Anthea Dickson
@antheadickson.bsky.social
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You don't see many Union Jack car licence plates in Scotland because we resent having Britishness forced upon us & understand the union flag is politicised and divisive. This Brit card will be equally unpopular.
September 25, 2025 at 6:35 PM
You don't see many Union Jack car licence plates in Scotland because we resent having Britishness forced upon us & understand the union flag is politicised and divisive. This Brit card will be equally unpopular.
Have you ever thought of becoming a Panel member for #ChildrenshearingsScotland? Go for it! Applications are open now! 👇
September 11, 2025 at 4:38 PM
Have you ever thought of becoming a Panel member for #ChildrenshearingsScotland? Go for it! Applications are open now! 👇
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Despite Scotland generating a third of UK renewables, Scots pay some of the highest standing charges in Europe, up to £86/year more than London households.
It's time to remove regressive standing and transmission charges that disproportionately affect rural households.
It's time to remove regressive standing and transmission charges that disproportionately affect rural households.
NEW: The construction costs of England's Sizewell-C nuclear plant are set to spiral – leaving Scots with higher energy bills
Anger as Scottish energy bills to rise to pay for English nuclear plant
www.thenational.scot
July 23, 2025 at 9:37 AM
Despite Scotland generating a third of UK renewables, Scots pay some of the highest standing charges in Europe, up to £86/year more than London households.
It's time to remove regressive standing and transmission charges that disproportionately affect rural households.
It's time to remove regressive standing and transmission charges that disproportionately affect rural households.
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Pressure is ramping up on the UK Government to take action over Israel’s starvation of Gaza following a harrowing front page by a right-wing newspaper
Daily Express front page piles pressure on UK Government to act on Gaza
www.thenational.scot
July 23, 2025 at 9:40 AM
Pressure is ramping up on the UK Government to take action over Israel’s starvation of Gaza following a harrowing front page by a right-wing newspaper
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'When the British State regards its own people as the “enemy within” because they oppose its complicity in a genocide, when it should be condemning the “enemy without”, the entity committing the genocide, you know you’re in crazy land.'
Leah Gunn Barrett, via Dear Scotland
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Leah Gunn Barrett, via Dear Scotland
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Outside Edinburgh Sheriff's Court
This morning, people gathered in front of Edinburgh Sheriff’s Court where the three women arrested for damaging a perimeter fence at the Leonardo weapons facility in Edinburgh were due to appear.
dearscotland.substack.com
July 23, 2025 at 10:00 AM
'When the British State regards its own people as the “enemy within” because they oppose its complicity in a genocide, when it should be condemning the “enemy without”, the entity committing the genocide, you know you’re in crazy land.'
Leah Gunn Barrett, via Dear Scotland
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Leah Gunn Barrett, via Dear Scotland
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If Scotland had cheaper greener electricity than England manufacturing would move north.
That is why Westminster will never do what is right for Scotland.
That is why Westminster will never do what is right for Scotland.
July 12, 2025 at 11:34 AM
If Scotland had cheaper greener electricity than England manufacturing would move north.
That is why Westminster will never do what is right for Scotland.
That is why Westminster will never do what is right for Scotland.
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Pleased to meet up with WASPI women in Hamilton, Larkhall and Stonehouse with our candidate @katyloudonsnp.bsky.social
They’re angry at more broken promises from Labour and I hear them loud and clear.
Followed by some more doorstep chats with SNP campaigners. #VoteSNP
They’re angry at more broken promises from Labour and I hear them loud and clear.
Followed by some more doorstep chats with SNP campaigners. #VoteSNP
May 21, 2025 at 4:20 PM
Pleased to meet up with WASPI women in Hamilton, Larkhall and Stonehouse with our candidate @katyloudonsnp.bsky.social
They’re angry at more broken promises from Labour and I hear them loud and clear.
Followed by some more doorstep chats with SNP campaigners. #VoteSNP
They’re angry at more broken promises from Labour and I hear them loud and clear.
