@callum190.bsky.social
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Scotland deserves a government that is not answerable to a Westminster head office.
January 19, 2026 at 3:58 PM
Scotland deserves a government that is not answerable to a Westminster head office.
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This by @neilmackay.bsky.social is so baffling. And it's true. Every time I was up in Scotland I was astonished about how badly under- and misrepresented the independence movemnt is on the BBC. While its still going strong.
Ignore this at your own peril.
Plus it also undermines the BBC's authority
Ignore this at your own peril.
Plus it also undermines the BBC's authority
The BBC has a serious Scotland problem - so why is nobody talking about it?
Neil Mackay on the BBC's alleged bias on independence, and what he views as the wider media silence eroding trust and fairness.
www.heraldscotland.com
January 17, 2026 at 11:17 AM
This by @neilmackay.bsky.social is so baffling. And it's true. Every time I was up in Scotland I was astonished about how badly under- and misrepresented the independence movemnt is on the BBC. While its still going strong.
Ignore this at your own peril.
Plus it also undermines the BBC's authority
Ignore this at your own peril.
Plus it also undermines the BBC's authority
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BBC News - What to expect at Holyrood and beyond as 2026 election race steps up
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
I expect the BBC & every other Westminster supporting media outlet to smear the SNP party/Government. I expect them all to lie, misinform & generally promote SNP BAD at every opportunity!
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
I expect the BBC & every other Westminster supporting media outlet to smear the SNP party/Government. I expect them all to lie, misinform & generally promote SNP BAD at every opportunity!
What to expect at Holyrood and beyond as 2026 election race steps up
BBC Scotland political editor Glenn Campbell looks at what lies ahead for Scottish politics this year with the Scottish Parliament election looming in May.
www.bbc.co.uk
January 3, 2026 at 10:45 AM
BBC News - What to expect at Holyrood and beyond as 2026 election race steps up
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
I expect the BBC & every other Westminster supporting media outlet to smear the SNP party/Government. I expect them all to lie, misinform & generally promote SNP BAD at every opportunity!
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
I expect the BBC & every other Westminster supporting media outlet to smear the SNP party/Government. I expect them all to lie, misinform & generally promote SNP BAD at every opportunity!
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How the press treats an SNP MP and Labour MP differently.
Daily_Record
DailyMail
One is condemned for working with NHS Scotland
&
The other is portrayed as a hero for working with NHS Scotland
Daily_Record
DailyMail
One is condemned for working with NHS Scotland
&
The other is portrayed as a hero for working with NHS Scotland
January 2, 2026 at 3:22 PM
How the press treats an SNP MP and Labour MP differently.
Daily_Record
DailyMail
One is condemned for working with NHS Scotland
&
The other is portrayed as a hero for working with NHS Scotland
Daily_Record
DailyMail
One is condemned for working with NHS Scotland
&
The other is portrayed as a hero for working with NHS Scotland
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This is my annual December 31 letter from Kyiv.
Not a year in review, but a commitment to educating the world about Ukraine and telling the truth where it is being erased.
www.patreon.com/posts/2026-e...
Not a year in review, but a commitment to educating the world about Ukraine and telling the truth where it is being erased.
www.patreon.com/posts/2026-e...
December 31, 2025 at 6:30 PM
This is my annual December 31 letter from Kyiv.
Not a year in review, but a commitment to educating the world about Ukraine and telling the truth where it is being erased.
www.patreon.com/posts/2026-e...
Not a year in review, but a commitment to educating the world about Ukraine and telling the truth where it is being erased.
www.patreon.com/posts/2026-e...
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This is obscene. Why can't other politicians say that?
The 25 richest families are collectively $358.7 billion richer than a year ago, with a combined fortune totaling $2.9 trillion.
The 25 richest families are collectively $358.7 billion richer than a year ago, with a combined fortune totaling $2.9 trillion.
December 18, 2025 at 9:00 AM
This is obscene. Why can't other politicians say that?
The 25 richest families are collectively $358.7 billion richer than a year ago, with a combined fortune totaling $2.9 trillion.
The 25 richest families are collectively $358.7 billion richer than a year ago, with a combined fortune totaling $2.9 trillion.
