Jim Russell 🏴.
@jazzyrussell.bsky.social
Former paperboy then, after training, 32 years in scottish NHS. Scottish Independence supporter. Currently treasurer of a local charity.
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Greetings from Kyiv.
Just a quick note for those who care.
We’re fine.
The view from the window is still the same, luckily.
A loud night of drones and missiles is over.
Sadly, there are casualties and damage in the city.
Just a quick note for those who care.
We’re fine.
The view from the window is still the same, luckily.
A loud night of drones and missiles is over.
Sadly, there are casualties and damage in the city.
November 29, 2025 at 8:11 AM
Greetings from Kyiv.
Just a quick note for those who care.
We’re fine.
The view from the window is still the same, luckily.
A loud night of drones and missiles is over.
Sadly, there are casualties and damage in the city.
Just a quick note for those who care.
We’re fine.
The view from the window is still the same, luckily.
A loud night of drones and missiles is over.
Sadly, there are casualties and damage in the city.
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The Labour Government refused a 1% asset tax on the super rich, yet raised taxes on people already struggling.
All whilst their "black hole" turned out to be utter nonsense.
Active choices to refuse to fund our communities which they desperately need.
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All whilst their "black hole" turned out to be utter nonsense.
Active choices to refuse to fund our communities which they desperately need.
Join.greenparty.org.uk
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November 29, 2025 at 4:22 PM
The Labour Government refused a 1% asset tax on the super rich, yet raised taxes on people already struggling.
All whilst their "black hole" turned out to be utter nonsense.
Active choices to refuse to fund our communities which they desperately need.
Join.greenparty.org.uk
All whilst their "black hole" turned out to be utter nonsense.
Active choices to refuse to fund our communities which they desperately need.
Join.greenparty.org.uk
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“Ofcom has decided, exceptionally, to withdraw the 11 decisions and to consider afresh whether your complaints raise potentially substantive issues under the Broadcasting Code which warrant investigation by Ofcom.”
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TalkTV: Ofcom bows to pressure | Good Law Project
We said we’d sue over Ofcom’s decision to dismiss 22,000 complaints about transphobia on TalkTV – now the regulator has caved.
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November 29, 2025 at 7:51 PM
“Ofcom has decided, exceptionally, to withdraw the 11 decisions and to consider afresh whether your complaints raise potentially substantive issues under the Broadcasting Code which warrant investigation by Ofcom.”
https://goodlaw.social/s9av
https://goodlaw.social/s9av
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The sheer scale of media outrage this week about plans to lift hundreds of thousands children out of poverty, by taxing millionaire homeowners, tells you everything you need to know about the real priorities of the British press
www.adambienkov.co.uk/p/the-real-b...
www.adambienkov.co.uk/p/the-real-b...
The Real 'Benefits Street' Protecting Britain's Wealthiest
The sheer scale of outrage about plans to lift children out of poverty, by taxing millionaire homeowners, tells you everything you need to know about the priorities of the British press
www.adambienkov.co.uk
November 29, 2025 at 4:29 PM
The sheer scale of media outrage this week about plans to lift hundreds of thousands children out of poverty, by taxing millionaire homeowners, tells you everything you need to know about the real priorities of the British press
www.adambienkov.co.uk/p/the-real-b...
www.adambienkov.co.uk/p/the-real-b...
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He had no need to resign. Just needed to recuse himself, take gardening leave etc.
Not that his resignation implies guilt. It's just international norms. It does seem he is one name on the Mindich tapes, so it needed investigating.
Actually I think Russians are not happy - this can unite Ukr with Ze
Not that his resignation implies guilt. It's just international norms. It does seem he is one name on the Mindich tapes, so it needed investigating.
Actually I think Russians are not happy - this can unite Ukr with Ze
November 29, 2025 at 7:26 PM
He had no need to resign. Just needed to recuse himself, take gardening leave etc.
Not that his resignation implies guilt. It's just international norms. It does seem he is one name on the Mindich tapes, so it needed investigating.
Actually I think Russians are not happy - this can unite Ukr with Ze
Not that his resignation implies guilt. It's just international norms. It does seem he is one name on the Mindich tapes, so it needed investigating.
Actually I think Russians are not happy - this can unite Ukr with Ze
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A continuing reduction in child poverty is no mean feat. But how can they afford it? whine the WM politicians. Supporting children at an early stage, helping them participate in normal childhood things will change their lives for ever. Just as forcing them into poverty does, but negatively.
November 29, 2025 at 6:55 PM
A continuing reduction in child poverty is no mean feat. But how can they afford it? whine the WM politicians. Supporting children at an early stage, helping them participate in normal childhood things will change their lives for ever. Just as forcing them into poverty does, but negatively.