Followed by some more doorstep chats with SNP campaigners. #VoteSNP
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With just over two weeks until polling day in Hamilton, Larkhall & Stonehouse, we’re getting our positive message of hope and delivery out there. 🏴
When Labour cut the Winter Fuel Payment - the SNP brought it back. 🔥
When Labour cut the Winter Fuel Payment - the SNP brought it back. 🔥
May 19, 2025 at 4:24 PM
With just over two weeks until polling day in Hamilton, Larkhall & Stonehouse, we’re getting our positive message of hope and delivery out there. 🏴
When Labour cut the Winter Fuel Payment - the SNP brought it back. 🔥
When Labour cut the Winter Fuel Payment - the SNP brought it back. 🔥
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NEW: Labour's new deal with EU branded 'horror show for Scottish fishermen'
Labour's Brexit reset is 'horror show for Scottish fishermen'
www.thenational.scot
May 19, 2025 at 11:22 AM
NEW: Labour's new deal with EU branded 'horror show for Scottish fishermen'
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There are serious consequences attached to the axing of River City, writes Andrew Tickell ✏️
'What does it do to your sense of self, that the sounds and cadences of your everyday life are almost never captured or encountered in any kind of art and drama?'
'What does it do to your sense of self, that the sounds and cadences of your everyday life are almost never captured or encountered in any kind of art and drama?'
April 27, 2025 at 12:41 PM
There are serious consequences attached to the axing of River City, writes Andrew Tickell ✏️
'What does it do to your sense of self, that the sounds and cadences of your everyday life are almost never captured or encountered in any kind of art and drama?'
'What does it do to your sense of self, that the sounds and cadences of your everyday life are almost never captured or encountered in any kind of art and drama?'
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EXC: The BBC has been condemned for its 'total silence' in failing to report on the Israeli foreign minister’s secret visit to the UK
BBC condemned for 'total silence' on top Israeli minister's secret UK visit
www.thenational.scot
April 17, 2025 at 7:01 PM
EXC: The BBC has been condemned for its 'total silence' in failing to report on the Israeli foreign minister’s secret visit to the UK
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Your eye health reminder: Blink. Hydrate. Stop doomscrolling. And for the love of retinas, wear your sunglasses. 😎
April 16, 2025 at 2:13 PM
Your eye health reminder: Blink. Hydrate. Stop doomscrolling. And for the love of retinas, wear your sunglasses. 😎
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ECONOMICS: 101 👇
For those who weren’t paying attention in economics class: when poor people earn money, they spend it and boost the economy.
When rich people earn money, they stash it away in offshore accounts, where it does nothing but gather interest…
Tax the wealthy, NOW!
For those who weren’t paying attention in economics class: when poor people earn money, they spend it and boost the economy.
When rich people earn money, they stash it away in offshore accounts, where it does nothing but gather interest…
Tax the wealthy, NOW!
March 28, 2025 at 7:23 AM
ECONOMICS: 101 👇
For those who weren’t paying attention in economics class: when poor people earn money, they spend it and boost the economy.
When rich people earn money, they stash it away in offshore accounts, where it does nothing but gather interest…
Tax the wealthy, NOW!
For those who weren’t paying attention in economics class: when poor people earn money, they spend it and boost the economy.
When rich people earn money, they stash it away in offshore accounts, where it does nothing but gather interest…
Tax the wealthy, NOW!
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NEW: A US investment giant has bought stakes in two Scottish airports to add to its $1 trillion portfolio ⬇️
US investment giant adds Scottish airport stakes to $1 trillion portfolio
www.thenational.scot
March 28, 2025 at 7:55 AM
NEW: A US investment giant has bought stakes in two Scottish airports to add to its $1 trillion portfolio ⬇️
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Punishing people for poor mental health whilst withdrawing funding to help them didn't start with Wes Streeting but he's certainly continuing it.
We're 'encouraging' people with disabilities into work; over half the rise in disability benefit claims since the pandemic is due to poor mental health. So what does Wes Streeting do? He cuts support. www.independent.co.uk/news/uk/home...
Government accused of ‘failing’ mental health patients as share of NHS budget to fall
The drop comes despite warnings of a deepening mental health crisis
www.independent.co.uk
March 28, 2025 at 7:57 AM
Punishing people for poor mental health whilst withdrawing funding to help them didn't start with Wes Streeting but he's certainly continuing it.
