reveals her as a rentagob for GB ‘news.’
I know which one is qualified to chair the budget debate.
November 26, 2025 at 10:31 PM
I know who Nus Ghani MP is - not because we always agree - but because she’s been serving her constituency (as well as lewks) since 2015.
Who the hell is Lucy White?!
Ah, a quick google search reveals her as a rentagob for GB ‘news.’
I know which one is qualified to chair the budget debate.
Who the hell is Lucy White?!
Ah, a quick google search reveals her as a rentagob for GB ‘news.’
I know which one is qualified to chair the budget debate.
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Don’t forget, no matter how much Nigel Farage tries to shape Reform UK’s economic policy to win votes, at heart he’s a disaster capitalist.
#Budget2025
#Budget2025
November 26, 2025 at 3:39 PM
Don’t forget, no matter how much Nigel Farage tries to shape Reform UK’s economic policy to win votes, at heart he’s a disaster capitalist.
#Budget2025
#Budget2025
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From all that I have seen, Palestine Action is just a group of people who want another group of people to NOT BE MURDERED INDISCRIMINATELY.
There is nothing threatening about that unless you like to MURDER INDISCRIMINATELY.
There is nothing threatening about that unless you like to MURDER INDISCRIMINATELY.
November 26, 2025 at 5:46 PM
From all that I have seen, Palestine Action is just a group of people who want another group of people to NOT BE MURDERED INDISCRIMINATELY.
There is nothing threatening about that unless you like to MURDER INDISCRIMINATELY.
There is nothing threatening about that unless you like to MURDER INDISCRIMINATELY.
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The X platform now has a new tool that promotes scrutiny about the origin of X accounts.
I've noticed lately that more trolls are invading Bsky. This same feature that X has so members can check an account's country of origin would be super helpful to weed out the bad guys from causing harm here.
I've noticed lately that more trolls are invading Bsky. This same feature that X has so members can check an account's country of origin would be super helpful to weed out the bad guys from causing harm here.
November 26, 2025 at 3:06 PM
The X platform now has a new tool that promotes scrutiny about the origin of X accounts.
I've noticed lately that more trolls are invading Bsky. This same feature that X has so members can check an account's country of origin would be super helpful to weed out the bad guys from causing harm here.
I've noticed lately that more trolls are invading Bsky. This same feature that X has so members can check an account's country of origin would be super helpful to weed out the bad guys from causing harm here.
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Inshore marine coastal zone migration patterns in Atlantic salmon post-smolts emigrating from eight rivers in north-east Scotland. Journal of Fish Biology, 1–16. doi.org/10.1111/jfb....
Inshore marine coastal zone migration patterns in Atlantic salmon post‐smolts emigrating from eight rivers in north‐east Scotland
Atlantic salmon, Salmo salar, migrate through multiple habitat types, each having the potential to impact differently upon migration success. The inshore marine coastal zone is arguably disproportion....
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November 26, 2025 at 10:34 PM
Inshore marine coastal zone migration patterns in Atlantic salmon post-smolts emigrating from eight rivers in north-east Scotland. Journal of Fish Biology, 1–16. doi.org/10.1111/jfb....
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TIME to take our Country Back. Sitting at Home won't get our Country back, Hollyrood we all need to Go & Demand Indy.
November 26, 2025 at 7:50 PM
TIME to take our Country Back. Sitting at Home won't get our Country back, Hollyrood we all need to Go & Demand Indy.
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Hi All, Just sent out this free piece. The controversial Bloomberg piece is the perfect example of why we must stop making excuses for Trump. Trump has reconfirmed that Witkoff was doing what he wanted and that Witkoff is soon off to Moscow to represent the USA. open.substack.com/pub/phillips...
The Bloomberg Story Demonstrated Just How Much Some People Will Make Excuses For Trump
Hi All,
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November 26, 2025 at 12:01 PM
Hi All, Just sent out this free piece. The controversial Bloomberg piece is the perfect example of why we must stop making excuses for Trump. Trump has reconfirmed that Witkoff was doing what he wanted and that Witkoff is soon off to Moscow to represent the USA. open.substack.com/pub/phillips...
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The 50 wealthiest families own more wealth than the bottom 50% of the population.
How can this Labour Government say this is a "cost of living" budget and refuse to tax the rich?
They care about protecting power and wealth. And cost of living is a buzz phrase for them. Dire.
How can this Labour Government say this is a "cost of living" budget and refuse to tax the rich?
They care about protecting power and wealth. And cost of living is a buzz phrase for them. Dire.
November 26, 2025 at 12:16 PM
The 50 wealthiest families own more wealth than the bottom 50% of the population.
How can this Labour Government say this is a "cost of living" budget and refuse to tax the rich?
They care about protecting power and wealth. And cost of living is a buzz phrase for them. Dire.
How can this Labour Government say this is a "cost of living" budget and refuse to tax the rich?
They care about protecting power and wealth. And cost of living is a buzz phrase for them. Dire.
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The UK has more than enough money to fund our public services and rebuild our infrastructure. But it's hoarded by a tiny minority.
The 50 richest families now hold more wealth than 50% of the population combined.
A tax on the wealth of the top 1% would raise over £70 billion.
The 50 richest families now hold more wealth than 50% of the population combined.
A tax on the wealth of the top 1% would raise over £70 billion.
November 25, 2025 at 8:39 PM
The UK has more than enough money to fund our public services and rebuild our infrastructure. But it's hoarded by a tiny minority.
The 50 richest families now hold more wealth than 50% of the population combined.