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Nigel Farage used an LBC appearance in September to accuse the Bank of England of being “dinosaurs” for seeking to place restrictions on the use of Stablecoins by crypto firms like Tether.
He did not declare that Reform had just received a £9 million donation from one of its biggest investors
He did not declare that Reform had just received a £9 million donation from one of its biggest investors
Crypto Investor Donates £9 Million to Reform UK After Nigel Farage Plugs His Company and Tells Industry 'I Am Your Champion'
The Reform leader recently used media interviews to back Christopher Harborne's company while promising to cut taxes and regulations on crypto firms
bylinetimes.com
December 4, 2025 at 10:25 AM
Nigel Farage used an LBC appearance in September to accuse the Bank of England of being “dinosaurs” for seeking to place restrictions on the use of Stablecoins by crypto firms like Tether.
He did not declare that Reform had just received a £9 million donation from one of its biggest investors
He did not declare that Reform had just received a £9 million donation from one of its biggest investors
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🏴 Know the history that you were never taught
On 15 December 1746, upon being convicted of High Treason at York, Jacobite Piper James Reid was executed “by hanging, drawing and quartering”
The court found that Reid had carried the bagpipes “as an instrument of war”
bagpipe.news/2020/04/08/j...
On 15 December 1746, upon being convicted of High Treason at York, Jacobite Piper James Reid was executed “by hanging, drawing and quartering”
The court found that Reid had carried the bagpipes “as an instrument of war”
bagpipe.news/2020/04/08/j...
James Reid, a hero of the '45 - Bagpipe News
Today, we post this article from our archives. The article was written by Tommy Pearston and published in the December 1989 Piping Times. His subject was James Reid, the only […]
bagpipe.news
December 4, 2025 at 8:44 AM
🏴 Know the history that you were never taught
On 15 December 1746, upon being convicted of High Treason at York, Jacobite Piper James Reid was executed “by hanging, drawing and quartering”
The court found that Reid had carried the bagpipes “as an instrument of war”
bagpipe.news/2020/04/08/j...
On 15 December 1746, upon being convicted of High Treason at York, Jacobite Piper James Reid was executed “by hanging, drawing and quartering”
The court found that Reid had carried the bagpipes “as an instrument of war”
bagpipe.news/2020/04/08/j...
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"The traditional image of land ownership in Scotland is one of a tweed-clad laird with their wealthy friends, hunting, shooting and fishing on a sprawling heather covered moors. Who Owns Scotland website reports that half of Scotland’s rural land is owned by just 432 landowners."
Community Land Scotland launches their 2026 manifesto
Scotland goes to the polls in 2026, and Community Land Scotland reminds all aspiring MSPs that Scotland faces multiple and overlapping issues
bylines.scot
December 2, 2025 at 10:08 AM
"The traditional image of land ownership in Scotland is one of a tweed-clad laird with their wealthy friends, hunting, shooting and fishing on a sprawling heather covered moors. Who Owns Scotland website reports that half of Scotland’s rural land is owned by just 432 landowners."
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This should be on billboards across Scotland @snp.org @businessforscot.bsky.social
#Scottishindependence
#Scottishindependence
November 8, 2025 at 6:18 AM
This should be on billboards across Scotland @snp.org @businessforscot.bsky.social
#Scottishindependence
#Scottishindependence
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They lie about the ECHR.
Just like they lied about Brexit. Claiming if we just got rid of that ‘European’ thing, we’d be free, we’d have control, all our problems solved…
It’s NOT TRUE.
We’d inflict more chaos on ourselves and torch our own human rights framework for NOTHING.
For liars.
Again.
Just like they lied about Brexit. Claiming if we just got rid of that ‘European’ thing, we’d be free, we’d have control, all our problems solved…
It’s NOT TRUE.
We’d inflict more chaos on ourselves and torch our own human rights framework for NOTHING.
For liars.
Again.
The European Convention on Human Rights is being misrepresented in the UK, says former Supreme Court President Lady Hale👇
🔗 www.independent.co.uk/news/uk/home... via @the-independent.com
“It seems so short-sighted. I’m sorry, I’m really, really worried about it.”
#ECHR #OurRightsAndFreedoms
🔗 www.independent.co.uk/news/uk/home... via @the-independent.com
“It seems so short-sighted. I’m sorry, I’m really, really worried about it.”