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If this UK government were deliberately trying to produce a downtrodden underclass, what would they be doing differently? Scot.gov have at least moved us in the direction of our progressive Nordic neighbours. Imagine child poverty levels of 2.5%, and the kind of politics that could get us there.
November 29, 2025 at 7:01 PM
If this UK government were deliberately trying to produce a downtrodden underclass, what would they be doing differently? Scot.gov have at least moved us in the direction of our progressive Nordic neighbours. Imagine child poverty levels of 2.5%, and the kind of politics that could get us there.
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The English media in Scotland are simply biased, arrogant and ignorant
It’s much deeper and more sinister with the bbc, The Herald, The Scotsman and the The Daily Record, who are fully engaged in an Information War on Scotland
🏴 We all need to recognise this, and be ready to punch back
It’s much deeper and more sinister with the bbc, The Herald, The Scotsman and the The Daily Record, who are fully engaged in an Information War on Scotland
🏴 We all need to recognise this, and be ready to punch back
November 29, 2025 at 7:30 PM
The English media in Scotland are simply biased, arrogant and ignorant
It’s much deeper and more sinister with the bbc, The Herald, The Scotsman and the The Daily Record, who are fully engaged in an Information War on Scotland
🏴 We all need to recognise this, and be ready to punch back
It’s much deeper and more sinister with the bbc, The Herald, The Scotsman and the The Daily Record, who are fully engaged in an Information War on Scotland
🏴 We all need to recognise this, and be ready to punch back
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I do hope the SNP campaign is going to, in large part, use this narrative. Let people know how they have persisted and, as much as they can, within the limits of devolution succeeded in many progressive areas. Just not messing with the NHS structure and introducing an "internal market" is a plus.
November 29, 2025 at 6:50 PM
I do hope the SNP campaign is going to, in large part, use this narrative. Let people know how they have persisted and, as much as they can, within the limits of devolution succeeded in many progressive areas. Just not messing with the NHS structure and introducing an "internal market" is a plus.
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A campaign against an estate's 'unacceptable' banning of walkers from accessing four popular Munros at one of Scotland's 'most beautiful glens' has been launched
Campaign against estate's 'unacceptable' banning of walkers from four Munros launches
www.thenational.scot
November 29, 2025 at 6:12 PM
A campaign against an estate's 'unacceptable' banning of walkers from accessing four popular Munros at one of Scotland's 'most beautiful glens' has been launched
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This should be shared!
November 29, 2025 at 5:06 PM
This should be shared!
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I'm disabled. Here's the truth about the Motability scheme. It's a vital lifeline for disabled people with mobility issues, and we have to pay for it.
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I’m disabled, here’s the truth about the Motability scheme.
The Labour party has capitulated to right wing demonisation of the most vulnerable minority group in the country, the disabled. I’ve pointed this out before but it bears repeating. The disabl…
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November 29, 2025 at 4:10 PM
I'm disabled. Here's the truth about the Motability scheme. It's a vital lifeline for disabled people with mobility issues, and we have to pay for it.
weegingerdug.wordpress.com/2025/11/29/i...
weegingerdug.wordpress.com/2025/11/29/i...
This should be shared!
November 29, 2025 at 5:06 PM
This should be shared!
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The economic case for the Union has been 'torn apart', Stephen Flynn has said, predicting that the UK is set for 'another lost decade'
Economic case for Union 'torn apart' by Labour's Budget, Stephen Flynn says
www.thenational.scot
November 29, 2025 at 2:10 PM
The economic case for the Union has been 'torn apart', Stephen Flynn has said, predicting that the UK is set for 'another lost decade'
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Police said there was no case to answer, so this seems either pointless, or motivated by Scotland is shitery.
Here they come, just as we approach the Scottish Gov elections, you could set your clock by it, www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
Ministers ordered to publish Nicola Sturgeon inquiry evidence
The Scottish government has been ordered to publish some of the written evidence from an investigation into whether Nicola Sturgeon broke the ministerial code.
www.bbc.co.uk
November 29, 2025 at 11:55 AM
Police said there was no case to answer, so this seems either pointless, or motivated by Scotland is shitery.
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1/ The Wall Street Journal reports that the main focus of the US-Russia peace talks is to get commercial advantage for American companies, and personal benefits for individuals linked to the Trump Administration. European officials are said to be shocked by the plans. ⬇️
November 29, 2025 at 3:06 PM
1/ The Wall Street Journal reports that the main focus of the US-Russia peace talks is to get commercial advantage for American companies, and personal benefits for individuals linked to the Trump Administration. European officials are said to be shocked by the plans. ⬇️
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Though one should always be wary, the last few days have actually been better for Ukraine. Moves against corruption, possible changes mooted in Ukrainian high command, and signs that in Europe, ever so slightly, the gloves are coming off.