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🌟Good morning. Here’s today’s content from #BrandScotland showcasing Scotland as a fantastic place to live, work, invest, study, and visit. Please share. 🏴🌍
March 28, 2025 at 8:00 AM
🌟Good morning. Here’s today’s content from #BrandScotland showcasing Scotland as a fantastic place to live, work, invest, study, and visit. Please share. 🏴🌍
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How the media downplays Scotland’s relative success in comparing child poverty rates. talkingupscotlandtwo.com/2025/03/28/c...
Child poverty shocking 35% higher in England and Wales than in Scotland
How the Scottish media prefer you think of this news – failure, SNP fail Professor John Robertson OBA From the Guardian today: Record 4.5m children in poverty in UK [sic] as cuts condemned as…
talkingupscotlandtwo.com
March 28, 2025 at 8:27 AM
How the media downplays Scotland’s relative success in comparing child poverty rates. talkingupscotlandtwo.com/2025/03/28/c...
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UK not entering trade war with US, says Starmer.
Wrong assessment. Trump has declared trade war. Extra tariffs on UK steel, motor trade. Trump demanding tax cuts for US corporations operating in the UK.
Appeasement is futile. Don't become the 51st state. Join the EU. Carve a common future.
Wrong assessment. Trump has declared trade war. Extra tariffs on UK steel, motor trade. Trump demanding tax cuts for US corporations operating in the UK.
Appeasement is futile. Don't become the 51st state. Join the EU. Carve a common future.
UK not 'jumping into trade war' with US, says Sir Keir Starmer
The UK is in
www.bbc.co.uk
March 28, 2025 at 7:41 AM
UK not entering trade war with US, says Starmer.
Wrong assessment. Trump has declared trade war. Extra tariffs on UK steel, motor trade. Trump demanding tax cuts for US corporations operating in the UK.
Appeasement is futile. Don't become the 51st state. Join the EU. Carve a common future.
Wrong assessment. Trump has declared trade war. Extra tariffs on UK steel, motor trade. Trump demanding tax cuts for US corporations operating in the UK.
Appeasement is futile. Don't become the 51st state. Join the EU. Carve a common future.
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BBC misreporting Scotland refuses to inform viewers that 97% ofvfrug abusers begin treatment within 3 weeks of referral. talkingupscotlandtwo.com/2025/03/25/n...
Never reported by ‘Scotland’s media’ – 97% of drug abusers referred to NHS Scotland begin treatment within three weeks and every part of Scotland hits or betters the 90% target
From Public Health Scotland today: 9,429 referrals were made to community-based specialist drug and alcohol treatment services: 4,727 (50.1%) were for problematic use of alcohol, 3,397 (36.0%) for …
talkingupscotlandtwo.com
March 25, 2025 at 8:20 PM
BBC misreporting Scotland refuses to inform viewers that 97% ofvfrug abusers begin treatment within 3 weeks of referral. talkingupscotlandtwo.com/2025/03/25/n...
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Did you know the Scottish Business Pledge recommends the Carer Positive initiative as a way for Scottish employers to support #carers in their workforce?
Visit carerpositive.org for more information, resources and advice. #CarerPositive
Visit carerpositive.org for more information, resources and advice. #CarerPositive
March 19, 2025 at 9:30 AM
Did you know the Scottish Business Pledge recommends the Carer Positive initiative as a way for Scottish employers to support #carers in their workforce?
Visit carerpositive.org for more information, resources and advice. #CarerPositive
Visit carerpositive.org for more information, resources and advice. #CarerPositive
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Keir Starmer's Government Votes to Block UN Plan to Tackle Global Tax Avoidance – Byline Times bylinetimes.com/2025/02/04/k...
Keir Starmer's Government Votes to Block UN Plan to Tackle Global Tax Avoidance
The UK has joined with the United States and a handful of other rich nations in rejecting the UN push
bylinetimes.com
March 9, 2025 at 9:54 PM
Keir Starmer's Government Votes to Block UN Plan to Tackle Global Tax Avoidance – Byline Times bylinetimes.com/2025/02/04/k...
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Beautifully done by Private Eye...
February 15, 2025 at 10:46 AM
Beautifully done by Private Eye...