#ECHR #OurRightsAndFreedoms
October 16, 2025 at 6:20 AM
They lie about the ECHR.
Just like they lied about Brexit. Claiming if we just got rid of that ‘European’ thing, we’d be free, we’d have control, all our problems solved…
It’s NOT TRUE.
We’d inflict more chaos on ourselves and torch our own human rights framework for NOTHING.
For liars.
Again.
Just like they lied about Brexit. Claiming if we just got rid of that ‘European’ thing, we’d be free, we’d have control, all our problems solved…
It’s NOT TRUE.
We’d inflict more chaos on ourselves and torch our own human rights framework for NOTHING.
For liars.
Again.
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Rachel Reeves should consider welfare cuts in budget, says right-wing IFS.
They want the govt to hurt the poor, old, sick, disabled; curtail redistribution which enables millions to survive.
Silence on corporate welfare, ending profiteering, tax abuse by corporations/rich.
It is class war.
They want the govt to hurt the poor, old, sick, disabled; curtail redistribution which enables millions to survive.
Silence on corporate welfare, ending profiteering, tax abuse by corporations/rich.
It is class war.
Rachel Reeves should consider welfare cuts in budget, IFS says
Thinktank urges chancellor to take ‘bold’ action on benefits and pensions to placate jittery financial markets
www.theguardian.com
October 16, 2025 at 8:10 AM
Rachel Reeves should consider welfare cuts in budget, says right-wing IFS.
They want the govt to hurt the poor, old, sick, disabled; curtail redistribution which enables millions to survive.
Silence on corporate welfare, ending profiteering, tax abuse by corporations/rich.
It is class war.
They want the govt to hurt the poor, old, sick, disabled; curtail redistribution which enables millions to survive.
Silence on corporate welfare, ending profiteering, tax abuse by corporations/rich.
It is class war.
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Deposit Return Scheme. Recycling. Incredibly, Scotland was PREVENTED from doing this.
It's been a runaway success, in Ireland.
It's 2025.
It's been a runaway success, in Ireland.
It's 2025.
How Millions of Glass Bottles Are Recycled In Factory – Massive Glass Recycling Line
YouTube video by The Factoran
youtu.be
October 6, 2025 at 2:48 PM
Deposit Return Scheme. Recycling. Incredibly, Scotland was PREVENTED from doing this.
It's been a runaway success, in Ireland.
It's 2025.
It's been a runaway success, in Ireland.
It's 2025.
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Wonderful news. A salutary reminder of the absolute benefits of scientific progress, and the absolute evil of conspiracist bollocks.
Huntington's disease successfully treated for first time www.bbc.com/news/article...
Huntington's disease successfully treated for first time www.bbc.com/news/article...
Huntington's disease successfully treated for first time
One of the most devastating diseases finally has a treatment that could transform lives, tearful doctors tell BBC
www.bbc.com
September 24, 2025 at 12:20 PM
Wonderful news. A salutary reminder of the absolute benefits of scientific progress, and the absolute evil of conspiracist bollocks.
Huntington's disease successfully treated for first time www.bbc.com/news/article...
Huntington's disease successfully treated for first time www.bbc.com/news/article...
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Krishnan Guru-Murthy, "Peak rail fares have now been scrapped across Scotland's rail network"
"it is to encourage people to switch from cars to trains"
Why isn't this happening across England and Wales too?
"it is to encourage people to switch from cars to trains"
Why isn't this happening across England and Wales too?
September 1, 2025 at 8:21 PM
Krishnan Guru-Murthy, "Peak rail fares have now been scrapped across Scotland's rail network"
"it is to encourage people to switch from cars to trains"
Why isn't this happening across England and Wales too?
"it is to encourage people to switch from cars to trains"
Why isn't this happening across England and Wales too?
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Once again watching England with an archly raised brow from Scotland; we've had 15 years of scorn heaped on Independence supporters up here for being narrow, flag-obsessed nationalists, and now the whole UK Cabinet is lying about having loads of flags they shag all the time, mortifying behaviour
September 2, 2025 at 9:10 AM
Once again watching England with an archly raised brow from Scotland; we've had 15 years of scorn heaped on Independence supporters up here for being narrow, flag-obsessed nationalists, and now the whole UK Cabinet is lying about having loads of flags they shag all the time, mortifying behaviour
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Reform UK, which has a grand total of four MPs, was just given an uninterrupted platform for an hour and a half on the BBC and Sky News channels, in order to talk about its plans for mass deportations
When was the last time the Greens (with four MPs) or the Lib Dems (with 72) were given the same?