November 29, 2025 at 3:44 PM
Though one should always be wary, the last few days have actually been better for Ukraine. Moves against corruption, possible changes mooted in Ukrainian high command, and signs that in Europe, ever so slightly, the gloves are coming off.
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‼️ In a comment to FT, Yermak said that he had no negative feelings about losing his position.
He expressed hope that Ukrainian side would be able to agree on several difficult points regarding the peace plan.
Yermak assured that Zelensky would not sign anything against the interests of Ukraine.
He expressed hope that Ukrainian side would be able to agree on several difficult points regarding the peace plan.
Yermak assured that Zelensky would not sign anything against the interests of Ukraine.
November 29, 2025 at 4:02 PM
‼️ In a comment to FT, Yermak said that he had no negative feelings about losing his position.
He expressed hope that Ukrainian side would be able to agree on several difficult points regarding the peace plan.
Yermak assured that Zelensky would not sign anything against the interests of Ukraine.
He expressed hope that Ukrainian side would be able to agree on several difficult points regarding the peace plan.
Yermak assured that Zelensky would not sign anything against the interests of Ukraine.
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🇺🇦 “Zelensky was my friend before this job, and I will consider him so after,” - Yermak
“In any case, the president, despite the pressure, will not sign or approve anything that contradicts the interests of Ukraine,” he added.
“In any case, the president, despite the pressure, will not sign or approve anything that contradicts the interests of Ukraine,” he added.
November 29, 2025 at 4:09 PM
🇺🇦 “Zelensky was my friend before this job, and I will consider him so after,” - Yermak
“In any case, the president, despite the pressure, will not sign or approve anything that contradicts the interests of Ukraine,” he added.
“In any case, the president, despite the pressure, will not sign or approve anything that contradicts the interests of Ukraine,” he added.
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If I’m understanding this correctly, X is owned by a white nationalist who pays poor people of color in developing countries to pretend to be working class white Americans to scare other white Americans into being afraid poor people of color from developing countries are going to ruin America?
November 23, 2025 at 7:30 PM
If I’m understanding this correctly, X is owned by a white nationalist who pays poor people of color in developing countries to pretend to be working class white Americans to scare other white Americans into being afraid poor people of color from developing countries are going to ruin America?
Powerful message from Donald Tusk this morning:
"I wish to remind our allies that NATO was created to defend the West against the Soviet aggression, that is against Russia. And its foundation was solidarity, not egoistic interests. I hope that nothing has changed."
"I wish to remind our allies that NATO was created to defend the West against the Soviet aggression, that is against Russia. And its foundation was solidarity, not egoistic interests. I hope that nothing has changed."
November 29, 2025 at 12:46 PM
Powerful message from Donald Tusk this morning:
"I wish to remind our allies that NATO was created to defend the West against the Soviet aggression, that is against Russia. And its foundation was solidarity, not egoistic interests. I hope that nothing has changed."
"I wish to remind our allies that NATO was created to defend the West against the Soviet aggression, that is against Russia. And its foundation was solidarity, not egoistic interests. I hope that nothing has changed."
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The Ukrainian Air Force reported on the overnight combined missile and drone attack.
Shot down:
558/596 Shahed and other type drones
1/5 Kh-47M2 Kinzhal aeroballistic missiles
12/23 Kh-101/Iskander-K cruise missiles
4/4 Iskander-M ballistic missiles
2/4 Kh-59/69 cruise missiles
Shot down:
558/596 Shahed and other type drones
1/5 Kh-47M2 Kinzhal aeroballistic missiles
12/23 Kh-101/Iskander-K cruise missiles
4/4 Iskander-M ballistic missiles
2/4 Kh-59/69 cruise missiles
November 29, 2025 at 11:06 AM
The Ukrainian Air Force reported on the overnight combined missile and drone attack.
Shot down:
558/596 Shahed and other type drones
1/5 Kh-47M2 Kinzhal aeroballistic missiles
12/23 Kh-101/Iskander-K cruise missiles
4/4 Iskander-M ballistic missiles
2/4 Kh-59/69 cruise missiles
Shot down:
558/596 Shahed and other type drones
1/5 Kh-47M2 Kinzhal aeroballistic missiles
12/23 Kh-101/Iskander-K cruise missiles
4/4 Iskander-M ballistic missiles
2/4 Kh-59/69 cruise missiles
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November 29, 2025 at 11:06 AM
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