A tax on the wealth of the top 1% would raise over £70 billion.
The 50 richest families now hold more wealth than 50% of the population combined.
A tax on the wealth of the top 1% would raise over £70 billion.
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Labour's proposed Brexit reforms are like chucking a glass of water on a house fire. A tiny flash of steam then the flames roar back.
Only a sustained intense fire-fighting effort can put the inferno out.
And that means going humbly cap in hand to the EU and opening negotiations on rejoining.
Only a sustained intense fire-fighting effort can put the inferno out.
And that means going humbly cap in hand to the EU and opening negotiations on rejoining.
November 26, 2025 at 10:55 AM
Labour's proposed Brexit reforms are like chucking a glass of water on a house fire. A tiny flash of steam then the flames roar back.
Only a sustained intense fire-fighting effort can put the inferno out.
And that means going humbly cap in hand to the EU and opening negotiations on rejoining.
Only a sustained intense fire-fighting effort can put the inferno out.
And that means going humbly cap in hand to the EU and opening negotiations on rejoining.
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Farage is not going to Falkirk in order to condemn those who intimidate and terrify migrants and asylum seekers – he’s going there in order to stoke up community divisions with the aim of furthering his own agenda, writes Paul Kavanagh ✍️
November 26, 2025 at 8:27 AM
Farage is not going to Falkirk in order to condemn those who intimidate and terrify migrants and asylum seekers – he’s going there in order to stoke up community divisions with the aim of furthering his own agenda, writes Paul Kavanagh ✍️
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🚨The Petition calling for a public inquiry into Russian influence on UK politics & democracy has now rocketed past 55,000 signatures! Let’s get it to 100,000. If a petition is what it’s going to take let’s get this done!
petition.parliament.uk/petitions/74...
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November 26, 2025 at 8:41 AM
🚨The Petition calling for a public inquiry into Russian influence on UK politics & democracy has now rocketed past 55,000 signatures! Let’s get it to 100,000. If a petition is what it’s going to take let’s get this done!
petition.parliament.uk/petitions/74...
petition.parliament.uk/petitions/74...
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Reform UK recently launched a new organisation within the party to boost small businesses. The first entrepreneur chosen to champion the cause is Kevin Byrne, founder of Checkatrade But Byrne is a rather interesting pick by Reform. 🤔
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Reform UK's small business champion supports Tommy Robinson and peddles conspiracy theories – HOPE not hate
On 10 November, Reform UK leader Nigel Farage launched Small Business for Reform, an organisation within the party. During the launch, Farage declared that “we...
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November 26, 2025 at 11:25 AM
Reform UK recently launched a new organisation within the party to boost small businesses. The first entrepreneur chosen to champion the cause is Kevin Byrne, founder of Checkatrade But Byrne is a rather interesting pick by Reform. 🤔
hopenothate.org.uk/2025/11/26/r...
hopenothate.org.uk/2025/11/26/r...
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You wonder why META/Facebook is slow to take down scam ads?
It makes a fortune from them.
It makes a fortune from them.
Scam ads on Meta in UK likely worth more than all online news advertising. Meta probably made more than £600m from fraudulent UK advertising in 2024 pressgazette.co.uk/platforms/sc...
Scam ads on Meta in UK likely worth more than all online news advertising
Meta likely made more than £600m from fraudulent UK advertising in 2024.
pressgazette.co.uk
November 26, 2025 at 11:15 AM
You wonder why META/Facebook is slow to take down scam ads?
It makes a fortune from them.
It makes a fortune from them.
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The real reason why there isn't a "real " ceasefire instead of this mockery of one ⬇️
Israel and Israelis are dishonest partners in peace.
FYI
@eleanorolszewski.bsky.social
@anitaoakvilleeast.bsky.social
@markcarneyforpm.bsky.social
#Ableg #Cdnpoli
#Gaza #Palestine
Israel and Israelis are dishonest partners in peace.
FYI
@eleanorolszewski.bsky.social
@anitaoakvilleeast.bsky.social
@markcarneyforpm.bsky.social
#Ableg #Cdnpoli
#Gaza #Palestine
November 25, 2025 at 9:00 AM
The real reason why there isn't a "real " ceasefire instead of this mockery of one ⬇️
Israel and Israelis are dishonest partners in peace.
FYI
@eleanorolszewski.bsky.social
@anitaoakvilleeast.bsky.social
@markcarneyforpm.bsky.social
#Ableg #Cdnpoli
#Gaza #Palestine
Israel and Israelis are dishonest partners in peace.
FYI
@eleanorolszewski.bsky.social
@anitaoakvilleeast.bsky.social
@markcarneyforpm.bsky.social
#Ableg #Cdnpoli
#Gaza #Palestine
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When you hear what Rachel Reeves has in store in the Budget, remember that there were ALWAYS other choices.
Labour have deliberately and consciously chosen to ignore the fact that Brexit is draining up to £90 billion a year from the UK economy.
That's a gap no amount of taxation can fill.
Labour have deliberately and consciously chosen to ignore the fact that Brexit is draining up to £90 billion a year from the UK economy.
That's a gap no amount of taxation can fill.
November 26, 2025 at 10:50 AM
When you hear what Rachel Reeves has in store in the Budget, remember that there were ALWAYS other choices.
Labour have deliberately and consciously chosen to ignore the fact that Brexit is draining up to £90 billion a year from the UK economy.
That's a gap no amount of taxation can fill.
Labour have deliberately and consciously chosen to ignore the fact that Brexit is draining up to £90 billion a year from the UK economy.
That's a gap no amount of taxation can fill.