When was the last time the Greens (with four MPs) or the Lib Dems (with 72) were given the same?
August 26, 2025 at 11:01 AM
Reform UK, which has a grand total of four MPs, was just given an uninterrupted platform for an hour and a half on the BBC and Sky News channels, in order to talk about its plans for mass deportations
When was the last time the Greens (with four MPs) or the Lib Dems (with 72) were given the same?
When was the last time the Greens (with four MPs) or the Lib Dems (with 72) were given the same?
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To understand the context of Sir Brian Leveson’s call for restricting jury trial, look at the terms of reference.
The government wouldn’t let him recommend increased funding.
Akin to demanding a solution to starvation that doesn’t include food.
And the recommendation being to chop off body parts.
The government wouldn’t let him recommend increased funding.
Akin to demanding a solution to starvation that doesn’t include food.
And the recommendation being to chop off body parts.
July 9, 2025 at 8:09 AM
To understand the context of Sir Brian Leveson’s call for restricting jury trial, look at the terms of reference.
The government wouldn’t let him recommend increased funding.
Akin to demanding a solution to starvation that doesn’t include food.
And the recommendation being to chop off body parts.
The government wouldn’t let him recommend increased funding.
Akin to demanding a solution to starvation that doesn’t include food.
And the recommendation being to chop off body parts.
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We learn today that Labour’s welfare compromise will STILL send 150,000 people into poverty.
Just think about that - a Labour Government voluntarily chooses to increase poverty. Scotland is taking a different course thanks to the SNP. 🏴
Just think about that - a Labour Government voluntarily chooses to increase poverty. Scotland is taking a different course thanks to the SNP. 🏴
June 30, 2025 at 8:06 PM
We learn today that Labour’s welfare compromise will STILL send 150,000 people into poverty.
Just think about that - a Labour Government voluntarily chooses to increase poverty. Scotland is taking a different course thanks to the SNP. 🏴
Just think about that - a Labour Government voluntarily chooses to increase poverty. Scotland is taking a different course thanks to the SNP. 🏴
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Labour look set to rescue an English oil refinery, but no such sinews were stretched to save Grangemouth.
Scottish workers have been betrayed, while English jobs look likely to be saved.
Scotland is an afterthought - it’s time for independence. 🏴
www.thenational.scot/news/2527804...
Scottish workers have been betrayed, while English jobs look likely to be saved.
Scotland is an afterthought - it’s time for independence. 🏴
www.thenational.scot/news/2527804...
UK Government looks to rescue English oil refinery as hundreds of jobs at risk
ED Miliband is currently exploring ways to rescue an English oil refinery with hundreds of jobs at risk, according to reports
www.thenational.scot
June 30, 2025 at 4:41 PM
Labour look set to rescue an English oil refinery, but no such sinews were stretched to save Grangemouth.
Scottish workers have been betrayed, while English jobs look likely to be saved.
Scotland is an afterthought - it’s time for independence. 🏴
www.thenational.scot/news/2527804...
Scottish workers have been betrayed, while English jobs look likely to be saved.
Scotland is an afterthought - it’s time for independence. 🏴
www.thenational.scot/news/2527804...
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If western politicians and media had done their jobs, Glastonbury performances wouldn't be determining the news cycle right now
Watch as ministers and commentators blame musicians and crowds without taking a single bit of accountability. People are furious and it's their fault.
Watch as ministers and commentators blame musicians and crowds without taking a single bit of accountability. People are furious and it's their fault.
June 29, 2025 at 8:12 AM
If western politicians and media had done their jobs, Glastonbury performances wouldn't be determining the news cycle right now
Watch as ministers and commentators blame musicians and crowds without taking a single bit of accountability. People are furious and it's their fault.
Watch as ministers and commentators blame musicians and crowds without taking a single bit of accountability. People are furious and it's their fault.
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WM's project disasters over the last 25 yrs
June 22, 2025 at 10:27 AM
WM's project disasters over the last 25 yrs